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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A graduate group focused on improving the student experience for graduate students within the department of Agriculture and Food Science. Our programs are thus aimed to enhance social and academic interaction between students in the AFS, to assist in providing academic and industry support for students and represent student’s interests to the AFS administration.

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.

Stress and anxiety are heavily eating up mental and physical energy of everyone, especially students. This group is targeted for those who are interested to alleviate all kinds of stress by conducting weekly yoga sessions, meditation sessions and seminars by keynote speakers.

Represents the interests of graduate history students, organises events, works with the department and faculty in history and arts.

Indian Graduate Students Society (IGSS) envisions to be the biggest Indian community group existing at the University of Melbourne. It aims at working towards making the transition of Indian students smoother and providing them with a sense of belonging. By its various initiatives, the club strives to provide its members with a mini version of India in Melbourne by making them feel home away from home. It aspires to provide the students with various opportunities for upskilling, building a strong social network as well as acquiring professional skills to support employment in Australia

The Indian Institutes Graduates (I2G) is a social and professional group, created initially to bring students with IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) and IISc (Indian Institute of Science) backgrounds under one umbrella. However, we currently accommodate all research scholars with Indian heritage to facilitate cohesive bonding within the Indian community here in UoM. Alongside, we host several cultural and professional events throughout the year to promote regular interaction among members and allow their academic/ professional development in the long run.

Exists to foster collaboration and communication of research ideas between all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduate students, and non-indigenous students, while engaging and supporting undergraduate students and other Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who are interested in undertaking post-graduate study.

The International Graduate Student Well-being Group (IGSWG) aims to support graduate international students by looking after their health and well-being. We believe that moving to a new country to study can be challenging and we want to support the student’s physical and mental well-being. By working and inviting health care professionals, we aim to educate members to increase their familiarity with the health care system and better utilise care and support when needed. The group also want to increase awareness of well-being issues such as mental health and stress, thus educating ways to prevent, recognise and deal with these issues. As a society, we also want to provide a platform for international graduate students to promote interaction and cohesion, in the hope to provide social networks to support students’ well-being. We would also like to educate people on the roles of different health professionals and thus increasing their familiarity of the health care system in Australia which can be very different to that of overseas. Overall, we are a group who wishes to promote for health and well-being for international graduate students and support them through their time studying at Unimelb.

As a group, our aims are to provide social support to graduate students through the wonderful spirit of volleyball sport and thus foster friendships and improve players’ skills, encourage ideas, and promote more collaboration with one another. We would also like to promote a healthy lifestyle to graduate students and encourage them to stay active whilst studying at uni.

To establish an interprofessional network of healthcare graduates to foster early collaboration, transform education and delivery of healthcare. To promote and develop effective interprofessional education and practice through curriculum review and development, facilitation of interprofessional education opportunities and events, and connection of health students prior to entrance into the workplace.

We are a social and professional group for medical students of Korean heritage at the University of Melbourne. We seek to promote interaction, welfare and collaboration between medical students of Korean heritage. We will endeavour to provide multiple opportunities for medical students of Korean heritage in the domains of networking, research, volunteering and education.

Plays an important gap-filling role by providing support and encouragement to students who may be facing external challenges while completing their JD, including (but not limited to): mature-age students, students returning to study after a period in work, students with children, students with other caring and family responsibilities, and students juggling work and other financial commitments.

The central aim of this graduate group is to advocate for the rights of refugees and asylum seekers in Australia. It draws on the technical skills of law to lobby and publicise the issue, engage the wider law student body in the issue, and provide support for civil society groups.

LPDP Unimelb Association is a fellowship organisation consisting of the Indonesian Endowment Fund for Education (Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan Republik Indonesia) scholarship Awardees currently studying in master’s or doctoral programs at the University of Melbourne. LPDP Unimelb Association aims to facilitate the members with advanced experiences while studying at UniMelb by providing programs that promote academic skills development as well as social networking opportunities.

This MD Badminton Club is for all Medical Students, past, present and future, interested in smashing shuttlecocks. Through weekly Badminton sessions, we hope to get you meeting new people, while staying fit, social, and healthy.

Smashing shuttlecocks together is social, healthy, fun, wholesome, satisfying, and a true bonding experience within the medical community. Because of this shared passion of smashing shuttlecocks, it is already a very successful and enjoyable sport session on Fridays that many medical students look forward to ending the week on after an intense week of studies. The dopamine & endorphins released during this insanely fun sport & exercise act as a stress-reliever as well, improving the neurochemistry of students’ brains and their overall wellbeing to continue studying productively while preventing burnout in Medicine. So on top of the physical benefits of exercising during the intense games of badminton, another reason to run this club is to improve MD Badminton Club members’ mental health during a highly stressful degree.

The MD A Cappella Society (MDACS) is an exciting new not-for-profit choral/a cappella group for medical students. MDACS aims to create a fun and inclusive community, offering medical students an opportunity to relax through a shared passion of singing. With an open main choir group that welcomes any vocal range, any skill level, any level of time commitment and any genre of music, there will also be scope for more committed singers to establish smaller ensembles and engage in charitable performances and activities.

The MD Diverse Educational Backgrounds Society (MD-DEBS) is a student society for medical students at the University of Melbourne, which aims to welcome and support incoming MD1 students from non-traditional backgrounds or time away from study.

Aims to support the academic and professional life of fellow research graduate students in the mechanical engineering department. In addition, MERSA enhances the social interaction and promote the welfare of fellow research graduate students and to act as a representative group of research graduate students within the department.

Med Moves is a dance group for graduate students studying a health-related course. We provide opportunities to participate in all forms of dance, through casual classes and performances. In addition, we aim to support charitable organisations through dance-related activities.

Medical Creatives Collective is an initiative to shift the culture of medicine by cultivating a place for creativity. We aim to foster a community where medical students and doctors can explore how creativity fits into their professional and personal lives.

Aims
1. To foster a community of collaboration and support
2. To educate students on the convergence of medicine with creative fields such as technology, advocacy, and leadership
3. To support personal wellbeing of medical students and professionals through the arts and recreation

The aims of the MEDitate Graduate Student Group are:
To provide regular meditation classes and other resources to Melbourne Medical School students, and other Graduate students, thus fostering mental and physical well-being.
To enhance the mental and physical well-being of Melbourne Medical School students, and other Graduate students.
To promote interaction, welfare and cohesion between Melbourne Medical School students, and other Graduate students.

Medleys is the longest running, faculty-only revue performing at the University of Melbourne. The show is comprised of all-original work including a number of hilarious comedy sketches and a musical, all set to the sounds of a live band. The show is written, produced and performed entirely by medical students. We work hard throughout the year to create an original and entertaining production, with all new material to perform over three exciting nights in mid-Semester 2. Membership is non-auditioned and open to all University of Melbourne medical students – contact us to get involved!

Adds value to the study experience of MBS students through the provision of social and professional development events.

Represents the all research students at Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, the Royal Children’s Hospital and the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics. Helps these students come together to share ideas, network and support each other both academically and socially.

MDSS aims to cater for students undertaking the Doctor of Dental Surgery and Bachelor of Oral health programs at the University of Melbourne. The MDSS provides opportunities for students to grow in their professional development, unwind at social events, and make lasting relationships within the oral health community.

MESS aims to promote understanding and foster active interest through running interactive clinical skills sessions, careers advice, talks from experts in their field and much, much more. We also look forward to bringing you a varied and interesting program as well as a chance to meet like-minded people and have fun exploring what is an exciting and fast-paced specialty. The society is designed to facilitate, enrich, and expand the emergency medicine interests of its members by promoting the access to practical skills and workshops. through these we aim to provide more information about the specialty and equip medical students with the knowledge and resources to become active in the field of emergency medicine.

The club aims to organise events and field trips for students enrolled at the University of Melbourne with an interest and/or specialisation in the energy engineering and/or energy commercial sector. To support the Sustainable Campus and other clubs and societies’ initiatives related to energy and/or CO2 footprint reduction programs.

Seeks to provide peer support to fellow graduate students and thus foster communication of research ideas and collaborations, to represent graduate students in the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music and to encourage social interaction.

The aims of the Melbourne Information Systems Graduate Association (MISGA) are to enhance the academic and professional life of Graduate Information Systems students; to promote interaction, welfare and cohesion between graduate Information Systems students; and, to support the academic endeavours of Information Systems graduate students and to act as a representative group of graduates within the School of Computing and Information Systems at the University of Melbourne.

MIPS, a society of international peers undertaking postgraduate courses in Property. MIPS is a society of international students studying Property at the University of Melbourne. Real estate is increasingly global, hence, we believe that being part of an international network makes our learning experience much richer and more memorable. Members are from all corners of the world with diverse backgrounds. We hope this is also our second family away from our home countries not only during our time at the University of Melbourne but also in the exciting years beyond, wherever we are.

A community network for Public Health Students, Alumni and Staff at the University of Melbourne. This group aims to provide a platform that enables networks to be formed and strengthened beyond the classroom.

The aims of the group are to help recognise and integrate the South Asian Region’s (the ‘SAR’) potential to contribute to the international body of Common Law; to generate interest in sub-jurisdictions within the SAR; to create and foster inter-SAR relationships; to provide a platform for research on or related to laws in the SAR; to foster an understanding of law and culture of the SAR in Australia; to bring together persons of all backgrounds with an interest in law and culture of the SAR; to facilitate relationships between our members and professional entities that engage in the SAR law; to promote comparative research on law and culture of the SAR, its sub-jurisdictions and other jurisdictions and legal systems, including Australia; to interact and cooperate with other persons or entities to promote these aims and purposes; and, to establish, support and supervise Alumni Networks in the SAR sub-jurisdictions.

Melbourne Sports Law Association (MSLA) aims to provide exposure and opportunities for law students who are interested in the field of sports law. MSLA hosts both academic and social events to assist members to develop their interests and keep up to date with current issues and topics in the world of sports law.

Melbourne University at Mercy Students (MUMs) is an off-campus graduate student group based at the Mercy Hospital for Women in Heidelberg. Our primary group of students fall under the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, which also maintains a campus at the Royal Women’s Hospital.

Our group’s key aims are as follows:

1) To create a stronger sense of kinship and community amongst students at the Mercy Hospital for Women, by organising monthly events based at the Mercy Hospital for Women

2) To improve graduate student well-being, particularly mental health, by ensuring that the majority of organised events are casual and relaxed in nature

3) To develop a stronger sense of kinship with other graduate students at the University of Melbourne, by inviting Parkville-based students to join our events (importantly, O+G students based at the Royal Women’s Hospital).

A club dedicated to making friendships while sharing & following Jesus Christ. Anyone who is interested in finding out about Jesus is welcome to come along. We run weekly bible studies, talks, mentoring groups and events to help graduate students think about how Christianity relates to their fields of study.

This group is the official student representative body of Melbourne Law School. It aims to facilitate and improve the quality of education in law, to link students with the profession, and to promote a fun learning community.

The Melbourne University Medics Paediatric Society (MUMPS) is a
paediatric special interest group dedicated to fostering a passion for
paediatrics amongst students at the Melbourne Medical School.
Established in 2014, the society regularly hosts engaging academic and
social events including: revision seminars, workshops, career information sessions
and trivia nights.

This group is a networking society for students, alumni and staff of the University of Melbourne, who are originally from Nepal. It organises meetings, workshops and conferences on development, education and governance-related issues pertaining to Nepal; publishes proceedings and other independent articles through publications, including website and blog; and offers information dissemination and facilitation about study and work in Australia and about Nepalese culture, study, tourism and life.

This group represents students of the Nursing associated post graduate qualification. It runs social, education and charitable events, assists new students with settling into the course and provides a link between students and academic staff.

We are a student-run organisation created for students interested in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology.
Our aims are to:
1. Increase awareness & encourage opportunities to explore the field of obstetrics and gynaecology to medical students (and non-medical students) at an early stage of their medical careers
2. Provide academic events for our members (career pathways, training pathways and research opportunities)
3. Provide workshops to teach practical skills
4. Bring together like-minded students to learn more about the field of obstetrics & gynaecology

MUPSS is the student body of post-graduate physiotherapy. Our aims include: to aid students in their transition from school to university life and from university into the workforce, to promote a sense of community and belonging, and to inform the physiotherapy student body of career paths and physiotherapy specialty areas.

Connecting people through a culture of inclusiveness, mutual relationships and fun, this group seeks to bridge the pathway to employment, promote planning as a discipline and help make the Melbourne School of Design a great place to study.

We are the Taiwanese Graduate Student Group at the University of Melbourne. We hope to provide a platform for mutual understanding, community and exchange between Taiwanese students who are studying at the University of Melbourne. You’re welcome to join!

The aims of the MIGrads Group are:
– To enhance the academic and professional life of graduate students at Melbourne Integrative Genomics (MIG).
– To provide academic support to fellow MIG graduates and thus foster communication of research ideas and collaborations.
– To promote interaction, welfare and cohesion between graduate students at MIG.
– To support the academic endeavours of graduate students and to act as a representative group of graduates within MIG.

An independent student group that is run by, and for, graduate students in the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning.

As Navigators, our goal is to help you build supportive friendships and become equipped for a powerful positive impact on the world around you. We meet weekly for meals, games, and growth, focussing on key areas of life… spirituality, relationships, professional life and more… and we have fun! Lead on!

An independent, non-profit student group that is designed to cater to the needs of clinical neuropsychology postgraduates from a wide variety of institutions. Undergraduates and early career clinicians also attend the events run by this group.

The first multidisciplinary network that gathers graduate students from the University of Melbourne with common interests in health issues at the animal-human interface (One Health). One Health Research Society is a multidisciplinary scientific hub that facilitates the collaboration of researchers at the University and internationally and promotes the One Health paradigm to the University and the wider community.

1) enhance the academic and professional life of the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) graduate students or any other person interested in biomedical research of the eye; 2) provide academic support to fellow graduates and thus foster communication of research ideas and collaborations; 3) promote interaction, welfare and cohesion between graduate students; and 4) support the academic endeavours of graduate students and to act as a representative group of graduates within the department to build better networks.

Outlook Rural Health Club is a multidisciplinary student organisation passionate about improving health outcomes for rural and remote Australians. With specific focus given to Indigenous Health and Community involvement, we get members involved by offering a wide range of events and activities.

This group is dedicated to promoting the social and emotional well-being of all students conducting research in the Department of Optometry and Vision Science.

The Paraguayan Student Association is created to foster cultural and academic development within the Paraguayan community and and other student communities in the University of Melbourne.

Organises social and academic events for graduate students studying philosophy, and is also involved in representation and advice.

This group enhances the student experience of graduate student chemical engineers, provides a representative voice and organising social events as well as professional and academic development.

An environmental networking group devoted to promoting events and issues to the Masters of Environment students. PEN is open for anyone to join, with its core membership made up of graduate and alumni. Seeks to facilitate social and networking events amongst environmentally conscious people and encourage students to build their networks early on in their careers.

To provide a place for social interaction between graduate physics students at the University of Melbourne.

Exists to represent the graduate students studying at the off-campus Veterinary Faculty in Werribee, and runs events to assist students in breaking isolation and in developing their careers and research.

PSI – Psychiatry Students’ Interest Society aims to promote student appreciation of psychiatry and connect like-minded students and professionals

PILN seeks to bring like-minded people together to form a collaborative and engaged community, and put public interest law on the map for all students. PILN focuses on the topical legal issues affecting public interest law. Our motto, “Discover, Discuss, Do” summarise PILN’s approach to achieving these aims.

The Public Policy Graduate Group (PPGG) was founded in early 2019 by a couple of Master of Public Policy and Management students at the University of Melbourne who wanted to create opportunities for students interested in public policy to connect and develop. We are passionate about how public policy spans across different sectors and how it impacts everyone. PPGG aims to empower students interested in public policy by providing a platform for student connection, professional networking and development.

RASS is an established society open to all postgraduate and undergraduate students who are interested in the field of plastic surgery. Through seminars, workshops, and other activities, we aim to broaden students’ perspectives on plastic surgery and establish mentorship between aspiring students and clinicians in the industry. RASS invites its members to explore the career pathways and research opportunities in the field of plastic surgery, encompassing both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.

The purpose of the Rogue Crims Group is to enhance the academic and professional life of PhD Criminology students at the University of Melbourne. It provides academic peer support and opportunities to share research ideas and collaborations, and promotes the interaction, welfare and cohesion of the membership group. It aims to facilitate multiple events throughout the year, in which members can gain experience presenting their research and/or learning new skills relevant to academic scholarship; as well as fostering a supportive environment for members through regular social activities over the life of their PhD.

Aims to increase graduate student visibility and activity within the School of Languages and Linguistics, facilitate postgraduate input into school decision-making, and provide opportunities for socialising and support for the School’s graduate students.

This group’s aim is to organise professional development opportunities, social events and to advocate for Master of Social Work students.

The Society of Marketing and Communication (SMAC) provides academic and social support to our cohort undertaking the Master of Marketing Communications. We offer our members increased career opportunities by connecting them with industry experts and help enhance their employability by assisting in the development of skills well sought after by potential employers.

This group aims to represent the interests and activities of Sri Lankan graduate students at the University of Melbourne. It runs regular and large welfare and social and charity events.

Promotes St Vincent’s Hospital as an enjoyable and stimulating environment to undertake research and organises social activities for student members throughout the year.

A statistics and mathematics graduate student society at the University of Melbourne. The group organises social lunches, talks and the occasional pub trivia evening.

To raise the profile of conservation in the University and wider community, act as a point of contact between students and staff involved in conservation, and provide networking, professional development and social opportunities for students in conservation.

This group fosters and maintains peer support among graduate students in the Department of General Practice, facilitates professional development and study skill opportunities and promotes and enhances the value of research higher degree studies in primary health care research.

This group aims to foster the academic and professional development of graduate students in the Department of General Practice. It focuses on assisting students to communicate and publish their research and to undertake collaborations in primary health care research. It provides graduate students with opportunities for peer support and professional development to enhance their academic writing, research and communication skills.

SOLA is a 100% student-run organisation for students who are interested in or are studying landscape architecture. SOLA aims to foster a sense of community and to bring students landscape architecture news, events, and support both on and off campus. There will be free and membership-subsidised events throughout year, so it is accessible to all. While the organisation is based at the Melbourne School of Design, we welcome anyone who is interested in landscape architecture to be involved(bearing in mind 75% will be grad students).

Our aim as a student group is to enhance the academic and professional life of SONR Postgraduate Students. We want to encourage social interaction of students within the Melbourne Neuropsychiatry Centre and the Department of Psychiatry. We also want to represent SONR students within the University of Melbourne.

This group supports all students who are situated at or affiliated with the Royal Melbourne Hospital and enrolled at the University of Melbourne, which includes from all departments in the academic centre (medicine, surgery, psychiatry and radiology). The group enhances academic and professional life, encourages social interactions, provides academic support, and represents the centre’s graduate students.

Since 1999, this group has aimed to enhance the academic and professional life of graduate students at the Howard Florey Institute, and also to encourage social interaction within the Florey Neuroscience Institute (FNI), the University of Melbourne, and other Institutes in Melbourne and beyond. The purpose of our group is to provide students with a representative and active voice across the institutes and to provide a variety of social and academic events to support and assist students.

The Surgical Students’ Society of Melbourne (SSSM) is the peak surgical interest group at the University of Melbourne, Melbourne Medical School. The SSSM is a not-for-profit organisation run by current Doctor of Medicine candidates that represents over 1,400 students across seven clinical school sites in metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria.

The mission of the society relates to three domains. These include:

1. Education – we aim to provide, and maximise access to, high quality surgical education to all students at the Melbourne Medical School, regardless of their clinical site
2. Research – the society aims to promote surgical research amongst medical students, to further surgical knowledge and understanding, and to instil an interest in research from the beginning of students’ medical careers
3. Advocacy – the society strives to advocate for both medical students at the University of Melbourne, by ensuring their surgical interest and educational needs are met, and the wider community on a national and global scale

Adhering to and fulfilling these domains will enable the society to work towards its vision of inspiring the next generation of world-class Australian surgeons.

SYNAPSE is a student society with an aim to bring together and connect students, doctors and researchers interested in the diverse fields of neuroscience. We strive to create enrichment opportunities for students who are interested in clinical neurosciences, together with emphasising a strong public health focus on mental health.

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The Architecture Lobby is a democratically run member’s organisation that seeks to catalyse disciplinary change. We are a group who critically interrogate the status quo of habits and practices that diminish the worth of architectural work. We aim to redefine the collective understanding of architectural labour, and communicate architecture’s value to society by using campaigns to advocate for the value of its workers, including students, graduates, academics, draftspeople, landscape and interior architects, and other related workers.

We are a group of postgraduate medical students at the University of Melbourne who created this group to increase our proficiency and knowledge of biomedical research, in particular the fundamental research underpinning the basis of clinical practice. We welcome anyone who is similarly inclined in any year of undergraduate or graduate study.

Unimelb Journalism Society(MJS) is established as a community for Master of Journalism and Master of International Journalism students at the University of Melbourne. It seeks to create a collaborative environment for students to extend their industrial networks and develop journalism skills. It also hopes to enrich students’ campus life by holding social events.

UMIDS is here to inspire interest in infectious disease; from academic support to our regular journal club meetings. We aim to support our health advocates so they are better able to empower communities in the fight against infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance.

This group is the peak representative body for medical students. It offers a range of programmes including advocacy for community causes and student well-being, as well as peer mentoring and regular social events.

To organise and host events, which help postgraduate optometry students to better assimilate into the course, provide opportunities to meet with potential employers and help them connect with the wider optometric and health science community.

The Victorian Environmental Law Student Network (VELSN) is a group based at Melbourne University that aims to build connections between students who are interested in environmental and planning law, animal law, sustainability and business law, and international environmental law.

Our Well-Being Arts Summer Program run by Uni Melb Post Graduate students across the University of Melbourne’s Southbank and Parkville campuses. The program further extends the students’ professional and personal development through exploring themes vital to a holistic notion of well-being, with a particular emphasis on diversity, inclusiveness and equality.

Promotes knowledge and experience in wilderness/expedition medicine, as well as providing a platform through which medical students interested in the outdoors can liaise and organise trips and events.

Womendeavour supports and enables women students with networks, skills and know-how as they transition to the workplace. We aim to support women-identifying and non-binary students with their transition from university to work force; to create a space where women-identifying and non-binary students can share their professional resources and skills; to provide women-identifying and non-binary students with networking opportunities and access to industry; to provide a safe-space for women-identifying and non-binary students to discuss failures, harassment, and marginalisation in the workplace; to raise awareness on rights, boundaries, discrimination, and ethics for women-identifying and non-binary students in the professional environment; to give women-identifying and non-binary students practical skills and tools to garner professional success.