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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
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GUPSA Study Planner for T3 2021/22
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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
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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