31 July 2019

STUDENT NEWS

Welcome back to the semester, hopefully you're managing to find your classes and enjoying seeing friends again.

This week's Student News is bursting at the seams - with opportunities to grow your career, food trucks on campus and chances to practice speaking a new language. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved with as the campus livens up, so see if something stands out!

Have a great week, and enjoy the return to campus.

Important dates

31 July

Graduations
Semester 1 Conferral

02 August

Term 2
Census date

Please check Course Planner for details of critical and census dates for specific courses.

News

Food trucks are back!

During semester 2 there will be a food truck on the North Terrace campus every Wednesday next to Hub Central, and every Thursday on the eastern side of Union House from 11 am – 2 pm.
Trucks will rotate to keep the menu interesting.

More news...

Calling all Electrical & Electronic Engineering students!
Your school is identifying areas where resources and support are needed to optimise future performance (among other things). If you'd like to contribute, and are available for a 30 minute confidential interview around midday on Thursday 15 August, please contact Angela Alessi via this site.

Congratulations are in order!
Quite a few of our community have recently received some great accolades in areas including psychology, parasitology, neuroscience, veterinary sciences and electrical and electronic engineering.
Find out more.

Have your say about HELP loans
A new HELP loans portal called myHELPbalance is in its final design stage, and the policy and programs team need your Input! Take this 3 minute survey before 9 August and have your say.

Have an ongoing medical condition or disability?
You may be eligible to apply for Reasonable Adjustments to your coursework or Alternative Exam Arrangements (AEAs).
Apply by contacting Disability Support, you will need to register and provide supporting documentation.
For more information contact Disability Support on 83135962 or at disability@adelaide.edu.au.

Meet Brianna, the new face of the Adelaide Graduate Award
Brianna is a student who volunteers in the mammology department at the SA Museum.
Through the Adelaide Graduate Award, Brianna can count all her volunteering hours towards formal recognition from the University - and you can too! Find out more.

SSAF feedback wanted
The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) helps to fund student services and amenities at tertiary institutions. Have your say about what the SSAF funds by taking part in this survey by 4 August.

Opportunities

Paid Ecoversity Internship

An 18-month paid internship is available to an enthusiastic and hard-working student to support the delivery of sustainability engagement strategies on campus. The Ecoversity Intern will work two-days per week, starting late-August 2019 and work days are negotiable. Apply now- applications close 9 August.

More opportunities...

The Fitness Hub 6 week challenge
Reach your Fitness goals with our 6 Week Challenge!
Get access to 18 group sessions, six weeks All Access gym membership, nutrition seminar, a chance to win membership and MUCH MORE.
Starts 5 August, so get in quick! Book by visiting us at Level 5 Union House, North Terrace campus.

Do you procrastinate?
Are you willing to talk about personal experiences of procrastination? The Counselling Service is producing a video on procrastination to be used as a resource for students in addition to the available written material. For more information, contact Nicola Venditozzi by emailing nicola.venditozzi@adelaide.edu.au or calling 8313 566

Future Industries Hackathon
6 pm, 9 August - Level 2, Barr Smith South
Spend 24 hours developing an innovative business idea and present to a panel of judges at the end of the period. Register via Eventbrite or Facebook.
Organised by the Adelaide University Entrepreneur Club, Adept Adelaide, and ASA.

Want to learn/practice a new language?
This could be for you! The Language and Cultural Engagement (LCE) program's language partnership stream is a fun and rewarding way to practice learning and speaking a language of your choice. Find out more or apply now.

Career Access Mentoring
Looking for insights into industry? Want to boost your employability skills? The Career Access Mentoring program is back! This is a FREE opportunity for students with at-least 1 year of completed study to engage with an industry mentor.
Information sessions are live - book in to be eligible for matching.

Are you a first year student with Financial difficulties?
Equal Access Grant applications are now open. These are small grants to assist with some of the initial costs associated with beginning University. For more information contact Student Care for an interview or to discuss further.
Applications close 30 August

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Semester 2
Want tips on the best way to approach your coursework? Looking for people to study with? PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions) is here to help!
Check out the PASS timetable to find free weekly study sessions led by high-achieving students who have excelled in your undergraduate courses.

Events

Grow your Career

5 - 9 August
Grow Your Career Week is on NEXT WEEK! Boost your employability and career-readiness with this awesome line up of events and presentations on campus throughout the week. View the full program online, learn about the guest speakers and make sure to book your seats via CareerHub.

Join us for the official launch of the Uni Run
5:15 pm, 8 August - University of Adelaide Footbridge, Southside
It's a 5km easy and FREE run with a small group of female students and staff, run by the Women's Recreational Running Network (WRRN).
All levels of runners/walkers welcome!
Register now, join the WRRN Facebook group, or just rock up on the night.

Photonics & Advanced Sensing Open Day
5 pm, 8 August - The Braggs building, North Terrace campus
If you're an undergraduate student interested in science, learn about and celebrate the fantastic research at the Institution of Photonics and Advanced Sensing - using the power of light to make the world a better place!
With show 'n' tells about research, free pizza and tours of the labs, get a feel for the industry in what's sure to be a great night.

National Student Volunteer Week
12-18 August 2019
Join us in the hub from the 12-15 August from 10.00 am – 3.00 pm to celebrate National Student Volunteer Week. Volunteers will be available to answer your questions about volunteering and how you can claim hours through the Adelaide Graduate Award.

Global IQ Connect: Your international experience on campus
Various bookable times
Turn your degree into a global career! Start by seizing this opportunity to engage with fellow students from different countries and cultures outside the classroom.
Book one of the interactive information sessions (registration essential).

The Funding Network: Live Crowdfunding event for homelessness
Applications are now open! We're looking for innovative social change initiatives to help people who are currently experiencing, at risk of, or on their journey out of homelessness.
The event itself will be an inspiring night of storytelling, fundraising and focus on ending homelessness through the Adelaide Zero Project - book your tickets now!

Doctors for the Environment (DEA) Quiz Night
7:30 pm, 23 August - UniBar
Come along to learn more about health and the environment from medical students whilst testing out your knowledge and taking part in fun side games. Tickets include pizzatecca dinner, drink specials and more! All welcome.

Careers & employment

The Adelaide University Union advertises part time work for current students on the paid vacancies page from Employment Services.

Career Services are free for all students. CareerHub features a jobs board of opportunities related to your studies including paid work experience and graduate roles. The Careers team also run employer events and workshops to increase employability, build resumes, improve your interview skills and more.

Looking for work at the University? Take a look at the currently available opportunities.

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