Student association

Hudson Institute Student Association (HISS) helps students working in research groups across our Precinct come together to share ideas, network and support each other academically and socially.

HISS facilitates stronger relationships by organising regular social wellbeing and career development events including:

  • Hudson Student Retreat
  • Sushi and Shapes: Sushi and Origami Lunch
  • Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
  • Queeriosity: Pride Trivia Night
  • Dumpling Lunch
  • Paint and Sip
  • Wellbeing Workshop
  • Halloween Movie and Games Night
  • Amazing Race

Hudson Institute Student Society (HISS) represents all research students at Hudson Institute of Medical Research and the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health (Monash University).

2026 HISS Committee

Meet the 2026 Student Association Committee

Executive Committee

Co-Presidents: Jenna Douglas and Charlotte Uniacke
Secretary: Sofia Maceratessi
Treasurer: Emily Brennan

General Committee and Centre Representatives

Creative Officers: Ramsha Khan and Lily Rose Dean 
Social Media Officers: Dylan Sloothaak and Lily Anthony 
Academic Events Officers: Dinasha Wimalasiri and Ziyuan Ma
TRC reps: Chloe Hicks, Imogen Goldsworthy and Ziyuan Ma
CiiiD reps: Shayan PatelRamsha Khan and Lily Rose Dean
CERH reps: Dylan Sloothaak
CCR reps: Eleanor McLean, Ella Erickson and Sarah Powh
SCS rep: Anthony Nisi

If you’re a Honours, Masters or PhD student and want to be part of our community, send us an email and join the crew.

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