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Postgrad Week
Elevate your career aspirations with postgraduate studies at Thinking Postgrad? Week, October 16-20. Unveil new leadership roles, increased salaries, and fresh career paths.
Paid summer scholarships for students interested in machine learning research

The Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) is offering a number of paid opportunities for select students to undertake a six-week research project during the 2023-’24 summer holidays. Each scholarship offers a one-off payment of $1,200, plus up to $800 to put towards equipment costs.
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SA Health Scholarship in Public Health for PhD or Masters by Research in Public Health studies
The successful candidates will develop an in-depth knowledge of public health policy and practice in target areas. The scholarship will be for up to 3.5 years (PhD)/ 2 years (Masters by Research) and has a stipend of $40,000 (fixed rate) per annum.
New bookable room in Union House
Looking for a small space to study or hold a meeting for a small group of up to six people? The old barber shop on level four of Union House is now available to book for one hour per group per day, between 8 am and 5 pm.
Summer School: Nursing Study Tours 2024
Experience a new culture and develop a broader perspective of the world and your industry. Nursing students can apply now to travel to Freiburg in Germany or Kobe or Osaka in Japan to participate in nursing academic and clinical facilities and gain an international perspective of healthcare.
Student Wellbeing Advisory Group: Applications OPEN!
The Student Health and Wellbeing team is currently recruiting for the 2024 Student Wellbeing Advisory Group. The purpose of the Student Wellbeing Advisory Group is to engage student volunteers as partners in meaningful activities and projects that contribute to the wellbeing of students.
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Assignment extensions: new online form available
Undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students can now apply for assignment extensions using a new online form available on the Examinations and Results website.
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What’s available to help with cost of living pressures
Price increases on everyday and discretionary items are everywhere, and the question – is this a want or need, might be your new mantra when popping down to the grocery store for essentials. Whether scouring the internet in the wee hours of the morning looking for ideas about side hustles, or considering taking on more hours at work, it might be a good idea to talk to someone — and by someone — there are people at your University who can work with you to understand your situation and offer resources and advice.
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Wear It Purple Day & how you can be an ALLY!

Read about what Wear It Purple Day is about, why it's important and how you can be an ALLY to the LGBTIQ* members of our community.
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Apply for a Playford Trust 2024 Scholarship

Applications are now open for 2024 scholarships through the Playford Trust. Over 70 Scholarships are available and are valued from $5000 to $10,000 a year with selected Scholarships include summer vacation work placements. Undergraduates through to PhD are welcome to apply
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