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Metro Students | 9 May 2023 |
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Did you know that next week is National Volunteer Week (15 – 21 May)? The week recognises and appreciates the incredible contributions of people who dedicate their time and effort to help others, so we’d like to give a big shout-out to all our student volunteers!
Check out some volunteering opportunities available at UniSA where you can help provide a great student experience while also upskilling yourself. Plus, there are some great events coming up to help you unwind before you start exams.
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Stand up against LGBTQIA+ discrimination on IDAHOBIT Day |
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Don’t miss out on the next Get Wanderlost experience |
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Become a Study Help PAL to help your peers succeed in their studies |
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Make a difference by becoming a UniMentor to new students |
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Create stand-out uni work that is uniquely yours |
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Unwind with USASA's fun-filled Working on Wellness events |
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Be heard and make a difference with batyr's free mental health workshop |
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ASPIRE workshop: Check your stories |
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Volunteer and get rewarded with the UniSA+ Award |
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Andrew Stewart: Innovating to meet the needs of the HIV community |
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Stand up against LGBTQIA+ discrimination on IDAHOBIT Day
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In honour of the International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination (IDAHOBIT Day) on 17 May, we are proud to acknowledge the contribution of our student volunteers who have dedicated their time with the UniSA Ally Network and the UniSA Rainbow Club.
Show your support in the fight against LGBTQIA+ discrimination by advocating for a safe and inclusive environment for all. If you have any questions around gender and sexual diversity, or need some non-judgemental support from your peers, make sure you reach out to our UniSA Allies.
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Don’t miss out on the next Get Wanderlost experience
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Are you looking for a unique and fun way to spend your day? Look no further – tickets for our next Get Wanderlost experience are now on sale.
For only $15 per person, you'll be immersed in fun activities off-campus, with transport and lunch also included. What you’ll be doing is always a mystery, but here’s your clue:
Unleash your creativity in this 2-in-1 adventure.
Let your imagination soar and see what you can render.
Make something incr-edible and take them home to treasure.
This highly popular event series has sold out every time, so grab your tickets now!
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Thursday 25 May |
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10.30am – 3.30pm |
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Meet at City West campus |
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Become a Study Help PAL to help your peers succeed in their studies
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If you want to make a positive impact on your fellow students while gaining valuable experience, why not become a Study Help PAL?
After a short break in SP2, Study Help PALS will be back in SP5 in a new format. As a Study Help PAL, you will connect students with appropriate study resources and other learning support services through social media posts and pop-up drop-in sessions.
The benefits of being a Study Help PAL go beyond just helping others. In addition to receiving a free t-shirt and a certificate of participation, your contribution can be recognised under the Leadership and Enterprise pillar of the UniSA+ Award.
As part of an inclusive team, you will also develop your communication skills and ability to work with a diverse range of students.
Find out more and apply by Tuesday 13 June. |
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Make a difference by becoming a UniMentor to new students
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Join the highly sought-after UniMentor Program in SP5 and help new students start their UniSA journey on a positive note!
As a UniMentor, you'll provide invaluable support to new students by offering advice, answering questions and providing information, making their transition to university easier and more enjoyable.
Being a UniMentor comes with many perks. You will be part of a vibrant network, strengthen your communication and leadership skills, and be the voice of what you wish you had known when you first started university. You will also receive a t-shirt, gift voucher and certificate of recognition for your involvement in the program, along with access to professional development opportunities.
Applications are open until Sunday 18 June. Find out more and apply now!
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Create stand-out uni work that is uniquely yours
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Do you know what makes your uni work special? It's you! Using your unique perspective and ideas in assignments makes your work stand out, but remember to always give credit to the sources that have contributed to your ideas.
There are several ways to cite the work of others:
• Direct quotes: Copy and incorporate words, phrases, sentences or passages from a source.
• Paraphrasing: Present ideas in your own words and acknowledge the source.
• Summarising: Outline the main idea of a source, such as a book or a journal article.
Visit our website for more support about academic integrity and referencing.
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Unwind with USASA's fun-filled Working on Wellness events
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USASA's Working on Wellness is almost here! It’s time to take a break and join in on the fun-filled activities to help improve your mental health and wellbeing.
Pat a cute farm animal, get a haircut, grab a quick massage, try candle painting and more. Check out the events going on this month across all our metropolitan campuses:
City East: Wednesday 10 May
City West: Thursday 11 May
Magill: Wednesday 17 May
Mawson Lakes: Thursday 18 May
11.30am – 2.30pm
Financial Wellbeing Workshop with Beyond Bank: Friday 12 May, 12.00pm – 1.30pm
Wellbeing Art Workshop with Mali Isabel: Friday 19 May, 10.00am – 12.30pm |
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Be heard and make a difference with batyr's free mental health workshop
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Do you have a story to share? batyr's ‘Being Herd’ workshop will empower you to own your story of mental ill-health and give you the tools and resources to share your story safely and effectively, so you can make a positive impact on those who may be struggling with their mental health.
batyr is an Australian youth mental health organisation that empowers young people to lead mentally healthy and fulfilling lives. Through their peer-to-peer programs, batyr educates and supports young people to speak openly about their mental health and reduce the stigma surrounding it.
Date & Time:
Saturday 22 July, 10.00am – 5.00pm
Sunday 23 July, 9.30am – 1.00pm
Location: Online
Whether you want to share your story for yourself, for others, or for change, this two-day workshop will give you the confidence and skills to make a difference.
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FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT |
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ASPIRE workshop: Check your stories
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Have you ever stopped to think about the power of storytelling? For as long as humans have communicated, we have been telling stories. Stories can help us make sense of the world, understand ourselves and others. It is our stories that create our feelings, and our feelings that create our responses to the situations we face.
Join the upcoming ASPIRE workshop to learn to recognise the limiting stories you’re telling yourself and how to control them so you can be the best version of yourself. |
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Thursday 18 May |
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8.00am – 9.00am |
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Online |
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Volunteer and get rewarded with the UniSA+ Award
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Volunteering is a fantastic way to not only give back to your community, but also to develop your leadership and professional skills, build valuable networks, and improve your own wellbeing. The skills and experience you gain from volunteering are what employers are looking for in graduates.
Did you know your volunteering efforts can also be rewarded through the UniSA+ Award? The UniSA+ Award is a leadership and development program that recognises students who actively participate in co-curricular activities that help you be better prepared for your future career.
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volunteering opportunities that interest you, register to participate in the UniSA+ Award and be a standout graduate.
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Andrew Stewart: Innovating to meet the needs of the HIV community
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Andrew Stewart, a UK-based alumnus, is part of an organisation that is dedicated to ending the global HIV epidemic. Due to modern anti-retroviral treatments, HIV has been transformed from a death sentence to a chronic condition, enabling people to live positively with HIV.
ViiV Healthcare, as a driving force in this area, is the only pharmaceutical company in the world that’s 100% dedicated to treating and preventing HIV. Andrew leads the Legal and Compliance organisation at ViiV and sits on ViiV’s executive team.
Andrew completed a double degree in Law and Science before undertaking UniSA’s Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Combining his scientific knowledge with legal skills, Andrew has been dedicated to the life sciences industry and shares ViiV’s mission of leaving no person living with HIV behind.
“UniSA provided the stepping stone from law school to becoming a qualified lawyer. It provided the technical training necessary to be admitted into legal practice |
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Thrive workshop: Managing exam anxiety |
Tuesday 16 May, 12.00pm – 1.00pm, Online
Join this workshop to better understand what causes exam anxiety and learn practical strategies to help manage it. |
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The University of South Australia respectfully
acknowledges the Kaurna, Boandik and Barngarla First Nations Peoples and their Elders past and present, who are the First Nations’ traditional owners of the lands that are now home to the UniSA campuses in Adelaide, Mount Gambier and Whyalla. |
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