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Like a Boss: What do you wish you knew? Join Dr Lauren Butterworth for episode 3 of this season's "Like a Boss". This week Lauren talks about what it takes to bounce back from feelings of guilt or shame and get back on track. You are not alone in the difficult environment that the world is facing this year. It is difficult to be productive during a crisis as Lauren will explain, but there are ways to turn it around for yourself. To find the answers, take a look on our blog or watch the video here. |
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Attention new students Semester two Orientation has wrapped up and we really hope you found it valuable. We'd love to know to know what you think. Take our survey for your chance to win 1 of 4 $50 Mastercard gift cards. |
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Support services at Flinders Whether you need financial support, study support or careers advice, Flinders is here to help you every step of the way. It doesn't matter if you are studying remotely, or studying on any of our campuses - we have a support service for you. Take a look at the shiny new support and services directory. |
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Want to study PhD at Flinders? Are you an honours or a postgraduate coursework student thinking about your future? Why not consider higher degree by research study at Flinders University. The prospective HDR student event is your chance to explore the world of the higher degrees by research and what it can offer you. Wednesday 9 September, 9:30am - 10:30am. Join us to discover the benefits of higher degree by research study, the eligibility entry criteria, how to apply for a scholarship and where your research can take you in the future. More information here. Congratulations, you've found this week's winning article - enter the competition. |
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Keep Australia beautiful This week is KESAB’s Keep Australia Beautiful Week with the theme: Litter: Prevent the Spread, and we’re doing our bit all year long with our new recycling stations collecting your recycling, organics and general waste. The initiative includes an expanded organics stream to transform food scraps, compostable materials, paper towels and tea bags into garden mulch. It’s all part of the University's Sustainability Plan – Bold Ideas, Brighter Future, which includes creating a circular economy for waste on campus and growing more food at our University. Discover more. |
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Planting day at Flinders community garden This week is Keep Australia Beautiful Week. To celebrate, FUSA is hosting a Planting Day at Flinders. Come along to the Grow, Eat, Learn Community Garden at Bedford Park campus for a day of planting veggies, herbs and flowering natives. All Flinders students are welcome and encouraged to swing by for some gardening goodness. There’ll be the option to ‘adopt-a-plot’ where you can put your name on a planter box and it’s your very own to grow what you want for the semester. You can find all the details here. |
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Are you a domestic student thinking of changing course? We hope you have been enjoying your studies but we know there has been a lot of changes in the move to online study and that this semester might not have been exactly what you planned. Studying a degree that's right for you is an important decision. If you are interested in changing your course we can help you.
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Congratulations to our Uber Eats winners! Congratulations this week go to Lucymari S, Chong L, Mikaela T and Tiana N. You have each won an Uber Eats gift card! Keep an eye on your student email this week for further details. In this competition we asked, what can Flinders do to support your wellbeing? Thanks to everyone who entered. Your wellbeing is of paramount importance to us and there were so many fantastic suggestions that are currently being reviewed for implementation. |
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Casual Work in Early Learning Centres - Employer Info Session If you're currently studying your Bachelor of Childhood Education and have completed 30-50% of your degree, did you know you are able to do relief work in Early Learning Centres? Watch this recorded session to hear from Penny Debrowski, Head of Entrée Early Years Recruitment, and find out how you can gain relevant paid experience while you study. |
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Award Nominations Now Open |
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Alumni Giving Time & Talent: Careers Zoos SA Senior Keeper, Lucy Catt (BSc '10) will give her industry insight into working with animals and zoos and building professional relationships to capitalise on opportunities across her 11 year career in the upcoming Day In The Life Of session on Thursday 27 Aug at 11am. Access this informative recorded session via the Careers and Employability FLO (one click enrolment required) |
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Award Nominations Now Open Nominations are now open for the prestigious Early Career Alumni Award recognising graduates from the last 5 years who are achieving great success early in their careers. Nominate a recent graduate. Enquiries to Sam Gross, Alumni Relations. |
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ISS activities this week Study Smart Semester 2 2020 Have you been following the Study smart sessions How to Study Online, Read Smarter and Faster and Critical Thinking? If you have missed them, refer to the recorded session on ISS FLO Study Smart To find out more about the workshops, Click on the Online Learning Lounge FLO page. If you have any questions about the workshops email the Student Learning Support Service. Celebrate with ISS: Origami Paper Crane Tree A Master of Social Work international student from Japan has initiated a project The Origami Paper Crane Tree. It demonstrates the traditional Japanese culture to build resilience, sense of belonging, and connections during challenging times such as now. It is beautifully displayed at the Central Library, Bedford Park campus at Flinders University. Go and check it out at the library. |
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Renewing your OSHC If your student visa is coming to an end, so is your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). You will need to extend your OSHC in line with your new CoE for your new visa to be processed. Medibank is our preferred OSHC provider. If you are a Medibank OSHC member, you can renew your OSHC by calling 134 148 or simply renew your OSHC online or via your OSHC app. If you are with another OSHC provider, you can switch to Medibank by calling 134 148 or contact your provider to extend your existing cover. |
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NESB cards for International Students (Offshore & Onshore) All International Students will be issued an electronic card in early September via email. The year you began studying in Flinders is considered as the year of Entry. You must update your citizenship details in the Student System by 28 August with:
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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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