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The African Studies Group is a postgraduate student-led discussion group at the School of Social and Political Sciences. It is open to both students and staff whose research interests and activities are either focused on Africa or have relevance to African studies. The study group critically engages with issues such as colonialism, politics, development, conflicts, land dispossession, extraction of natural resources, gender and governance in Africa among others. It is a platform for student socialising, cohort building, support and sharing varying experiences.

Email: africanstudiesgroup@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/groups/166394690509808/

Seeks to enhance the academic and social experiences of graduate research students in the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Science through events, workshops and representation.

Email: agrifoodies@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/AgriFoodies-The-University-of-Melbourne-103877584292961/

Publishes feature articles, peer reviewed articles, and book reviews from researchers who study the texts and archaeology of Greece and Rome, the ancient Near East and Egypt, as well as the Aegean. Postgraduates and early career researchers are especially encouraged to submit work to this peer reviewed journal.

Email: amphoraissue@gmail.com

Website: theamphoraissue.wordpress.com/

Facebook: facebook.com/amphoraissue

The purposes of AWSSUM are: (1) To enhance the academic and professional life of Animal Welfare graduate students at the University of Melbourne (UoM). (2) To promote interaction, welfare and cohesion between Animal Welfare graduate students. (3) To promote, organise, support and disseminate academic activities for Animal Welfare graduate students. (4) To maintain close relationships with other academic organisations focused on promoting students’ research and other academic activities in Australia.

Email: awssum.gsa@gmail.com

Instagram: instagram.com/awssum.gsa/

Facebook: facebook.com/groups/153942928584547/

A refereed arts and humanities journal edited by graduate students and published annually in association with the School of Culture and Communication at the University of Melbourne. Now in its twenty-fifth year, the journal is the oldest graduate student-organised journal in Australia.

Email: editor.antithesis@gmail.com

Website: antithesisjournal.com.au/

Facebook: facebook.com/AntithesisJournal/

The Asia Institute Postgraduate Group supports postgraduate students researching Asia or the Middle East/ Islamic Studies at the University of Melbourne. It aims to foster connections and encourage collaboration between students based in the Asia Institute and in other faculties and disciplines. The highlight of the AIPG’s calendar is the annual Asia Institute Postgraduate Conference, and the group also regularly holds social events throughout the year, including a welcome dinner for new students at the beginning of each semester.

Email: aipostgrad@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/groups/AIpostgrad

Ausdroid was founded in 2017 and focuses on designing fully functioning and autonomous robots. Our group gathers students who are passionate about AI and robotic to compete in the DJI RoboMaster AI Challenge which is an international robotics competition held each year. Our group focuses on the understanding and the use of artificial intelligence, as well as hardware knowledge. We foster close collaborations between robotic algorithms and designing robots to enable practice on real and simulated robotic systems. We will hold weekly workshops to enhance the understanding of robotic knowledge. We cover a range of areas includes: hardware, computer vision, AI, Simulation and Navigation. Outstanding members will have the chance to participate in future worldwide competitions. We welcome students who have experiences or are passionate about robotics to join our group.

Email: UnimelbAusdroid@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/AusdroidUnimelb

This group is for Australian awards scholarship recipients. The club is aimed at providing networking opportunities for students from developing countries around the world, sharing and exchange of social and cultural diversity and truly making a feel at home environment for all recipients.

Email: aasc.melb@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/aas.club.33

ASSH is a student interest group that aims to enhance the knowledge of graduate students in important topics in haematology, and encourage them to explore the whole gamut of possible careers in haematology, all of which carry the potential to create extraordinary impact. With GSA’s support, ASSH will be able to engage more graduate students, run more impactful events, and add value to the graduate student community.

Email: aushaemsoc@gmail.com

YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC0UHwXgaq-ycAobyI5mP_AA/

Facebook: facebook.com/aushaemsoc/

University of Melbourne comprises of students from all over the world and it was interesting to find a significant number from West Bengal and Bangladesh. Once during a discussion over coffee, many of them wanted to stay connected to their roots in some way while learning the ways of the modern world. Hence we came up with the idea of a common platform for gathering, discussion and celebration of unique and rich Bengali culture, something we miss and yearn for in a vibrant city like Melbourne.

Email: bcc.unimelb@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/groups/216089418952823/

A social and professional network for students who use bioinformatics or computational biology for their research. Runs bi-semesterly social events, and a weekly journal club/writing gym.

Email: bgsauom@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/groups/BGSA.melbourne

BioPS is a student-run group created specifically for the graduate students within the School of Biosciences. We aim to help balance out the lives of students by providing opportunities for learning, socialising, networking and skill-building. We also have a very strong focus on study equity, with a newly formed advocacy group acting as a bridge between students and other roles within the school.

Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/biops-workspace/shared_invite/zt-wqur60bn-WmA92GubeHwTfAXVqT1yJA

Mailing List: eepurl.com/b7AqAX

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BioPS_unimelb

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/739259476190955

Email: biops.unimelb@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/groups/BioPS

Represents a student-run non-profit organisation that aims to provide students with professional and educational development, and increase the collaboration between the multiple fields within the property industry.

Email: builtindustrygroup@gmail.com

Website: builtindustrygroup.com/

Facebook: facebook.com/builtindustrygroup.unimelb/

A collection of forest ecologists, urban ecologists and agricultural scientists. As a smaller campus, the student group form an important part of campus life, hosting events that bring both staff and students together.

Email: burnleypostgrad@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/groups/228309433878493/

We are a pro-bono student consulting group rapidly expanding from our origins at UNSW. After huge success at UNSW, we are pioneering a team at The University of Melbourne. What has driven our success, and what makes us different from other pro-bono consulting groups is our emphasis on delivering consulting engagements for startups and businesses with innovative business models. By joining us you will be able to get a step-up in your consulting skills and experience, learn the problem-solving mindset of a consultant, and immerse yourself in the entrepreneurial environment of our clients. By joining BusinessOne this recruitment drive, you’ll be joining a team where both your professional development and personal growth is valued. We place a strong emphasis on team-bonding and cohesion, because we all know that consulting is a team effort.

Email: hr.businessone.unimelb@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/BusinessOne-Consulting-University-of-Melbourne-371831586558525/

CSM is the first student-run organisation in affiliation with the GSA of Melbourne University to create a foundation that donates primarily to cancer charities and fosters student interest in both oncological research and clinical oncology.

Email: csmunimelb@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/CSMunimelb/

This group was formed to give research students in the School of Chemistry a representative voice in the decision making process. It also aims to foster collegiality by holding regular social events attended by students and both academic and professional staff.

Email: cps.unimelb@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/groups/121480104541147/

To provide a networking platform for UniMelb students who are interested in data science and China.

Email: committeeofmds@gmail.com

Our group aims to serve the interests of Chinese graduates students and scholars in the university environment. We also aim to build a solid linkage between postgraduate students and undergraduate students and to promote the University of Melbourne globally, especially in China and support the academic interaction with Chinese Universities to liaise with relevant services and agencies in China.

Email: graduate@cssaunimelb.com

Facebook: facebook.com/groups/cssa.unimelb/

CSRG meets several times a year on Fridays to discuss and share ideas and experiences relating to researching China, and holds regular Research Days to provide Chinese Studies researchers with the opportunity to share their knowledge.

Email: csrg.uom@gmail.com

Website: arts.unimelb.edu.au/centre-for-contemporary-chinese-studies/research/research-group

Facebook: facebook.com/groups/36868278687/

Contributes to the academic and professional development of postgraduates within Classics and Archaeology by creating networks, facilitating conferences, symposia and other academic events at regular intervals through the year, and having a representative role.

Email: ccapgrads@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/UoMClassicsArchaeology/

The Climate College Graduate Student Group aims to enhance the academic and professional life of its members, foster communication of ideas and collaborations; promote interaction, welfare and cohesion between members and to support engagement between the graduate student cohort and the wider community on climate and energy research issues.

Email: college.gsg@climate-energy-college.org

Promotes physical and mental well-being of graduate students within the group. The group will provide a friendly, enjoyable environment for participating in team sports and make these sports more accessible to graduate students.

Email: compbiosports@gmail.com

To enhance the academic and professional life of the School of Computing and Information Systems GR students and to provide academic support to fellow CIS GR students and thus foster communication of research ideas and collaborations.

Email: executive@cis-gres.org

Website: cis-gres.org

Facebook: facebook.com/CISGReS/

Crossing Borders aims to advocate for the rights of asylum seekers and refugees through public education, community building and political engagement. We provide opportunities for students to volunteer directly through detention centre visits and community meals and political engagement.

Email: President@crossingborders.org.au

Website: crossingborders.org.au/

Facebook: facebook.com/CrossingBordersMelbourne/

An independent, student-run committee which aims to provide fair and equitable representation for all graduate students within the School of Culture and Communications, this group builds a spirit of collegiality among graduate students and provide support and training for both research and coursework students.

Email: ccgcinfo@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/ccgc.unimelb/

The Data Science Postgraduate Society will provide an environment that encourages Postgraduate Data Science students to connect through social events and study groups. We are aiming to run Seminars, Workshops and Discussions on Data Science subjects throughout each semester. We are also planning to host events that provide opportunities for post-graduate data science students to network with research and industry members.

Email: dsps.unimelb@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/groups/379698635915168/

The Melbourne Law School’s weekly student newspaper, with coverage of law school events and other things of interest to the law students. Organised and published by students, for students.

Email: mlsdeminimis@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/mudeminimis

The Dermatology Interest Society (DermIS) is a student-run club that aims foster communication, interest and collaboration in the medical field of Dermatology.

Email: dermisclub@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/dermisclub

Provides academic support to the graduate students of the department and promotes social interaction between all graduate students within the department and entire faculty. The group provides members a conduit through which they can interact with the wider university community and encourages communication of research ideas and collaborations.

Email: the.espg@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/TheESPG/

Enable Prosthetics Melbourne is a chapter of the global ‘Enable’ organisation, a movement that utilises 3D printing to design an synthesise free prosthetics for the disabled. At the Melbourne chapter we welcome members of all levels of experience, and potential roles range from working in the design and synthesis of the prosthetics to the people-facing aspect of working and liaising with the clients. If you’re keen to get involved in 3D printing yet have no experience as of yet that’s fine, just bring enthusiasm and a desire to learn!

Email: president@enactusunimelb.org.au

Website: enablingthefuture.org

Facebook: facebook.com/Enable-Prosthetics-Melbourne-107741344145615/

A non-profit student run organization that works to drive social change through the power of business. Projects target a broad range of social issues such as employment for the socially disadvantaged, urban rejuvenation to enhance public safety, as well as our international project aiming to develop sustainable livelihood or small enterprises in the developing worlds.

Email: president@enactusunimelb.org.au

Website: enactusunimelb.org.au/

Facebook: facebook.com/unimelbEnactus

Instagram: @enactusunimelb

We are a graduate student group based in the School of Social and Political Sciences. We welcome all individuals using ethnography as a methodology and those interested in learning more about ethnographic research. We strive to enhance the academic and professional life of graduate students at the University of Melbourne who study ethnography, to provide academic support to fellow graduates and thus foster communication of research ideas and collaborations, and to promote interaction, welfare and cohesion between graduate students. Typically, Ethnoforum meets eight times per year on the second Friday of each month. We are recognized and supported by the academics in the department, and often academics come to the events to learn about and engage with student research.

Email: ethnoforum.unimelb@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/groups/ethnoforum.unimelb/

The FBE PhD Society aims to enrich the quality of social and academic life for doctoral students in the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Business & Economics.

Email: fbephd@gmail.com

The Film and Television Graduate Students Group provides social events and networking opportunities for students at the VCA Film School. We aim to promote a sense of community and foster collaboration among students across all Film and TV disciplines. Our core membership consists of students pursuing film degrees at Master’s level. However, we also welcome graduate students, alumni, and staff from other VCA and University of Melbourne programs with an interest in collaborating with Film and TV students.

Email: ftvgradgroup@gmail.com

FAME LSA is a student organisation seeking to engage law students with the entertainment and related creative industries. There is an evident gap in industry opportunities and knowledge that interested law students actively seek. It is an area that holds significant opportunities for both students looking to become lawyers and those seeking alternative pathways following law school. FAME LSA provides these opportunities by creating an avenue for students to engage with local events, network with professionals and seek career opportunities, as well as engage in educational platforms. As a society founded on a passion for the creative industries in Australia and abroad, FAME LSA pursues to provide opportunities for students to engage their creative minds with one another and icons of the industry.

Email: general.famelsa@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/FAME-Law-Students-Association-113503233338796/

Representing students in the Department of Forest Ecosystem Science (DFES), this group enhances the academic and professional life of its members, works with the International Forestry Students Association (IFSA), promotes learning opportunities, and promotes networking across Creswick, Parkville and Burnley campuses.

Email: fessunimelb@gmail.com

Website: forestecosystemsstudentsociety.wordpress.com/

Facebook: facebook.com/groups/fessunimelb/

Formally represents graduates at the School of Geography. Creates a support network for graduate students and a range of social and academic activities and assists students in accessing software, equipment, and identifies training and funding opportunities to successfully undertake their research activities.

Email: geogpostgrads@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/GPSMelbourne

The Global Consulting Group is a pro-bono consulting firm that brings together not-for-profits, consulting professionals and students to create a real impact on social issues around the world.

Email: president.melbourne@gcg.org.au

Website: gcg.org.au/

Facebook: facebook.com/GCG.UniMelb