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As we reach the end of Respect Month, we encourage you to reflect on what respect at uni means to you and how we can all work together to create a safe and respectful environment. Remember that support is always available, and to reach out if you need a helping hand. We’ve also got lots of tips to help you with your studies, and don’t forget to complete our scavenger hunt to refresh your memory about Respect Month and win one of five $20 gift cards. |
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Puzzle Corner: Respect Month scavenger hunt |
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Note-taking tips from the Study Help PALS |
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Launching Adelaide University’s strategic direction |
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Boost your motivation with these tips |
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Reporting SASH incidents at UniSA |
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Introducing UniSAfe – an online system designed to empower your safety |
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Explore effective ways to connect with others through storytelling |
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Statement from the UniSA National Reconciliation Week Aboriginal Steering Group and Working Groups |
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Respect Month scavenger hunt |
This Respect Month, challenge yourself with a six-question scavenger hunt puzzle, where you need to correctly answer each question before getting to the next question.
Make sure to enter your details at the end of the puzzle to win one of five $20 gift cards of your choice. The puzzle is open until Thursday 2 May. |
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Note-taking tips from the Study Help PALS
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Taking good notes is important to remember what you learn. Here are some tips to ace your note-taking.
Know your why
Consider what you will use your notes for – an assignment or studying for an exam – and structure them accordingly. Reflect on how what you learn reinforces or contradicts what you already know.
Find your system
Try different methods until you find what works best for you; use colours, symbols or mind maps if you want. To actively engage with the content, summarise what you have learned, ask or answer questions, and explore the connections between ideas.
Use your own words
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what you learn into your own words will help you understand better and avoid unintentional plagiarism. While reading, make sure to note the bibliographic details to use for your references.
Visit the Study Help site for more information on note-taking and other study-related tips. |
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Launching Adelaide University’s strategic direction
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The Adelaide University Strategic Ambition and Direction 2024-2034 has been released, outlining the roadmap for building a combined university for the future, which will transform the teaching and learning experience for generations to come. It’s important to remember that the target launch date for the new Adelaide University is 1 January 2026 and there are no current impacts to your studies. If you’re continuing your studies in 2026 and beyond, you’ll be part of this exciting new chapter and highly supported in your transition to the new institution. If you have any feedback or questions regarding the transition, check out the FAQs. |
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Boost your motivation with these tips
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Feeling unmotivated sometimes? The counselling team shared some useful tips in this video to help you increase your motivation:
• Think about why you study and set clear goals
• List challenges and things you don’t like, which is a good start to overcome them
• Make a study plan to organise your study periods effectively
• Plan out breaks and reward yourself for completing tasks
• Avoid comparing yourself to others
• Explore different study methods to find out what works for you
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you're still feeling stuck or need someone to talk to, our friendly and highly qualified counsellors are here to lend a listening ear and offer support tailored just for you. |
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Reporting SASH incidents at UniSA
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Respect Month highlights the importance of a safe and respectful environment for all members of our UniSA community. If you've experienced or witnessed sexual harm, or you're supporting someone who has, our online Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Form provides a confidential avenue to report incidents. You can also choose to make an anonymous report. If you’re reporting on behalf of someone else, make sure you have their consent. We’re here to support you and will guide you through the next steps.
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urgent assistance, contact the National Sexual Assault, Domestic, Family Violence Counselling Service (24/7 phone support) and UniSA Counselling Service (Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm). |
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Introducing UniSAfe – an online system designed to empower your safety
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UniSA recently launched UniSAfe, a new online safety management system designed to support you. With UniSAfe, you can easily access field trips information and log an incident, hazard and/or near miss either on campus or on placement, which frees you from needing a UniSA staff member to log it on your behalf. You can access UniSAfe directly through the website or via the ROAM 5 app available on the Apple and Android
app stores. Have any questions about UniSAfe? Just email our safety and wellbeing team and they'll be more than happy to assist you. |
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FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT |
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Explore effective ways to connect with others through storytelling
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Ever found yourself stuck when asked "Tell me about yourself?" It's a question that often catches us off guard, whether in job interviews or social settings. The upcoming self-development workshop "The Story of Me" is here to equip you with the skills you need to confidently share your story and ideas. This session will explore what storytelling is, help you craft your story and use stories to connect with others. In the follow-up learning circle, you will also have the opportunity to consolidate your learning and practise sharing your story in different scenarios.
The story of me | Friday 10 May | 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Online
Learning circle: Tell me about yourself | Thursday 30 May | 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Online
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Statement from the UniSA National Reconciliation Week Aboriginal Steering Group and Working Groups
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In March, the University of South Australia’s Academic Board endorsed the following statement in response to the 2023 national Voice to Parliament referendum result, reaffirming UniSA’s continuing commitment to reconciliation:
Acknowledgement of National Voice Referendum Outcome
The University of South Australia acknowledges the recent national referendum results regarding an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.
Despite the referendum's outcome, UniSA remains unwavering in our ongoing commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and engagement. Our Stretch
Reconciliation Action Plan 2023-2025 continues to guide our collaborative efforts in teaching, research, employment, and community engagement activities. These initiatives aim to benefit and uphold the freedom of First Nations Peoples across Australia both now and in the future.
Considering the results, our dedication to reconciliation becomes even more crucial as we strive for justice and the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge, and perspectives.
Regardless of the outcome of the national referendum, the South Australian Parliament established a First Nations Voice to Parliament in 2023 and elections for the Voice were recently held, with a few UniSA students, staff and alumni being elected.
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Voice is made up of community members elected by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in South Australia to represent their communities and provide advice on laws, policies, and programs through direct line of communication with key decision makers. |
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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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