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This week is National Student Volunteer Week, which acknowledges and celebrates student volunteers and promotes volunteering to young people across Australia. Explore on-campus volunteering options through our peer-to-peer programs or visit the UniSA volunteering page to find other opportunities in South Australia and beyond. As you create connections and make a positive impact on communities, don’t forget to get involved in other great events to enrich your student life. |
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Come ‘N Try UniSA Sport Clubs for free! |
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Take a short quiz to explore the Study Help resources for the chance to win a $50 gift card |
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Enhance your learning with Peer Assisted Study Sessions |
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Discover a world of possibilities with UniSA scholarships |
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Arrange your Access Plan now for SP5 exam adjustments |
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Want to know more about UniSA’s Counselling Service? |
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Support student research at the Three Minute Thesis Grand Final |
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Register your interest to volunteer for UniSA’s peer-to-peer programs |
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Sarah Campbell: From the lecture hall to FIFA Women’s World Cup |
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Come ‘N Try UniSA Sport Clubs for free!
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More than 28 UniSA Sport clubs will host daily Come ‘N Try sessions for the whole month of August. All students are welcome to attend, and sessions are free for new members.
Why not take a break from your study and learn a new sporting skill? Whether it’s rock climbing, martial arts, or motorsport, there is something for everyone. Follow UniSA Sport on Instagram for weekly updates on session timings or visit the website to see the full calendar. |
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Take a short quiz to explore the Study Help resources for the chance to win a $50 gift card
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Did you know that there are a range of resources on our Study Help page that can boost your studies? Whether you need assistance with assignments, exams, quizzes, referencing or looking to enhance your study skills, we've got you covered!
Take a short quiz by 11 August to explore how well you know these valuable resources and learn how to get the most out of Study Help. Those with the most correct answers will go in the draw to win a $50 gift card! |
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Enhance your learning with Peer Assisted Study Sessions
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Join our Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) to take on the new semester with confidence! Led by your fellow students who have excelled the very same courses you're taking, PASS is designed to help you better understand the key concepts and content within your course. These relaxed and informal sessions offer the ideal environment for valuable support from students who understand what you are going through.
PASS is available on all campuses and online. Check the schedule on our website and join the sessions to unlock your academic potential.
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Discover a world of possibilities with UniSA scholarships
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Each year, more than 2,500 UniSA students from diverse backgrounds receive millions of dollars in scholarships and grants, so chances are there’s one for you. A scholarship could ease your university journey, offering financial support, valuable work experience, mentorship, and even the chance to explore the world through overseas travel. These scholarships are currently open for applications:
UniSA Study Grants:
Providing financial awards to students from low socio-economic backgrounds.
Value: $2,000 a year (based on full-time load)
Application deadline: 18 August
UniSA Placement Grants:
Available to students in their final year of an undergraduate or postgraduate program which requires a placement for a continuous block duration of 110 hours (19 days) or more.
Value: $1,000 or $2,000
Application deadline: 9 September for placements commencing in August and September
King Family Refugee Support Grant:
Available to UniSA undergraduate students from a refugee background.
Value: $5,000
Application
deadline: 11 September
David Pank Northern Areas Education Placement Grant:
Available to high-achieving students in Education and Teaching.
Value: $1,000
Application deadline: 8 October |
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Arrange your Access Plan now for SP5 exam adjustments
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Plan ahead for your final SP5 exams and ensure a smooth process by having an Access Plan in place before Thursday 7 September if you require adjustments due to a disability, mental health or chronic medical condition, or you are the primary carer for someone who does.
To ensure your needs can be met, schedule an appointment with an Access and Inclusion Adviser before the deadline, as new requests cannot be accommodated after this date due to strict exam administration timelines. Your success is important to us, so let's work together to ensure you have everything in place before the deadline! |
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Want to know more about UniSA’s Counselling Service?
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Starting a new semester can be both exciting and intimidating, and the Counselling Service is here to support you every step of the way. Our highly qualified counsellors provide free and confidential short-term counselling to help you with a wide range of issues that affect your studies and wellbeing. Whether you need support with managing stress and anxiety, improving your motivation and time management, or dealing with personal crisis including sexual harassment or assault, we are here for you.
Appointments are available Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm, online and in-person. Booking is quick and easy through our online system, where you can choose the counsellor
you’d like to meet with.
Got questions about our Counselling Service or how we can support you? Submit your enquiries anonymously and we'll answer them on our social media stories. |
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FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT |
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Support student research at the Three Minute Thesis Grand Final
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If you have researched a topic for more than three years, could you summarise it in just three minutes? UniSA's brightest students will do exactly that on Tuesday 5 September.
Our PhD candidates will present their theses for the chance to win the 2023 title! Be immersed in the research of your fellow students and discover how a research degree can change the world.
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is an international competition celebrating the research undertaken by PhD students. You can attend live in-venue or via the live-stream.
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Tuesday 5 September |
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6.00pm – 7.30pm |
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City West campus |
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Register your interest to volunteer for UniSA’s peer-to-peer programs
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The theme for the 2023 National Student Volunteer Week is ‘Give. Grow. Belong’, tapping into our generation of students who are socially conscious and committed to causes we believe in. The first step to contributing to positive change includes exploring on-campus volunteering projects. Below are some of UniSA’s longest-running peer-to-peer programs that you can volunteer with:
• UniMentor: Share your time and skills with new students by becoming their mentor and friend.
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Study Help PALS: Realise your academic potential by providing study support resources to others.
• Academic Student Representative (ASR): Represent and communicate the views of fellow students with your Program Director.
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G’Day Mates: Assist other UniSA students to enjoy life in Adelaide and forge new connections.
Let’s kickstart your volunteering journey and register your interest now! |
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Sarah Campbell: From the lecture hall to FIFA Women’s World Cup
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Alumna Sarah Campbell undertook a placement at the South Australian Jockey Club as part of completing her Bachelor of Applied Science (Recreation Planning and Management). This led to her first employment after graduation in 2003 as a Marketing Assistant. Fast forward to 2022, Sarah has completed her MBA at UniSA and was appointed Venue General Manager – Adelaide for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™.
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Sarah’s journey has been filled with numerous milestones and strategic changes, she still credits the practical experience gained during her university placement with determining her career path and allowing her to follow her passion. Sarah’s word of advice is: “It’s often who you know that gives you that edge over rivals going for the same job, so making those professional contacts through placements and putting yourself in front of the right people at your first job is invaluable.”
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The University of South Australia respectfully
acknowledges the Kaurna, Boandik and Barngarla First Nations Peoples and their Elders past and present, who are the First Nations’ traditional owners of the lands that are now home to the UniSA campuses in Adelaide, Mount Gambier and Whyalla. |
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