Parkville postgraduate association
The Parkville Postgraduate Association (PPA) is the representative body for postgraduate students at Monash University's Parkville campus. They play a diverse and multi-faceted role in all aspects of academic, cultural and social student life. As well as organising a multitude of social events, they provide a means of representation for postgraduate students on the Parkville campus.
Contact Us
If you want to get involved or find out more information about PPA functions, or if you have any issues/queries, please don't hesitate to contact one of your representatives or contact us through:
- Email: mpa-ppa@monash.edu
- Facebook: @ParkvillePostgradAssociation
- Instagram: @ppa_monash
- Twitter: @PharmPostgrads
- This link for any anonymous suggestion and comments
2020 PPA committee
Position | Person |
---|---|
President | Sadia Alvi (DDB) |
Vice President | Jamie Lam (D4) |
Secretary | Yi Ling Low (D4) |
Treasurer | Andrew McArthur (D4) |
Education/Careers Officers | Jiayin Diao (DDB) & Meihua Luo (D4) |
Wellbeing, Diversity, and Inclusion officers | Samantha McNeill (DDB) & Liudi (Aileen) Zhang (DDB) |
Marketing/Communications officer | Grace Chin (D4) |
MPA Representative | Jessica Lu (DDB) |
Social Events Coordinators | Nawar Alotaibi (CMUS) & Grace Chin (D4) & Liudi (Aileen) Zhang (DDB) |
First-year Representative | Vacant |
Interns Representative | Sarah Zekaria |
Honours Representative | Vacant |
General Committee Member | John Azietaku (DDB) |
PPA facilities
As a postgraduate student, you are able to access the PPA room (student ID card required). If you can’t get access, either email Elizabeth Stock or see Michael in security. The PPA room has a range of facilities you can use:
- Couches and table area
- TV and DVD player
- Speaker dock for iPhone and iPod
- Plugs
- Board games
- Arcade table with hundreds of classic Arcade games
- Kitchenette – access to hot water boiler, tea and coffee, microwave, sandwich press, fridge and freezer
- Telephone
PPA mentoring program
Our mentoring program is aimed at providing a sense of belonging within the university research culture and build a stronger link between the research students and staff. The program aims to establish a mutually beneficial support system that empowers both the mentee and the mentor.
Interested? Read more about the program or apply to be a mentor or mentee.
Parkville PhD Life Hacks
Boxing and yoga classes (free and on campus!) | Medical centres in and around Parkville | Book a chat with our friendly Parkville counsellor, Andrew Fitzpatrick | Prayer room available in Building 401, Level 2 |
Resources and contacts | A network for supporting the LGBTIQ community | International Student Services Resources about settling in | Led by the MPA, get academic advice & more! |
Lunchtime meditation sessions on campus | Help with finding accommodation in and around Parkville | Financial advice, budgeting, loans & more. | Parenting room available in Building 403, Level 2 |
Suggested Links
- The MPA Advocacy Service provides guidance and support on any candidature related issue, whether academic or administrative.
- Public Transport Victoria
- Monash connect
- Accommodation: on-campus accommodation is not available at the Parkville campus. Melbourne University residential colleges reserve some places for Monash Parkville students. Monash Residential Services can help you to find a private rental nearby. If you're an international student, we can help you find short-term accommodation when you first arrive in Australia. Well-known real estate websites such as http://www.domain.com.au/ or http://www.realestate.com.au/rent are also useful.
- Health and wellbeing
- Monash Doctoral Program
- Emergency and security
- Emergencies on any campus, call 9905 3333 or just dial 333 from a Monash phone
- General security enquiries on any campus, call 9902 7777 or just dial 27777 from a Monash phone
- For urgent police, fire or ambulance help, call 000
- eSolutions
- Monash Postgraduate Association Website
Social calendar
February Free Lunch | March Parkville ShaveColour Dash Melbourne International Comedy Festival | April Welcome PartyResilience Workshop |
May Free Lunch Biggest Morning Tea | June Trivia NightGames Night | July Free Lunch |
August Open DayStaff Vs. Students Footy Match | September September Postgrad Ball R U OK? Day HDR Symposium Free Lunch | October F*Up NightHalloween Party |
November Xmas party |