Student LifeYOUR ADVENTURE AWAITS

2015

Uni isn’t just about studying, lectures and late-night cramming.

There’s a huge range of experiences and opportunities that you can be part of while you’re at UniSA. You can join a club, volunteer, develop your skills and employment options, head along to the great events that are on year-round, or even study overseas.

ContentsCampus Life 4Brekky Bar 6Movies at Jeffrey’s 7UniBazaar 8West Bar 9ART AFTER DARK 10Samstag 11Planetarium 12UniSA Sport 13USASA 14Clubs 15

Boost Your Career Prospects 16Career Services 18CareerShop 19Volunteering 20Mentoring 21Sport and Development Program 21AIME 22Leadership Program 23Perfect Pitch 24Grants 24

Global Opportunities 25Global Experience 27Hawke Ambassador Program 28

We’re here to help 29Campus Central 31Library 32Accommodation Services 33 Indigenous Support Services 34International Student Services 35Language and Learning Services 36Counselling 37Disability Services 38Community Clinics 39 What is SSAF 40

Connect with UniSA 41UniSA Community 42UniSA Social 43

Welcome

Plus, discover all the services and resources available to you during your studies, whether it be academic support, cheap healthcare options or finding a place to live, we’re here to support you.

So take a peek inside this booklet and explore just how amazing your student life can be.

Campus Life There is so much more to university

than theories and textbooks.

By joining the UniSA community, you can experience the many events happening

on campus throughout the year, from live music and markets to cheap breakfasts,

movie nights, exhibitions and more.

So whether you love playing sport or want to catch free movies and music, jump into campus

life by discovering what awaits you this year.

Visit unisa.edu.au/studentexperience to find out the latest.

Find out more and watch at UniSA’s YouTube channel.

Watch your campus come alive!

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Movies at Jeffrey’s

Brekky Bar

Indulge in some gold coin goodness and grab a tasty and cheap breakfast on the way to (or even after) your first lecture at all of our metro campuses.

Every week, you can choose from yummy toast and spreads, cereals (with lots of milk options!), seasonal fruit and delicious juices. Plus, there are sometimes tasty treats thrown into the mix.

It’s a great place to hang out with friends before getting the uni day started.

BreakfastFOR A

BUCK!

City East campus The Plaza/Centenary

Student Lounge

City West campus Jeffrey Smart Building

Magill campus A-Building dining area

Mawson Lakes campus The Hive

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Your FREE outdoor cinema on campus.

If you love movies or want to catch some of the latest films for free in an outdoor cinema (when the weather is good!), Movies at Jeffrey’s is just for you.

At each event, you can grab yourself free popcorn and sit down to watch some of the year’s biggest hits of the silver screen. And keep an eye out for other freebies and entertainment each time.

The main Movies at Jeffrey’s calendar of events is on at the Hoj Plaza at the Jeffrey Smart Building.

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West BarWest Bar is YOUR student bar.

Doubling as a Fringe Festival venue and playing host to great local gigs, West Bar is the destination to chill out and meet up with friends on campus. Plus, there’s great food and drink specials every day.

There’s entertainment running all year, with acoustic sets and a huge range of events, including Oktoberfest, art exhibitions, live local music, DJ sets, and special screenings of cult tv shows and major sporting matches.

UniBazaarGet a dose of market goodness right here at uni with UniBazaar.

UniBazaar is UniSA’s very own campus market. It brings together great food (think of some of Adelaide’s best food trucks!), unique stalls with everything from vintage fashion, gifts, baked goods, and entertainment that lights up City West. unisa.edu.au/unibazaar

We want YOU involved in UniBazaarUniBazaar is here to support you to do what you want on your campus. The sky is the limit! Whatever the idea, we want to hear from you.

Stalls are FREE for UniSA students.

Register your interest

here today!

unisa.edu.au/unibazaar

Want to play a gig?

Are you a UniSA student? Play for FREE at West Bar! If you’re in a band or solo act, get in touch with the staff at West Bar to organise your gig. westbar.com.au UniSAWestBar

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Samstag Museum of Art

Experience art and culture year-round with Samstag Museum.

Located at UniSA’s City West campus, Samstag presents a huge array of diverse exhibitions throughout the year.

With a program of contemporary visual art, Samstag is one of UniSA’s leading creative spaces.

Samstag offers a range of free guided tours for booked groups, and hosts events, talks, and exhibition launches.

Join the pARTy with ART AFTER DARK!

If you’re interested in art, films, music and supporting the local scene, ART AFTER DARK combines all of this and more.

On Thursdays from 5pm, the West End of the city comes alive with a calendar of events.

On any given Thursday there are exhibitions, films, music, talks, food, beer and wine, workshops and more.

UniSA’s Samstag Museum of Art, Kerry Packer Civic Gallery, Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, SASA Gallery and West Bar are all part of #ARTAFTERDARKWestEnd

unisa.edu.au/samstag samstagmuseum

Samstag is UniSA’s very

own, on-campus art gallery.

unisa.edu.au/ARTAFTERDARK ARTAFTERDARKWestEnd

ART AFTER DARK named as key reason to visit Adelaide on the New York Times list of 52 places to go in 2015.

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On-campus and community sport

UniSA Sport organise FREE exercise classes and on-campus sport and recreational activities. You can also be involved in community events like City to Bay and the Tour Down Under.

Uni Games

UniSA Sport also takes teams to intervarsity and national competitions, including the Southern University Games and Australian University Games.

Gyms and Facilities

Want to stay fit but tight on money? UniSA has gyms at City East, Magill and Mawson Lakes campuses, with special discounted rates for UniSA students.

Join UniSA SportMembership is FREE for UniSA students - visit unisasport.edu.au and sign up today.

UniSA Sport

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If you want to get the blood pumping between classes or compete in state and national intervarsity comps, UniSA Sport is for you!

Planetarium Stargaze and study the planets at UniSA’s very own planetarium.Located at the Mawson Lakes campus, you can learn all about constellations, stars and planets from the comfort of your armchair at The Planetarium.

There are a huge range of events, classes and workshops that are run throughout the year.

The Planetarium also holds movies and presentations. Plus you can journey into outer space with a highly qualified guide to find out more about solar systems, stars and constellations.

So whether you’re an astronomy buff or keen to learn more, the Planetarium is the place to be.

unisa.edu.au/planetarium AdelaidePlanetarium

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Join the student community.University of South Australia’s Student Association (USASA) is your organisation. Student-owned and run, it provides:

VOICE for student opinions and to develop leadership skills

ADVICE to students with academic issues

PLAY for students via events, social and academic clubs

Got something to say? Verse, UniSA's student-run magazine is always on the look out for communicators, designers and writers.

VerseMagAdelaide

USASA

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Your Voice.Have a say in decisions at university that affect you and your fellow students.

Stand for student elections or let us know about any improvements that you believe the university should consider. Your elected student representative is your voice.

ClubsClubs are a great way to meet new people and get the most out of your uni experience.

With over 100 clubs at UniSA, offering social, academic, cultural and sporting opportunities, there’s something for everyone.

So whether you want to meet new people, try something new, join a study group or get fit, you’ll find a group for you.

The UniSA International Student Business Society (Hong Kong Chapter) at their Halloween Party.

The Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Club (MERC)

unisa.edu.au/clubs

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As South Australia’s leading university for graduate careers*, we can help you

launch your brilliant career!

Boost your Career Prospects

There are a huge range of services and resources to help you launch your career and maximise your graduate employability.

Whether you want to boost your resume by taking on mentoring or volunteering work, attend workshops, programs, networking and events, or even apply for grant funding, we can support you.

*myuniversity.gov.au

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Career ServicesWant to make the most of your UniSA studies and leap into your career?

At Career Services we offer students and recent graduates (up to a year after graduating) a range of services and resources to maximise and capitalise on their global employability.

We work to support students to become career-focused, enterprising and entrepreneurial.

unisa.edu.au/careers search UniSA Career Services

CareerShop

UniSA’s CareerShop offers support while you’re at university to help you land your dream career once you graduate.

Services include internships, placements and job opportunities; career planning workshops and networking events.

At CareerShop, we work closely with industry and employers to give you exclusive opportunities.

unisa.edu.au/careershop

Our graduate employment rates

are above the national average

and the highest in South Australia.*

Make sure to register with us, upload your resume and stay connected. We’ll let you know if any opportunities come up, but you can also pop in and visit us on Level 1 of the Jeffrey Smart Building at City West.

*Australian Graduate Survey

We can provide information, advice and guidance on career planning, job-hunting in Australia and globally, networking, volunteering, and more.

So regardless of whether you’re an undergrad or postgrad student, or whether you have had lots of jobs or no jobs, we have resources to help you.

To start your career journey, visit our website.

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VolunteeringGive your resume the edge!

Volunteering is the perfect way to strengthen your resume while making a difference and meeting new people!

UniSA’s Volunteering and Community Engagement team can help link you to a volunteering opportunity that matches your needs and skills. You can volunteer within the uni, with a non-profit organisation or join one of our many exciting student-led initiatives.

What are you waiting for? Get involved and be part of a community of like-minded students!

Want to know more? Book an appointment with the team or participate in one of our events.

Mentoring

Mentoring is a great way to provide support and expertise while making a difference along the way.

Mentors provide encouragement, act as sounding boards, challenge, support and share experiences across both career and personal mentoring.

UniSA offers a number of school or division based mentoring programs, as well as a number of mentoring programs that are university-wide, such as the Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME).

Ask your Lecturer or Program Director about what mentoring opportunities you can be part of.

unisa.edu.au/volunteering volunteering@unisa.edu.au unisavolunteering

Sport and Development Program

The Sport and Development Program gives you the chance to engage with communities through sports.

The program collaborates with other organisations to deliver innovative sports-based community programs.

It’s a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, make new connections and be part of your local community along the way!

unisa.edu.au/health/sd-program

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Leadership ProgramPreparing tomorrow’s leaders today

As the university of enterprise we’re preparing the professional leaders of tomorrow.

There are three separate leadership development programs on offer:

ASPIRE - for first-year undergraduates

UNITE - for undergraduate and postgraduate students

LEAD - for students who have previously completed UNITE.

Learn how to work effectively with others, network, lead others, problem-solve and conflict resolution skills. Develop knowledge of your personal strengths and understand how to use these for study, work, life and more.

Apply now at aimementoring.com

Can also be taken as part of the elective Community Service Learning Project (EDUC 4186)

AIME gives UniSA students the opportunity to be a part of a dynamic educational program that gives Indigenous high school students the skills, opportunities, belief and confidence to finish school at the same rate as every Australian child.

AIME’s proven results have led the program to work with over 3,000 Indigenous students nationally across 16 universities.

AIME kicked off in SA in 2013, with only UniSA students given the chance to be part of it. In 2014 there were over 400 Indigenous students involved and 150 UniSA mentors!

AIME

unisa.edu.au/leadershipaimementoring.com

All UniSA students are encouraged to apply to be an AIME mentor for 2015. No skills or experience needed - you just need to be yourself.

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Want to get your pitch perfect?

FREE workshops for UniSA students to access knowledge and advice from experts on grant writing, volunteering, public speaking and more.

Develop your employability skills and leap into your career.

unisa.edu.au/perfectpitch

GrantsGot a bright idea? Don’t take it for granted

Grants are available for clubs, societies and individuals year-round to help you put your ideas into reality.

Apply now for a grant if you have a great idea for an event at uni, have a great leadership activity you want to take part in, or you’re an elite athlete.

Global Opportunities

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Get more out of your time at university with the Global Experience program.

Global Experience is a university-wide, extra-curricular program designed to enhance your intercultural competence and global employability.

Through the Global Experience program you could get the chance to go on short-term international study tours and semester long overseas exchanges, participate in local and international conferences, volunteer for not-for-profit organisations in Australia and abroad and network with industry specialists. Plus, you can benefit from work placements and internships, meet high-profile guest speakers all while building a portfolio of experiences to enhance your UniSA degree.

Global Experience

Want to see the world during your time at university?

Through a range of extra-curricular activities, you can get global experience, intercultural understanding and increase your employability all at the same time.

So maximise your uni experience by taking the chance to travel overseas and earn academic credit, join a study tour or go on exchange to study at one of our partner universities.

Find out more about all of the global opportunities available to you at unisa.edu.au/globalopportunities

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Hawke Ambassador International Volunteer Experience ProgramHave you ever thought about volunteering overseas?

You can work as a volunteer in an international NGO in an overseas location while earning credit for your degree and making a difference to the lives of others with the Hawke Ambassador Program.

There are a range of NGOs to choose to volunteer your time and skills with through the program.

The Hawke Ambassador Program is all about helping you with your academic achievement, broadening your global and societal understanding and your leadership capabilities.

unisa.edu.au/hawkeambassadorprogram

We’re here to help

Find out more and watch at UniSA’s YouTube channel.

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Campus CentralNeed advice? Have a question? Campus Central can help!

Campus Central is your first point of call for all student enquiries.

Located on each campus, Campus Central provides advice on all areas of student life. It’s your place to go for answers to all your questions, including enrolment, student ID cards, student fees, program and course advice. They will also be able to point you in the right direction for all other services available at UniSA.

You can get in touch with them via email, phone call or find them on all campuses.

UniSA’s dedicated support services are here to help students succeed during their time at university and beyond.

As a UniSA student, you have access to a range of personal, academic and social support services with staff located on each campus to answer your questions and make your life at university easier.

Discover everything from study assistance and wellbeing services to financial information, disability services and Indigenous Support Services.

unisa.edu.au/campuscentral 1300 301 703

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Library Accommodation ServicesLooking for somewhere to live? There are a range of accommodation options to choose from.

There’s everything from residential colleges and student apartments to hostels, private rentals and homestays. Plus, there are also long-term and temporary accommodation options.

So whatever you’re looking for, we can help point you in the right direction.

Unsure of your rights and tenancy processes? Arrange a time to talk to us or take a look at the Housing FAQs on our website.

Not only the place to find all the resources you need for assignments, the library also has individual and group study spaces, lots of computers to use and plenty of space to plug in with your own laptop or tablet.

Plus, the Library Catalogue puts knowledge at your fingertips, with access to 300 million books and journals.

Have a question for library staff? Ask them via email, telephone or the chat facility on the library website.

library.unisa.edu.au

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International Student Services

From the moment you step off the plane, to your first day on campus and right throughout your studies, UniSA is here to support you.

UniSA offers a range of academic, personal and social support for international students. Plus, there are also International Student Officers that can help you with any questions you may have.

Located on each metro campus, International Student Officers, are the people you can turn to if you have a question or problem. They can help you with information and advice on:

• life in Adelaide and studying at UniSA

• your work rights in Australia

• visa requirements and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

• other uni support services, including language and learning advice

International Student Services can also help point you in the right direction for academic or legal advice or support.

Indigenous Support Services UniSA offers an Indigenous Support Service for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

There’s an Indigenous Support Services unit located on each campus, so if you need a friendly, comfortable place to study, an Indigenous academic advisor, or support, we’re here for you.

unisa.edu.au/indigenous unisa.edu.au/internationalsupport

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Language and Learning Services There’s a lot to juggle at uni, and getting your head around what lecturers look for in assignments can be difficult.

To help you, Language and Learning Services provide study and assignment help. They offer workshops, resources and individual advice on a range of topics, including getting started at uni, how to manage workloads, doing reports, essays and other assignments, improving academic skills like reading, writing and presenting, and developing communications skills.

Check out our online resources unisa.edu.au/L3

Counselling If you feel like you’re struggling or overwhelmed, the university offers free and confidential counselling to all students.

Counsellors can help you with any difficulties you may have, whether personal, family, relationship or study issues.

Individual appointments are available, and there are also a range of student workshops on offer.

USASA We can help you

It’s exciting to be at university but it can also be confusing, and you may have questions about academic policies or procedures.

We provide FREE advice and confidential advocacy services to UniSA students on a range of academic issues.

Our trained advocates ensure student rights are upheld in academic and educational matters.

We’re here for you

If you need help with any issues affecting your study, contact an advocate.

USASA.Advocate@unisa.edu.au

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Community ClinicsNeed cheap access to good quality healthcare, law or psychology services?

UniSA runs a number of clinics providing professional and discounted (in some cases even free) services, including:• Exercise Physiology Clinic• Legal Advice Clinic• Psychology Clinic• Physiotherapy Clinic• Podiatry Clinic• Mobile Allied-Health Clinic

• Mammography Clinic

For more info, search for the clinics on the UniSA website.

Disability Services UniSA has a range of services available to you if you have an ongoing disability, mental health or medical condition.

Disability services are aimed at minimising the impact of disability, medical or mental health conditions on your study.

Services include enrolment support, academic and exam adjustments, and strategies for successful study.

Disability Advisers are available on each metro campus and provide confidential services aimed at maximising your participation and success.

unisa.edu.au/disability

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What is SSAF?The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) funds services just for students that include social activities, food and beverage provision, sporting facilities and support, health and welfare support, employment advice, financial advice, obtaining insurance, student spaces, artistic activities, study skills, personal development and orientation activities.

unisa.edu.au/yourssaf

SSAF is payable by most students enrolled at UniSA.Find out if you need to pay the fee or if you can defer it through your HELP loan, at unisa.edu.au/ssaf

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