Student Resilience Project 

GSA’s Student Resilience Project identified challenges faced by graduate students, including difficulties in accessing support services, insufficient mental health resources, and pandemic-related impacts such as stress and financial difficulties. The study highlights the pressing need for improved support services, and initiatives to foster a sense of belonging, especially during Covid-19 pandemic. 

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UoM Protest Rule Changes report

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.

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GSA Graduate Workspaces report

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.

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GSA Assistive Technologies Library Accessibility Survey Report

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.    

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