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Take a nature trip with MOD.
Hear from a real-life ‘book’ at Living Library
It’s your last chance to Get Wanderlost in 2024
Learn to surf at Yorke Peninsula
Puzzle Corner: Where's Parchie?
Adelaide University student update
Get free flights* with a short-term study overseas program
Take home more than $50 worth of healthy goodies with UniSA’s nutrition program
Create pleasure positive pottery at the Plaza
Get rewarded for your extracurriculars with the UniSA+ Award
STUDENT LIFE
 
Landscape photo of the Yundi Swamplands Nature Conservancy, which includes water, trees, shrubs and a cloudy sky.
Take a nature trip with MOD.
Join us for a guided tour of Yundi Swamplands Nature Conservancy! Hosted by MOD., this field trip is the perfect way to celebrate South Australia’s Nature Festival 2024.

You’ll actively contribute to the restoration of the Yundi swamplands while going on a journey of culture, history, conversation and listening. Ngarrindjeri storyteller, Mark Koolmatrie and agricultural scientist, John Fargher will be your guides for the day. Tickets are $50 with lunch and transport from MOD. included.

Secure your ticket today and deepen your connection to Country, nature and place.
Date
Saturday 5 October
Time
9:00am – 5:00pm
Location
Meet at MOD.
GET TICKETS TO NATURE FIELD TRIP
Living Library: Hear from a real-life "book"! Dive into a world of personal dialogue and unique perspectives at UniSA's Living Library events.
Hear from a real-life ‘book’ at Living Library
Dive into a world of personal dialogue and unique perspectives at UniSA’s Living Library events, organised by your fellow students.

The theme for this year is creativity, reinvention and impact on the future. You’ll get to chat with special guests who have incredible stories to share, covering a range of social and cultural topics. Come along to enjoy free drinks and snacks, and learn from these real-life ‘books’.

Register before Friday 20 September. Don’t miss this chance to broaden your knowledge and perspective!

Mawson Lakes: Tuesday 8 October, 11:00am – 12:00pm OR 12:30pm – 1:30pm, Library (Building C) | Register now
Magill: Monday 14 October, 10:00am – 11:00am OR 11:30am – 12:30pm, Library (Building B) | Register now
City West: Thursday 24 October, 1:00pm – 2:00pm OR 2:30pm – 3:30pm, Library (Jeffrey Smart Building) | Register now
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It’s your last chance to Get Wanderlost in 2024
We’re bringing you a brand-new adventure for our final Get Wanderlost of the year! Join this mystery event for a Saturday full of fun, friends and surprises. Lunch, transport and all activities are included in your $15 ticket.

Keen to join? Here's your clue for the upcoming event:
Ahoy! In the city's heart, adventure's got yer name. Stay for a while, and join in the game. So paddle, play, and sing with cheer – “I yam what I yam" – let the fun begin here!

Tickets always sell out in a flash, so don’t wait to book!
Date
Saturday 12 October
Time
9:40am – 4:00pm
Location
Meet at City West
JOIN GET WANDERLOST
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Learn to surf at Yorke Peninsula
Do you love the ocean and being out in nature? Have you always wanted to learn to surf? Join this three-day tour to Yorke Peninsula where you'll explore spectacular coastal scenery and learn to surf at one of the pristine beaches in the area.

Organised by Words on Wheels and supported by StudyAdelaide, this tour will depart on Saturday 5 October and return to Adelaide on Monday 7 October. Tickets include transport, two nights at a private accommodation in the Innes National Park, all meals and activities, including surfing lessons and fishing.
JOIN SURF SAFARI TOUR
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PUZZLE CORNER
 
UniSA Parchie posing with a UniSA graduate and the graduate's friends and family outside the Jeffrey Smart Building.
Where's Parchie?
Did you know UniSA has two graduation mascots? With our next round of graduations coming up next week, we need your help to find where Parchie is hiding.

Download the image, circle all 10 Parchies, and send a screenshot to studentlife@unisa.edu.au by Thursday 26 September to win one of five $20 gift cards of your choice.
START PUZZLE
FOR ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY
 
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Adelaide University student update
As part of the project to create Adelaide University and smoothly transition students from the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia for 2026 study, we want to provide you with an update on data transfer.

In advance of this transition, work needs to commence to test and profile fields of data from both UniSA and UoA student records. As part of the systems development, data testing and profiling, it is necessary for some data held in student records to be shared in a secure environment across the three institutions. A detailed plan has been developed to support the safe and secure transfer of student records to the Adelaide University student system and this process will begin soon.

As this work progresses, you can be reassured that it will be conducted in such a way as to ensure that legal, policy, compliance, security and privacy considerations are appropriately managed. Additionally, a similar approach will be developed to manage the transfer of alumni data and further information will be provided ahead of this activity commencing.

There is no need for you to take any action – the transfer will automatically occur – but we want to keep you up to date on this important step on our journey to Day 1 of Adelaide University.
FOR YOUR STUDY
 
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FREE FLIGHTS* for UniSA students taking part in a short term study overseas program in 2025! *Terms and conditions apply
Get free flights* with a short-term study overseas program
Thanks to UniSA Global Opportunities, you can fast-track your degree overseas with free flights* for any 2025 short-term study overseas program. These programs include summer and winter schools at UniSA partner institutions or approved mobility experience providers. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enhance your academic experience while exploring the world.

Apply now to broaden your horizons and gain valuable international experience!

*Provided as a monetary grant up to a value of $1,500 for Asia Pacific and $2,500 for UK, Europe and Americas. Available until allocation is exhausted. T&Cs apply.
EXPLORE STUDY OVERSEAS
Check your Library opening & card access hours
FOR YOUR WELLBEING
 
Join UniSA's free nutrition program!
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Take home more than $50 worth of healthy goodies with UniSA’s nutrition program
Keen to learn new cooking skills and improve your food awareness with other international students? Join UniSA’s free nutrition program!

Held over two days, the program includes two cooking classes, where you’ll make breakfast, lunch and snack recipes to take home and eat. You’ll also get to collect fresh food from the UniSA community garden and go on a guided supermarket tour to spend a complimentary $50 Coles/Myer voucher on a recipe to cook at home.

There are two sets of dates available for you to choose from:
Wednesday 25 September & Thursday 26 September, 10:00am – 12:00pm, P7-15, City East campus
Wednesday 2 October & Thursday 3 October, 10:00am – 12:00pm, P7-15, City East campus

Want to join the program? Contact Kath Sweetman from your UniSA student email by Monday 23 September with your preferred set of dates and provide your name and any dietary requirements.
JOIN NUTRITION PROGRAM
Sexual Health Week 2024, Pleasure Positive Pottery banner with photo of clay pot.
Create pleasure positive pottery at the Plaza
Sexual Health Week is here, and this year’s theme is Pleasure Positive! To celebrate, we’re bringing you a pottery workshop like no other.

Come along to the City East Plaza and make your own body-shaped clay creation. Facilitated by Calamity Tash, these workshops celebrate the important role of consent, healthy relationships and pleasure in sexual health and wellbeing. Snacks will be on offer throughout.

Only 20 tickets are available per session – grab yours today!
Date
Thursday 3 October
Time
11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm (one hour per session)
Location
City East campus
JOIN PLEASURE POSITIVE POTTERY
Step up. Speak Out. Sexual harm is not ok. Learn about your options
FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
 
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Get rewarded for your extracurriculars with the UniSA+ Award
Want to build new skills and make the most of your time at UniSA? Check out the prestigious UniSA+ Award and be recognised for your excellent efforts in leadership, volunteering and self-development.

The mid-semester break is the perfect time to get started and make some headway with the challenges. You could smash out the online modules, bump up your volunteering hours or tick off a professional development activity. There’s flexibility so you can tackle as many challenges as you like at your own pace, no matter where you are.

Get started with your journey of growth today!
EXPLORE UNISA+ AWARD
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