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Shout out to UniSA’s exceptional student leaders and volunteers
Make an impact in a UniSA peer-to-peer program
Announcing the winners of UniSA’s Student Volunteer of the Year Award
Share your ideas for UniSA’s last student events in 2025 and win a $250 gift card
Join the Adelaide University Student Advisory Panel in 2025
Information on transition to Adelaide University
Smash your exams with PASS SWOTVAC sessions
Give back and enrich your life through volunteering
Level up your skills with Self-Development Online Intensives
Diwali memory game: Winners
STUDENT LIFE
 
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Shout out to UniSA’s exceptional student leaders and volunteers
Thank you to the 500+ UniSA students who participated in UniSA’s peer-led programs this year. In SP5 alone, these students contributed almost 4000 hours across G’Day Mates, Brekky Bar, Academic Student Representative (ASR), UniMentor, PASS and Study Help PALS programs.

What did they get up to in 2024?
• G’Day Mates organised 13 events for 417 UniSA students.
• Brekky Bar volunteers served more than 30,000 breakfasts across all campuses.
• ASRs represented their peers in 40 academic programs.
• UniMentors mentored nearly 5000 new students.
• PASS Leaders delivered 718 sessions across 56 courses, supporting 700 students.
• Study Help PALS created Instagram content that fostered more than 1000 interactions.

These stats highlight the importance of UniSA student leaders and volunteers, and the value they bring to the student experience. We sincerely thank you for your contributions!

Interested in joining our peer-led programs? Applications are now open – check out the article below for more info.
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Make an impact in a UniSA peer-to-peer program
Want to support other students and build leadership skills? Apply now to become a UniMentor, a G’Day Mate or an Academic Student Representative.

Whether you’re passionate about helping new students transition into uni, planning events for international students, or improving the learning experience for your peers, there’s a unique and rewarding program for everyone. Not only do these look great on your resume, but they also count towards the UniSA+ Award.
APPLY FOR A PEER-TO-PEER PROGRAM
Student Volunteer of the Year co-winners Reene Dahima and Lucia Rojas on stage, holding their certificates to camera. They are joined by Deputy Vice Chancellor Student Experience & Success Tom Steer.
Announcing the winners of UniSA’s Student Volunteer of the Year Award
A huge congratulations to Reene Dahima and Lucia Rojas for winning the coveted UniSA Student Volunteer of the Year Award in 2024!

Reene has spent more than 200 hours in the past year volunteering at UniSA and the broader community, including helping people who have been released from incarceration to integrate back into society, providing social outings for the elderly and people with disability, and supporting children impacted by family mental illness.

As an international student, Lucia embraced volunteering roles that helped other international students overcome language barriers, boost their confidence, explore opportunities and scholarships, and enhance their prospects. She also assists elderly individuals with their shopping, and plays a role in creating workshops that strengthened connections with the Latin community.
READ REENE & LUCIA’S STORY
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Share your ideas for UniSA’s last student events in 2025 and win a $250 gift card
Next year we will see the final series of student events for UniSA, and we want to hear from you! Whether or not you’ve participated in any UniSA events in the past, we need you to help us bring more exciting (and memorable) experiences in 2025.

Take a short survey to share your thoughts, ideas and feedback, and go in the draw for one of two $250 gift cards.
COMPLETE EVENT SURVEY
Supporting our queer community
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FOR ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY
 
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Join the Adelaide University Student Advisory Panel in 2025
Are you passionate about shaping the future of Adelaide University’s student experience? By participating in the Adelaide University Student Advisory Panel, you can make a meaningful impact and ensure that student voices are heard.

The panel meets for two hours every fortnight for a total of 16 sessions throughout the year, and you will receive an honorarium of up to $1600 in recognition of your contribution. As a student based in a regional campus, you can join the sessions online. Check the panel schedule and apply by Sunday 17 November.
APPLY FOR STUDENT ADVISORY PANEL
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Information on transition to Adelaide University
The current students page of the Adelaide University website has recently been updated with more information for current students transitioning to Adelaide University in 2026.

Updates have been provided on these topics:
• 2026 enrolment
• Transition credit
• Student support
• Academic calendar
• How to get help

This page and the Frequently Asked Questions will continue to be updated over the upcoming months. Please check these regularly, along with your student email, for information and updates about the transition to Adelaide University.

If the information you’re looking for isn’t available at this stage, please contact Campus Central for help.
CHECK ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY WEBSITE
FOR YOUR STUDY
 
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Smash your exams with PASS SWOTVAC sessions
Want to tackle your exams with confidence? Our Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) are here to support you with exam prep during SWOTVAC.

Join one (or more) of the online and on-campus sessions to get help from a student who has already excelled in your course. They’ll support you to review the course content, guide you through practice questions and provide you with valuable tips to ace your exams.

Check the full schedule and come along to a session before 11 November. No registration required, just show up on the day!
CHECK PASS SCHEDULE
Study Help resource & guides
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FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
 
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Give back and enrich your life through volunteering
Volunteering is a great way to make a difference while boosting your professional skillset. By volunteering on campus or in your community, you can support causes that matter to you.

It also helps you enhance your resume, meet new people, and boost your confidence and wellbeing. Plus, volunteering could be the perfect way to break into your industry and gain relevant experience in your area of study.

If you’d like to make an impact through volunteering, explore opportunities on the UniSA volunteering website. You’ll find roles within UniSA and other organisations nationwide.
EXPLORE VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
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Level up your skills with Self-Development Online Intensives
Looking for professional development opportunities during the break? Register for our self-development intensives to build your professional skills.

These intensives are not your traditional online workshops; they are led by experienced external facilitators covering essential topics such as identifying strengths, effective communication, networking and public speaking. You will walk away with a fresh perspective through hands-on learning experiences, and your participation can be counted towards the UniSA+ Award.

Communicate with clarity and nurture your networks | Tuesday 26 November | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Public speaking and unpacking your strengths | Wednesday 27 November | 10:00am – 1:00pm
REGISTER – 26 NOV
REGISTER – 27 NOV
Check your career readiness 2 minute quiz
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PUZZLE CORNER
 
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Diwali memory game: Winners
A huge thank you to everyone who tackled last week’s Diwali memory game and congratulations to Anna Page, Carrie Taylor, Gail Carr, Shivansh Johri and William Edwards for winning the prize draw. Stay tuned for a new puzzle in our next newsletter and Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating!
 
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