Joint Statement from the University of Melbourne Student Union and the National Tertiary Education Union University of Melbourne Branch. The students and staff of the University of Melbourne have been welcomed to Semester 1 on day 1 by new Vice-Chancellor Emma Johnston’s protest bans. With immediate effect, the Use of University premises and facilities: conditions regarding protests imposes new subjective prohibitions onto all protest activity on University of Melbourne premises.
The Hodgkinson External Review Report (‘the Report’) represents a significant attack on students’ right to protest peacefully, freedom of speech, and the rights of student unions to political independence.
The University of Melbourne Student Union (UMSU) condemns the actions being taken by the re-elected President of the United States of America, Donald Trump.
If this is your first year, welcome, if you are returning, welcome back. It is an honour to have all of you back on campus after the summer.
Content Note: Discussions of Transphobia and SA (without explicit detail).
2024 has been a difficult year for students. We have faced threats to student activism, we have seen some student unions fall into financial disrepair, we have seen some student unions disregard issues relating to sexual assault and harrasment.
As we enter into 2025, the University of Melbourne Student Union will continue to advocate and fight for students on the issues related to the ongoing cost of living crisis being felt all across Australia.
The University of Melbourne Student Union has a long and proud history of student activism. We have supported students for generations to make their voices heard in the face of adversity and will continue to do so.
Australian students are turning away from completing their PhD studies for a broad array of reasons.
KEY CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES PASSED TO STRENGTHEN UMSU'S HANDLING OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
We've heard you loud and clear! Over 1000 of you signed a petition for a General Meeting about the uni's involvement in weapons research.
Update on stance on conflict in Gaza.
UMSU calls on the University of Melbourne to respect and protect students' fundamental human rights.
UMSU's stance on war in Gaza.
UMSU is committed to safe student activism – and we have a guide for that!
The results of the referendum last Saturday are incredibly disappointing, hurtful and frustrating. UMSU acknowledges and respects the call for a week of silence shared by Indigenous leaders following the result.
The Racism at Unimelb survey aims to capture experiences of racism of students of colour at the University of Melbourne, the findings of the report will form the base of the third edition of the Racism at Unimelb Report.
Statement from UMSU Queer re: Email from Dean of Arts regarding Fight Transphobia UniMelb stickers
The University of Melbourne Student Union (UMSU) supports ‘yes, but...’ in the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum on 14 October.
“No one left behind”? Statement on Federal Budget.
UMSU stands in solidarity with the Sudanese community and calls for an end for the war in Sudan
Student Solidarity Pledge with the NTEU
Student Voice Via Student Representation: UMSU Position on MSF
//CW: Sexual assault and harassment, stealthing, online abuse//
UMSU Stands in Solidarity with Protests Against the Iranian Government
UMSU Stands in Solidarity with the MSA and Monash Muslim Students
Psssst – hey UniMelb, want to improve your QILT score? UMSU’s here to help!
Statement regarding proposed "UMSU Stands with Palestine - BDS and Solidarity Policy".
Statement regarding UMSU Motion on Palestine and consultation process.
Statement regarding 'UMSU stands with Palestine - BDS and Solidarity Policy' motion.
CW: Sexual Assault and Harassment.
A statement from the UMSU President, Women's and Southbank Departments on sexual misconduct at the University of Melbourne.
A statement on Ukraine — UMSU stands in solidarity with Ukraine against current military attacks from Russia.
Validate your vaccination status NOW to avoid de-allocation from your in-person classes!
Happy New Year! I hope everyone has had a restful holiday and continue to stay safe.