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).
Meet the 2025 Student Association Committee
Executive Committee
Co-Presidents: Dinasha Wimalasiri & Emily Brennan
Secretary: Chloe Edwards-Lee
Treasurer: Lacey Klompmaker
Creative Officers: Ashley Wong & Charlotte Uniacke
Centre Representatives
TRC: Claire Davison & Jenna Douglas
ECR: Anita Chaulagain
SCS: Anoushka Baruah, Angel Yonehara
CiiiD: Jingen Ma & Suet Li Hooi
CERH: Dylan Sloothaak (CRH) & Lolita Olle (CEM)
CCR: Barnaby Kelly
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.