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WEDNESDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2013
NEWS
Welcome to O-Week!
The fun and festivities of O-Week run from Wednesday 27 February to Friday 1 March. See the full O-Week and orientation programs to explore everything that student life at Sydney Uni has to offer. But first, check out all the events, offers, and research, volunteer and career opportunties in this week's Student News.
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Physical attraction
One of our physics PhD students melted hearts across the internet this week with a novel marriage proposal. We tracked down the researching romeo for an exclusive Q&A!
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NOTICES
Student notes and textbooks
Most course notes and reading materials can be ordered online through the University and the Co-op Bookshop.
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Scholarships now open
Find out about the latest undergrad, postgrad coursework and postgrad research scholarships.
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GET INVOLVED
Volunteer for research
Current volunteering opportunities include a mens' health diet supplement study and a study of the beliefs of same-sex attracted people. For more volunteer opportunities visit the Research and Innovation website.

Comment on our Disability Action Plan 2013-18
You are invited to provide comment on the University's draft Disability Action Plan 2013-18. The plan will help the University improve access and participation for all staff, students and visitors. Find out more
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CAREERS AND FURTHER STUDY
Game changers
It’s never too early to start exploring your employment future. The Ernst & Young 2013 Game Changers Club is open to students from all degree backgrounds who are graduating between 2015 and 2017.
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STUDENT ORGANISATIONS
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O-Week after dark
After you’ve signed up for every ‘clubsoc’ on Eastern Avenue, stick around for the costume party, comedy night and legendary band comp!
After you’ve signed up for every ‘clubsoc’ on Eastern Avenue, stick around for the costume party, comedy night and legendary band comp! 

Wednesday 27 February: Wonderland costume party

This Alice in Wonderland themed dance party features a silent disco with Ministry of Sound DJs. Dressing up is essential! Free bunny ears or top hats for the first 100 people.

When: 7pm till late
Where: Manning Bar (18+)

Tickets at the door: free for Access card holders, $5 for general admission.

Thursday 28 February: Pack of jokers comedy night

Giggle to your heart’s content with some of Australia’s best comedians including RAW Comedy winner Luke Heggie, Melbourne Comedy Festival superstar Matt Okine and Triple J's Scott ‘Dools’ Dooley.

When: 7pm till late
Where: MacLaurin Hall, The Quad.

Tickets on sale at the Access Desk, Level 1, Manning House (and Oztix): $20 for Access cardholders, $25 for general admission.

Friday 1 March: Final act band night

The story ends in true student style! Jam it out to some of Australia’s hottest musical talent while you toast your new playground – Manning Bar. Featuring Ball Park Music and New Gods, Lime Cordiale and Professor.

When: 8pm till late
Where: Manning Bar (18+)

Tickets on sale at the Access Desk, Level 1, Manning House (and Oztix): $15 for Access members, $25 for general admission.
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Meet your O-Week directors
Sydney Uni's O-Week is the largest student-run event in Australia, and 2013 directors Kristy Samal and Robby Magyar want to take new students 'down the rabbit hole' into campus life.
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EVENTS
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Lecture: Defence and the dark arts – plants fight back in glowing colours
Research into how plants fight viruses has led to technology that’s being used in applications ranging from cancer research to industrial oils. Find out more
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Arab women: building peace, achieving justice?
Join a lunchtime conversation with Arab women leaders from the United Arab Emirates, Morocco and Lebanon. Find out more
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Charles Perkins Centre events
Find out more about the University’s multidisciplinary approach to obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease research.
Find out more about the University’s multidisciplinary approach to obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease research.

4 March: Lipids in the land of plenty – metabolic studies in obesity and diabetes

Presented by Professor Hugh Barrett from the University Of Western Australia. Find out more

4 March: Systems analysis of insulin action

Presented by Professor David James from the University of New South Wales. Find out more

5 March: Multidisciplinary approach to obesity research

Hosted by Professor Gary Wittert from the University of Adelaide. Find out more
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Sydney Ideas events
Sydney Ideas is the University's premier public lecture series program, bringing some of the world’s leading thinkers to the wider Sydney community.
Sydney Ideas is the University's premier public lecture series program, bringing some of the world’s leading thinkers to the wider Sydney community.


5 March: Earthmasters: playing God with the climate

Presented by Professor Clive Hamilton from the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics, Charles Sturt University. Find out more

7 March: Who built the long wall of Quang Ngai?

Presented by Vietnam historian Dr Andrew Hardy, Associate Professor at the French School of Asian Studies in Hanoi. Find out more

11 March: Child poverty in ‘Godzone’?

Dr Airini from the University of Auckland will speak about evidence and actions to reduce child poverty in New Zealand. Find out more
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CONTENTS
News
Notices
Get involved
Careers and further study
Student organisations
Events
Like minds
Sydney Uni in an App
Win an iPad Mini!
Confucius Institute courses
Workshop with the London Klezmer Quartet
Links
LIKE MINDS
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What are student clubs and societies, and why should you join one (or more!) at O-Week? Find out more

SYDNEY UNI IN AN APP
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Access to Blackboard, the Library, maps, events and more. Download now on iOS or Android.
WIN AN IPAD MINI!
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The Library welcomes new and returning students with two competitions! Find out more
CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE COURSES
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Learn Chinese martial arts with an international champion, or quieten your mind in a Chinese calligraphy class.
WORKSHOP WITH THE LONDON KLEZMER QUARTET
Experience the style and energy of ‘klezmer’, the celebratory and soulful music of Jewish eastern Europe. Pre-enrolment essential
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