Join us for a free pizza lunch and participate in the Naked CEO Boardroom competition. Come and watch the latest episode of The Naked CEO with Catriona Noble (McDonalds CEO), Ask Alex a question related to this episode and you could:

• Travel to Melbourne
• Be mentored by CPA Australia CEO
• Be mentored by CPA Australia Senior Management Team
• Meet students from other universities in Australia

This could be YOU. Watch winners from last year HERE.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Date: Tuesday, 9 April 2013
Time: 12 noon – 1pm
Venue: Room UB34 (Green Room), Basement, Professions Hub

RSVP Essential for catering purposes.

 See thenakedceo.com for full terms and conditions.

Register before 31 October, 2012 to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – to be part of GSC 2013.

Organised by PolyU, GSC is a global business plan competition for secondary and university students.  Over 370 teams from 29 countries have taken part in this Challenge since its inception in 2010, with the Gold Award of the University Division going to Johns Hopkins University, USA  and to Purdue University, USA in 2011 respectively.

A total of 30 teams per division will be shortlisted and sponsored for their flights to/from Hong Kong in June 2013, with free accommodation at PolyU Student Halls of Residence.  Apart from representing your institution amongst the best teams from around the world in this global Challenge at the final rounds, an array of tailored activities and cultural immersion programmes will be arranged for the teams during their stay in Hong Kong.

Further details and online registration form are available at www.polyu.edu.hk/polyuchallenge.

The Business School are looking for a few people to participate in a short 60 second video for the Business School website promoting exchange/study tours. This video will potentially also be shown at other promotional events, but its main purpose is for the website.

The 60 seconds will include a group of students sitting together for a ‘coffee catch-up’ chatting about their exchange/study tour experience.

We want it to be a friendly and natural catch up (not a forced speech with a script). That being said, we do want participants to be enthusiastic and engaging. It’s not a sales pitch but rather genuine positive experiences and recommendations!

If you are happy to participate it would just require a quick initial meeting next week and then we would try and organise the filming in the next couple of weeks in the Nexus 10 building (exact time to be advised – most likely to be a Monday or Tuesday). Filming will take about an hour. Everyone who participates in the video will get a $20 iTunes card for their time.

Some of the sorts of questions we might prompt you with are things like:

• Why did you get involved in the exchange/study tour?
• What was the best part of the exchange/study tour?
• How do you think the experience will benefit you in your future career?
• Was it easy to get involved? Did you get any funding assistance or other support?
• Would you recommend it to others?

The university tries to ensure there are a lot of options for study tours and exchanges, with the flexibility of trips that go for 3 weeks up to a year. We might ask you to comment on these different options – why you chose the one you did, for example.

If you would like to participate in the video please email Sasha to organise a quick 15 minute catch up next week in the glass room next to the cafe in the nexus 10 building. Please state which of the following times you are able to attend:

Monday 8 October: 10am, 12:30pm
Tuesday 9 October: 2pm, 4:30pm

If you would like to participate in the video but none of the above times are suitable, email and we will see if we can accommodate another time. It will depend on the interest we get. We are looking for people who can be relaxed on camera and contribute to the discussion. Could you also advise if you are a domestic or international student as we need to ensure a balance in the video.

We will notify you after the meeting if you have been selected for the video.

Thank you!

How about the ABC Symphony Australia Young Performers’ Award concerts that are coming up on Saturday 2 June at 7pm in Elder Hall and Saturday 23 June at 7pm in Studio 520 at the ABC Collinswood.

Tickets are $10 each, available from the ASO reception 91 Hindley St.

To view what’s on the program:
Click here for Saturday, June 2 at Elder Hall
Click here for Saturyday 23 June at the ABC studio in Collinswood.

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!

They are looking to identify committed students, from any degree background who achieve excellence in their work whilst maintaining a balanced life. So if you’re currently combining full-time study with a passion for art, music, community, sport, academic, volunteering communities or another extra-curricular activity then the PwC Student Experience Award is your chance to be recognised

The 11 winning students will receive an all-expense paid trip to Sydney for the national award ceremony with our Australian CEO and representatives from the firm leadership team. The prize package includes a Sydney Harbour Bridge climb, financial assistance towards the course or cause of the winners’ choice and a professional development package designed to assist them with preparing for the workforce, regardless of which career they would like to pursue.

The 2012 PwC Student Experience Award is open to domestic and international students currently studying any degree discipline at an Australian university, who have demonstrated achievement in their studies and beyond.

You are eligible to apply for the PwC Student Experience Award if you have:

• At least one year of study remaining of an undergraduate, honours, masters or doctorate degree
• Demonstrated a commitment towards achieving excellence in your studies
• Active participation and/or achievement in extra-curricular activities outside of university
• Contributed/contributing towards a personal or community initiative to better yourself or making a positive change for the future

So don’t delay- Entries close 29th April 2012.

To apply, visit the PwC website – Experience Award.

Welcome to our new Professions students!  To say hello and show you around, we are hosting a free BBQ along with music, giveaways and competitions.

Meet students, staff and academics, as well as representatives from many professional bodies!

Date: Wednesday, 22 February (Wednesday of O’Week, before classes start)
Time: 12.30pm – 3pm
Location: Professions Hub, NEXUS 10

The First Year Learning Centre, Professions Learning Centre, Study Abroad and Exchange, Your Experience, CPA, CA and many more will all have a prescence at Hub Day Out.

PLUS | DJ, give-a-ways, activities and prizes!

Terms and conditions.

The Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innovation Centre (ECIC) is holding an end of year event on Thursday 1 Dec, and a limited number of places are available for undergraduate students to attend.

We encourage you to come along if you have been thinking about postgraduate study; especially in the areas of:

• Science and technology commercialisation
• Innovation and entrepreneurship
• Project management

The guest speakers are:

• Mr Richard Turner, CEO of ZEN Home Energy Systems and  Ernst & Young “Entrepreneur of the Year 2010″ Cleantech Category - ‘The Challenges of rapid growth and success.  Where to now?’
• Professor Peter Dowd, Executive Dean, Faculty of ECMS- ‘How Innovative Engineers have built and contributed to both our environment and society’

Event Details:

Date Thursday 1st of December 2011
Time 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Venue The Atrium, Innova21, The University of Adelaide, North Terrace Campus, Adelaide
Cost Free!
RSVP Online by COB Wed 30 Nov

Don’t delay – book now and help celebrate another great year for ECIC!

Tonight, Wednesday 9 November, they are holding an industry networking night from 6pm at the Wright Street Hotel.

The next Youngbloods event is here, and it’s all about giving you the know-how to secure your dream job. Its relevant if you’re trying to get into the industry, but also if you’re already in, and trying to move up.

Join us at Hotel Wright Street to hear a talk from AdTown’s Sputnik- who’s written a book full of tricks and tips for getting the job you’re after. Key people from local Ad Agencies, Design Studios, PR Firms, Digital Agencies and related businesses will also be there to answer any questions or share advice.

Take the opportunity not only to gear yourself up, but also access some key thinkers and leaders in our industry.

Like Youngbloods on Facebook to stay up to date on all the upcoming events.

Hey! Did you know that your ideas can bring you one of the 40 scholarships, each worth EUR 2,500, to attend Challenge:Future Academy and Summit 2012 in the amazing Bled and Ljubljana, Slovenia? And that’s not all! You have the opportunity to receive financial support to turn your ideas into reality, plus internships, speaking opportunities at global events and many more.

Challenge:Future Youth Think Tank & Global Student Innovation Competition welcomes you to the Autumn Season of Challenges:

1. Facing 21st Century Disasters
Imagine what kind of disasters we might be facing in the next decades and how to protect ourselves, respond or adapt to them. Deadline for submissions: 30 November 2011. Participate now!

2. Change: Youth 4 Youth
Using your creativity and experience, come up with an idea on how you could help make real impact for the underprivileged youth, from abandoned and homeless to immigrants and disabled ones. Deadline for submissions: 9 December 2011. Make an impact!

3. sLOVEnia – Old Stories for New Adventures
Imagine and create fresh and innovative touristic products and solutions based on “old stories” and legends of selected tourist destinations in Slovenia, European country that will be the host of our C:F Academy and C:F Summit 2012. Create new tourist routes, souvenirs, concept hotels, museums. anything you can imagine. Deadline for submissions: 12 December 2011. Start creating!

For any questions or more info just send us a message via C:F Helpdesk or join the Skype hours, Mon-Thu, 13:00 – 16:00 PM CET (ID: challenge.future)

Good luck!
C:F Team
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