Welcome to the UoA PGSA
The PGSA is the official University of Auckland Postgraduate Students Association. We cover all things from providing you with support throughout your studies to bringing some light entertainment to your busy and often stressful schedules.
We believe that university isn't just about the grades you get and the research you conduct, but it is also about the connections you make and the memories you create.
Through the events we run, whether it be socially or academically focussed, we aim to help you create those connections with other like-minded and hard-working students.
We also work in collaboration with other organisations, such as AUSA, to bring you care packages and wellbeing seminars.
Value 2 - Communication, Influence, and Impact
Creating strong working relationships with people
Cross-cultural communication and feedback
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Exposure to faculty, university, national, and international level competitions
Equipment and venue hire
Supporting students to develop competency and autonomy in help-seeking and self-support when navigating the university experience
Value 1 - Collaboration & Leadership
Advocacy and Representation
Connection to resources and services (academic, employment, health, advocacy etc)
Peer support, mentoring, and volunteering opportunities
Integration (cultural and social) and diversity
Newsletters and media
Peer support, mentoring, and volunteering opportunities
Resources
Social and academic events
Value 3 - Research, Knowledge, and Skills
Connecting student researchers with participants
Developing dynamic skills for problem solving, critical, and creative thinking
Dissemination of research
Support regarding finding information and resources
Working effectively in diverse teams
Value 4 - Development
Academic writing and communication workshops
Academic leadership and excellence
Design workshops
Developing networking skills
Presenting and public speaking
Writing retreats