APS History
The Association of Postgraduate Students is the peak student representative organisation for postgraduate students at UQ.
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ABOUT US
Founded in 2011 to unite the variety of postgraduate clubs, societies and informal groups exist around UQ, APS exists to encourage a postgraduate community, promote postgraduate wellbeing and provide a voice for postgraduate students at UQ.
On Wednesday 18 May 2011, the UQ Association of Postgraduate Students was formed, to provide UQ postgraduate students with a central organisation to administer postgraduate governance issues (appoint representatives to central committees, communicate between postgraduates in different schools, and convey issues and concerns to the university). At midday on Tuesday 7 June 2011, the inaugural Annual General Meeting of the UQ Association of Postgraduate Students was held for electing an executive (consisting of Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer) for the association.
Past Presidents
Hayden Mitt
President (HDR) 2025
Aadhya Babu
President (Coursework) 2025
Richard Lee
President (HDR) 2024
Yash Koppula
President (Coursework) 2024
Jeryn Chang
President (HDR) 2023
Saumya Jain
President (Coursework) 2023
Michelle Ocriciano
President (HDR) 2022
Will Triste
President (Coursework) 2022
Richard Lee
Co-President 2021
Betty Lin
Co-President 2021
Christian Rizzalli
President 2020
Sellene Cannelli
President 2018 & 2019
Gustavo Chamusca
Co-President 2017
Partha Misha
Co-President 2017
Anna Safonova
President 2016
Aleen Kujur
President 2015
Amanda Acutt
Chair 2014
Roberto Fragoso
Chair 2013
Michael Bergin
Chair 2012
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UQAPS is more than events and services. It is a platform for postgraduate leadership.
You can nominate for a representative role, join committees, volunteer at events, or contribute to policy discussions that shape the future of postgraduate education at UQ.
Postgraduate study can be intense. It can also be transformative.
UQAPS exists to ensure you do not navigate it alone.
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Project Funding
APS funds student projects, covering costs for events, workshops, and community engagement.
Bursaries
APS bursaries provide financial support for conference travel and placements.
Rent Relief
Support available for postgrads doing it tough. One-time payment covering up to 1 week of rent (max $350).
Club Funding
APS offers funding of up to $1,000 to support initiatives led by UQ clubs.
Academic Editing
Academic editing for HDR students, supporting theses, articles, and proposals to meet scholarly standards.
HDR Coffee Catch-Ups
Monthly drink and finger food from Patina at Alumni Court. A relaxed environment to share ideas and chat about research.
