MPA

MONASH POSTGRADUATE ASSOCIATON

Who are we?

• Monash Postgraduate Association Executive Committee (MPAEC)

• MPA Staff

MPA goals and objectives:

• To create a vibrant and support postgraduate community

• To respond to the needs of postgraduate students

• To provide services and representation to all postgraduate students at Monash

Monash postgraduate population:

• Over 16,000 students

• 25% Research and 75% Coursework

• Across 6 Victorian campuses, Malaysia, and other off-campus locations

Confidential advice and advocacy by MPA staff:

• Supervision• Intellectual Property• Candidature• Security• Resources

Academic and professional support:

• Orientation

• Workshops and seminars – career forums

• Excellence Seminar series

• Lobbying

• Representation

• Others – podcast, magazine,

MPA Achievements

• Security bus

• Postgraduate specific lounges, computer labs and study spaces

• Protecting student’s IP rights

Creating a postgraduate community:

• Coffee clubs, FREE lunches and BBQ

• HDR Social Night and Trivia night

• Women’s network

• Outdoor Adventures postgraduate trips (surfing, camping, hiking)

How you can get involved:

• Subscribe to the MPA email news – www.mpa.monash.edu.au

• Seminar and social events

• MPAEC

• Representation on university boards and committee