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A Message from Professor Clare Pollock Semester two is now underway and I would like to extend a warm welcome to you all. Whether this is your first time at Flinders, or you are continuing study after a rather extraordinary first semester, I wish you all the best for a successful second half of the year. You may have seen information about Flinders’ unique mid-year orientation program which runs until the end of week three. While events in O’Week were targeted to new students, all students are welcome to attend events in weeks one to three. Doing so can be a great way to re-familiarise yourself with Flinders, brush up on academic skills, look after your wellbeing, and set yourself up for career success. It can also be a chance to meet other students. You can read more by visiting the orientation pages of our newly re-vamped student website. Lastly, the first half of this year has brought significant challenges for many, and I would like to remind you that Flinders offers a wide range of free support services to help you. This includes confidential health, counselling and disability services, wellbeing, financial, and academic support. Visit the Support and Services Directory to learn more about what’s on offer. I hope you all enjoy this Semester. Look after yourselves and others, and remember that our staff are always here to support you. Please reach out, should you need to. Best regards, Professor Clare Pollock Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students) |
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Safety on Campus Every student has the right to feel safe and respected at University. At Flinders, we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive environment for studying and socialising. There is no place for sexual assault or sexual harassment at Flinders University. Providing information about what constitutes a consenting relationship, Flinders provides the Consent Matters training to all students. Our safety on campus page includes information to help you stay safe and outlines what to do if you feel unsafe, or if you see or experience an incident of harassment or assault. |
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Have you completed your enrolment? Don't miss out on your preferred classes. The last day to enrol in Semester two topics is 7 August. If you require personalised enrolment support you can request it via AskFlinders or speak to one of the friendly Flinders Connect team members on 1300 354 633 (option 2). |
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The new student website is now live The new student website was launched on 13 July and has many new features to make finding the services you need easier than ever. The new student portal will be constantly evolving, and the next step is to make the pages more personalised to you. For instance, you will be able to view your timetable in a mobile friendly format. Click here for more details. Psst, congratulations, you've found the winning article. Enter our Uber Eats competition here. |
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Scholarships open Applications for mid year access scholarships of $2500 are now open. Check your eligibilty here. There are many other scholarships still open too and it is worth checking to see if you're eligible. You may be surprised to discover the range of scholarships you're able to apply for. |
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Flinders University Student Association FUSA Don’t forget to get involved with FUSA. They put on amazing events (like this one happening tonight!) and make Uni life fun. At every turn in your time at Uni, FUSA will be there to make sure you’re socially connected, your voice is heard, and you’ve got help when you need it. Keen to stay updated? You can find FUSA over Facebook, Instagram and through their website! |
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Development Grants are open Development Grants are now open and this semester they include employment related training. Do you want to develop yourself professionally? Perhaps you’d like to attend a leadership or cultural event, or take part in an incredible workshop you stumbled across? Maybe there’s an activity related to gaining employment that you need? A DHS check, first aid course or other vocational expense? Apply for a Development Grant today. FUSA Development Grants are an amazing way to take on new opportunities and experience exciting events. They're awarded for amounts up to $800. For more information, head here. Applications close tomorrow. |
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Got an idea? Share it via the Student Ideas Gateway If you have an idea you'd like to share with us, please let us know via the Student Ideas Gateway. It can be anthing at all. Whether you have a positive comment, or thoughts on how we may be able to do things better to imporve your experience at the University - we want to hear from you. |
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Semester two textbooks The Library has been working with Topic Coordinators to identify required textbooks so that students can organise purchasing books as early as possible. This information has been made available on the Flinders Student website. Students can search by topic to locate the name and edition of their required textbook. Visit the textbook webpage. |
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Virtual Indigenous Australian Careers Fair This virtual careers fair collaborates with employers who offer dedicated graduate programs for Indigenous Australian students or otherwise interesting employment opportunities. You have the opportunity to visit online booths prior to the event to gather information and research participating organisations. During the online fair you can follow your interest and visit virtual booths to hear presentations and participate in live Q&A. It’s a great way for you to conduct career research and make meaningful connections. Please contact yunggorendi for more information. When: 30 July 2020, 1:30-3:30pm (Adelaide Time) Book in now. |
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Cafe Alere reopens Café Alere has reopened this week with a new menu and delicious selection of gourmet sandwiches and snacks to go. A super quick and easy spot to enjoy a bite to eat on campus, the award winning café offers fast, healthy, affordable food, plus great tasting locally roasted coffee. Opening hours will be weekdays, from 8:30am to 2pm. Book a table via alere@flinders.edu.au or phone 8277 7186. The team from Café Alere are looking forward to welcoming you back! |
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Drive safely around schools Mitcham Council would like to remind every motorist to take care and observe the rules and signage around schools, kindergartens and childcare centres. |
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Justice of the Peace Drop-In Sessions are back Do you have documents that require certification, or do you need to verify your identity? If so, please visit the Justice of the Peace Drop-In Sessions. Social distancing arrangements are in-place and we greatly appreciate your co-operation in ensuring a safe environment. Day: Thursdays Times: 1 – 4pm Location: Flinders Connect, Level 0, Central Library Campus: Bedford Park Services: Witness documents (ie affidavit/statutory declaration), certify copies of original documents, certify/verify identity. |
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Prayer rooms Great news. Prayer Rooms are now open - including at Oasis, McHugh's, Sturt, Tonsley and Victoria Square. There are new rules in place to ensure everyone’s safety along with new opening hours. All the information you need can be found here. Please note that Oasis itself is not open to students so you will be required to use your student card to access. Please do not socialise or loiter before or after prayer in Oasis. Thank you for your help and understanding. |
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Be Well With all the changes and uncertainties, it is particularly important to take good care of your mental health. The College of EPSW and the SAHMRI Wellbeing and Resilience Centre have developed The Be Well Plan and we are offering another round of the program for EPSW students starting next week! What is the Be Well Plan? It is a free, interactive 5-week online program to help you create your own personalised wellbeing guide, full of activities to improve and maintain your mental health and wellbeing – tailored to your specific needs and interests. If you are interested, click here to find out more. |
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Do you want to enact positive change in schools and communities? InsideSherpa has launched 3 new Virtual Programs, to provide an in-depth look at what life as a teacher looks like with Teach for Australia. Tailored to every step of your educational journey, these programs will help you explore what leading in the classroom looks like.
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Passionate About Supporting People Living with Disabilities? If so, join the next Careers EIR Webinar on the 12 August 12:30pm,featuring South Australian organisation, Just Therapy. This is an exclusive session to find out more about their recruitment practices and application tips for roles including Therapy Assistants and Mentors which you can undergo during your studies. This is an unmissable session for those studying Allied Health, Social Work, Education and Psychology. Book in now. |
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Lunch and Learn: Find out about the Resolution Systems 2021 Grad Program (Engineering) |
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Alumni Pride Congratulations to all of the prizes and awards winners! Although we couldn't have the ceremony this year, we caught up with prize winner David Hokpins (BA/BIntRel '19) to chat about the impact winning the prize has had on him. Read more about David and the other prizes and awards winners here. |
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Passionate About Supporting People Living with Disabilities? If so, join the next Careers EIR Webinar on the 12 August 12:30pm,featuring South Australian organisation, Just Therapy. This is an exclusive session to find out more about their recruitment practices and application tips for roles including Therapy Assistants and Mentors which you can undergo during your studies. This is an unmissable session for those studying Allied Health, Social Work, Education and Psychology. Book in now. |
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Passionate About Supporting People Living with Disabilities? If so, join the next Careers EIR Webinar on the 12 August 12:30pm,featuring South Australian organisation, Just Therapy. This is an exclusive session to find out more about their recruitment practices and application tips for roles including Therapy Assistants and Mentors which you can undergo during your studies. This is an unmissable session for those studying Allied Health, Social Work, Education and Psychology. Book in now. |
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Photovoice study - win a $50 gift voucher
College of Medicine and Public Health students are invited to participate in a Photovoice project exploring students’ experiences of physical activity during the various stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. CMPH students are invited to take photographs (using a mobile phone or camera) that represent experiences of physical activity and write a short statement about their favourite photo. We’ll also be holding an exhibition of student photos. All participants will go into a draw to win one of ten $50 Coles gift vouchers. Contact Candice Oster for more information. |
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Welcome to International Students in Semester 2 2020 To all new international students joining us this semester, a very warm welcome to Flinders University. And to all our current international students, welcome back after a unique semester, and hopefully a restful break. This intake will see some of you joining us here on our beautiful campus for largely face-to-face teaching (seminars, tutorials, practical and laboratory work) in a COVID-19 safe environment with larger lectures to be delivered online. However, many of you are unable to join us due to the ongoing Australian border closure, and special arrangements are in place for you. All of us here at Flinders hope to be able to also welcome you to Campus as soon as the border restrictions are eased. Whilst we find ourselves in extraordinary times, I am very proud of how we as a University and a community have responded to the challenges. So please rest assured you have joined a safe and caring community as your home away from home. Flinders is committed to supporting your success and realising your ambitions. That’s why we have a range of student services across the University, designed to help you through every step of your student life, and to prepare you well for your future career. And these services are of course available regardless of whether you are attending campus or are studying online from your country. A good starting point in understanding all the University services available to you is the International Student Services (ISS) team. ISS can assist you with settling in and navigating student life and offers a range of programs and referral services to support your academic and social life on campus and within the local community. They also provide information on visa issues, work rights, advice on University procedures and can provide you with support on general issues. Our experienced Client Services Officers Klaus, Cassie, Nina and Alice will assist you with your general enquiries. For more complex questions our International Student Advisors Anthony, Mahin, Shervin and Jose are always available by appointment to assist you with anything you may need. Where is ISS and how do I contact ISS? Location: Level 1, Professional Services Building Telephone: 8201 2717 Email: iss@flinders.edu.au Web: students.flinders.edu.au/support/iss Thank you for choosing Flinders, I wish you all the best with your studies in 2020! Best wishes Sebastian Raneskold Vice-President and Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) |
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Flinders International Student Online Orientation – Commencing Students Only Please click here to do the compulsory online orientation, if you have not done it. |
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StudyAdelaide International Student Awards 2020 This FLO Collaboration workshop will help you prepare for the application of the International Student awards. When: Friday 7th August 2020 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm |
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International Student Women Forum This open forum by the Indian Australian Association of South Australia (IAASA) is specially for all women studying in tertiary educational institutions in South Australia. When: Wednesday, 5 August 2020 5pm for 5.30pm start. Where: IAASA Community Centre 6 Blamey Avenue, Broadview SA Cost: Free |
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Work Opportunity for August and September Genpact is looking for students for their two-month internship program in Australia or India (1 August to 20 September 2020) Candidates should have background experience in Control Testing with Banking and Insurance. They will be paid $300-350 per day. Interested candidates please contact Preeti Lakhotia (preeti.lakhotia@genpact.com) for further details. |
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