13 July 2022

Student News

Next week is mid-year Orientation as well as semester 1 replacement / additional assessment exams.

Orientation sessions are being held on various campus' throughout the week. Hub Central in particular can get noisy, so for anyone studying for an exam please keep this in mind.

Finally, welcome to all our new students starting their programs in semester 2! We've already spoken to so many who have visited campus for support, whether it's for enrolment advice or to find out how to get their ID card. It's been wonderful seeing so many new faces on campus.

Important dates

4 - 22
July

Semester 1 & 2
Mid-year break for students

18 - 22
July

Semester 2
Mid-year Orientation

18 - 23
July

Semester 1
Replacement / Additional Assessment exam period

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

Are you a keen podcaster? We're hiring!

Are you passionate about student mental health and wellbeing and consider yourself creative & enthusiastic? Do you have experience creating, editing & producing podcast content? Then we would love to hear from you! To learn more about this paid opportunity within the Student Health & Wellbeing team, visit the Careers Hub.

Are you a postgraduate student needing financial assistance?
Are you about to commence the last semester of your Honours or Postgraduate Coursework program in Semester 2 2022? You may be eligible for an AR Riddle Grant. If you are experiencing financial hardship, apply! Contact Student Care to discuss your application.
Applications close on Wednesday 17 August 2022.

ACSS 2022 - The Next Generation of National Security Leaders
Are you interested in National Security? Are you a future leader? Do you want a greater understanding of Australia's foreign and defence policy challenges?
If you're studying International Relations, Law, Finance, Economics, Languages, Science, Engineering, Politics or Arts, apply as a delegate for the 2022 Australian Crisis Simulation Summit.

Become a volunteer social media officer!
The Writing Centre and the Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) program are recruiting volunteer social media officers to assist with the promotion of these student academic skills support services. Check out the requirements for the Writing Centre or Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) volunteer social media officer roles to apply.

Snowy river scene with trees and buildings in background

Want to study German in Germany?
January and February 2023
Run by our exchange partner for German language students, the University of Stuttgart, this program is your opportunity to experience total immersion in German language and culture right in the heart of Europe. Places are limited - check out how to apply on the Study Abroad website here.

Interested in an ABLE internship?
Want to know what an internship is, or just find out more about them? Check out available internships on the ABLE Website, or chat with the internships team. For answers to any questions you have email the Internships Team or call 8313 0400.

Events

Dance with the Stars!

7:00pm to 11:00pm, 22 July
Ayers House Museum
The Adelaide University Space Society is proud to present the first-ever ✨️Galaxy Ball✨️
Step onto the red carpet and join the AUSS's first-ever black-tie event for an out-of-this-world experience, with free dining and drinks! Find out more here.

Mid-Year Orientation
18 to 22 July - University of Adelaide
Mid-year orientation is happening next week! Take this opportunity to connect with your peers, mentors and academics in person and virtually, settle into university life and discover the full range of services to support you through your university journey.
Visit the Orientation website for more information and to find out what's on.

Don't miss Puccini's Suor Angelica
Performances on 22, 23 and 24 July - Clayton Wesley Uniting Church
With its soaring melodies, Puccini's opera "Suor Angelica" demonstrates how music can stir our deepest emotions. Presented by current students and alumni of the Elder Conservatorium, this hour-long opera is not to be missed. Tickets start at $30 - book now.

The 2022 Gender, Sex and Sexualities Conference
26 to 27 September - Hawke Building, UniSA
The 2022 Gender, Sex and Sexualities Conference Committee is currently accepting abstract submissions for full-length and short presentations, as well as proposals for visual artworks to be displayed.
For more information about the event and submissions please visit their website here.

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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