Women are still a minority in many postgraduate degrees.
Isolation within Departments, family demands, and the energy required to maintain relationships and meet personal needs can all put pressure on a student's ability to pursue postgraduate study. One solution is having the opportunity to meet together with women from varied disciplines to freely discuss ideas and experiences in an informal friendly environment. The Postgraduate Women's group is a result of close collaboration between the Postgraduate Resource Unit and Student Services. Skills in written and oral academic communication. Aboriginal women and women of non-English speaking backgrounds are especially encouraged to participate, as greater cultural diversity enriches the learning process and helps break down barriers.