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Education: Academic Affairs

Provides support and advocacy for students on University policies which impact their educational experience.

National Day of Action Rally, March 19 2008, Melbourne CBD

Education: Public Affairs

The Education Public Affairs office has a proud history of activism and standing up for students’ political voice.

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Environment Department

This department aspires to raise students’ awareness on the environmental impact of the University as well as our way of life.

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Overseas Students

MUOSS is the official representative body for all overseas students at the University of Melbourne.

Art from the Queer Department

Queer Department

Develops awareness campaigns and provides support to queer students on campus and in the community.

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Secretariat

Facilitates open and transparent structures of participation, with appropriate records maintained and made available to students, whilst ensuring that constitutional safeguards are complied with.

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Welfare Department

Advocates for students and facilitates discussions regarding student welfare, access and equity issues.

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Women's Department

The Wom*n’s Department fights sexism on campus and off. Women are systematically disadvantaged at uni and in the community at large. Think that stinks? Get involved!

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Indigenous Department

The voice of the indigenous student body on campus and on student affairs.

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Activities Department

Organise social events to make your time on campus more enjoyable.

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President

Acts as the official spokesperson for UMSU and represents students to the University, government and wider community.

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Arts Department

Assist student participation in the arts ensuring that the Arts Office is diverse and accessible.

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Clubs

Join a club or two, meet other students and have fun doing the things that you enjoy.

Elections

Each year elections are held for Student Representatives.