TEQSA guidance notes on course design, learning outcomes and more

GSA submits feedback on TEQSA’s guidance notes on course design, learning outcomes and assessment, and learning resources, and education support. GSA carries a strong vision for inclusive, empowered graduate student communities that achieve meaningful and holistic university experiences, and encourages continued involvement of students and representative bodies in shaping TEQSA guidance notes to ensure they meet students’ needs.

Submission to the Student Equity and Disability Services (SEDS) review

GSA’s submission reveals the challenges faced by University of Melbourne graduate students dealing with disability, mental health issues, financial hardship, and more. The testimonies reveal the struggles in accessing adequate support due to complex university processes. GSA emphasizes the need for a more empathetic, efficient, and streamlined approach to address the diverse needs of the student community.

Consultation for assessment reform in the age of artificial intelligence

In this report, GSA welcomes the opportunity for GSA student representatives to provide feedback on the TEQSA ‘Assessment for reform for the age of artificial intelligence’ discussion paper. GSA strives to ensure that student voices guide the feedback it gives and has taken valuable comments made by GSA representatives on the prospects, nature and development that can take place in the higher education sector with artificial intelligence. 

Submission to the Inquiry into the Recognition of Unpaid Carers

GSA’s submission highlights the challenges faced by graduate students engaged in unpaid care work. The report emphasizes the need for acknowledgment, flexibility, and increased support from both government and universities. The recommendations encompass various areas, including financial stress, childcare accessibility, and university recognition, aiming to address the diverse needs of graduate student carers.