6 October 2021

Student News

As we head towards the assessment season, it’s important to take care of your mental health more than ever. That’s why this October is all about mental health awareness.

So if you need a break from studies, pop in to some fun events where you can talk with professionals and make new friends. You can wind down at a lawn to beautiful sunset music with furry friends, or explore your creativity and win prizes.

Have a great week :)

Mental Health Awareness Month

Week 2 of Mental Health Awareness month is here.

Take up running, get creative with art and nature or relax at a stress-less activity on the lawns. Week 3 will see questions answered by Counselling Team, mindful craft & a ‘Mentoring Men’ workshop. We look forward to seeing you at these events. Check out the Wellbeing Hub for event info.

Important Dates & times

It's important that you check your Access Adelaide account, Course Planner and Critical Dates 2021 for important dates relevant for your study period.

Visit the Graduations website for specific deadlines about conferral applications.

News & opportunities

Join eChallenge Virtual Innovation Program – Funding available

On the eChallenge Virtual Innovation Program, powered by HEX, you will visit Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, Hong Kong, India and Thailand virtually. You’ll get the career benefits of a global Innovation program without the jet lag. Thanks to the Australian Government's New Colombo Plan, funding is available for eligible students.

Okta Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)
As a part of continuous improvements to security and safety of the University systems, Okta MFA will soon be implemented on more systems. Coming up in October is Zoom, MyUni and EzBooking. Most students already have Okta and will be familiar with the new login screen. More information on ITDS website.

Are you interested in becoming a PASS Leader?
Have you excelled in your courses and would like to share your knowledge? Join a PASS Leader Recruitment Information Session in week 11 to find out more. Sessions are held online and in-person. Check out the PASS website for a time that fits your schedule.

Barossa Intercampus Bus Service Trial (Southbound) Extended
The Barossa Intercampus Bus Service Trial (Southbound) has been extended for the remainder of Semester 2. This is good news for students living in the Barossa Valley and surrounding regions. It could be you, or If you know a friend travelling to uni from this region, please share this news with them.

Careers Services wins 2021 Global Industry Award
Congratulations to the University of Adelaide Career Services for winning a 2021 Global Employers’ Choice Award. 60,000 employers benchmarked over 1600 Universities to determine this award. It’s the fifth International Award to recognise Career Services of our University, in providing outstanding professional recruitment services to industry and over 12,500 graduate opportunities for our students.

Interested in showcasing your writing?
Submissions for the very last regular edition of the UofA student magazine,
On Dit, are open till 15 October. Whether you're a regular contributor or a first-timer, we'd love the chance to showcase your writing. Get in touch at mailto:onditmag@gmail.com and check out the content call-out for ideas.

Are you an aspiring illustrator, calligrapher, painter, or digital artist?
AUU are on the look-out for best talent to design the Union's 2022 diary cover! In addition to being printed onto 4,000 copies of the diary, the winning artist will also receive a $400 gift card. Email your entry to AUU before 5 pm this Friday.

Let’s prevent Gender Based Violence
The MATE Bystander Program is an education and intervention program teaching us all to be leaders in the prevention of sexual violence and harassment. You can join upcoming sessions designed to teach students how to recognize sexual violence in its various forms and have the confidence to speak out and offer help.

Walking in to Mamma Mia!

I expected nothing more than new faces rehashing an old classic. Imagine my surprise when they added a bit of Aussie flair to it, with some Adelaide suburbs even being the butt of a couple of jokes. While the whole cast was excellent and well-cast, the actresses portraying the mother-daughter pair Sophie and Donna were absolute standouts. All in all, I went into Mamma Mia! expecting nothing new, and came out incredibly impressed by the skills showcased by every one of our Musical Theatre students.

by a surprised fan

Events

Ingenuity 2021

Tuesday 26 October, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm - Adelaide Convention Centre and Online
SA's largest technology expo and faculty of ECMS's showcase of engineering, computer science, maths and architecture student projects will be brought to you both face-to-face and virtually in 2021, letting you choose how you wish to explore this year's projects. Register to explore this year’s projects and support your peers.

Biosciences Speed Networking Night
Wednesday 13 October, 6:15 to 8 pm - Atrium, Ingkarni Wardli Building
Join AUBN (Adelaide University Biosciences Network) for their annual speed networking night with bioscience professionals. 'Speed networking' consists of small groups of students networking with each professional to discuss their fields, career options and gain valuable advice. For more information check out the Facebook event page.

Refresh and revive at Stress Less
Wednesday 13 October, 11 am to 3 pm - Barr Smith Lawns
To help you relax and revive during Mental Health Awareness Month the AUU (Adelaide University Union) and SRC (Student Representative Council) are bringing back Stress Less to the Barr Smith Lawns. There'll be free popcorn, ice cream, therapy dogs, and activities to help you de-stress.

Dinner and Drinks on the Maths Lawns
Friday 8 October, 4 to 9 pm – Maths Lawns
Grab your tickets for Sunset Sessions on the Maths Lawns this Friday! Alongside market stalls, stacks of local and student musicians, there’ll be food truck favourites including Sooki La La, Chipalicious, Donut Diner, and Takoyaki Matsuri. PLUS beer, wine, and cider are available from the garden bar.

LCE (Language and Cultural Engagement) Vietnam Week CommuniTea
8 to 15 October
Learn about Vietnamese language and culture with free Vietnamese food and fun activities. Meet LCE cultural ambassadors who will introduce you to local lifestyle and experiences in Vietnam, plus many prizes to win!

Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship info session
Wednesday 20 October, 12:30 to 1:15 pm ACDT - online
Learn all the information you need about the scholarship including the selection process, funding, eligibility, and the Leadership Development Program. You'll also hear from previous scholarship recipients. Visit the Westpac event page to register your attendance.

Free Breakfast Club
Every Tuesday to Friday during semester, 8:30 - 10:30 am - L5 Union House
The Student Care team offers a free breakfast to start your day. Simply scan the QR code, collect your fruit, muesli bars, & yoghurt and you are good to go. Bonus - cheese toasties every day!

Interested to know how it feels to work as a project manager?
Wednesday 13 October, 6 to 8 pm - Room 2040, Barr Smith Library South and online
Looking to gain insider info on industry trends? Join UOA Project Management Society for this free Alumni Career Discussion, to hear the stories of four high achiever alumni members. They will talk about their journey and answer your burning questions. Register your interest on the Facebook event page today.

Digital Humanities Lab: New approaches, machine learning and social media
Wednesday 27 October, 1 to 2 pm - Online
New sources and new computational methods are helping researchers think about text and information in new ways. In this webinar, Classics, Digital Humanities and Mathematics researchers will talk about their use of social media, machine learning, and sometimes both, to understand authorship, information flow and communications.

Practical Paraphrasing: Tips and Tricks for Paraphrasing Success
Monday 18 October, 2 to 3 pm - online
As part of the Academic Integrity Awareness Week, you can join this free one-hour Zoom workshop packed with tools and tips to take your paraphrasing to the next level. You will also have opportunities to put your new skills into practice. Visit the event page to register yourself.

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 the AUU.
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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