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180 Degrees Consulting – University of Melbourne Branch is a student run volunteer consultancy that aims to create a large social impact by tackling education disadvantage, homelessness and poverty through providing strategic consulting services for Not-for-profit organisations. We aim to accomplish our social impact objective through recruiting high achieving students from any discipline, and transforming them into exceptional consultants and inspirational leaders by providing them with training and the opportunity to network with industry experts. Those transformed are then assigned to a Not-for-profit organisation to assist them in solving some of their most pressing issues.

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 various experiences

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.

This group provides support to all research students in the department of Anatomy and Physiology and enhances the student experience through the organisation of social and professional development events.

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.

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.

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.

Ausdroid AI & Robotics Club 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.

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.

Australian Medical Sign Language Association (AMSLA) aims to educate health professionals in Auslan to bridge the communication gap between the Deaf and the hearing in the health care setting. We aim to foster a love for learning sign language to create a more inclusive health care environment in the future and create generations of health professionals able to communicate with the Deaf community.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Promotes Chilean students’ research projects from all faculties of The University of Melbourne, providing Chilean Students communication with each other, and maintaining liaison with other students’ organizations from Australia with interests in contingent students’ research.

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.

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.

The Climate College Graduate Student Group aims to enhance the academic and professional life of it’s 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.

The Criminal and Family Law Association is a student organisation based in the Melbourne Law School. The aim of the Criminal and Family Law Association is twofold. Firstly, to provide students at the Melbourne Law School with access to opportunities and information regarding careers in criminal and family law. Secondly, to provide events and initiatives that are designed to educate, inform, and engage the student body on legal issues in criminal law, family law and the intersection of these two practice areas.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

We have been functioning for approximately ten years as a student-led group that also gives PhD students the opportunity to share their research with other PhD candidates. Under the supervision of Dr. Monica Minnegal, this club is one of the few places where PhD and master’s students conducting ethnography can have open and in-depth discourse about issues and experiences before, during, and after completing their fieldwork.

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. Over the coming semester, our events include discussions on ethnography in conflict areas, conducting ethnography within bureaucracy, Ethnography in Australia, and language and Ethnography.

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.

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.

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.

Folding Our Futures provides university students opportunities to engage with the greater community through working on social impact projects together with secondary students in rural or disadvantaged regions in Victoria. Centred around the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with a particular focus on health and wellbeing, we aim to promote a peaceful and prosperous future in the wider society and involve tertiary students in local student-led initiatives. By working with rural or disadvantaged communities, we aim to break down stigma and stereotypes and to spark interest and participation of university students for these regions.

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.

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.

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.

The GLSA seeks out global career opportunities for Melbourne Law students, shares news of international transactions and discusses intricacies of current international relations. The goal of the GLSA is to provide its members with both information and access to international career opportunities and the chance to participate in programs and events designed to facilitate and foster interests and awareness of international legal issues. The GLSA also addresses specific concerns and issues faced by international students and provides ongoing support.

Provides a network for graduate students in the Melbourne School of Education. Offers social functions, general peer advice and support for students and a professional network to help students gain employment in the workforce.

Dedicated to encouraging and facilitating graduate socialisation by organising events and providing a format for members to take the initiative and reach out to others within the graduate community and at the Graduate House.

GIES represents all graduate students enrolled through the Department of Infrastructure Engineering. We provide social connectivity and advocacy to students and work closely with academic staff to represent the student body.

A postgraduate student group dedicated to supporting Development Studies students in their academic, professional and social pursuits while at the University of Melbourne. It organises, facilitates and promotes extracurricular social events and activities that enable students the opportunity to share ideas, communicate and learn outside of the formal classroom setting.

The Graduate Researcher Association MSPGH (GRAM) is for graduate researchers who are linked to the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne. The aim of GRAM is to improve the graduate researcher experience by promoting and fostering collaboration, professional development, socialisation and a supportive working environment for all MSPGH graduate students during their candidature.

Runs social and professional development events on topics ranging from systematic reviews to career options and develops the community of the School of Psychological Sciences.

The Graduate Social Sciences Society (GSSS) promotes a student community based on social interaction, discussion, and collaboration on topics related to the social sciences. It aims to foster an environment for the exchange of ideas through pub nights, informal lectures, reading groups, and thesis workshops.