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Regional Students | 30 July 2025 |
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Whether you're new to UniSA or have been studying with us for a while, we welcome you to another exciting study period. In this newsletter edition, we are celebrating our incredible student volunteers in honour of National Student Volunteer Week on 4 – 10 August. If you’d like to make an impact through volunteering, explore opportunities on the UniSA volunteering page, where you’ll find roles with UniSA and other organisations nationwide. Read on to see what else we have in store for you for the next few weeks! |
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Become UniSA’s Student Volunteer of the Year and win $1000 |
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Fuel up your morning with Brekky Bar |
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Test your knowledge at the Whyalla Campus Staff vs Student Quiz Night |
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Puzzle Corner: Volunteering jigsaw puzzle |
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Adelaide University announces Aboriginal name |
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Join our academic skills workshops to get a head start on your assignments |
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Apply now for SP5 scholarships and grants |
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Online workshop: Developing meaningful relationships |
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Become UniSA’s Student Volunteer of the Year and win $1000
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Applications for the UniSA Student Volunteer of the Year Award are now open!
This award recognises outstanding volunteer service with the winner receiving a $1000 voucher, certificate, profile on UniSA’s social media and more. Whether you've made a significant contribution to UniSA or the wider community through volunteering, we encourage you to apply and get the recognition you deserve for all your hard work.
Check the website for eligibility criteria and submit your application by 5:00pm, Sunday 7 September. |
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Fuel up your morning with Brekky Bar
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Brekky Bar returns to your local campus with more breakfast options to start your day on a positive note. Available every week during the teaching period, you'll get to choose from a selection of goodies, and best of all, it's free!
Mount Gambier: Tuesday – Thursday, 8.30am – 11.00am
Whyalla: Tuesday, 9.30am – 11.30am |
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Test your knowledge at the Whyalla Campus Staff vs Student Quiz Night
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Join us for a night of fun and friendly competition at the Whyalla Campus Staff vs Student Quiz Night! You’ll test your knowledge, challenge your friends and tutors, and enjoy the food and drinks provided.
Will UniSA staff take home the prize? Or will students come out on top? Grab your free ticket, bring a plus one (if you'd like to) and come along to find out! |
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Wednesday 6 August |
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5:30pm – 9:00pm |
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ICC/L Building, Whyalla Campus |
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Volunteering jigsaw puzzle |
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Piece together your next volunteering challenge with this jigsaw puzzle. Complete the puzzle and enter your details by Friday 8 August to win one of five $20 gift cards of your choice. |
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As part of the project to align with the Adelaide University network design and standards, please note that works will take place on Saturday 9 August from 7:00am – 11:00am across the entire UniSA network.
During the works, all UniSA campuses – both metro and regional – may experience intermittent internet access. Additionally, those attempting to access UniSA's internet-facing services (such as websites and portals) off-campus may encounter temporary disruptions. |
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Adelaide University announces Aboriginal name
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We are proud to announce that Adelaide University has been bestowed the Kaurna name Tirkangkaku, meaning Place of Learning.
Adelaide University is the first university in Australia to have provision for an Aboriginal name in its founding legislation, signifying our commitment to integrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges and ways of doing across our learning, teaching and research.
AU Deputy Vice Chancellor: Indigenous, Professor Steve Larkin, says the name emerged through deep consultation with Elders, academics, and the community, and as a gift from the Kaurna People, Tirkangkaku connects Adelaide University to more than 65,000 years of continuous knowledge and discovery.
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launch Tirkangkaku, an installation has been created in collaboration with Kaurna, Narungga and Kokatha artist, Clem Newchurch. In this installation, the Aboriginal name has been woven with native florals, greenery and netting. Clem works with South Australian native resources to recreate contemporary art pieces inspired by his Ancestors and used a Kaurna style weaving to create string used for making nets, fishing lines or binding spear tips. |
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Join our academic skills workshops to get a head start on your assignments
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It might only be the start of the semester, but it is never too early to plan ahead and get prepared for your assignments.
Our friendly Learning Advisers will be hosting four online academic skills workshops to guide you through assignment writing and referencing skills. You'll get practical advice on understanding, planning and structuring different types of assignments, and learn how to use referencing and paraphrasing to improve your writing. |
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Monday 11 August – Friday 15 August |
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12:00pm – 1:00pm |
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Online |
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Apply now for SP5 scholarships and grants
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Did you know there are scholarships available this study period? There are many benefits of a scholarship or grant, including financial support, access to invaluable mentoring opportunities, and overseas travel.
Curious about what's on offer? Visit our website today and use our handy search tool to make it easy to identify scholarships or grants that may apply to you. We also offer a great range of valuable resources, including our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page and a step-by-step application guide, which will guide you through the process. |
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FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT |
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Online workshop: Developing meaningful relationships
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Learn how to enhance your interpersonal skills at our upcoming self-development workshop.
You will identify the qualities and characteristics of meaningful relationships in personal and professional settings, and explore strategies for maintaining and nurturing relationships over time.
Following the workshop, you are invited to join us for a learning circle, where we will look at real-life examples of exploring connections and finding our community. You'll have the opportunity to learn from each other's experiences and gain insights into building meaningful relationships.
Workshop: Thursday 14 August, 12:00pm – 1:30pm, Online
Learning circle: Thursday 28 August, 3:00pm – 4:30pm, Online |
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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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