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Like a Boss: Get Motivated Need a motivation boost? Join our Dr Lauren Butterworth for the latest episode of the popular series, "Like a Boss". This week Lauren will teach you how to get your motivation levels up and get yourself back on track. Take a look on our blog or watch Lauren here as she explains what motivation is, then breaks some motivation myths before teaching you some motivation hacks. |
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Reminder - Orientation Survey closes soon Semester two Orientation has wrapped up and to help us to keep improving, we want to know what you thought. Take our survey for your chance to win 1 of 4 $50 Mastercard gift cards. |
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Scholarships for first year domestic students Is this your first year of tertiary studies? The University has established the Flinders University Student Access Scholarships to assist students in financial hardship. See here, to discover if you are eligible. |
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Student feedback invited on review of Assessment Policy A review of the Assessment Policy has been undertaken with a focus on student success. Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET) survey data indicates there is room for improvement in relation to teaching quality and assessment. In 2019 just over 45% of all internal student complaints were assessment related. The review has been overseen by a Working Group, comprised of University staff and student representatives. The draft new Assessment Policy and supporting procedures and documents are intended to work together as a framework that supports student success in the way it fosters and certifies students’ learning and provides opportunities for you to reflect on and monitor your learning progress. We now seek feedback on the draft Assessment Policy and supporting documents. Please provide responses to policyandsecretariat@flinders.edu.au by no later than Friday, 4 September 2020. |
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Flinders is alive with the sound of music Ducks aren’t the only thing returning to Flinders this Spring. Live music is back with the Flinders University Spring Concert Series launching on Wednesday 2 September. The 2020 Spring Concerts debut will feature a mesmerising evening performance featuring our Gamelan Ensemble at the University’s Pendopo at Bedford Park. Kicking off at 7:45pm, the performance will be live streamed and recorded for those unable to attend in person. Register here to attend and to receive updates on all upcoming Spring Concerts. |
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Screen-reading in FLO - volunteer wanted! Are you interested in helping with testing some FLO sites? The Centre for Innovstion in Learning & Teaching are seeking a student familiar with screen reading software to help with some accessibility testing in FLO. We will need an hour of your time and can reward you with some coffee vouchers. If you are interested please email Nicola Parkin. Congratulations, you have found this week's winning article! Enter the Uber Eats competition here. |
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Half yearly permit refund reminder If you no longer need your Semester 2 student parking permit, you can apply for your $105 refund for the second half of the year (July – December 2020) by Friday 28 August 2020. Requests after this date may not be processed. If you receive a refund and you need to come to Bedford Park campus at any stage, please remember you still need a valid parking session between 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday. |
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Permits If you’re considering purchasing parking, there are many different options available. As we move through this year, a July – December permit may not be your best value option. Depending on your individual timetable and how much time you’re spending on campus, a 30 consecutive day permit or the CellOPark pay as you go option might suit you better. To choose the option that’s right for you, check out the full range of parking solutions here. If you have any queries about parking, please contact Parking via Service One or by calling 8201 2733. |
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Student Experience Survey reminder - you could win 1000 dollars! The Student Experience Survey is a national survey which is being conducted for the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment. Your feedback is very important and will contribute directly to the quality of teaching and learning for current and future students. Students randomly selected to participate in the survey will receive an email invitation with a link to the SES survey. By completing the survey, you have a chance to win $1,000 All responses are confidential and no personal information will be linked to your response. For further information, including terms and conditions of the prize draw, see here. |
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Congratulations to our Uber Eats winners! Congratulations this week go to Rachael R, Laura B, Skylah A and Lisa M. 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, if you could have dinner with three famous people (either living or from history), who would you ask? Thanks, as always, to everyone who entered! Here is a tiny sample of the suggestions we recieved:
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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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SLSS Learning Lounge Workshop for this week Topic: Paragraphs & Paraphrasing - Thursday 12-12.50pm. No booking is required, just drop-in. To find out more, click on the Online Learning Lounge FLO page. |
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Food Relief to International Students-Community Support Food relief to international students experiencing financial hardship is provided by Foodbank and other agencies across Adelaide. You can register for a free $25 food voucher (and four user-pays vouchers) to spend at a Foodbank or other food hubs. If you need support, please register here. |
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Planning to travel home during the Summer holidays (Dec 2020 to Feb 2021)? If you are, please consider:
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Scams: Be Aware of Scammers Scams trick you into paying money or giving out your personal details. Be aware that no Australian Government department will ask you for money nor collect any personal information over the phone, SMS or emails. Phone Scams Scammers may:
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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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