Ping! Edition 18 - 7th August 2019

Dear Student

Ping! is your news from Flinders University in the one email, every week of semester. In this edition:

WIN! 1 of 10 coffee vouchers. Just find the ‘People's Choice Award’ article
WIN a $1,000 gift card
Climate change rally
Student study hacks
Last day to enrol – this Friday
Have your say about wayfinding over free lunch
Art Museum - curator talk and artist performance
Have you heard about Eating Well at Flinders?

Darlington Project Update – traffic restrictions
2020 Honours scholarship
PhD TOP-UP scholarship
Financial Hardship Grants
Share your experience at Flinders for free lunch!
Indoor soccer carnival
Flinders Cup
and more!

Complete the SES for a chance to WIN $1,000 gift card

Flinders is participating in the national 2019 Student Experience Survey (SES) this month. You’re encouraged to participate as your feedback is very important and will contribute directly to the quality of teaching and learning for current and future students. Students randomly selected to participate will receive an email invitation with a link to the confidential SES survey. By participating you can win a $1,000 gift card.

Climate change rally

Are you passionate about climate change? Then you may know about the School Strike 4 Climate Change movement. The National Union of Students (NUS) are inviting students to attend the Adelaide leg of their national rally (Friday, 9 August). If you're attending, check your Topic guides or have a chat to your teachers to make sure you're not missing anything pivotal and can catch up on what you miss in class.

Student study hacks

Last semester (through Ping!) we asked students “What's the best piece of advice you could give to new students starting at Flinders?” Last week we gave you their top tips, but there were many students who also suggested some study ‘hacks’ that have helped them. Visit our blog to see what they said.

Last day to enrol – this Friday

This Friday is the last day to enrol in Semester 2 topics. It’s also the due date to pay upfront student contribution amounts, tuition fees and student services and amenities fees. If you are yet to enrol in all your topics visit the Enrolment Support Centre or call 1300 354 633 if you need help to do this.
*Payment due dates are shown on your Fee Account, available in the Student System (via Okta) under the 'My Finances' tab. Payment due dates will differ if you’re studying ‘non-semester’ topics.

Have your say about wayfinding over free lunch

How easy is it to find your way around campus? What do you think of the signage? How can it be improved? Flinders wants to hear your thoughts! Have your say over free lunch.
Date: Tuesday 20 August | Time: 11.30am - 1pm | Location: Studio 1 behind Grind and Press (map ref J10) | Email pfd@flinders.edu.au if you would like to attend.

Vote for the People's Choice Award

Thank you to everyone who nominated for the Flinders National Student Volunteer Week People’s Choice Award. Congratulations to the following students who have been selected as finalists Tanvi Bahtia, Cassie Hoepner and Belinda Wilson. Voting is now open! Read the finalists’ stories and vote for the volunteer story you find most inspirational. The People’s Choice Award winner will be announced on 14 August. Read more about the Award.

Congrats! You've found the winning article. For a chance to win a coffee voucher click here.

Art Museum - curator talk and artist performance

Join the Art Museum for a curator talk and artist performance with Collections Curator Nic Brown who will discuss Cynthia Schwertsik’s exhibition UTE-ilitarian. This event will be followed by a performance by the artist.
Date: Tuesday 13 August | Time: 12pm to 1pm | Location: Flinders University, Level 1, Student Hub (near The Tavern).

Have you heard about Eating Well at Flinders?

Follow the ‘Eating Well at Flinders’ project on social media for cooking demonstrations, supermarket tours and lunchbox advice, and for information about healthy eating, busting nutrition myths and more! Connect with Eating Well at Flinders on Facebook and Instagram: eatingwell_flinders

Darlington Project Update – traffic restrictions over the weekend

If you’re travelling to Uni this weekend, be aware that changed traffic conditions will be in place from 8pm Friday 9 August until 6am Monday 12 August affecting Sturt Road, Flinders Drive and Main South Road. Check the Darlington Upgrade Project website or follow DPTI on Facebook for roadworks updates, as they can be subject to change. You can also download the app for real time delay information www.addinsight.com.au

2020 Honours scholarship: clinical predictive analytics tools using big data

Expressions of interest are sought from individuals looking to do honours within the Precision Medicines Group. The top three candidates will be provided with a living allowance valued between $5,000 and $10,000. Project Title: Providing realistic expectations of medicines used in the treatment of advanced cancer: Development of predictive analytics tools from clinical trial and electronic health record data. Prospective students require an interest in clinical epidemiology, biostatistics, pharmacometrics, R programming and improving cancer care. Read more.

PhD TOP-UP scholarship for development of predictive analytics tools from big data

The Precision Medicines Group is offering a top-up scholarship for this project. To be eligible, applicants must successfully acquire a standard PhD scholarship allowing the commencement of a PhD at Flinders University. The group will help candidates apply for PhD scholarships and if successful the top-up will be added to the awarded stipend (i.e. Total PhD living allowance = standard scholarship + top-up). Project Title: Facilitating shared decision making in advanced cancers: Development of predictive analytics tools from clinical trial and electronic health record data. Read more.



Financial hardship grants open This financial hardship grant scheme is available for students in their second year and during Semester 2 only. The value of individual grants awarded will be $500. For more information and to fill out the online application form head to the FUSA website. Grant applications close next Friday 16 August.

New Colombo Plan Mobility Program

Linking Indonesia & Australian Cultures: Professional & Indigenous Study tour

23 November to 7 December

This study tour is designed to foster students’ Indonesia in-country, cultural understanding and sensibility, together with development of Indo-Pacific workspace competencies. It will to begin to uncover the historic linkages between the Indonesian archipelago and Australian indigenous communities, and aims to develop an understanding of Indonesian electoral processes and build new relationships with the government post-2019 elections. It builds on Flinders long-standing and extensive Indonesia connections and deepens alumni networks. Read more about how you can get involved.

Follow EPSW on Twitter!

Did you know the College of Education Psychology and Social Work (EPSW) has a Twitter account? Follow for College news @FlindersEPSW on Twitter.

Attention: Business students itching to study overseas

AIM Overseas is thrilled to offer Flinders business students some amazing opportunities to study overseas next January uni holidays! Why not use your break to study Business Communication and Leadership in North Carolina, or The Ethical and Business Impacts of Artificial Intelligence in Croatia? Credit and funding available. Curious? Visit the AIM website.

New Colombo Plan Mobility Program

Linking Indonesia & Australian Cultures: Professional & Indigenous Study tour

23 November to 7 December
This study tour is designed to foster students’ Indonesia in-country, cultural understanding and sensibility, together with development of Indo-Pacific workspace competencies. It will to begin to uncover the historic linkages between the Indonesian archipelago and Australian indigenous communities, and aims to develop an understanding of Indonesian electoral processes and build new relationships with the government post-2019 elections. It builds on Flinders long-standing and extensive Indonesia connections and deepens alumni networks. Read more about how you can get involved.

Drop-in appointments with counsellors & disability advisors

Would you like to chat to a counsellor or disability advisor over a free coffee? Please feel free to drop into the reception area of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences in the Humanities Building (behind security) for a 20-minute drop in appointment between 9am and 4pm on the following dates: 15 August or 29 August.


	International Student Services FLO page Check out the International Student Services FLO page to find out about: ISS location \| Contact details \| What International Student Services (ISS) does for you \| Your visa conditions \| Overseas Student Health Cover \| Your Work Rights \| Your Personal Safety
	Make sure you are enrolled full-time Ensure that you have a full-time enrolment load of 18 units. It is a requirement of your student visa. Any reduced load requires supporting documentation. Contact International Student Services (ISS) on 8201 2717 for advice if you have a reduced load.
	International student 'cuppa' Join us for our ISS Cuppa (afternoon tea) at OASIS on Wednesday, 14 August from 2.30pm to 4.00pm. Make friends with fellow international students and meet with Student Clubs and Student Support Service staff. An email invitation will be sent to your university email address.


Share your experience at Flinders for free lunch! You’re invited to join an interactive session to explore your Flinders' experience, your insights, current and past experiences and expectations. Sessions will be held on Friday 9 August at Studio 2 (Bedford Park campus behind Grind & Press map ref J10). Choose between two session times: 11.00am to 12.30pm and 2.00pm to 3.30pm. To attend email crmteam@flinders.edu.au Participants will receive a $10 Grind & Press Cafe voucher.
We want your feedback! If you have feedback about the Ping! all student newsletter, we'd love to hear it. Email your feedback through to: student.experience@flinders.edu.au


Indoor soccer carnival The first ever Flinders University Hellenic Association (FUHA) indoor soccer carnival is happening this month. Date: Sunday 18 August \| Time: 5.30pm arrival, 6.00pm Start, Awards 8.30pm(ish), 9.00pm finish \| Location: Sturt Gym (map ref V6) \| Cost: $5 per player, minimum 5 players per team Teams can register through the FUHA Facebook page or use the online registration form.
Flinders Cup - have you got your team together? The Flinders Cup starts on Tuesday 13 August. This year’s course will start and finish on the south side of the footbridge. Following a similar format from previous years, the event will run for six consecutive weeks and participants can choose to complete either 1, 2 or 3 laps of the 1.4km circuit. To assist in covering cost of the event there is a once off $10 entry fee per person, payable either in person on the day or via eftpos at Flinders University Sport and Fitness (map ref H11) \| Register here.
Do you have an article for Ping? Students are invited to submit articles for Ping! if they meet the criteria outlined in the Ping! guidelines. Visit the Ping! page on the current students website to view the Ping! guidelines, FAQs and to submit an article.

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