7 August 2019

STUDENT NEWS

Today's been wet and wild, hopefully you're geared up with an umbrella!

If you need a spare shirt and started University this year, drop by Ask Adelaide and grab a limited edition UofA 2019 shirt!

Don't forget the last day to add courses for semester 2 is approaching, so if you're unsure about enrolment, have a chat to your faculty soon.

Keep warm and dry for the wet rest of the week!

Important dates

12 August

Semester 2
Last day to add courses online

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

Opportunities

Have a say and get a free meal

Participate in a PhD workshop about beverage purchasing behaviour at the University. Register now for Wednesday 14 August or Thursday 15 August

More opportunities...

Health & Wellbeing Social Media Team
We’re hiring! Are there things that mess with your head? Have you ever thought about writing them down? How about getting paid to share them? Our Student Health and Wellbeing Social Media Team is growing, and we’re looking to hire more students to join the team. Details on the blog.

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.

International Student Awards - applications open!
Apply to have your achievements honoured as an international student during your time in Adelaide, and add something great to your resume!
Apply by 1 September, 11:59 pm.

Green Impact
Are you passionate about sustainability on campus? Join a Green Impact team and meet like-minded people to create an environmental impact! Learn more here.

Future Industries Hackathon
9 August - Level 2, Barr Smith South
Have your chance to 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.

Want to learn/practice a new language?
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.

Adelaide Uni's Got Talent
Take your singing career out of the shower and into the stars! We’re searching for the most energetic and enigmatic performers out there who are ready to blow our judge's socks off and make the audience go wild.

Career Access Mentoring
Looking for insights into industry? Want to boost your employability skills? Take this 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.

Stories: English reading group
Want to improve your English vocabulary and reading skills in a casual group setting?
If you're an international student and this sounds like you, we’d love you to join us! Find out more!

News

Student elections

The Adelaide University Union and Student Representative Council elections are approaching! Nominations open 9 am 12 August and close at 4 pm 16 August - so get in quickly and find out more.

More news...

Collect your course reader
Have you bought your course reader from the Online Shop? Come and collect them from Ask Library (level 3, Barr Smith Library/Hub Central), and don't forget to bring along your receipt so your purchase can be verified.

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.

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).
For more information contact Disability Support on 83135962 or at disability@adelaide.edu.au.

FREE shuttle service
Did you know that there are FREE shuttles at uni to get you back home if you live near the city, even AFTER Midnight??
Destinations include around the city, North Adelaide, Rose Park from 5:30pm to 4:00am.

Events

Grow your Career Week

5 - 9 August
If you haven’t already checked out what’s happening on Thursday and Friday make sure to view the program and book your seats! Find all event information, guest speakers and more online.

Join us for the official launch of the Uni Run
Join us for the launch of the Women's Recreational Running Network UoA Chapter on 8 August, 5:15pm.
Open to all female staff and students, this event includes special guest Chelsea Jaensch, former Australian Olympic Long Jumper, a warm up led by Lululemon, freebies and some nibbles post-run.

AUGDS careers event with Susan Close
14 August, 6 to 7 pm - Lower Napier LG28
Want to learn about government careers in geography and the environment? The Adelaide University Geography and Development Society is holding a careers panel discussion with Shadow Minister for Environment & Water, Susan Close. Come and learn more about the industry and how to approach getting a job in this field.

FREE Beeswax Wrap Workshops!
Roseworthy campus - 13 August, 12 pm - 1:30 pm
No registration needed, just drop in and have a go! Instructors and materials provided.

Movie Night: Mediterraneo
13 August 6:30 pm to 8:30pm - Union Cinema on Level 5, Union House
Come along and watch Gabriele Salvatores' Oscar-winning film 'Mediterraneo', presented by the Adelaide University Italian Society in conjunction with the Film Society! The movie will be screened in Italian with English subtitles, and all are welcome to come along and enjoy some Chinotto and snacks.

National Student Volunteer Week
10 am - 3 pm, 12-18 August 2019
Come along to the Hub and chat about volunteering and how you can claim hours through the Adelaide Graduate Award.

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!

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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