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Election results Last week Flinders University Student Association (FUSA) held student elections on campus and online, and the results are in. FUSA would like to give a huge thank you to all the students who voted and the candidates who ran for a position. FUSA is delighted to announce the winning candidates for Student Council, Empire Times and NUS Delegates. |
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Mental Health Week: Student Support and Wellbeing The Be Well Tracker is launching in Mental Health Week. Learn about your mental health and wellbeing, investigate ways to build or maintain high levels of wellbeing and track your progress over time. Refer to the recent October Mental Health Week email for more information on how to register. Click here to learn more. |
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Exams Information Reminder Exams are coming up this Semester, and will be held on campus and online. If you have exams during this time, you should have now received your final exam timetable. Please ensure you have read this important information as it includes where your exam will be held. You may have a mix of on-campus and online exams for different topics. |
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O’Guides Recruitment for Semester 1, 2021 Do you like helping others? Want to share your University experience and support new students? Wanting to enhance your CV or earn Horizon Award points? Want to enhance your professional skills? If you answered yes to these questions, then we encourage you to apply to be part of the Orientation Guide (O’Guide) program in Semester 1, 2021. For more information or to apply click here. Congratulations - you've found this week's winning article! For your chance to win, simply like this Facebook post. |
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| Like a Boss – Revise for exams This week Dr Lauren Butterworth shows you how best to revise for your exams. Watch this week’s video or read the blog to find out tips and hacks. |
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Need a space to study before your 9am lecture? You can access the Central Library spaces, PCs, printers and physical books 24-hours per day, 7 days a week. The doors into the Medical and Sturt Library are open at 8am Monday to Friday (Sturt is also open on weekends from 12pm). Don’t forget that the online Library collection is available 24/7 and Librarian support at all libraries is available from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. For more information about Library opening hours visit the library website. |
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LinkedIn Learning is free for all Flinders students LinkedIn Learning (normally $40 per month for an individual) is free for all Flinders students. You don't need a LinkedIn profile to access LinkedIn Learning. You can access it directly via Okta. Enter the LinkedIn Learning competition to go in the draw to win one of five $25 UberEats gift vouchers. |
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New teaching space for Sturt South S210 As part of the Learning Space Program, there will be upgrades to Sturt South Room S210. The space will feature new audio-visual equipment, a tiered learning space and can seat 70 people at capacity. Outside of the theatre a new informal student space for small group work and enclosed meeting rooms will also be upgraded. During construction please note Room S209 will be closed and to observe all signage where possible to avoid the area. Work is expected to be completed at the end of 2020. |
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Flinders Link train timetable is open for consultation The proposed timetable for the new Flinders train has been released for consultation. Have your say about the proposed timetable and provide feedback on the service via Adelaide Metro. The proposed timetable will replace the Tonsley train timetable and will continue to appear with the Seaford timetable. Passengers travelling to and from Flinders on the Seaford line will transfer at Woodlands Park Station. Feedback is open until 5pm Friday 30 October, with opening of the train line expected for passengers in December 2020. View the timetable and have your say. Read more on the Adelaide Metro website. |
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Be Well Tracker Good wellbeing and mental health of our students is paramount for student success, particularly in a time of change and uncertainty. We continue to work in partnership with SAHMRI Wellbeing and Resilience Centre to offer the SAHMRI Wellbeing and Resilience platform to our students. This freely accessible platform gives participants content aimed at improving mental health and wellbeing. The platform allows participants to take a personalised assessment that gives personalised tips and techniques to build and improve mental health and wellbeing. All EPSW students will receive an email from the Be Well Tracker (formerly Complete Mental Health). Set up your account, complete the assessment and browse articles. Free and completely confidential. |
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Mental health and wellbeing check-in As part of Mental Health Week 10-17 October 2020, all students in the college of HASS are invited to participate online in the wellbeing and mental health survey tool, the Be Well Tracker. Designed by the SAHMRI Wellbeing and Resilience Centre, the Be Well Tracker is a resource for you to learn about your mental health and wellbeing; try ways to build or maintain high levels of wellbeing; and track your mental health and wellbeing over time. To participate in the Be Well Tracker: (1) Go to your Flinders inbox (2) Search Be Well Tracker (3) Follow the link and sign up! Learn more about the be well tracker here. |
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Honours information session: Creative Arts Are you considering honours in 2021? Do you have questions and want to hear about the honours experience? The BCA honours are primarily focused on providing an opportunity for students to undertake a year of independent creative work under the supervision of an academic staff member. Please find attached the BCA honours flyer and check out the website. BCA Honours Information session: Flinders University Bedford Park Humanities North Lecture Theatre 1 Friday 16 October - 3pm – 4 pm (or online via collaborate) Please join us and hear from honours supervisors, academics and current honours students. |
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Honours information session: Languages, Linguistics, English, Philosophy, Women and Gender Studies, Sociology Are you considering honours in 2021? Do you have questions and want to hear about the honours experience? Flinders University Bedford Park Humanities 121 Monday 19 October - 10am – 12pm Find out more at the information session, where you can meet discipline specialists, talk about your own ideas for research and hear about the project's specialist staff are seeking student partnerships with. |
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Honours information session: History, Archaeology, Geography, Indigenous and Australian Studies Are you considering honours in 2021? Do you have questions and want to hear about the honours experience? Flinders University Bedford Park Humanities North Lecture Theatre 1 Tuesday 20 October 10am – 11am Find out more at the information session, where you can meet discipline specialists, talk about your own ideas for research and hear about the project's specialist staff are seeking student partnerships with. |
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Residential Tenants and Landlords during COVID-19 Are you currently renting and wanting to know what your rights as a tenant are?
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Photobook Collection of the Beauty of Your Home Country The beauty of our home countries is a photobook created by the FUSA International Student Collective. Comprised of student stories and photos, learn about the different cultures that create our vibrant Flinders University community. Click here to view the photobook and learn more about the FUSA International Student Collective. |
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Community Food Day Uniting Communities provide International Students with FREE fresh fruit, vegetables, bread and canned food at their Community Food Day. 243 The Parade, Beulah Park SA 5067 Every Wednesday - 11am – 12pm For more information call: +61 8 8331 3529 |
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Foodbank’s Food Relief for International Students Are you facing financial hardship? Foodbank and other agencies across Adelaide are available for food relief. Please register here for a free $25 food voucher (and four user-pays vouchers) to spend at a Foodbank or other food hubs. |
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Healthy Eating Webinar Join the Medibank Healthy Eating on a Budget Webinar at 12pm on Tuesday, 20 October. Join to learn tips for healthy eating on a budget, the benefits of healthy eating while studying, healthy eating guidelines in Australia and how to read nutrition labels on food packets. Click here to register |
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"How have you been?” Struggling with anxiety or depression? Looking for someone to talk to? Come along and speak to professionals sharing insight, advice and experiences on dealing with mental health challenges while enjoying coffee in a safe space. These sessions are organised by Flinders OCF (Overseas Christian Fellowship). Flinders University Bedford Park North Theatre 2 Saturday 24 October - 3:30pm - 4:45pm |
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Flinders Health2GO: Health and Wellbeing Services Did you know that Health2Go at Bedford Park Campus offers a range of services and resources which might help you to look after your health and wellbeing? Click here for more information on contact details, opening hours and locations. Health2Go also offers free EXStraordinary Brain Breaks videos. EXStraordinary Brain Breaks are evidence-based and strategically crafted 10 minute “No-Sweat” mobility sessions designed to offset postural compression, boost your mood and restore cognition while working from home. Bachelor of Exercise Science (BEXS) students have recorded some free sessions that anyone can view. Please refer to the recorded sessions on ISS FLO Health and Wellbeing. |
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No need to bring your NESB card to exams If you have an electronic Non English Speaking Background (NESB) card (or if you updated your personal details in the Student System by the 12 October NESB card deadline), you will not be required to present your NESB card at exams. A list of NESB card holders will be provided to exam invigilators to ensure eligible students receive the additional time provisions. Please note: you still need to bring your Student ID Card to exams held on campus. |
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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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Classical guitar and pianoIf you’ve been paying attention to the Flinders Spring Concert Series, you’ll have noticed that we’ve had some amazing pianists and incredible classical guitarists. Naturally, you’re wondering what these two would sound like together. Well, wonder no more as Yundi Yuan and Caleb-Lavery Brook are here to make it a reality.
Flinders University Bedford Park Oasis Building Wednesday 14 October - 1pm – 2pm Bookings are essential. |
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Languages Day: Broaden your horizons!Speaking a second language can change your world! Don’t know how to add a language to your degree? Think it’s too late? Don’t know what language study means? The answer is it’s never too late, you have a range of options.
Find out more at our Languages Information Day Flinders University Bedford Park Hub Ground Floor Wednesday 21 October - 10am – 3pm Our languages staff will be there to answer your questions and help you work out the best option for you. If you are unable to attend but would like to know about your options, please email. |
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