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| WEDNESDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2012 |
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Student leader champions rural health
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The cause of rural health has a new champion in third-year medical student Simon Reid.
The cause of rural health has a new champion in third-year medical studentSimon Reid.
Simon, originally from Wollongong, has been elected as co-chair of the National Rural Health Students Network (NRHSN) for 2012. The network represents more than 9000 medical, nursing and allied health students who belong to 29 university Rural Health Clubs. "We are the future of rural health in this country," said Simon. "Our members are going to provide essential health services in hundreds of communities once they graduate. "So it's critical that we have a say on issues like interprofessional training, rural placements, scholarships and support for country students moving to the city to study." The network also focuses on activities that engage students with rural health over and above their formal university studies. Read the full story.
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| NOTICES |
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Important orientation info
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Local undergrad students should receive Orientation packs in the mail over the next week – so keep an eye out!
Local undergrad students should receive Orientation packs in the mail over the next week – so keep an eye out!
If you don't receive your Orientation booklet, O-Week guide, and Barani Barrabugu walking tours brochure, copies will be available on campus during Orientation week. Visit the Orientation website for more information. International students will receive Orientation packs at their respective welcome events, held on 27 and 28 February. Postgraduate Orientation information is available on the Orientation website.
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New to Sydney? Get settled with accommodation information sessions
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Have you just moved to Sydney and need somewhere to live? Get practical information about living in Sydney and meet other new students.
Have you just moved to Sydney and need somewhere to live? Get practical information about living in Sydney and meet other new students.
The Accommodation Information Service is holding info sessions for students new to Sydney about their accommodation options.
Sessions are running for the next 2 weeks, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11am. For a full list of session times and location details, visit the Orientation website.
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| GET INVOLVED |
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Volunteers needed for sound therapy study
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Participate in an ongoing sound therapy study for the School of Psychology.
Participate in an ongoing sound therapy study for the School of Psychology. Sound therapy involves stimulating the middle ear muscles with sound, which may impact on emotion, mood and associated physiology. This research examines the impact of sound therapy on brain and body function, and includes questionnaires on emotion and mood. To register your interest and find out more, please contact James Heathers on 9351 3544.
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Volunteers needed for exercise study
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Are you concerned about your weight and physical fitness? Would you like to receive free exercise therapy?Are you concerned about your weight and physical fitness? Would you like to receive free exercise therapy? The Faculty of Health Sciences and the Boden Institute of Obesity, Nutrition and Exercise are conducting a study that aims to compare different exercise strategies in reducing liver fat. To participate, you must be aged between 29 and 59 with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 25. For more information and to register, contact Shelley Keating on 0405 735 200.
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Volunteers needed for a men's health diet supplement study
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Calling all males aged 18–60 years: do you carry a little bit of excess body weight? Would you like to participate in research to improve your health, but don't want to change your diet or exercise habits?
Calling all males aged 18–60 years: do you carry a little bit of excess body weight? Would you like to participate in research to improve your health, but don't want to change your diet or exercise habits? Researchers at the Heart Research Institute and the Faculty of Health Sciences are looking for males to participate in a 12-week diet supplement study. The study aims to improve health and reduce cardiovascular risk. A health assessment, including full blood counts and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) body scans, as well as diet supplements, are included for free. No change to diet or exercise habits are required. For more information, contact Helen Parker or call 0401 834 392.
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| GET CAREER CENTRED |
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Job of the Week
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Fixed term, level 1-2 Physiotherapist.
Fixed term, level 1-2 Physiotherapist.
Are you a physiotherapy graduate with a desire to travel? The Tasmanian Department of Health and Human Services is recruiting now! Visit the Careers Centre website for more information.
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Workshop spotlight
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Looking for Casual Work, presented by Ernst & YoungLooking for Casual Work, presented by Ernst & Young
Discover tips and insights on securing casual employment with leading recruiters. Register on the Careers Centre website.
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| STUDENT LIFE |
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Interfaith director positions open
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The USU is seeking two energetic, talented and creative people for two paid positions focused on faith related issues.The USU is seeking two energetic, talented and creative people for two paid positions focused on faith related issues. The roles will develop ways to raise awareness about interfaith issues within the university community, and present an excellent opportunity to develop leadership and marketing skills while on campus. For more information visit the USU website, or contact the USU Programs Manager on 9563 6803.
Applications close 5pm, Friday 10 February 2012.
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Indigenous Festival director positions open
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The USU is seeking two energetic, talented and creative people to develop an Indigenous event week, involving all members of the university community.
The USU is seeking two energetic, talented and creative people to develop an Indigenous event week, involving all members of the university community. For more information visit the USU website, or contact the USU Programs Manager on 9563 6803. Applications close 5pm, Friday 10 February 2012.
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| EVENTS |
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COURTYARD SESSIONS: MUSIC UNDER THE TREES
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Don't miss these free Friday evening live music sessions in the Seymour Centre courtyard.
Don't miss these free Friday evening live music sessions in the Seymour Centre courtyard.
Relax and listen to a diverse range of live music from some of Sydney’s finest emerging talent, while enjoying a barbeque and drinks under the shade of the courtyard trees. All sessions are kid and pooch friendly! Wet weather plans are also in place if it rains. Event details When: Friday evenings between 6 and 9pm (until 30 March) Cost: free For more information visit the Seymour Centre website.
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An alumnus on Hannibal's trail
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Last year Sam Wood, a former archaeology student at the University, rode from Spain to North Africa via the Alps and Italy – following in the footsteps of the great Carthaginian general Hannibal.Last year Sam Wood, a former archaeology student at the University, rode from Spain to North Africa via the Alps and Italy – following in the footsteps of the great Carthaginian general Hannibal.
The grueling five-week trip was filmed for a six-part BBC television series and is currently showing on BBC2 in the United Kingdom (episode three screens this week). Hear Wood – a modern day adventurer – talking about his and Hannibal's extraordinary journeys at the Nicholson Museum. Event detailsWhen: 6pm, Thursday 16th February Where: Nicholson Museum, Camperdown Campus Cost: $40 or $25 for friends of the Nicholson Museum RSVP is essential via email or call 9351 2812.
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An anatomy of writing, politics, memory and democracy
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Javier Cercas is Spain’s most celebrated contemporary writer. Join him for this Sydney Ideas lecture.Javier Cercas is Spain’s most celebrated contemporary writer. Join him for this Sydney Ideas lecture. Cercas’s most recent work is The Anatomy of a Moment (2011), a controversial, prize-winning account of the failed coup d’état in Spain in February 1981. He joins Sydney Ideas to talk about the vital importance in a democracy of coming to terms with the past – and the difficulty of deciding what is true, what is false, and what cannot be remembered. Co-presented with the Sydney Democracy Initiative and the Instituto Cervantes in Sydney. Event details When: 6.30 to 8pm, Wednesday 29 February Where: The Great Hall, The Quadrangle, Camperdown Campus Cost: ticketed event, but free for staff, students and alumni For more information and to register for a free ticket, visit the Sydney Ideas website.
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Strengthening prevention policy
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Don't miss this unique opportunity to engage with a wide range of prevention policy stakeholders from the Sydney Health Policy Network. Don't miss this unique opportunity to engage with a wide range of prevention policy stakeholders from the Sydney Health Policy Network. The forum aims to foster an ongoing exchange between research and policymaking perspectives. Event details When: 8.30am to 1.15pm, Friday 9 March Where: Common Room, The Women’s College, 15 Carillon Avenue, Newtown Cost: free For more information and to register visit the Sydney Health Policy Network website.
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International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics Congress
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Join foot and ankle biomechanics research leaders at this conference hosted by the Faculty of Health Sciences, in collaboration with the International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics community.Join foot and ankle biomechanics research leaders at this conference hosted by the Faculty of Health Sciences, in collaboration with the International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics community. The conference covers basic and clinical aspects of foot and ankle biomechanics, and features a social program that explores the beauty and magic of Sydney. Event detailsWhen: 11 to 13 April Where: Sydney Law School, Camperdown Campus Cost: Full registration rate: $495. Student rate: $295. Day rate: $250. (Please note that these prices are based on early bird rates, that close 18 February) For more information and to register visit the Faculty of Health Sciences website.
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| ORDER STUDENTS NOTES ONLINE TO AVOID THE QUEUES |
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| JUST ENROLLED? NOT SURE WHAT TO DO NEXT? |
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Welcome to study and life at the University of Sydney!
Welcome to study and life at the University of Sydney! With just over a month to go until you start classes, why not begin exploring the University website? To find out about everything that's going on during Orientation Week, have a look at the Orientation website. While you’re there, check out our transition checklist – a handy guide to help you navigate your way from enrolment through to your first classes and into semester. |
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| UNI ON YOUR PHONE |
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Access the University’s website on your web-enabled mobile device!Access the University’s website on your web-enabled mobile device! Go to m.sydney.edu.au and a specially formatted version of the website will appear. You can access the Library, maps, events, phonebook and information on campus wireless access. The site is designed to work on most mobile devices, including the iPhone, Blackberry, iPad and devices using the Android operating system. Tapping the “Add to Home Screen” option in Safari on your iPhone gives you an app-style icon for quick access. |
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