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Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences Postgraduate Students' Association (University of Auckland) Welcome to the FMHS-PGSA! Any concerns, queries, or feedback?

We support postgraduate students (PgDip, Honours, Masters, and PhD) in the FMHS through academic and social events, advocacy, and provision of information and advice. Please email us: [email protected]
Alternatively, you are welcome to fill out our form: https://forms.gle/2ptY3hsEBmLpfTZ39

2022 FMHS PGSA Board Members
Co-Presidents: Joseph Chen and Julia Plank
Vice-Presidents: To be confirmed
Treasurer: Lauren Carlton
Secretary: Prarthita Dasgupta
Grants Officer: Charisse Kuo, [email protected]
Marketing Coordinators: Hadassah Patchigalla & Sophie Hooke
Events Coordinators: Annie Chiang & Inoli Shennon Wadumesthrige Don
Academic Events co-ordinators: Susan Li & Lance Martinez
Health, Safety and Wellbeing: Mei Lin Tay
Faculty Committee: Marnie McDowell
Research Committee: Benjamin Lear
International Committee: Victor Maldonado Zimbron
Education Committee: Alina Savastyuk & Victoria King
Equity Committee: Jessica Kelly, Ariana Andrews, & Taria Tane
Board of Studies, Biomedical Science: Lance Martinez
HealtheX: Kyrah Thumbadoo & Conor Nelson

17/08/2026

Our annual quiz night with PDS is coming up!! If you haven’t already, sign up here https://forms.gle/RyDwS6BwTM3GeH6e9 or via the QR code!

See you on Thurs Aug 27th 4-6pm for pizza, drinks, and prizes at Grafton Cafe!!

30/07/2026

Are you making the most of your PReSS funding? Join us for our PReSS Funding Workshop: A Practical Guide for Doctoral Students and learn how to confidently navigate your PReSS account and maximise the funding available to support your research.
This practical session will cover what PReSS funding can be used for, how to access and manage your funding, the reimbursement process, and tips for making the most of your available support. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions during the session.
When: Thursday 6th August 2026 Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Where: Room 503-028 (85 Park Road, Seminar Room 50) Perks: 🍕 Free pizza lunch!
Please RSVP: https://auckland.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12530457
We look forward to seeing you there!

22/06/2026

PGSA-FMHS Social Walk & Frisbee
Join us for a relaxing walk around Auckland Domain, Wintergarden, and Fairy Gardens, followed by coffee and a fun game of Frisbee.
📅 Wednesday, 15 July 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
No registration needed — just show up!

28/10/2025

Every month, we meet over a free drink to chat about a great read! Join us this Friday for our monthly book club 📖

📅 Oct 31st | 🕒 3PM |📍Superfino

This month’s pick: ‘Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone’ by Benjamin Stevenson

21/10/2024

Following our Cupcake decorating event earlier in the year, where we got to have a bit of fun while raising money for and awareness for Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Research, we ended up with a total of $500 donated! Thank you so much to everyone who contributed and who came along and supported one of many worthy causes 💕

Image Description:
Slide 1 features a pink awareness ribbon and text which says "we raised $500 for the Breast Cancer Foundation with our community's help!".
Slide 2 has text which reads "do your breast self exam today, prevention is better than a cure". On the left hand side are three circles containing images of different colour torsos. Superimposed over the chests are three movements to check for any possible growths. The first and third shows a pattern of massage that radiates out from the ni**le, the second follows circles out from the ni**le. Both are important for checking for breast cancer.

16/09/2024

To commemorate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, we are sharing some terms that will relate to many of our community members! Why not add the te reo Māori translations of your teaching or research work in your email signature, CV, or any other documents. ✨

Ake, ake, ake, 'A forever language' is the theme of this year's week, representing the resilience, adaptability and endurance of te reo Māori. It also can serve as reminder that all of us have work to do in upholding te Tiriti o Waitangi, in our own mahi, and at a whole country level!

Feel free to practice your te reo Māori conversation at our Coffee social on Thursday, or at our Movie night on this Friday! (See your emails for details or message us if you don't receive them).

Kia māhorahora te reo - let's make it seen, make it heard.

15/08/2024

Some of you may be aware that the University of Auckland has proposed a cull to small undergraduate and postgraduate courses at all faculties. Not all small courses will be automatically cut, however faculties have been asked to “optimise” by removing courses, which may start as early as 2025. The criteria around which courses will be cut remains unknown to us.a

The FMHS PGSA are strongly opposed to the culling of smaller taught courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. We intend to keep a close eye on the situation as it develops and endeavour to proponent our concerns, taking action where appropriate. We intend to make the voice of postgraduate students at FMHS heard, which means we need your help. If you have any feedback/concerns about these changes to courses please fill out this google form: https://forms.gle/6FgSrbpxMAQNysve6

Link is in bio ⭐️

Feedback may include how you feel in general about small courses being cut or how these changes may impact you directly (but feel free to include anything relevant). We will compile these into a letter to be sent to Dawn Freshwater regarding the proposed changes.

14/05/2024

We still have spaces for our cupcake decorating fundraiser tomorrow! Starting in Superfino at 10am, tomorrow Wednesday 15th.

Register via our notices or send us a message 😊

Otherwise, see you tomorrow for a good cause!

Image description: a very pink canvas with cupcakes and icing. The heading reads 'Cupcakes for a Cause, a decorating workshop'. A figure with tan skin and blonde hair is in the centre, baking. There is a QR code to use for donations, but donations can also be given in person. In the lower right corner there is a sticker showing that this event is in partnership with the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

30/03/2024

Today is International Trans Day of Visibility!

A day to celebrate the lives of our trans whānau and raise awareness of challenges faced by the community, including lack of ability of many trans people to be visible in our communities for safety reasons.

Did you know? Wapapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland can support trans students through both pastoral care and financial aid when legally changing their name!

Image Description: Slide 1, two figures with brown skin and dark hair wearing pink and blue outfits, one more femme and one more masculine, are waving the trans pride flag and smiling. The FMHS-PGSA logo is in the top right corner. Slide 2, a trans pride flag border with the above text inside.

10/02/2024

Happy Lunar New Year Festival to all those who celebrate from the FMHS-PGSA! 🌑🐉

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85 Park Road, Grafton
Auckland
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