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Online Business School Graduate Yearbook for 2012 open for your entry now!

By Sasha Oelsner | Published: May 14, 2012

You can be included in the Online Graduate Yearbook for 2012 if you have recently completed a Bachelor or Masters degree in the Business School.

YearbookYou can also be included if you completed your degree in 2011 and will graduate in 2012.

Please have a “head and shoulders” digital photograph ready to upload.

How do I register?

  1. Go to this page: https://yearbook.adelaide.edu.au/
  2. Click on the link “Register for the 2012 Yearbook”
  3. Log in using your University username and password.
  4. If your University account has expired, use the “sign up” option.

Enquiries to Una Spiers.

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CAFFEINE AND WELLBEING: Online Survey

By Sasha Oelsner | Published: May 14, 2012

A quick and easy study that wont ‘grind’ you down

(non-coffee drinkers needed too!)

You are being invited to participate in a research study conducted by the School of Psychology, University of Adelaide.

The study is about your thoughts and feelings about caffiene and your general wellbeing.

Please note that we are interested in your thoughts and feelings about caffeine regardless of how often you consume it and the questions are just as relevant for those who have very rarely or never consumed caffeine.

The survey involves answering a few brief questionnaires and only takes 20-30 MINUTES to complete. Your responses will be kept completely confidential. If you complete the survey you will go into the draw to

WIN ONE OF TWO $50 COLES MYER VOUCHERS.

To enter the survey, just click on this link and then follow the prompts.

You must be between 18 – 23 years of age and the survey is open to both Undergradute and Postgraduate students.

If you would like any further information about the study, please email Emily Hunt or phone 0417 111 152.

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ICAA: Working in Australia Workshop

By Sasha Oelsner | Published: May 10, 2012

ICAA Working in Australia workshop

Date: Monday 14 May 2012

Time: 4.00pm – 6.00 pm

Location: Institute of Chartered Accountants, Westpac Building, Level 29, 91 King William Street, Adelaide

Target audience: Undergraduate and Postgraduate International students studying any commerce programs

This workshop is designed for international students to learn what employers are looking for. An interactive panel of Accounting Firm HR’s will talk about the kind of skills and traits they are looking for when the recruit. Our panel who where international students themselves and have a successful career in the workforce  will explain how you can develop these skills now, during your time at university.

Click here to register & find more information.

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Protégé 2012: Open the door to a stellar marketing career

By Sasha Oelsner | Published: May 8, 2012

Do you have a flair for Marketing and a head full of good ideas?

Get your team together and participate in the Microsoft marketing competition Protégé 2012! Here’s your chance to put uni theories into practice, gain practical experience dealing with real life problems, mingle with Senior Microsoft executives and make your CV stand out in the real world! Along with the prestigious title of Microsoft Protégés 2012, winners get an awesome pack prize that includes an XBOX + Kinect Bundle!

Open to all current undergrad students in any field, including international students Submissions close Monday, 21 May 2012.

To get further information and download the case study brief: http://www.microsoft.com/australia/protege

Good luck!

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Live Below the Line: Adelaide Uni Network!

By Sasha Oelsner | Published: May 3, 2012

Live Below the Line is coming to the University of Adelaide!

Do you think you could live on $2 a day for 5 days?

Live Below the Line is a campaign that’s changing the way Australians think about the issue of extreme poverty – and making a huge difference. By eating on $2 a day for 5 days, thousands of Australians will raise funds and awareness to combat extreme poverty.

Funds raised through Live Below the Line will support the work of the Oaktree Foundation, providing access to education, student scholarships, teacher housing and educational resources in countries like Papua New Guinea – Australia’s closest neighbour, where the average life expectancy is only 57 years of age.

To sign up or get more info, head to www.livebelowtheline.com/au and make sure you choose the Adelaide University network when you sign up. From there you can access how to guides, offline donation forms and some cool posters and stickers!

If you have any queries, please drop a line to info@livebelowtheline.com

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Golden Key Annual Career Talk

By Sasha Oelsner | Published: May 1, 2012

Golden Key Annual Career Talk - Especially  for International Students this May! 

You do not have to be a Golden Key Member to attend!

COME ALONG if you are EAGER  to LEARN ABOUT:

Resume writing

  • Susan Hervey—our Careers Services Manager of Adelaide University who is an expert at writing attractive resumes!

Immigration Policies 

  • Pamela Campusano & Sue Caloghiris—from Bibber International, who are experts on how to obtain permanent residency and who will provide valuable knowledge regarding the change in skilled migration in July 2012!

Your Successful Model

  • Minh Nguyen—from KPMG, who will share his invaluable experience as a successful international student as well as his knowledge of KPMG’s Human Resource Policies.

 

TIME:

6:00PM to 7:30 PM, Thursday 10th of May 2012 (Come by 5:50 so we can start on time)

LOCATION:

Napier Building, G03.

Click here to RSVP

Seats are limited so make sure you RSVP!

See you there!

 

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Principles of Islamic Finance, Thursday May 3

By Sasha Oelsner | Published: May 1, 2012

Thursday, May 3, 2012

6:00pm until 8:00pm
Location: Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre, University of Adelaide, SA

Assalamualaikum brothers and sisters.

Insha-Allah, ISSUA will be organising a lecture about key principles of Islamic finance such as:

  • What is the purpose of money
  • History and how Islamic finance works
  • Problem with interest and debt
  • Global financial crisis from an Islamic perspective
  • The future of Islamic finance in Australia.

This lecture will be delivered by Mr Almir Colan, an Islamic Finance Lecturer at La Trobe University.

“Islamic Finance is a universal system that can operate in developed and undeveloped countries and takes into account cultural and regional differences. It appeals to those who have a moral approach to money and is an ethical form of banking. It is not about promoting the interest of one group of people at the cost of others. So no bank will rule everything, risk and benefit is shared between banks and borrowers. There is an emphasis on keeping the financial sector in sync with the other sectors as it deals with the markets for actual goods and services ruling out gambling and speculation, and contrary to some myths it is not just for Muslims.” (Kateb E.L.,2011, Benefits of Islamic Finance as an Investment Vehicle)

Don’t miss out on this rare event.
Spread the word, invite everyone.

Jazakallahu khairan kathira.

Check out Principles of Islamic Finance Facebook Event for more info and to RSVP.

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Order of Australia Association Foundation Scholarship – Congratulations Alexandra

By Sasha Oelsner | Published: April 23, 2012

Order of Australia Award winner AlexandraTwo University of Adelaide students have each been awarded $40,000 The Order of Australia Association Foundation Scholarships to help them complete their studies.

They have both been awarded Scholarships from The Order of Australia Association Foundation and one of them is a Professions student, Alexandra Grigg, 20, who is studing Economics and Finance.

The students will be mentored with eminent Australians whose background reflects the students’ fields of study.

Alexandra is in her third year of a double degree in Economics and Finance and is keen to pursue a career examining the role that human psychology plays in driving the economy.

“Down the track I am interested in working at the Reserve Bank of Australia in their Economics and Finance graduate programs, gaining an insight into their core policies. Hopefully, I will also get the chance to work overseas,” Alexandra said.

In 2007 Alexandra was nominated for the Zonta International Community Service Award for her voluntary work, including helping to raise money for an orphanage in Nepal.

The Riddiford Trust has provided funding for Alexandra’s scholarship.

Funding for his scholarship was provided by Mr Baillieu Myer AC, past president of the Myer Foundation.

The Secretary of The Order of Australia Association Foundation, Adjunct Professor Brian O’Keeffe AO, said the scholarships were based on a combination of academic excellence, leadership potential and community involvement and were aimed at supporting the next generation of leaders among young Australians.

Her Excellency, Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, NSW Governor and Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, presented the winners with their scholarship certificates at a ceremony in Darwin in April.

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Red Cross Volunteer Info Night

By Sasha Oelsner | Published: April 20, 2012

Are you interested in hands-on community service? Look no further! The Australian Red Cross runs a variety of volunteer programs that you can get involved with.

Learn about volunteering with Red Cross: Volunteer Info Night

Date: Monday, 23 April 2012
Time: 5.30pm (for a 6pm start) – 7.30pm
Location: Harry Medlin Room (South), Union House, North Terrace campus

Join speakers from Australian Red Cross to find out more about our volunteer programs and how to register your interest.

Australian Red Cross provides relief in times of crisis, care when it’s needed most and commitment when others turn away. Red Cross is there for people in need, no matter who you are, no matter where you live.

Red Cross in South Australia provides volunteer opportunities through which people can actively volunteer their time, helping delivering quality services in the community. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to learn new skills, work with great people and give something back to community.

The Adelaide University Red Cross Club invites you to join our Volunteer Info Night. This Info Night will introduce volunteer programs run by Australian Red Cross and explain how to register your interest to become an official Red Cross volunteer, where you can be part of the community that helps to improve lives of the most vulnerable people. It is also a great opportunity to meet like-minded and awesome people! Light refreshments will be provided as well as a chance to win a mystery prize.

If you would like to find out more, come see us at Volunteer Info Night in Harry Medlin Room (South), Union House, North Tce campus at 5:30pm (for a 6:00pm start) – 7:30pm on Monday, 23rd April 2012.

Register your interest with Pearl Li at pearl.li@student.adelaide.edu.au.

Red Cross Club
University of Adelaide
redcross@auclubs.com.au

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Event Marketing & Communications Officer

By Dan McCafferty | Published: April 11, 2012

A great opportunity with SwimmingSA,  the successful applicant will be required to provide high quality customer service as Swimming SA’s front line Event, Marketing and Communications Officer. Your role will be to ensure Swimming SA Events are marketed efficiently to the membership, public and media. You will also be responsible for the production of high quality publications in relation to the Events SwimmingSA conducts.

  • Application close: 16-Apr-2012 (Monday)
  • Commences: To be negotiated
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Remuneration/ Pay rate: $40,000

Click here for more information: CareerHub

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