1. MPA MONASH POSTGRADUATE ASSOCIATON

2. Who are we? Monash Postgraduate Association Executive Committee (MPAEC) MPA Staff

3. 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

4. Monash postgraduate population: Over 16,000 students 25% Research and 75% Coursework Across 6 Victorian campuses, Malaysia, and other off- campus locations

5. Confidential advice and advocacy by MPA staff: Supervision Intellectual Property Candidature Security Resources

6. Academic and professional support: Orientation Workshops and seminars – career forums Excellence Seminar series Lobbying Representation Others – podcast, magazine,

7. MPA Achievements Security bus Postgraduate specific lounges, computer labs and study spaces Protecting student’s IP rights

8. 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)

9. How you can get involved: Subscribe to the MPA email news – www.mpa.monash.edu.au www.mpa.monash.edu.au Seminar and social events MPAEC Representation on university boards and committee