Unisc International

What's important to you? The SSAF Survey is now open!
Please provide feedback to improve your university experience by completing the SSAF survey! By completing the survey, you have the chance to win one of four $50 gift vouchers: bit.ly/ssaf2024

What is SSAF?
The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) is money that you pay towards improving your student services and facilities across all UniSC campuses and online. This is where the SSAF survey comes in and your feedback to the University is important to help inform funding decisions for 2025. For more information, please visit the Student Portal.

Have your say and complete the survey by Friday 23 August, 2024:
bit.ly/ssaf2024

Did you know that UniSC has a campus only 30 minutes away from QLD’s capital city of Brisbane?

UniSC Moreton Bay is located in Petrie and has more than 4,700 students studying close to 90 programs on campus. It is one of the newest campuses in QLD!

Do you want to know more about UniSC Moreton Bay?

Please visit: https://www.usc.edu.au/study/life-at-unisc/study-locations/unisc-moreton-bay

The PSA invites you to enhance your career profile with our upcoming event Postgraduate Career Boost. Attend the UniSC Sunshine Coast campus (with free food) or online

>> Register in StudentHub today

https://studenthub.usc.edu.au/s/career-development/events?page=1&studentSiteId=2&text=boost

Unsure how to use the printers at UniSC?

No problem! These photos provide you with a quick guide on how to print at UniSC. However, if you come across any issues, please see below on who to contact:

・Submit a Print Support request in UniSC Connect
・Tel: +61 5430 1167
・See a librarian
・Student portal > Services and support > Student printing

Study Sunshine Coast is Calling all international students for the adventure☀️
Do you want to explore the Sunshine Coast Hinterland? Do you want to learn about beautiful nature and indigenous culture?

This event is for you!!

International Welcome Event at Mary Cairncross Reserve
🗓 Friday 15th March
⏰ 8am-2.30pm
📍 Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve


Date: Friday, March 15th in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland? Learn about beautiful nature and indigenous culture?

☀️Connect Week☀️

Remember to register for the upcoming events this week during Connect Week, including the popular Welcome to Australia event hosted both at our UniSC Sunshine Coast & Moreton Bay campuses!

🧑🏽‍💻Register for the events via the student portal here:
https://studentportal.usc.edu.au/life/connectweek

👉🏽Welcome to Australia (Sunshine Coast): https://studenthub.usc.edu.au/students/events/detail/1612385

👉🏽Welcome to Australia (Moreton Bay):
https://studenthub.usc.edu.au/students/events/detail/1612748

Registrations are essential and it's a free event - so come along and connect with fellow students 🤩🎉

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The countdown is on 🤩
Orientation for study period 1, 2024, is just around the corner. We are super excited to have you all at Orientation! It is an amazing opportunity to familiarise yourself with the campus facilities, and support services, meet fellow students and learn about studying at the UniSC. There will be a variety of events and sessions throughout the compass, no matter which campus you are on! Please make sure to check the student email and orientation programme to not miss out on any important information.

Here are some important information sessions for International students:

UniSC Sunshine Coast 🦘
International Student Welcome Session: Tuesday 20th February, 9am–10am

UniSC Morton Bay 🌿
International Student Welcome Session: Thursday 22th February, 1pm–10pm -G.47/48

For more information and details on Orientation, please visit:https://www.usc.edu.au/current-students/orientation

We are excited to have all of you on Orientation!!

Interested in Music, Theatre, Performance or Creative Arts? 🎭 UniSC’s Creative Industries Building provides students with a unique opportunity to practice their skills and talents in state-of-the-art studios with access to technology used by artists and performers worldwide 🌍

You can apply now for 2024 and explore opportunities within the Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Creative Arts with a range of majors and minors to choose from!
🌐 usc.edu.au/intapply
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Congratulations to all our international students who attended the Ceremony of Completion (CoC) last Friday 🥳

We love celebrating you and your achievements and hope to stay in touch with you all through our UniSC Alumni network.
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ENTRIES OPEN: The Gerard Mills Memorial Prize for Wildlife Photography Competition 📸

The Gerard Mills Memorial Prize for Wildlife Photography is a showcase and celebration of the diversity of our wildlife, through photography. This competition is an acknowledgement to students who capture the true essence of local wildlife through their photography.

This year’s competition is open from Sunday 1 October and ends at midnight 26 October 2023.

To enter, visit the below link:

Gerard Mills Memorial Prize for Wildlife Photography Gerard Mills Memorial Prize for Wildlife Photography

Diwali - Festival of Lights.

Date: Saturday, October 21st
Where: Aussie World, 73 Frizzo Rd, Palmview QLD 4553
Cost: $10 per person
What: Music, Fireworks, Food, Cultural Attractions
https://www.aussieworld.com.au/events/diwali-2023

Join in on the perfect celebration for families and friends to come together for an event that symbolises unity, peace, and prosperity across different faiths and backgrounds.

Diwali Festival of Lights - 1 Week to go! The perfect celebration for families and friends to come together for an event that symbolises unity, peace, and prosperity across different faiths and backgrounds.

The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) and aged care provider Lutheran Services have partnered to provide final-year UniSC nursing students with an introduction and employment pathway into aged care.

Throughout the Transition to Practice program, UniSC's international students have been able to fast-track their transition into work-ready graduates – with expanded insights, skills and passion for caring for the elderly.

Watch the video to hear more about their time at Immanuel Gardens Aged Care below.

Transition to Practice with UniSC's nursing students UniSC and aged care provider Lutheran Services have partnered to provide final-year UniSC nursing students an introduction and employment pathway into aged c...

Did you know that the UniSC Sunshine Coast campus is located on a 100-hectare wildlife reserve? That’s why the Eastern Grey Kangaroos love it here so much 🌞🦘
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Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the excitement as the Matildas compete for a spot in the World Cup final! ⚽️

Join us for an electrifying do-or-die clash, and watch the game on our MASSIVE 8m x 4.5m screen with fellow fanatics at UniSC Moreton Bay.

Registrations are essential - fill in our form below to register.

Watch Party: Matildas VS England Watch Party: Matildas VS England

Don't miss out on tonight's FREE MBA webinar! 😱

🗓️ Tonight, 6-7pm (AEST) (10-11am CEST)

REGISTRATIONS ESSENTIAL: https://www.usc.edu.au/study/marketing-for-a-sustainable-future/webinar

🌎 Sustainable success: For better business, populations, and the planet

Join UniSC experts for a free webinar focussing on how sustainable business practices can not only help save the planet, but can be incredibly valuable for business too. The session will explore the importance of sustainable business practices, how to implement sustainability in business and its key role in addressing local and global challenges.

Register now:
https://www.usc.edu.au/study/marketing-for-a-sustainable-future/webinar

Webinar Implementing Sustainability in Business webinar

It’s great to have students back on campus during these events! Hope you’re enjoying Connect Week 🤗

Don’t miss out on the event of the semester! 🐨 Get up and close with some native Australian animals, enjoy life music and free food, and of course check out some amazing offers from the stall holders! 🙌🏽

Registration is essential: tinyurl.com/connectweekwtsc

Join UniSC experts for a free webinar focussing on how sustainable business practices can not only help save the planet, but can be incredibly valuable for business too 🌱

The session will explore the importance of sustainable business practices, how to implement sustainability in business and its key role in addressing local and global challenges🌏

Register now:

Webinar Implementing Sustainability in Business webinar

Have a look at these amazing photos captured by international student Lauren Railey! We're absolutely mesmerised 😍📸

1. The Eastern Grey Kangaroo, is one of the most well-known animals in Australia and is seen roaming around UniSC's Sunshine Coast campus.
2. The Black Swan is commonly seen at our UniSC Sunshine Coast campus around the lake area.

Thank you for sharing Lauren!

Are you a current international student at UniSC who commenced this semester and want to attend the Welcome to the Sunshine Coast event? 🐨

Bookings essential: shorturl.at/qDX89

Great to see so many international students attending the Welcome session this morning! O-week is in full swing 🙌🏽🌞
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WELCOME! 🌞 We’re so happy to see our UniSC campus crowded with international students for Semester 2, 2023!

Are you studying a postgraduate business coursework program? 🏢

Then you need to check out this opportunity for an Indonesia Study Tour for Postgraduate Business Students in 2023
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It is our pleasure to be able to advertise the Indonesia Study Tour for Postgraduate Coursework Business students here at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC).

The School of Business and Creative Industries is offering this study tour to help build students’ knowledge, cross-cultural awareness and understanding of international markets, in this case Indonesia. By visiting the below link you will see a range of details about the study tour such as dates, cities visited, the itinerary, costs, what is included, what is not included, refund policies and so on:

https://www.usc.edu.au/study/life-at-unisc/study-overseas/short-term-programs/indonesia-study-tour-2023-for-postgraduate-business-students

If you wish to participate in the Indonesia Study Tour, please express your interest. You will also be asked to pay the $500 program fee to secure your spot at this stage.

👉🏽 Key details are:
Program Fee: $500
EOI Closing Date: 12th August 2023
Study Tour Dates: 12th-19th November 2023

▸ You will also need space within your program to enrol into MBA730 to participate in the Study Tour.

If you have any questions about the Indonesia Study Tour, please contact Dr Jane Menzies and she will be happy to answer any that you may have.

Indonesia Study Tour 2023 for Postgraduate Business Students Study tour to Indonesia

Find out why studying overseas at UniSC was the best decision Lisa made:

“I will take you on a journey of why I chose to study at this university and how it turned out to be the best decision I made, leaving my home country of Japan.”

Link in bio for full blog post.

International students - how would you rate your experience at UniSC? ☀️

Add your voice to the 2023 Student Barometer to improve higher education for current and future international students!
Check your student email and click your personalised link to the survey today 📧

Survey respondents can enter a prize draw for an AUD$250 gift card!

T&Cs apply, see https://studentportal.usc.edu.au/life/have-your-say/2023-SB-prize-terms-and-conditions

Wednesday 17 May is IDAHOBIT, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination and Transphobia.

🌈 IDAHOBIT is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all individuals. It’s a chance to celebrate LGBTQIA+ people globally and raises awareness for the work that is still needed to combat discrimination.

UniSC supports the recognition of human rights for all, irrespective of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and is committed to providing a safe and respectful experience for everyone.

Join in IDAHOBIT celebrations:

🌈 Wear rainbow – wearing a rainbow signals to others your respect for LGBTQIA+ identities
👯‍♂️ Take time to learn about identity, inclusion and allyship
🫱🏼‍🫲🏾Connect with the UniSC Pride Connect club – a peer-led student pride group providing support, advocacy, and a community for LGBTQIA+ students and allies.
🎨 Participate in activities happening across UniSC campuses:

☀️ UniSC Sunshine Coast: Guild Social: IDAHOBIT Pride Party
Wednesday 17 May | 5–8pm | Guild HQ, J Block
☀️ UniSC Moreton Bay: IDAHOBIT Market Day
Wednesday 17 May | 10am–1pm | The Concourse
☀️ UniSC Fraser Coast: Chomp and Chat
Tuesday 16 May | 12–1pm | Courtyard
☀️UniSC Caboolture: IDAHOBIT Market Day
Tuesday 16 May | 11.30am–1.30pm | Courtyard

Register via the Student Hub.
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A good back scratch to start off the Tuesday after a long weekend 😉🦘

Give a warm welcome to our new International Ambassadors! 👏🏼
Representing a range of nationalities including Japan, UK, Netherlands, Nigeria, Nepal, Vietnam, Norway, and the Philippines. If you're thinking about studying at UniSC Australia, make sure you head to www.usc.edu.au/unibuddy to chat with them about everything student life! 🙋🏽‍♂️