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14 September 2022

Student News

Mid-semester break begins next week! A good chance to have a break - or catch up on some of the lectures you definitely already watched, and just need to rewatch 👀.

Important dates

19
September

Semester 2
Mid semester break begins

21 & 23
September

Graduations
Graduation ceremonies

Remember to check your enrolment list in Access Adelaide account, Course Planner and Critical Dates 2022 for important dates relevant for your study period.

Visit the Graduations website for specific deadlines about conferral applications.

News & opportunities

Help International Students settle into Adelaide!

Make a positive impact to the lives of International Students and gain excellent volunteering experience by becoming an International Peer Mentor (IPM) for 2023! All students are welcome to apply - so find out more and apply on the IPM website.

Are you studying, or considering studying, a postgraduate degree in history?

You may be eligible for the Decie Denholm Scholarship! Thanks to a generous donation from Decie Denholm in 2020, one scholarship is available to postgraduate history students yearly, up to the value of $20,000 per annum. Find out more in the scholarship rules, or apply here.

Mug with papers and pencil for tax return

Want to give blood, but need some extra motivation?

Join the Tri-Society Blood Drive - a blood donation challenge with Lifeblood Australia! Organised by the Adelaide University Engineering Society, the Adelaide University Law Students Society and the Adelaide Medical Students Society from 29 August until 7 October. Check out the Facebook group to find out how to join.

Practice your interview skills
Considering a graduate role or internship with a major employer here in Australia? Want first-hand experience of an assessment centre (where employers interview a group of applicants)? Join us on 20 September for this free 3 hour practice session to gain insights into typical activities involved and tips for improving your performance for group interviews.

Events

DIDA Academic Skills workshop

10am Thursdays, week 8, 9 and 10
Barr Smith Writing Studio or Zoom
Hear from guest speakers on topics including supervision dynamics, surviving group work, and public speaking. More info on the Facebook page.

Accessibility Building Protest Audit
12pm, 21 September - Napier Building G04 Lecture Theatre
Anyone interested in accessibility is welcome to join us as we 'audit' the accessibility of different buildings on campus and explore how disabled students interact with buildings on campus. More info here.

Launch of Deloitte's partnership with The University of Adelaide: The Academy

27 or 29 September, 2pm - 6pm

We're thrilled to invite you to the launch of the University of Adelaide's partnership with Deloitte; an exciting student experience program that can boost your future studies and career path. Join us for panel discussions with the University of Adelaide, Deloitte and graduates. Sessions are limited, so register now.

French Club: Le Songe (A Dream Play)
28 & 30 September & 1 October - Little Theatre
Join us as we watch the characters of this play split, multiply, evaporate and merge. But one consciousness rules them all: the dreamers...
Intrigued? Find out more and grab your tickets here. Play performed in French with English subtitles.

Need academic help?

Check out some of these resources available to help you with your study:

Revise with Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)
Achieve your best possible academic results with Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS). PASS is running online revision sessions for selected courses during the mid-semester break. Look out for upcoming announcements on session times from your PASS leaders on MyUni. All PASS sessions will recommence in week 9.

The Writing Centre mid-semester break opening hours
The Writing Centre will be open for the first week of the mid-semester break from Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. They will be closed in the second week of the break, and will reopen in Week 9. Book an appointment and/or access resources via the website.

Maths Learning Centre mid-semester break opening hours
The Maths Learning Centre (MLC) will be closed in the first week of the mid-semester break. They will be open 12 pm to 3:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in the second week of the break.

Get assignment help with Studiosity
Make use of Studiosity to get feedback on your work, live or in less than 24 hours. Expert assistance is available on writing, maths, science and economics online from 2 pm to midnight (Adelaide time) on weekdays, and all-day Saturday and Sunday. Access Studiosity through "Assignment Help" in your MyUni courses.

Careers & Employment

Career Services and Student Employment support are free for all students.

For casual work while you study check out the Student Employment site from YouX.
Gain internships and work experience by searching CareerHub
Find Graduate Jobs (apply before you graduate) with Career Services
Search for work at the University

The Careers team also run employer events and workshops to increase your employability, build your resume and LinkedIn profile, improve interview skills, grow your career and more.

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