History
The PGSA started during the late 1980s when a handful of postgraduate students
gathered and created an informal group that organised social events where
postgraduates could mix.
These soon became more academic in nature with seminars, discussion groups and
other similar events becoming the core activities - with social mixing held
afterwards.
By the early 1990s the postgraduate group had decided to hold the first of
several highly successful postgraduate conferences. Papers from the
conferences were published.
The group gained the right from VUWSA to nominate their own representatives to
postgraduate representative positions on various University boards
and committees.
What we do
The PGSA needs to know if you have an issue. We are always ready to
discuss the issues that you think are impacting on your postgraduate experience
at Victoria University. Don't hesitate - get in touch! We are here to help
you.
The Executive
The PGSA Executive consists of up to 12 enrolled postgraduates who work
on a voluntary basis to organise events and discuss postgrade issues. Like you, we all have pressing deadlines to attend to but
also want to make a contribution to the postgraduate commuity as we study.
The Executive exists solely to serve the postgraduate commuity through
constituitonally appropriate activity.
Membership
All postgraduates enrolled at Victoria are automatically members of the PGSA.
We are a university-wide group of students that are joined through the unique
activity of research. We have a unique relationship with the
University. We are a key constituency in that the University exists to create
new knowledge through research. Postgraduates create that knowledge
through our reseach and so are an asset to the University.
If you want to be an active member attend our various events, become a
faculty rep, executive, or contact us if you want to help out.
Contact
The PGSA needs to know if you have an issue. We are always ready to
discuss the issues that you think are impacting on your postgraduate experience
at Victoria University. Don't hesitate - get in touch! We are here to help
you. Contact details are avilable here.
The PGSA Constitution
The Constitution clearly outlines the role and functions of the PGSA, provides
direction and guidance for PGSA Executives and establishes processes for the
effective functioning of the organisation.