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Metro Students | 5 March 2025 |
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We hope you’ve enjoyed the holidays and are back refreshed for another year of study at UniSA. If you are new to the University, welcome! 2025 will be an exciting year for all of us as we look towards the final year of UniSA before we transition into Adelaide University. There are plenty in store to celebrate this momentous occasion, so make sure you keep up-to-date with the newsletter for special events, giveaways and activities you can get involved in, as well as other UniSA programs and services to support you in your studies. |
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Freebies galore at Brekky Bar |
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Campus Fair: For all things uni life |
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Break fast with UniSA at Iftar Dinner |
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Join the Paradigm Zone fun with G’Day Mates |
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Puzzle Corner: Plaza Party sliding puzzle |
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Start uni strong with UniSA’s academic skills workshops |
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Study overseas in July 2025 |
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Scholarships are available for UniSA students |
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Get exam adjustment support with an Access Plan |
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Come 'n Try a UniSA Sport club this March |
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Jumpstart your career at the UniSA Careers Expo |
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Calling all student entrepreneurs, startups and innovators |
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Join the conversation on Closing the Gap |
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Have questions about your program at the new Adelaide University? |
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Freebies galore at Brekky Bar
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Brekky Bar is back in 2025! What’s even better, we’ve got lots of giveaways as a special memento of your Brekky Bar experience. We also want you to reflect and remember your time at UniSA, so we’ve created a scavenger hunt at each campus to take you down memory lane. Of course, you can use this opportunity to explore the campus beyond your classrooms too.
Simply download the scavenger hunt sheet, answer the questions, and return it to the Brekky Bar counter at your campus to redeem a free cutlery set*. You can also pick up the sheets on campus while you grab your free breakfast. Just remember to bring your student ID card.
All entries will go in the draw to win one of two prize packs valued at $100 each. Hurry – submissions are only open from 11 March to 9 April, with winners being notified by 14 April.
City East: Tuesdays, 8:30am – 10:30am | Plaza
Magill: Tuesdays, , 8:45am – 11:00am | Student Lounge, A Building
City West: Wednesdays, 9:30am – 11:30am | Student Lounge
Mawson Lakes: Wednesdays, 9:30am – 11:30am | F Building
*Limited stocks – only available to the first 700 students who submit the completed scavenger hunt. |
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Campus Fair: For all things uni life
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Explore everything uni has to offer at Campus Fair. Want to stay fit or play sports? Join a UniSA Sport club. Keen to meet like-minded students with similar interests? There’s a USASA student club for you. Or maybe you’re just keen to know what support is available at UniSA? You can learn more about programs, services and opportunities on offer to help you thrive. Plus, there are tons of fun activities and giveaways on the day, so be sure to add this to your calendar!
City West: Wednesday 12 March, 11:30am – 2:30pm
Mawson
Lakes: Thursday 13 March, 11:30am – 2:30pm
Magill: Tuesday 18 March, 11:30am – 2:30pm
City East: Wednesday 19 March, 11:30am – 2:30pm |
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Break fast with UniSA at Iftar Dinner
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Join us for a night of delicious food and great company to mark the special occasion of breaking Ramadan fast.
This event is about sharing the beautiful Muslim practice with all students and staff, including those practising Ramadan and those who are not. Upon arrival, you will hear from guest speaker Ms Silma Ihram and listen to Quran recitation, before breaking fast and enjoying a Halal dinner together. Prayer spaces have also been arranged for those wishing to join the Maghrib and Taraweeh prayers led by Mr Hamza Adnan.
Register now to secure your free ticket, and let’s come together during this special time of year! |
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Monday 17 March |
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6:00pm – 9:30pm |
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Pridham Hall, City West campus |
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Join the Paradigm Zone fun with G’Day Mates
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Get ready for an epic adventure at Paradigm Zone as the UniSA G’Day Mates bring you the ultimate experience in the heart of the city.
Join us for a day of fun, music and arcade vibes. Indulge in delicious froyo, capture memorable moments in the photo booths, run along the light matrix, grab some prizes from the claw machines and more! All included in your ticket for only $15 per person.
Tickets are limited, so don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind gathering. |
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Saturday 22 March |
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11:45am – 2:00pm |
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Gawler Place, Adelaide |
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Plaza Party sliding puzzle |
Ready for a challenge? Dive into the first puzzle for 2025 and slide the tiles to reveal the next exciting on-campus event.
Finish the puzzle and enter your details by Friday 14 March to win one of five $20 gift cards of your choice. Don’t forget to grab your $10 ticket to Plaza Party and join us on Thursday 6 March from 5:30pm to 9:30pm at City West campus. |
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Start uni strong with UniSA’s academic skills workshops
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Want to get a head start with your first uni assignment? Join a ‘Getting started’ workshop to build a strong foundation for success.
You’ll learn how to navigate your assignment information, access course materials, organise your workload and more – perfect for first-year students! Plus, we also offer additional workshops that dive deeper into assignment writing and referencing to ensure you’re fully prepared for university life.
Check the workshop schedule below and register now to boost your study skills. |
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Study overseas in July 2025
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The time is now. Immerse yourself in a different culture and expand your horizons. Studying overseas will set you apart from other graduates and ensure you gain a global perspective.
Applications are now open for short-term study overseas programs in mid-2025. From Sweden to France, Fiji, South Korea, Denmark and beyond – there are countless countries and numerous opportunities to choose from.
Apply before 16 March and discover where 2025 is going to take you. |
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Scholarships are available for UniSA students
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As a UniSA student, you have access to a range of scholarships and grants! Beyond financial assistance, scholarships open doors to valuable work experience, mentoring opportunities and even overseas travel.
Keen to apply? Start by exploring UniSA’s scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students. You’ll find 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. |
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Get exam adjustment support with an Access Plan
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If you need adjustments for your final exams in SP2 due to a disability, injury or medical condition, it’s important to plan ahead. Make sure you have an Access Plan in place before Monday 7 April. To ensure your needs are met, book an appointment with an Access and Inclusion Adviser before the deadline. |
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Come 'n Try a UniSA Sport club this March
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More than 25 UniSA Sport clubs will host come ‘n try sessions throughout March. All students are welcome to attend and most of the sessions are free!
Come ‘n Try month is a great way to meet new people, try out a new sport, and boost your health and wellbeing. Whether you’re looking for a fun, social activity or you want to take it more seriously, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Follow @unisasport on Instagram for weekly updates or visit our website to see the full schedule. |
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FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT |
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Jumpstart your career at the UniSA Careers Expo
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Our biggest career event of the year is back! The UniSA Careers Expo, in partnership with The Big Meet, is your opportunity to network with industry professionals and explore job prospects in your field.
Whether you’re a first-year student or about to graduate, this is your chance to connect with employers face-to-face. You’ll find graduate roles, placements, vacation work and more. Check out the 2025 exhibitor list to see which employers will be attending, and join a careers workshop
to learn how to make the most of the event.
Register now to get your free ticket and get ready to launch your career! |
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Friday 28 March |
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11:00am – 3:30pm |
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Adelaide Convention Centre |
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Calling all student entrepreneurs, startups and innovators
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If you have a big idea you'd like to fast-track, UniSA Innovation & Collaboration Centre’s 2025 startup accelerator program is here for you!
This six-month program is tailored for innovative or disruptive ideas in space or general categories. Participants can join a like-minded startup community and unlock a range of benefits including $10,000 equity-free funding, industry mentoring, business development support, capability workshops and dedicated office space in UniSA’s Enterprise Hub. Make sure you submit your application by 11.59pm ACDT on Monday 17 March. |
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Join the conversation on Closing the Gap
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Are you ready to engage in meaningful discussions about Closing the Gap initiatives?
We’re once again hosting ‘Closing the Gap, A Conversation’ – a special event featuring stories from Aboriginal Elders, including Aunty Roslyn and Aunty Lynette from Purkarninthi, UniSA’s Elders in Residence program.
Hosted by UniSA’s National Reconciliation Working Group, this event provides a space for open dialogue, reflection and shared learning about Closing the Gap issues through storytelling. You’ll also enjoy native-inspired snacks, live entertainment and the opportunity to connect with others in a respectful and inclusive setting.
Unable to make it in person? The event will also be livestreamed so you can participate from wherever you are. |
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Wednesday 19 March |
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12:45pm – 3:00pm |
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Høj Plaza, City West campus |
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Have questions about your program at the new Adelaide University?
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A friendly reminder to make sure you check your emails and read the recent email from Campus Central about your Adelaide University program name.
If you have any questions, check the FAQ page, contact Campus Central, or visit an Adelaide University information booth on campus. Ask a question at a booth and you’ll get some Adelaide University merchandise!
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tuned for regular updates about Adelaide University in this newsletter throughout 2025. |
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EMDR group therapy sessions |
25 March & 1 April, 12:30pm – 2:30pm, City West campus
Have you experienced a stressful or traumatic event within the last 12 months that still impacts your daily life and academic performance? Through this Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, you'll have the opportunity to reprocess distressing memories and experiences in a safe and supportive group setting, helping to reduce the emotional charge of the trauma and build resilience. |
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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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