Annual Report 2005.pdf - School of Physics - University of Melbourne

PAUL FRASER (PPSS President)
The Postgraduate Physics Student Society (PPSS)
is an association of which each postgraduate
degree student is automatically a member. It
is affiliated with the University of Melbourne
Postgraduate Association, which formally
provides funding for the range of activities the
PPSS undertakes, though the School of Physics
significantly supports the PPSS both financially
and logistically.
The purposes of the PPSS are to enhance the
academic and professional life of its members,
encourage social interaction of students within
the School, to co-ordinate representation of
School of Physics Postgraduate students on
School committees and to represent School of
Physics Postgraduate Students to the Science
Faculty and University.
In 2005, these goals were achieved by running
traditionally well received social events such
as barbecues and a trivia night, as well as the
new addition of a pool competition. On the
more formal side, student attendance at the
various School committee meetings was high,
indicating the enthusiasm of postgraduate
students to participate in the running of School
and the business of the University that affects
the School. Additionally, the PPSS creates
leadership positions for its members, enhancing
skills prior to entering formal employment.
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In 2006 the PPSS aim to continue fulfilling
these duties, and with the enthusiastic group
of volunteers in office bearer roles and on
committees, the coming years should be quite
productive.
For more information, visit the PPSS website at
http://www.ph.unimelb.edu.au/pgss/
Postgraduates: Chris, Paul and Alistair