Issue 01
5 March 2019

In this issue:

Scholarships: Applications Open

Venture Catalyst Space: Applications Open

PACE Mentoring Program: Applications Open

Campus Fair: 12, 13, 19, & 20 March

Careers Expo: 15 March

The VC Cup is back!

SA Challenge Intervarsity Tournament: Registrations Open

New year, new readings! Watch the intro video

First two weeks FREE on UniSA Gym & Pool memberships

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Apply Now: Scholarships

Scholarships aren’t just given for high academic achievement – the criteria vary and there may be one that’s just right for you! Applying for scholarships is quick and easy; all you need is your PC and 10 minutes!

Check out the following fantastic opportunities for new students:

Cowan Young Endeavour Grant [Travel / personal development]
David Pank Northern Areas High Achiever Scholarship [Northern Adelaide]
Rotary Club of the Barossa Valley Foundation Scholarship [Barossa]
Pearce Family Transition Grant [Education]
Zonta Club of Adelaide Community Development Grant [Honours and Postgraduate]
Wattle Range Council UniSA Study Grant [Wattle Range region]

Find more information on the scholarships page and apply now via Student Portal My Scholarships!

Apply Now: Venture Catalyst Space

Do you have an innovative idea? Turn it into a business!

We are looking for students/entrepreneurs/early startups and creative minds who have an innovative idea that is related to space technology.

Apply now for Venture Catalyst Space: a program of workshops, mentoring, a cash stipend, office space, and the opportunity to pitch for a sponsored overseas tour to the US or Europe to network with other space industry primes, investors and other startups.

More information on the application process and eligibility criteria can be found on the website.

Applications are open now and close on Friday 26 April with the program starting in June.

Apply Now: PACE Mentoring Program Autumn 2019

The Australian Network on Disability are delighted to inform you that student applications for the PACE Mentoring Program Autumn 2019 are now open!

Positive Action towards Career Engagement (PACE) connects students and jobseekers with disability to mentors from leading Australian businesses. It gives students the opportunity to develop their skills and confidence in a workplace setting.

In the Autumn cohort, the participating members are: ANZ Bank, Compass Group, Australia Post, QBE, Rabobank, APSC, Xero, Arup, TAC, IBM, Cummins, and NSW Legal Aid.

For more details, head to the information page for students. Then, apply HERE before the end of March to be considered for the Autumn 2019 cohort of PACE (early applications are encouraged).

UPCOMING EVENTS

UniSA Campus Fair 2019

Come and explore (or re-explore) what student life is all about. Campus Fair is full of freebies, festivities & fun, and will immerse you into university life and bring people together from all over the campuses.

Connect with:

USASA student clubs and services
UniSA Sport clubs, events, and facilities
UniSA services (including wellbeing, health, career and volunteer opportunities, leadership, and more)
...and perhaps even a new a lifelong friend!

Not free during your home Campus Fair? No worries - you can join in the festivities at any of the four. Each event runs from 11am–2pm.

Read More | Facebook Event

UniSA Careers Expo 2019

Are you looking for a job or graduate role? Seeking unpaid placements for course credit? Looking for vacation work? Or just simply want to take the next step in your career, and network with industry? Then look no further!

UniSA has partnered with the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) in Adelaide to deliver a one-day UniSA Careers Expo with ‘The Big Meet’ on Friday 15 March 2019 from 11.00am to 3.00pm at the Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace. The expo is FREE to attend but registrations are essential.

Register Now | Facebook Event | More Information

Get Your Game Face On – VC Cup is BACK

Want to represent your academic school on the sports field?

The VC Cup is an interschool sporting competition, consisting of staff and student teams, with four events happening throughout the year. There is a points system used for each event, which will be tallied at the end of all four events to determine the winning school. There will be prizes for the winning team at each event, and the overall winner will take away the VC Cup trophy and a $200 cheque.

Event 1 kicks off on Friday 29 March at Brookman Hall, City East campus from 12pm – 2pm. Get in touch with your School Team Manager HERE .

SA Challenge – Intervarsity Tournament

Registrations are open for the 2019 SA Challenge Intervarsity Tournament between students from UniSA, Flinders University and the University of Adelaide.

This UniSport Australia sanctioned event is a great opportunity to battle it out against our cross-town rivals whilst meeting like-minded students and having fun; a great introduction to university sport!

The event costs $10 per student (per sport) and includes a FREE competition t-shirt – so grab your mates to register together or register individually to be placed in a team before Monday 1st April HERE.

STUDENT DEALS

New Academic Year. Better Reading Lists.

UniSA has a new Reading List service with an improved experience! With this new system comes many benefits, including:

Simple and easy to use
Access readings directly from your course pages
Export citations to EndNote or in plain text

Watch this short video to see how it works, and keep an eye out for the new system in your courses!

Commit To Be Fit #TeamUniSA

OMG!! Team, this is a BIG announcement!! We are currently offering a 2-week free offer for all new gym & pool direct debit members. You can check out our membership options HERE. Head into any of our facilities to sign up today!

And STUDENTS – there is even more in store for you! Come into any facility and talk to us about how you can get 1 MONTH FREE on direct debit memberships. Hint - You'll need your USASA Diary *wink wink*

Download the UniSA smartphone app!