GSA conducted research to understand challenges faced by graduate student parents at the University of Melbourne. The study highlighted issues such as lack of family-friendly support, inadequate policies, costly and inaccessible childcare, leading to a sense of invisibility and alienation among student parents. GSA’s provides recommendations, urging the University to align policies with student parent needs, enhance childcare accessibility, and create more family-friendly facilities and spaces.
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GSA consulted the graduate student community at the University of Melbourne (UoM) to gather their feedback on the introduction of new University rules relating to protests on University premises.
GSA’s Education (Research) Officer for 2024-25, Scott Arthurson, developed this report highlighting graduate researchers’ workspace needs. GSA conducted a survey of 410 graduate researchers, a Townhall, and extensive consultation of our members.
Students and graduate researchers who rely on the use of assistive technologies such as screen readers or alternative input devices struggle to access library resources in an efficient and timely manner. This is largely due to the inaccessibility of websites and resources provided by publishers.
GSA’s submission highlights the drivers and impacts of food insecurity among graduate students at the University of Melbourne, as well as the barriers they face when accessing food relief.