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Welcome (or welcome back) to UniSA in 2024! Stay up-to-date with our newsletters to explore the fun activities and endless possibilities that a new semester brings, and don’t miss out on our Puzzle Corner for your chance to win some prizes.
Fuel your day with free food at Brekky Bar
UniVibe Whyalla and Mount Gambier
Hear how the Veterans' Engagement and Education Program can empower success
Puzzle Corner: How well do you know UniSA?
Scholarships are available for all UniSA students
Start your dream study abroad experience in 2024
Make a positive difference to UniSA’s ongoing commitment to reconciliation
Head towards career success at the Mount Gambier Careers Week
Enhance your skills with the UniSA+ self-development workshops
STUDENT LIFE
 
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Fuel your day with free food at Brekky Bar
Give your wallet the ultimate break and kickstart your day with the Brekky Bar, proudly supported by Bupa. We're serving up free and tasty breakfast options every week, catering to all tastes and dietary needs. Just drop by any of our campus spots at the listed times, flash your student ID, and treat yourself to a breakfast experience that's not just delicious but also easy on the pocket. Because who said the best things in life can't be free?

Whyalla: Tuesdays, 9.30am – 11.30am | USASA Student Lounge, Main Building
Ceduna Study Centre: Provisions provided daily
FIND OUT ABOUT Brekky Bar
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UniVibe Whyalla
Join the fun at this free event on Wednesday 6 March from 11am – 2pm. It's a perfect opportunity to connect with fellow students while enjoying delicious bites and drinks. You can also participate in activities and win cool prizes!
JOIN UNIVIBE WHYALLA
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UniVibe Mount Gambier
Join us for one (or more) free events taking place on campus throughout March. From growing your own veggies, testing your trivia knowledge, to painting your own masterpiece, there's something for everyone. Food will be provided at all events.
JOIN UNIVIBE MT GAMBIER
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Hear how the Veterans' Engagement and Education Program can empower success
Are you a current or former member of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), a veteran, a first responder, and/or their immediate family? The Veterans' Engagement and Education Program (VEEP) is dedicated to offering personalised study support for your success.

Watch this video to hear Clay’s inspiring story, as he spent eight years in the Australian Army and found his path to success through VEEP. Learn more about VEEP and how it can assist you in your educational journey.
LEARN ABOUT VEEP
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PUZZLE CORNER
 
Puzzle time - test your UniSA knowledge
How well do you know UniSA?
Ready for a fun challenge? Take our first puzzle of the year and see how much you know about UniSA!

Complete the puzzle and enter your details by Thursday 7 March to win one of five $20 gift cards of your choice.
SOLVE PUZZLE
FOR YOUR STUDY
 
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Scholarships are available for all UniSA students
Did you know that you have access to many scholarships and grants? Beyond financial assistance, scholarships open doors to valuable work experience, mentoring opportunities, and even overseas travel.

Explore a range of scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students, including scholarships and grants for Aboriginal, international, refugee students, students from or studying in regional or rural areas, those who need to go on placement, and much more. Check out the step-by-step Application Guide and visit our website to start your scholarship journey.
FIND SCHOLARSHIPS
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Start your dream study abroad experience in 2024
Calling the adventurous students who want to combine your studies with travel! Explore more than 30 fabulous mid-2024 short programs, offering something for every taste.

From Fiji to Italy, Indonesia, Canada and beyond, now is the time to start your journey and embark on the experience of a lifetime. With your Program Director’s approval, your overseas adventure will earn you credit towards your degree. What's even better? There are various funded options, including grants ranging from $3000 to $7000 for eligible students.

Find out more at the upcoming Go Global Fair on 13 March or get started and apply today!
DISCOVER STUDY ABROAD OPTIONS
Study Help resources & guides
FOR RECONCILIATION
 
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Make a positive difference to UniSA’s ongoing commitment to reconciliation
We are looking for passionate student voices to join our UniSA National Reconciliation Week (NRW) Steering and Working Groups. Established in 2022, these groups play a crucial role in planning and implementing reconciliation events across all campuses across the calendar year.

You are expected to read papers, commit to approximately one hour per meeting for up to six meetings, and support some events. Your commitment comes with rewarding benefits, including payment of $35 per hour for your time and the opportunity to make friends, learn new skills and contribute to social justice and change.

For more information, please visit our website or contact us via email. Nominations are open until the end of March.
JOIN NRW WORKING GROUPS
FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
 
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Head towards career success at the Mount Gambier Careers Week
UniSA Career Services is back in Mount Gambier to assist you in navigating the exciting journey of planning and developing your career. Join the following in-class sessions and don’t miss out on the opportunity to get personalised guidance from our experienced Career Adviser Claire Curyer during drop-in sessions or 1:1 appointments.

Preparing for placement – Nursing students
All you need to know about the application process – Education students
Introduction to your career development – Foundation Studies students
How can UniSA Career Services help during your studies? – Aboriginal Pathways Program students

In addition, these sessions are open to all students:
How to write a winning resume and cover letter
How to have a successful industry placement
Date
Wednesday 13 March & Thursday 14 March
Time
Various sessions
Location
Mount Gambier campus
VIEW CAREERS WEEK SCHEDULE
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Enhance your skills with the UniSA+ self-development workshops
Consisting of three development areas (Self Development, Volunteering, Leadership Development), the UniSA+ Award recognises your achievements in personally relevant or career-focused co-curricular activities and prepares you for the workforce with more skills, experience and knowledge to put yourself ahead of the rest.
This year, UniSA+ brings you online and in-person self-development workshops covering five key topics:

• Discover your strengths
• Story of me
• Essence of communication
• Develop meaningful relationship
• Power of reflection

Each workshop will have a follow-up learning circle session that gives you the opportunity to reflect on and share your learnings. Successful completion of the workshops will count towards the UniSA+ Award. Find out more about each workshop and register now for our first strengths workshop on Friday 15 March and the learning circle on Thursday 28 March.
EXPLORE UNISA+ WORKSHOPS
Get support at Careers Drop-ins
 
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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.