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Metro Students | 11 June 2025 |
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June is Pride Month – a time to celebrate, uplift and empower the LGBTIQA+ community. This month, UniSA is proud to spotlight Queer joy, self-expression and visibility – read on to see how you can get involved. We're committed to fostering a safe, inclusive environment for everyone, with support available through the UniSA Ally Network and the UniSA Rainbow Club.
With exams still on the horizon for many of you, don't forget to take care of yourself and tap into the exam support that's here to help you through. |
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Connect and be yourself with UniSA’s Ally Network |
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Show us your Queer joy for Pride Month |
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Join the fight against homelessness at Vinnies Sleepout |
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Celebrate First Nations film for NAIDOC Week |
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Explore MOD. in Quiet Mode |
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Transition study plan update |
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Get exam-ready with PASS SWOTVAC sessions |
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Pitch your way to Berlin at Falling Walls Lab Adelaide |
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Connect and be yourself with UniSA’s Ally Network
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The UniSA Ally Network is a supportive group of students and staff who stand with UniSA’s rainbow community – not just during Pride Month, but all year round!
Whether you’d like to talk to someone, have questions about gender or sexual diversity, need help finding support services, or want to get involved in inclusive activities and events – we're here to offer safe and non-judgmental support. We understand navigating life as a queer-identifying student can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone.
Check out the full list of staff and student Allies on the Ally Network website. If you ever need a friendly ear or some extra support, feel free to reach out. We’re just an email away!
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Show us your Queer joy for Pride Month
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This Pride Month, we’re celebrating the inspiring, brilliant students who make up our diverse LGBTIQA+ community – and we want to hear from you. Visibility uplifts, connects and saves lives. So this June, show us what Queer joy means to you.
Share a photo of yourself that captures your Queer joy, along with a short message (up to 50 words). It could be a moment of affirmation or self-expression, a message to your younger self, a glimpse into your journey to pride, or anything that reflects your joy and identity.
The first 10 students to submit a photo and message will receive a $50 gift card. Some of the stories we receive will be featured in the next Student Life newsletter and across UniSA’s Instagram and Facebook pages.
Submissions close Sunday 22 June. Let your joy be seen!
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Join the fight against homelessness at Vinnies Sleepout
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Did you know that one in 200 people in Australia are experiencing homelessness on any given night, including a large number of children and young people? UniSA and University of Adelaide are coming together on 21 August for the Vinnies Community Sleepout 2025, and we call you to get involved.
By joining Vinnies Sleepout, you’ll swap your bed and home-cooked meal for one night under the stars and help raise important funds for the most vulnerable members of our local community. You’ll hear empowering stories, connect with fellow students, and stand in solidarity with those doing it tough every day.
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participants will receive fundraising milestone prizes on the night, including a chance to win a Deluxe Swag to sleep in on the night and take home, valued at $500! Eligibility criteria apply, check the website for details.
Register for the Sleepout and start your fundraiser today – and help bring warmth, safety and hope to those who need it most. |
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Thursday 21 August |
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6:00pm onwards |
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City East Plaza |
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Explore MOD. in Quiet Mode
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Visit MOD.'s FOREVER exhibition after hours, when things are quieter, a little slower, and a little less busy to explore in your own time.
Quiet Mode is a sensory-friendly night out for those who prefer to experience museums in a more relaxed and reflective environment. We'll make some adjustments to our exhibits to support your experience, like reducing the light and sound levels, and signposting the exhibits that create a more intense sensory experience. We want to create a supportive and welcoming environment where you can feel truly immersed!
No registration is required. Visit MOD.’s website to find out more, and get ready for an evening of quiet exploration. |
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Thursday 19 June |
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5:00pm – 7:00pm |
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MOD. |
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Celebrate First Nations film for NAIDOC Week
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6 July to 13 July is NAIDOC Week, and we’re celebrating by hosting Nunga Screen 2025 in collaboration with Country Arts SA. Join us at Mercury Cinema to sit, listen and connect with one of Earth’s longest living cultures.
Experience a powerful lineup of short films from emerging and established First Nations artists, including Brooke Collard, Eddie Betts and Thibul Nettle. The event will be hosted by Ngarrindjeri man Josh Trevorrow, who will also facilitate a Q&A session with some of the filmmakers at the conclusion of the films.
Tickets are $10 per person (+ booking fee), which includes finger food and light refreshments. This special evening is open to all film lovers – UniSA students, staff and the general public. We hope you’ll join us! |
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Friday 11 July |
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6:00pm – 9:00pm |
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Mercury Cinema, Adelaide |
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Transition study plan update
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On Tuesday 10 June, most students received an email from Adelaide University with an update on transition study plans. Please make sure you read the email, check the FAQs and contact the Transition Support Team if you have any queries related to the study plans or transition to Adelaide University – via email or phone: +61 8 7420 5101. |
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Get exam-ready with PASS SWOTVAC sessions
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Exams coming up? Don’t go it alone. With SWOTVAC kicking off next week, now’s the perfect time to join a Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS) and boost your prep with students who’ve already been where you are and aced it.
You’ll revise the course content, tackle practice questions and get valuable advice so you can approach your exams feeling more confident and prepared. All sessions are free, they're available online and on-campus, and no registration is required. Check the schedule below to find your session today.
Drop in to a session before 20 June 2025 and ease the stress of exam season! |
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FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT |
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Pitch your way to Berlin at Falling Walls Lab Adelaide
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Applications for Falling Walls Lab Adelaide 2025 are now open! This prestigious global pitch competition invites students, researchers and innovators from all disciplines – science, engineering, agriculture, social sciences and more – to present a ground-breaking idea in just three minutes. Impress the jury with your innovative solution to an international challenge and win your way across the globe!
Apply now to pitch at The University of Adelaide on 30 July. The top two winners will advance to the Australia finale in Canberra, with a chance to represent Australia at the global finale in Berlin.
Check your eligibility
and apply now! Applications close on 2 July 2025.
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Wednesday 30 July |
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2:00pm – 4:00pm |
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Union House, University of Adelaide |
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Reconciliation crossword |
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Thank you to everyone who tested their historical knowledge and researched #NRW2025 for our latest Puzzle Corner. Shout out to Ellen Beal, Jack O'Connor, Polly Robertson, Ruth Appiah and Sally Thompson for finishing the crossword and winning the prize draw. Look out for a Pride puzzle in our next edition! |
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UniSA Leadership Summit |
Monday 14 July and Tuesday 15 July, 9:00am – 5:00pm, City West campus
Join us for an invaluable two-day summit, where you’ll hear from UniSA leaders on navigating through change, develop and strengthen your leadership skills, and collaborate in a design thinking lab facilitated by the Australian School of Entrepreneurship. Spots are limited and tickets are $25 per person, which will be fully refunded upon your attendance.
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UniSA Leadership Masterclass |
Wednesday 16 July, 10:00am – 1:00pm (ACST), Online
Ready to build valuable leadership skills and lead with purpose? Join this dynamic session, where you’ll engage in a design thinking lab focused on real-world problem solving, discover tools to use for ideation and pitching, and collaborate with your peers in breakout groups. Get your free ticket today! This session is available to all enrolled UniSA students.
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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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