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Flinders Support Network The Flinders Support Network is here to make sure you find and can access the wide variety of academic, financial and wellbeing support available to help you. Remember, we are always here if you need us. If you would like a Flinders staff member to contact you to provide more information about the support available, please complete this brief Flinders Support Network questionnaire (only takes a minute). Someone from the Student Experience team will be in contact within a few days. |
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| Planning to... online like a boss! Welcome to the second blog in our video series "... like a Boss". Join Dr Lauren Butterworth as she guides you through the online world... Like a Boss. The online world is going to be the ‘new normal’ for a while and this means many of us have to change the way we operate on a day to day basis in quite a massive way. This video is the first of a two-part vlog designed to give you some strategies that you can implement to help you get on top of this transition. Part one is going to discuss how to get organised and set up a routine, and part two is going to show you how to access and set up the tech and online tools that you might need. Watch the video by clicking the image or visit our student blog. |
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FUSA support payments Flinders University has made funding available to assist students who are not eligible for other financial support. Payments of $500 will be made to successful applicants living independently. Payments of $250 will be made to successful applicants whom reside with parents/caregivers. There is a limit of one payment per student only. Check your eligibility here. |
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Student Services and Amenities Fees FAQs We understand you may have a number of questions around the University's decision to waive the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) for the first half of 2020. Please find a list of FAQs here. |
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Learning Online workshop This Learning Online workshop is designed to help you explore the key things you need to know when learning online at Flinders University. This is a self-paced workshop and this resource will remain available to you to revisit at anytime. The workshop will introduce you to some strategies and technical skills that are required to be successful at learning online and offers an opportunity to practise these skills in a safe environment. The Learning Online workshop is available as a topic through Flinders Learning Online (FLO). You can self-enrol by following the below steps:
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Computer access on campus If you do not have access to the computing equipment you need to study at home, you can still access computers on campus. Visit the Flinders Support Network webpage for more information. If you have the equipment you need, but are struggling to adjust to online learning, you are not alone. Visit our FLO topic Finding Your Way at Flinders and the Learning Online workshop for information about navigating the online learning environment. We will also be including information in upcoming editions of Ping! to help you successfully study online. Congratulations you've found the winning article. Complete your details here and you will go in the running to win one of three $20 shopping vouchers. View full T&Cs. |
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Just like Netflix... But for University software! All Flinders’ students can access VirtualApps. It’s like Netflix, but for software, as it allows you to securely stream a range of University licensed software 24/7 for free from any device (e.g. Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Android, Chrome). Software you could previously only access on campus in the computer labs (e.g. SPSS) can be accessed from any location – even in the comfort of your own home. VirtualApps also allows you to easily access your University network drives. For more information about the software available and how to install the application visit the VirtualApps webpage. |
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New job hack sessions Are you interested in expanding your professional development and skills? The Careers and Employability team have launched a new suite of sessions relevant to the evolving job and job search landscape. Delivered through a range of interactive and engaging Collaborate sessions, the new workshops cover topics including:
Explore the diverse range of workshops. |
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Continue your professional development online Are you looking for ways to continue to develop your professional skills and experiences online? The Horizon Professional Development Award has transitioned all of their existing workshop online with 2-3 running live each week. Engage with students from all disciplines and continue the learning online: |
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Guided exercises for health online As part of their placement activity, third year Bachelor of Exercise Science students are offering supervised 10-minute guided exercises and tips for maintaining physical activity while working from home. Anyone can log in – you don’t need to have a FAN. EXStraordinary Brain-Breaks will launch on 8 April until 16 April Click in for a daily 10-minute ‘No-Sweat’ guided mobility and movement session designed to restore cognition, reduce postural compression, and offer accountability to daily movement. Session times: Participants require Google Chrome, Firefox or Edge. |
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How to thrive online This Thursday (9 April) from 1pm-2pm, Gareth Furber will be giving a presentation on “The ‘new ordinary’: adapting to Coronavirus lockdown and studying online” To attend, all you need to do is enrol yourself in FLO topic Oasis Online |
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Congratulations to our duck sock winners Contratulations to our latest duck sock competition winners: cathnguyenx, jack_hersey, phillyinthebuilding, crossyworld and katj We will be in touch soon and you will have your socks! |
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Employer in Residence - Featuring BAE |
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Employer in Residence - Featuring BAE This is the first of a new interactive webinar series connecting you with employers. Find out about entry-level job opportunities, what skills/experiences are valued by recruiters and how you can best prepare a job application. Thursday 9 April 2020 | 1:00PM - 2:00PM | Register |
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Come join us in our virtual office space The Flinders Business Students’ Association (FBSA) Virtual Office is open Monday - Thursday 11-12pm & 2-3pm Click here to join Meet the friendly FBSA team of students, drop in and have a chat. The team has tips and tricks to help you thrive this semester. They can help you with:
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Closing this Friday! Mentorships for third year Creative Arts students
Would you like to be mentored by an industry leader who is currently working in the creative arts? If you are a final year student in Creative Writing, Screen, Digital Media or Drama you are invited to join the exclusive Student Alumni Mentoring Program (StAMP). Mentors include award-winning writers, producers, editors, filmmakers, actors, festival directors and more. Applications are now open, closing Friday 17 April. Click here for further information, or contact chass.operations@flinders.edu.au. We look forward to your application! |
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O'Guide survey now extended
As part of our desire to help you as best we can, we are really keen to know what you thought of our new O'Guide initiative. If you started studying at Flinders this year, take our survey by 9pm Monday 13 April for your chance to win 1 of 4 $50 MasterCard gift cards. View terms and conditions here. |
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International Student ServicesNow you’ve settled into the semester and are currently studying online, you might be looking for part-time work. As part-time work can affect your studies, it’s important you balance work and study well. If you don't, it can impact on your academic results and grade point average. It may also add to the duration (and expense) of your course. Here are some things to keep in mind when balancing online study and part-time work:
If you need help managing your studies, you can make an appointment with an International Student Advisor by calling 8201 2717 or email iss@flinders.edu.au
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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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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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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. |
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