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Night Against Procrastination (NAP)

Night Against Procrastination (NAP) is the one-stop shop to help you combat

Trimester 2 QSTARS on Campus Pop-Up

We know that the cost of living can be quite challenging, especially

Writing Tips with your GUPSA Editors

Check out all interesting weekly writing tips from your editors, Maureen and

T2 Wellbeing Workshops 2023

Two exciting workshop series from Student Health, Counselling and Wellbeing are happening in Trimester 2,

Writing Tips with your GUPSA Editors

Week 3 Mapping your research area How would you like a visual

21 Days of Yoga – June

Presented by heartfulness, UNAoA, and the International Yoga Teachers Association, the 21

GUPSA Study Planner for T1 2022

Download your Study Planner to kick start your prep for Trimester 1,

GUPSA Study Planner for T3 2021/22

Download your Study Planner to kick start your prep for Trimester 3,

Your Input Sought for New Griffith

If you are a current Griffith University student living with disability, Griffith

GUPSA Study Planner for T2 2021

Download your Study Planner to kick start your prep for Trimester 2,

GUPSA Pay It Forward Care Hampers

SPREAD THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT It's the holiday season and time to make

Welcome New GUPSA Board 2020-21

GUPSA Study Planner T3 2020/21

Download your Study Planner to kick start your prep for Trimester 3

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: GUPSA BOARD, NEW CONSTITUTION,

Thank you to all the postgraduate students who attended the GUPSA Special

GUPSA Study Planner T2 2020

Download your Study Planner to kick start your prep for Trimester 2

Empowering Learners: A Student Partnership Creating

Griffith is launching Empowering Learners, a new initiative promoting student mental health

GUPSA Special General Meeting 12 March

Griffith University Postgraduate Students Association is holding a Special General Meeting. Thursday

GUPSA and CAPA 2020

The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) has conducted its annual elections,

ANNOUNCEMENT: Increase in Counselling Support for

In the 2018 Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) Survey approximately 67%

GUPSA One-day writing retreat, Friday 17

Calling all writers! Are you currently working on your thesis chapter or

GUPSA Winery Tour 27 April 2018

Come with GUPSA on a journey through the striking scenery of Tamborine

GUPSA One-day writing retreat, Friday 16

Calling all writers! Are you currently working on your thesis chapter or

GUPSA Office hours and Editing Service

Thank you to everyone who attended our End of Year party at

Changing Faces at GUPSA

There's been a little coming and going on GUPSA's Board last month.

GUPSA’s Editing Service wins CAPA Education

GUPSA's editing service has won the inaugural CAPA Education Initiative of the Year

GUPSA’s End of Year Party The

The year is almost over and the the holiday season is starting.

GUPSA’s official response to the AHRC’s

Please find below GUPSA's official response to the Australian Human Rights Commission

Meet your new GUPSA Board

Finally, the new GUPSA Board is complete! Read More

It’s official! GUPSA now has a

So the new constitution is now in place at long last. As

GUPSA’s End of Year Party

The year is almost over and the the holiday season is starting.

GUPSA One-day writing retreat, Friday 25

Calling all writers! Are you currently working on your thesis chapter or

Mindfulness Masterclass 22 November between 9am

GUPSA is holding another half-day mindfulness masterclass for postgraduate students during the

Gold Coast Hospital Tour for Health

Much of what we at GUPSA do for Griffith’s postgraduate students is

GUPSA supports putting PTSD in the

GUPSA supported Griffith Film School PhD student Kym Melzer and we screened her series

GUPSA supports Artists at SWELL Sculpture

GUPSA proudly supported Sara Irannejad (Doctor of Visual Art – Current) and

GUPSA Special General Meeting 27 October

Griffith University Postgraduate Students Association is holding a Special General Meeting. Read

Wenx’ World: Bridges Over Brisbane 28

It seemed a Sunday morning twilight like any other in Brisbane: the

Towards a New Constitution for GUPSA

Thank you to everyone who attended the Special General Meeting last month.

Postgraduate Uni-Skills Study Groups

The Postgraduate Uni-Skills study groups are now running across the Nathan, Mt

GUPSA One-day writing retreat, Monday 25th

Calling all writers! Are you currently working on your thesis chapter or

Mindfulness Masterclass 19 July between 9am

Before we get into the groove of semester 2, GUPSA invites you

Setting The Stage To Presenting Magically

Do you have a fear of public speaking? Or do you want

Run Postgrads, Run!

The temperatures have dropped and the 2016 running season is at its

Becoming Your Best Self – a

GUPSA is holding a free 1 day Masterclass, Becoming Your Best Self

Our annual report of 2015

GUPSA had an amazing and rewarding 2015 with many social and academic events,

Wenx’ World: I ehm soarrie.

Guys, I am sorry I put this on to you every now

GGRS experts-in-residence services news

The Griffith Graduate Research School has released an email to staff and

Wenx’ World: This or That?

You know those weeks where everything is just moving smoothly and you

Wenx’ World: I want you not

When I first met Tayla over 2 years ago, I didn't see her

Setting The Stage To Presenting Magically

Do you have a fear of public speaking? Or do you want

Wenx’ World: Feeling the love?

Me te aroha nui" is a phrase I learned this week. It's

Know your work rights!

On the 17 October, the Council of International Students Australia hosted a

Becoming Your Best Self – a

GUPSA is holding a free 1 day Masterclass, Becoming Your Best Self

Wenx’ World: The Backlash

Stating the truth is something we are striving in science. Saying the

CAPA welcomes the new Minister for

The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) welcomes the appointment of Senator

Wenx’ World: On the Bridge to

Okay, this race report is late, but - excuse me - I

What it feels like to submit

The following entry is posted with the permission of the author Belinda

Wenx’ World: A question of will.

I woke up on the ground, the dirty dusty ground. It was

Wenx’ World: Thesis, freeze!

I know I have been quiet. And, look, it wasn't you, it

Let the run begin!

The 2015 running season is at its peak. GUPSA will continue from

Wenx’ World: The Damage

We all know a PhD is not a walk in the park.

Brisbane City Council launches new videos

The Brisbane City Council has launched two new videos about personal safety

Regain Your Self-Power with Confidence –

GUPSA is hosting a one day workshop on Wednesday 23 July designed

Reconciliation at Griffith – we need

This year, Griffith University is reviewing its progress against the Reconciliation Action Plan

Wenx’ World: God, Vegetarians and Luxury

My 30-seconds-bible explained to me over breakfast this morning that God chose

Wenx’ World: Oopsy, winter!

Like every year, it came surprisingly and unexpected. One moment it's a

Wenx’ World: House Sitting

My friends are away. And so am I. But while they are

Setting The Stage To Presenting Magically

Do you have a fear of public speaking? Or do you want

Wenx’ World: No Escape

Considering a holiday this winter, I updated my personal PhD timeline. Turns

Brisbane Remembers Community Picnic

This Saturday 9 May 2015, GUPSA, together with the Brisbane Student and

Macquarie v MUPRA Case “a First”

The legal team representing seven Macquarie University postgraduate students who will this

Wenx’ World: Shaken, Shot and Shiny.

They're dead. 1008 people this week died in the news. You say

Upcoming events from GUPSA

It's been around five weeks now where you elected the new GUPSA

Wenx’ World: Speechless

I can be quite chatty. Not all the time, but many times.

Wenx’ World: Future Lands

And then, what are gonna do? is the question I hear a

Wenx’ World: Borderline

Remembering a tradition I grew up with, we went on an Easter

Wenx’ World: My Kitchen Loves Me

I have been cooking - and everyone survived! And if you are

Wenx’ World: the good buzz

The new semester has just begun and it seems it is buzzing

Higher Education and Research Reforms will

The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) warns that the damaging $173.7M cut

GUPSA Annual Report 2014

GUPSA is proud to present you with our second annual report. As

Time to say goodbye

Today, I’m announcing my departure as the president of GUPSA. After four

Wenx’ World: Fux

"The subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" is a one of

Notice of Annual General Meeting

GUPSA invites you to its Annual General Meeting (AGM). Read More

Wenx’ World: Red like Hate

Doing a PhD brings hard times. Everyone knows, it's tough on the

Need help with your English?

The English Higher Education Language Program ("EnglishHELP") offers consultations and workshops to

Wenx’ World: Research Bazaar

Ever heard of Research Bazaar, short ResBaz? It's from young researchers for

Team leaders wanted

GUPSA is partnering with the Uni-Skills Student Transition and Leadership Scheme to

Wenx’ World: Wrong. Just Wrong.

Something here is going horribly wrong. And it is about money and

GUPSA New Year drinks

On behalf of GUPSA, I would like to extend a warm welcome

Wenx’ World: Socialopathy.

Definition: Personal dysfunction of good social interaction, possibly caused by higher degree

Wenx’ World: Love me tinder!

Tinder ['tin-duh; noun] - a Dating app providing geolocation of other users to help

Wenx’ World: Sober

Alcohol is good for you. Well, at least if you have a

Wenx’ World: beep beep bloop

It's a new year, and my mind is blank. Well, in fact, my

Wenx’ World: Panic

'Submit'. The word was sneakily hidden in a few sentences from my

GUPSA Christmas break

Our support officer Michael Carden is currently on a well-deserved holiday. Michael will

Wenx’ World: WAAW!

WAAW! obviously stands for 'What An Awesome Week'! and hell yeah, it

Wenx’ World: Advent

Advent is here, and for the first time in a long time,

Wenx’ World: A little bit of

I've had very exhausting week. And I am not even talking about

Invitation to our annual Christmas party

I have the pleasure to invite you to GUPSA's annual Christmas party.

Wenx’ World: With a Straight Crown

Call me naive, but I didn't put 1 and 1 together. In

Wenx’ World: Thank you

'Thank God for that.' 'Tah.' 'Thank you for not littering.' 'Cheers.' 'Thanks

GUPSA News Update

With classes coming to an end this week, you might be wondering

Thursday 6 November: GUPSA Party!

Classes are coming to an end next week and GUPSA is having

Wenx’ World: 3-2-1-over

I went to see the #GU3MT finals. I know: Another acronym. Seems

HDR seminars in 2015

The Academic Services Unit of Library and Learning Services, Division of Information

HAVE YOU GOT SOMETHING TO SAY?

As well as winning GUPSA's RUOK? Postcard Competition last month, Gabriella Wilson

Wenx’ World: Good people

There is a song out there, and it is called Good People.

Connecting the future in parliament

Today, I had the pleasure of meeting with Labor MP Terri Butler.

Tuesday 21 October: Three Minute Thesis

Discover Griffith research at its best when 16 of our PhD candidates

Presenting with confidence

If you're a researcher then at some stage you are going to

Wenx’ World: Home Sweet Home

I finally got back home after 3 months out of Australia. 1

GUPSA congratulates Gabriella Wilson

After careful deliberation, the jury has selected Gabriella Wilson’s entry as the

Wenx’ World: Me, my moment and

When good stuff happens, you wanna share with the whole world. When

Making noise to support survivors

Reclaim the Night Brisbane are hosting a fundraising concert in West End

Run, postgrads, run!

As we boarded the bus at Mt Gravatt station, the chatter subsided

26-9-14: Thank God it’s Friday Party

We have listened. GUPSA's legendary Thank God it's Friday Party is back on... FRIDAY!

Wenx’ World: F*ck Yes or No.

"Keine halben Sachen!" means "No things by halves!". It came into my

Wenx’ World: Work Work Work

Yes, I actually do work. Even though it might sometimes in my

Wenx’ World: Snow Office

When I asked for snow office leave, my supervisors never got back

Wenx’ World: PhD or actually professional?

I am currently caught in a trap. It's a trap in between

28/8: Thank God it’s Thursday Party

Our Welcome Back Party was a huge success but it's only the

GUPSA First Aid Training

The next First Aid & CPR course, subsidised by GUPSA in collaboration

Wenx’ World: 25+10+15 = Ultra!

I did it! The new shirt says '50 km Ultramarathon Finisher' in

Wenx’ World: Tata for now.

"One-way flights only!" is an old globetrotter's rule - and I've got

Welcome Back Party: You’re invited!

GUPSA is holding a Welcome Back Party next week and you are

EnglishHELP for HDR Students

Griffith University provides academic language and learning support for HDR students via

A Better Australia Scholarship Program

Leading professional editing company The Expert Editor is offering a $1500 scholarship to

Run, postgrads, run!

The 2014 running season is at its peak and this year GUPSA

Senators say “NO” to Fees on

The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) is celebrating an enthusiastic response from

Music, Mayhem, and Change

Music, Mayhem and Change was the inaugural student led symposium held at

Do you have a nose for

Do you have a nose for news? Read More

Wenx’ World: World Cup

Not sure if you've heard it yet: The World Cup is on!

Tertiary transport concession card

An online petition has been launched calling on Queensland transport minister Scott

Wenx’ World: Travel Bugs

It's pure anticipation: My travel bugs are out, loose and plenty. My

Leggings, high-heels, sports top, scarf

Last night, PhD girls from different schools enjoyed a wine together. Research and

Queensland police minister Jack Dempsey responds

Queensland police minister Jack Dempsey has responded to the recent petition for

Students pleased with plans for safety

The postgraduate students community at Griffith University is pleased that Brisbane Lord

English Language Testing: Choice is in

Message from the Council of International Students Australia (CISA) Read More

Vale Robyn Heales, GUPSA editor 05-06

We are saddened to hear of the death earlier this week of

I love LSD (and I never

Yes, you read that right: I love LSD. LSD stands for Long

Ecospirituality Workshop – 25th July

Griffith University's Centre for Interfaith & Cultural Dialogue will be hosting a

SLQ Young Writers Award 2014

Are you aged 18 to 25 and live in Queensland? Enter your

An update from Evie

It’s now been about nine months since the GUPSA editing service began,

GGRS HDR workshops for June

The Griffith Graduate Research School (GGRS) has some exciting workshops for HDR

Lifelong learning could be nipped in

Australians like to learn. According to data provided by the Australian Bureau

“Change of this scale has not

In response to plans by the Abbott Government to cut higher education

Cinema safety campaign targets international students

A new personal safety campaign targeting international students will begin screening in

Winners of the Vice Chancellor’s Research

The Vice Chancellor's Research Excellence Awards, which were held last night, celebrate

Milestones

In a new relationship, the number of milestones you take together seems

Coming up: End of Semester Party!

Classes are coming to an end so GUPSA is having a party

International students routinely exploited at work

Stephen Fanjaya is an international student from Indonesia, who has been living

2014 Federal Budget: Have your say

Higher Degree by Research students are being asked to foot the bill

Call for papers

Interactive Futures: Young People’s Mediated Lives in the Asia Pacific and Beyond. A

An Update about the Update to

And update for my update appeared! You might have read my last

Emergency rally to say no against

The National Union of Students Queensland will hold an emergency rally in

Griffith postgraduates deeply concerned about 2014

STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO THE 2014 FEDERAL BUDGET Read More

This is Melbourne calling

Deadline extended: The View from Above: Cosmopolitan Culture and its Critics -

Budget 2014: mixed responses

Higher education experts are mixed in their responses to the federal government’s

You are invited!

To celebrate and highlight excellence in Higher Degree Research Supervision, the Griffith

The evil side of research: software

I did the big wrong thing: I updated my software. - and

Are you a tropical researcher?

Expressions of interest are being sought from post-confirmation (2nd and 3rd year)

Call for audit after murder of

The deaths of two international students in Brisbane’s CBD fringe has spurred one

Scanner personality

How is your campus life? Do you have one? Do you like

Safety petition, please sign!

Brisbane resident Natasha Lewis Honeyman has launched a petition to Queensland Parliament to

9-5-2014: Thank God it’s Friday party!

The mid-semester break is behind us and so it's definitely time for

My LBD – and what Sophie

I had not been out to bars/clubs in ages. So when Easter

Hello World!

GUPSA is proudly introducing Wenx. As from today, she will maintain her

Tough task in higher learning

Australia hasn't twigged to it yet, but the Abbott government is about

Video for Sophie’s parents

Griffith University is currently preparing a video for Sophie's parents of last

Extended night-time bus service between Gold

The Gold Coast Student Guild will be trialing an extended night-time bus

Unis facing free-market thrust

The university sector should be thrown open to the free market, allowing

"God Help Us?": Analyzing Broadcast Talk

Professor Andrew Tolson from De Montfort University, Leicester will present a seminar

Melbourne calling for papers

Call for papers Read More

Crowds gather for march and candlelight

More than 2,000 people have gathered in Brisbane for a march and

Candle light vigil for Sophie, Thursday,

Almost 500 people have indicated they will participate in the candle light

GUPSA office

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the GUPSA office will remain closed

Statement from CAPA

Statement on the Passing of Griffith University Postgraduate Student, Sophie Collombet Read

Memorial service and vigil for Sophie

A memorial service for Sophie Collombet will be held on Thursday 10

Register of Condolences for Sophie

In response of the tragic death of our fellow postgraduate student Sophie

Party cancelled

Due to the tragic death of our fellow postgraduate student Sophie Collombet,

GUPSA annual report 2013

GUPSA is proud to present you with our annual report for the

Sophie Collombet

It’s with great sadness that I have to report that Sophie Collombet,

Job opportunity at QBIT

QBIT is looking for someone (or two people) who is able to

What are your thoughts and ideas

Griffith Graduate Research School (GGRS) would like to hear your thoughts and

It’s party time again!

Our welcome back party was a big success with plenty of positive

Bloggers wanted!

Do you like writing? And would you like to share your thoughts

Important news about GUPSA services

I’m writing to you to let you know about some important services

Registrations open for "Thesis as a

The Griffith Graduate Research School (GGRS) invites you to attend their upcoming

No guarantee science won’t be touched

CAPA Vice President (Equity) Vino Rajandran today met with Prime Minister Tony

Introducing the Committee for 2014

GUPSA has a new committee following the AGM last night (13 March

Student Feedback required for the 2014

The University will be reviewing Campus Life from Tuesday 29 April to

PhD Employment Experience Program

As a Griffith PhD candidate, you can undertake short-term government placements in

Notice of Annual General Meeting

GUPSA invites you to its Annual General Meeting (AGM). Read More

Funding for student associations no given

The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) invites you to participate in

Don’t miss out. Welcome Back Party!

The year is gearing up and it's all go here at GUPSA.

Attention postgrads! New requirements for public

The Queensland Government has introduced a new Tertiary Transport Concession Card.Read More

Government: "HDR students will keep public

Following on from our earlier post on this issue, GUPSA is happy

GUPSA concerned about plans to axe

Minister for Transport and Main Roads Scott Emerson on Friday announced changes

The drinks are on us!

On behalf of GUPSA I would like to welcome you back to

Graduation Ceremonies 2013

As a member of University Council, I am privileged to attend graduation

The President’s Christmas Message

Dear allChristmas is a time of celebration but it’s also a time

GUPSA’s Eduardo Jordan Pérez elected National

I'm proud to announce that GUPSA’s Nathan Campus Coordinator, Eduardo Jordan Pérez,

12-12-13: GUPSA Christmas Party

I have the pleasure to invite you to GUPSA's annual Christmas party.

Editing Service Update

Hi, everyone! It's been three weeks since the GUPSA Editing Service started

This Friday: End of Semester Party!

It's the end of classes and GUPSA is having a party to

Workshop: How to publish your research

Griffith Business School (GBS) is organising a free workshop for all HDR

New: free editing service

I'm very pleased to announce the start of our new editing service,

GUPSA at the movies

GUPSA is holding a film night for international postgraduates and friends, from

Update from Satine Winter

First of all, a big thank you for those who voted for

Call for papers

Eidos Emerge is an important component of the National Public Policy Congress

A Musical Tapestry, GUPSA Performance Night

On 10 September, GUPSA hosted a performance night, A Musical Tapestry, for

27-09-2013: Thank God it’s Friday party!

Yes, that's right, GUPSA is having another party at the Unibar Nathan,

Vote for Jason McNeil as Coursework

University Council and Committee elections are on right now. GUPSA's Coursework Vice

Griffith Film School presents PHILIPPINES NOW!

The Griffith Film School Presents PHILIPPINES NOW! Read More

National day of action on higher

The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) is joining forces with the

23 August: Thank God it’s Friday

The welcome back party was a big success and we've been getting

Come fly with… Cobham

Cobham Aviation Services is currently on the lookout for talented post-grad students

Opening of the new Griffith Health

(We're pleased to add another post from Satine Winter, this one about

Three Minute Thesis Competition is on!

The Three Minute Thesis competition is on again this year and you

You are invited!

To celebrate the start of semester 2, GUPSA invites you to our

University Council Update

Hello! My name is Satine Winter and I am the recently elected

Postgrads hit hardest by tax cap:

Data released today by Universities Australia has confirmed that postgraduate students will

Symposium Southbank exceeds expectations (watch video)

GUPSA is looking back on yet another highly successful event: hundreds of

Papers from postgrads wanted

The Griffith Centre for Cultural Research (GCCR) and the School of Humanities

Two-thirds of university students living below

New research shows two-thirds of Australian university students live below the poverty

Brisbane wants international students

Brisbane City Council is seeking feedback from international students as to how

Massive turnout for reception with Vice

GUPSA's long-awaited reception with Griffith University Vice-Chancellor Ian O'Connor at Griffith's Southbank

It’s your money: SSAF

If you were wondering how GUPSA is funded, here's the story: Read

Creative Innovation through Cross-Fertilisation Symposium (8-10

Creative Innovation through Cross-fertilisation - a symposium to share, discuss and celebrate creative

Board of Graduate Research Update, Tracey

The Board of Graduate Research is the senior body within the University which debates

Universities Australia Chair Professor Sandra Harding

Australia's choice – the best of times or the worst of times

Board of Graduate Research Update, from

The Board of Graduate Research is the senior body within the University

Tony Abbott Must Explain where Student

The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations has today condemned the Federal Opposition

Call for Papers: Creative Innovation through

CALL FOR PAPERS Read More

Vice Chancellor Ian O’Connor’s statement on

On 13 April, the Federal Government announced that $2.3 billion will be

CAPA stands against cuts to the

The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations joins with representatives from across the

Intercampus bus service improved

The intercampus bus service between Nathan and Gold Coast, operated by the

Introducing the new GUPSA Committee for

Following the AGM last Thursday, GUPSA has a full Committee for the

2013 will be a busy year

It’s with great pride that as of the AGM, yesterday, I’ve taken

GUPSA President’s Report: Annual General Meeting

It has been a very busy year for GUPSA, in March 2012

GUPSA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 14 March,

You are invited to Griffith University Postgraduate Students Association Annual General Meeting

Free Films – marion hÄnsel RETROSPECTIVE

The Griffith Film School presents marion hÄnsel Read More

Welcome and Update for Semester 1

On behalf of GUPSA, I would like to extend a warm welcome

New GUPSA T-shirt

This is our new T-shirt and they'll be available on GUPSA's stalls

Thesis Whisperer speaking at Griffith 1

Dr Inger Mewburn, editor of The Thesis Whisperer blog, is speaking at

HDR Induction coming up at Nathan

Griffith Graduate Research School are holding Induction for new HDR students in

Federal Election a chance to campaign

The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations today welcomed the announcement by the

Vale John Nowakowski

GUPSA pays tribute to John Nowakowski, National Secretary, Council of Australian Postgraduate

Welcome to GUPSA’s new website!

Welcome to GUPSA's home on the internet! Yes, we will still have

Should Australia go Dutch?

There has been an interesting series of posts on university reform over

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