| Ping! is your news from Flinders University in the one email, every week of semester. In this edition:
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The International Student Services team has moved The International Student Services (ISS) team has moved to a new location. You can now visit the team at Level 1 of Professional Services Building (access via the Student Hub, upstairs next to FUSA at the Registry Road end of the Hub map ref J10). The team have moved into a larger space and will now be co-located with other Flinders International teams. Read more. |
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2020 enrolments open from 25 November 2020 enrolments and class registrations will be open from Monday 25 November to Friday 6 December, depending on what you are studying. Enrolment information by course can be found through the student key dates calendar. |
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Volunteers needed for the Tour Down Under 2020 Grays PR and the South Australian Tourism Commission are currently looking for volunteers to help throughout January at the Tour Down Under 2020. By participating, you’ll be involved in staging an international event. It’s also a perfect opportunity to meet like-minded people, learn and develop skills and gain work experience - all while having fun! A variety of volunteer roles need to be filled including event office assistant, exhibitor operations assistant, media centre volunteer, recreational ride assistant, start/finish operations assistant, Tour Village operations assistant/greeter and more! For more information visit the Tour Down Under website. Applications close Sunday 20 October. |
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Join in the global conversation at Oasis Spice up your day by joining the Global Communicators sessions with both international and domestic students. Meet great people, have conversations, and expand your mind! The informal and friendly sessions go for an hour and you don't need to book in to attend. Sessions will run at the times below at Oasis (map ref J7) until Friday 1 November. For more information email Hannah Browne. Mondays and Wednesdays: sessions start at 12pm and 3pm | Tuesdays and Thursdays: sessions start at 10am, 12pm and 3pm | Fridays: session starts at 12pm. |
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Flinders Medicine students takes top prize! Congratulations to Flinders University Medicine student Chris Curran. Chris received the accolade of captain of The Advertiser/SANFL Team of the Year in recognition of his brilliant season, concluding in Glenelg Football Club’s first premiership win in 33 years. Chris played all 18 minor round games to lead Glenelg to its 2019 SANFL Statewide Super League Grand Final win against the Magpies on Sunday 22 September. Read more. |
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Increase the security of your FAN account Flinders takes the security of FAN accounts very seriously, for your own identity protection and for the protection of University information. To increase security, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is being introduced for all students. MFA uses a smartphone app (Okta Verify or Google Authenticator) to occasionally ask you to verify your login to Okta. For more information see the MFA webpage. |
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Snakes on campus – be aware Due to Flinders’ unique natural location, our campus is shared with a variety of wildlife including koalas, birds and snakes. At this time of year, there are regular reports of snake sightings, as the reptiles move through their habitat to access water and food. Please exercise caution and do not approach any snakes. If you believe the snake is likely to be problem (e.g. if it is moving towards a building or lying across a footpath) call security on 8201 2880. The Flinders’ Professional Development Unit would also like to remind students of the online snake awareness program which provides information about the right steps to take should you see a snake on campus. |
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Last day to withdraw without fail Friday 11 October is the last day to withdraw without failure from Semester 2 topics. If you have any questions, please contact Flinders Connect. |
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Win a free Hello Fresh box and recipe book! Eating Well @ Flinders has recently created a blog to provide you with up-to-date healthy eating information, recipes and more. Leave a comment on a blog post (along with your FAN) to go into the draw to win a free Hello Fresh box and recipe book! Competition ends Thursday 17 October. Winners will be notified via email and the Eating Well @ Flinders Facebook page. You can also follow Eating Well @ Flinders on Instagram. |
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Community Food Hub Open FREE bread, fruit and vegetables | Other items heavily discounted Baptist Care SA has opened a Community Food Hub in partnership with Food Bank SA. Members of the community with a concession card (including students) or Immi card are eligible to shop at the Hub for food and essential items at a reduced cost. Monday to Thursday |10am to 3pm |216 Wright Street Adelaide |
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Market Garden construction works As part of Flinders Sustainability Plan we will soon be further enhancing the ‘Grow, Eat, Learn’ market garden located north of McHughs. Read more |
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10 double passes up for grabs to see ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP A decade after Zombieland became a hit film and a cult classic, the lead cast (Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin, and Emma Stone) have reunited with director Ruben Fleischer (Venom) and the original writers Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick (Deadpool) for Zombieland 2: Double Tap. In the sequel, through comic mayhem that stretches from the White House and through the heartland, these four slayers must face off against the many new kinds of zombies that have evolved since the first movie, as well as some new human survivors. But most of all, they have to face the growing pains of their own snarky, makeshift family. In Cinemas October 17. ©2019 CTMG. All Rights Reserved. Watch the Trailer here. To enter the competition, visit the Ask Flinders Facebook page and like the #Zombieland post. Winners will be announced through Ping! next week. |
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Addiction, Self-Awareness and the Architecture of Cognitive Control Brian Medlin Memorial Lecture: Addiction, Self-Awareness and the Architecture of Cognitive Control Presented by Professor Philip Gerrans. “There is an interdisciplinary consensus that addiction is the result of a neural adaption that impairs self-control by hijacking the brain’s reward system. No mention here of shame, remorse, trying, failing, anger, despair, recrimination, optimism, effort, confidence. In other words, of the states of mind of the self who loses control and how she might regain it. Perhaps this is because self-control is nothing more than a set of neuroregulatory mechanisms? I disagree: self-control requires a self.” Tuesday 22 October |5.30pm to 6.30pm |Flinders Tavern | Free | Read more and register to attend. |
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2019 Wal Cherry Lecture | The Art of Imperfection The Wal Cherry Lecture is an annual lecture in honour of Flinders University foundation professor, the late Wal Cherry. Presented by Mitchell Butel, Artistic Director State Theatre Company SA, a multiple award-winning artist, Butel holds four Helpmann, two Green Room and three Sydney Theatre Awards for his work as a director and actor. Tuesday 15 October | Welcome drinks and nibbles 5.00pm - 5.30pm | Lecture 5.30pm - 7.00pm | Lecture Alere Function Centre, Level 2, The Hub (map ref H10) | Register here. |
Horizon Award opens doors for LizLiz Grandmaison is currently an Honours student in Women’s Studies at Flinders. Liz credits the Horizon Professional Development Award Program for getting open doors to employment in the Flinders Careers and Employability Service team, as well as helping her settle into Adelaide life after relocating from Western Australia. Read Liz's story.
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World renowned social work expert giving a public lecture in Adelaide
Social work with children and families: Navigating the Complexity Join world renowned UK social work expert Emeritus Professor Eileen Munro of the London School of Economics on how complexity can be managed but not controlled. The implications for social work are explored in relation to the practice and the limited predictability of human behaviour and the research and the possibility of developing knowledge of universal applicability. Wednesday, 23 October | Drinks and nibbles at 5.30pm with lecture beginning at 6pm | U City Function Centre, Level 1, 43 Franklin Street | Register here. |
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LANTITE registration now open
The Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) students is an Australian Government test that teacher education students in Australia complete in order to graduate and work in the teaching profession. LANTITE registrations are now open until Tuesday 22 October 2019. Register online at https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au/register - hurry, places fill fast. The next LANTITE test dates are from Friday 8 November to Sunday 17 November 2019. You can practise at the LANTITE FLO site. For more details email anne.spencer@flinders.edu.au |
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Can you spare some time to help a student with their research?
Attention final year undergraduate education students – can you spare some time to contribute to a PhD student’s research about teaching students with a disability? If you are happy to participate, you can take the online survey here. It shouldn’t take any longer than 15-20 minutes to complete. If you have any questions, please email Jo Shearer, PhD candidate. |
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Experience Fiji as a local
Join Mike Schwarz on his New Colombo Plan funded trip to Fiji in April 2020. Earn credit for 4.5 units while travelling with like-minded students. You’ll embark on a 14-day journey throughout Vita Levu, Fiji to look at insects, plants and ecosystem services. You’ll participate in on-the-ground research training in Fiji, where they will help to build biodiversity resource packages that can be used to inform conservation strategies as well as increase the ecotourism experience of visitors to Fiji. Full details here. |
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Investigate history, culture, politics, science and technology in Malaysia
Undertake courses on Malaysia’s history, culture and political and economic development (including visits to sites of cultural significance) through this intensive three week program. You will also visit to the Langkawi Research Centre to undertake research projects. This New Colombo Plan funded study tour is open to currently enrolled undergraduate Archaeology and Science and Engineering students going into their second and third year of study in 2020. Read more. |
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Works underway for new trading room
A new business Trading Room will provide a simulated financial trading centre for students to develop real-world skills. Works are currently underway in the Law and Commerce Building to ensure the new facility is open for the 2020 teaching year. The cutting-edge market simulation will enable students to access time-series data on security prices and exchange rates and execute trades in real time! |
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Join the team of writers at The Artifice!
The Artifice is an online magazine that covers a wide spectrum of art forms, including Film, Anime, Comics, Literature, Games, and Arts. It is collaboratively built and maintained by the writers and has an established audience of millions. Instead of recycling the same entertainment news stories or publishing commonplace editorials, The Artifice focuses on unique topics that are intellectually stimulating and meaningful. Artifice is currently expanding and are providing an opportunity for students to join their team of writers. Their writers range from undergraduates to emeritus professors. For more information, see https://the-artifice.com/write/ |
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Monthly ISS CuppaJoin us at our exciting Monthly ISS Cuppa on Friday, 11 October at OASIS (map ref J7) from 3.00pm-4.00pm. ISS is working with the Flinders University Malaysian Student Association (FUMSS) to welcome Diwali, the Festival of Lights which is celebrated by Hindus all over the world in October 2019.
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Study Preparation and Stress Management WorkshopFeeling stressed with assessments and exams? Need help with time management? Attend the ISS workshop Study Preparation and Stress Management. Friday, 11 October | 10am to 11am | North Theatre 1, Humanities Building (map ref H9)
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Last opportunity to see stories of inspiration!Have you missed the In the Frame: International Stories of Empowerment exhibition? The portraits will be displayed at Flinders Pantry & Café at Sturt (map ref V5) from Friday 11 October to Wednesday 23 October 2019.
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Have your say to WIN $500Flinders and StudyAdelaide are conducting the Student Insight Survey to better understand international students studying in Adelaide. Your feedback will be used to improve the services, support and experiences offered to international students. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Your response is anonymous. As a thank you for your time you can go into a prize draw for a chance to win a first prize of $500 or one of 10 runner up prizes of $100. Take the survey.
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Special event - for Indian and Nepalese studentsThe Indian Students Club has collaborated with Flinders University, Engineers Australia and Global Study Partners to host Industry Night: Understanding SA & its Job Market Tuesday 15 October | 4.30pm – 6pm | Scott Theatre, The University of Adelaide, North Terrace Campus | Register here.
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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
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| You're invited to SpringFest Flinders has partnered with Nature Play SA to cultivate a packed program of free activities and experiences for the whole family to enjoy. Some of the many activities include: two stages hosting award-winning musicians, performing artists and science experiments, Liz Calahan's dance classes, one of SA’s best-loved clowns, Frehd, Bubble Gum Markets, cubby house building, and more. Activities are free and so is the parking. Saturday 19 October | 10.00am to 3.00pm | Plaza & Hub Bedford Park | Register now. |
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