Kia ora everyone, especially postgrad students (sorry freshers)
My name is Josh Stewart, and I am the 2025 Postgrad Representative. This job entails a lot of committees, being the port of call for postgraduate issues to be brought to, and the chair of the Society for Postgraduate Students (SPS).
SPS is the primary organisation on campus for all postgraduate students, whether you’re enrolled in a PhD, Masters, Honours, DipGrad, Postgrad Diploma, or Postgrad Certificate. Last year, SPS hosted the popular ‘Imposter Hour’ as a safe space for Postgrad Students to express our frustrations (and whinge about supervisors) and share our experiences among a similar community.
This year, SPS is BACK! We have just held our AGM and are working to put together a fun programme of events and opportunities. Stay tuned on the SPS Facebook and Instagram pages for events and news throughout the year. Also, don’t hesitate to get in touch with SPS Socials, or to postgrad@otago.ac.nz if you have any questions or want to get involved!
Mauri ora,
Josh Stewart
Postgrad Rep