What is the Universities Accord and what does it mean for students?
The Universities Accord is a review of tertiary education in Australia, which the government claims will drive a “lasting and transformative reform in the higher education system”.
unSEXpected: Drawing the Line Between Compromise and Settling
The realisation that you could, and maybe should, be getting more out of your relationship is bittersweet. On one hand, it’s comforting to know the kind of love you crave isn’t unreasonable, that it exists somewhere and could very well be yours in future.
Grade Reviews Unpacked: Your Handy Guide to Navigating the Paperwork Maze
Academic Advocacy is a professional service of QUT Guild committed to supporting…
May Council Meeting: Guild supports Voice to Parliament, Labor Gets ROASTED, Student Unionism Accessibility, New Secretary Instated…want to give half your income to Glass??
Welcome back to the Glass coverage of the Guild Student Representative Council…
Who is in the SRC atm?
Changes to SRC membership happen throughout the year due to resignations, removals…
Education or Exploitation? – Unpaid mandatory placements causing students financial hardship
It’s no secret that young people are struggling financially right now: increased cost-of-living, significant rent rises, and HECS indexation at a record high are all the current reality for Australian students. And those undertaking mandatory unpaid placements are often under increased levels of financial strain.
Vouchers for Placement Students
QUT students who have recently completed a mandatory placement as part of their degree can now apply for a $50 voucher from the QUT Student Guild.
When Dollars Diminish Dreams: The Undeniable Impact of Cost of Living on PhD Students
Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students have been immensely impacted by the cost-of-living crisis. As recipients of scholarships that continue to be below minimum wage while working full-time, how could they not be?
Guild Catch-Up: June 2023
Welcome back to the Guild Catch-Up series! As your Guild Executives are…
Meet Your New Queer Officer – Eli Spencer
I’m Eli Spencer, your newly elected Queer Officer. I am a proud trans man who studies biomedical science majoring in anatomical sciences and minoring in creative writing. Trust me, I know, what an unusual combination, right? I began biomed in 2021 and am slowly on my way to completion (hopefully within the next two years). I started my creative writing minor this year and I love it!
