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Ping! Edition 34 - 20 March 2020

Uni life Ping! 2020 Ping! Edition 34 - 20 March 2020

 

Dear Student

Welcome to the third edition of Ping! for 2020 - your news from Flinders University in one email, every week of semester.

In this edition of Ping!:

  • Orientation Week Survey winners
  • Top tips from you
  • COVID-19 - the latest
  • How to create the perfect study space at home
  • Learning lounge now online
  • Admental postponed
  • Win one of three 20 dollar shopping vouchers

Congratulations to our O'Week Student Survey winners

Macy C, Liang C, Amy E and Sarah H - you have each won a 100 dollar MasterCard gift card. Check your Flinders University email for details.

Congratulations again!


 
Top tips for your first weeks of University

Last week, we asked what advice would you give your fellow students in these first weeks of study. These were some of the most common answers:
  • Stay organised
  • Don't stress - help is always at hand
  • Talk to your class mates (this can be done online)
  • Be aware of all upcoming assignments
  • Have fun
  • Ask lots of questions
COVID-19: Information

For the most up-to-date information from Flinders University about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) visit the students website.
Create your ideal study space

When studying in an online environment it's important that your physical environment helps you to study productively. 

Find out how

 
Learning Lounge moves online

The Learning Lounge support is moving online via Collaborate from tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You will be able to access online Learning Lounge support via Collaborate. 

Click here to book an appointment

 
Admental postponed

In line with Federal Government and Australia’s Chief Medical Officer’s advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and mass gatherings, the Admental event has been postponed. If you have bought tickets, the promoter will be in contact. 
For your chance to win - show us your favourite place to study online

Now that we are spending so much time studying in an online environment, we thought it would be a fun to share our favourite study location pics. Show us where you like to study tagging us @hey_flinders and use the hashtag #flindersonline for your chance to win one of three $20 shopping vouchers. 

And don't forget to like our
Facebook page to keep up to date with the latest information from Flinders - plus more fun competitions and chances to win.

 

 

Do you require online study support?

Studiosity is here to help, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Studiosity can help with any academic writing and provide draft assignment feedback. They also offer live one-on-one chat.

For more information click here
 
 
 

Flinders University Malaysian Student Society

International Students are invited to join the Flinders University Malaysian Student Society (FUMSS) as Flinders would like to see more cross-cultural interactions between clubs /student associations. Commencing Malaysian students, please take this opportunity to get in contact with FUMSS either via Facebook or Instagram

 

 
 
 

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


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.

The information contained in this newsletter is for general information purposes only. Flinders University makes every effort to ensure the information is up to date and correct, but makes no representations or provides no warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the information contained in this newsletter.  Flinders University does not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by use of or reliance on the information provided. Unsub


 

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