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Become an Ally with UniSA’s Ally Network
MOD. presents ‘Two strangers walk into a bar’
Want to improve your study skills and better understand course content? Come to PASS!
The Library is here to help, wherever you are!
Time is running out to have your say!
Nominate a student for the Student Volunteer of the Year Award (SVOTY)
The ‘How to Adult’ Program – Session 2: How to 'Manage your Money'
Looking for a unique opportunity to develop your cultural intelligence?
STUDENT LIFE
 
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Become an Ally with UniSA’s Ally Network
Are you passionate about supporting and respecting our students who are gender and sexually diverse? We’re inviting you to become a UniSA Ally!

Ally Network is a voluntary network of students and staff who are committed to supporting and promoting an environment of inclusivity and empowerment, ensuring that all students and staff can safely study and work, free of harassment or discrimination. Allies can be people who identify as sexually or gender diverse and those who do not, but they must be committed to ongoing learning and self-reflection.

If you register as an Ally, you will have the opportunity to participate in the upcoming training Foundations of LGBTI Inclusion’ facilitated by SAMESH, face-to-face across the metropolitan campuses, online if you are a regional or external student. The course covers topics such as gender diversity, inclusive language, and anti-discrimination laws.
Register to become an ally
Please note: If you are an offshore student, you are eligible to register as an Ally and complete the training, however the training content will be specific to an Australian context.
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MOD. presents ‘Two strangers walk into a bar’
Embrace the fear and meet a complete stranger in this intimate audio experience by Adelaide actress, Tilda Cobham-Hervey.

“You will meet a tall dark stranger… Or a short pale stranger… You will meet a stranger. You will meet a human person who is made up of all the same things you are made up of arranged in a different order.”

Date: 29 September and 8 October | Time: Various times available | Location: Food Lore, UniSA City West (Bradley Building)
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FOR YOUR STUDY
 
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Want to improve your study skills and better understand course content? Come to PASS!
PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions) provides you with the opportunity to review the content of some of your most difficult courses with students who have previously excelled in the course. They will guide you through study strategies and help you to learn more effectively in a relaxed and casual environment!

As the Study Period amps up, why not come to a session and find out why students who attend PASS have statistically better grades and course outcomes?

PASS sessions are held at City West, Magill and Mawson Lakes Campuses. Online sessions are also available for many courses! Access the PASS timetable at the webpage below.
Select a session
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The Library is here to help, wherever you are!
Heading into major assignment time and not sure how to get started? Our library staff are here to help!

We can help you:
• Identify key words from your assignment question to search on
• Find scholarly articles and e-books
• Learn how to use the Library catalogue and databases

Most of our resources are available online. So, you can browse our extensive collection anytime, anywhere, on any device.

Chat to library staff through ‘Ask the Library’ via phone, email, and chat:
• Monday to Friday: 8.00am – 12.00am (ACST)
• Saturday to Sunday: 10.00am – 6.00pm (ACST)
Ask the Library
FOR YOUR WELLBEING
 
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Time is running out to have your say!
Keen to help create a safer community? You don’t have much time left to contribute to the independent National Student Safety Survey!

If you’ve been randomly selected, you’ll have been contacted via email, so look out for it and have your say. If you aren’t selected via email, have your say via the National Student Safety Survey website.

If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family abuse, call 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000. Men can also access anonymous confidential telephone counselling to help stop using violent and controlling behaviour through the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491..
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FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
 
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Nominate a student for the Student Volunteer of the Year Award (SVOTY)
The University of South Australia Student Volunteer of the Year Award has been established to recognise outstanding volunteerism by a current student within the community and/or on campus.

Do you know a UniSA student who has made a significant contribution to their community or on campus, and deserves to be recognised? Nominate them as UniSA Student Volunteer of the Year 2021. Or, if you’re one of our incredible student volunteers yourself, then ask someone to nominate you!

The award recipient will receive:
• $1000 (in the form of a gift voucher)
• Ongoing professional development as an ambassador for UniSA Volunteering
• Opportunities to represent UniSA Volunteering in media profiles and interviews at volunteering-related public speaking engagements.
Nominate Now
Nominations close 9.00am Wednesday 10 November. To be considered for the award you must be a current onshore UniSA student and be nominated by someone e.g., member of staff, fellow student, representative from a community organisation.
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The ‘How to Adult’ Program – Session 2: How to 'Manage your Money'
Join us for Session 2 of ‘How to Adult’ and hear from financial experts who will demonstrate how you can confidently manage your money! Mastering your finances and money can be overwhelming, but you’ll learn how to feel in control of your money and achieve your goals.

Hear from three experts in the field:
Chanelle McAuliffe, USASA Financial Counsellor
Melissa Browne, Self Employed Financial Expert & Author
Simon Gilbert-Kent from Maurice Blackburn and South Australian Financial Counsellors Association

Registrations close 9.00am, Monday 27 September.
Date
Wednesday 29 September
Time
1.30pm - 3.00pm (ACST)
Location
Online
Register Now
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Looking for a unique opportunity to develop your cultural intelligence?
UniSA International is offering a Cultural Intelligence (CQ) module that can set you apart from the rest.

CQ refers to the skill to relate and work effectively in culturally diverse situations. Now more than ever, employers value those with cultural intelligence skills and the ability to work collaboratively and successfully on a global scale.

During the online CQ module, you will:
• Learn about CQ and its importance
• Collaborate with like-minded UniSA students
• Hear from senior leaders at Google, Amazon and EY, and your peers from universities across the globe

This module is an extra-curricular activity and can be counted towards:
· Your ASPIRE Award: 2 workshop credits, OR
• Your UniSA+ Award: 8 hours towards Personal and Professional Development Category of the Self and Career Development Pillar, AND
• The Global Citizen program, AND
• A Leading Across Cultures micro-credential for your digital backpack and LinkedIn profile

The program will run for 8 hours in total, across 3 weeks starting Monday 10 January 2022.
Register Now
For more information reach out to the Study Overseas team at short.programs@unisa.edu.au.
UPCOMING EVENTS
 
Whyalla Careers Local Jobs Expo
Thursday 23 September, 12.30pm – 4.30pm (ACST) at Whyalla Recreation Centre
The Careers in Local Jobs Expo is a free event for local employers and local job seekers, allowing employers and job seekers to network, apply for jobs on the day and explore upcoming employment opportunities in the region. The Expo will be held at Whyalla Recreation Centre, Racecourse Road, Whyalla Norrie SA, 5608. For more information, please get in touch with Emma Davies at emma@careerco.com.au
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MOD. presents ‘What do you notice about this place?’
25 September and 2 October, 10.30am – 12.30pm (ACST) at MOD. and River Torrens
‘What do you notice about this place?’ was developed by MOD. in conjunction with the researchers at UniSA and the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects. This exploratory tour seeks to help you explore the rich dialogue between people, place and the ways in which one shapes the other. Guided by one of its creators, they will guide you through each of the prompts, with plenty of time to consider the ways that your body interacts with the space around you.
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