ON CAMPUS: Are you a mature student in town/college? If so, read on ……

From Joan @ Student Assist:
Student Assist is helping to facilitate the formation of a Mature Students’ Social Network to provide students aged around 25 and older with an opportunity to meet each other and arrange informal social get togethers. I imagine that this could include such things as a regular coffee morning and/or lunch on [...]

SERVICES UNE: Support Office has moved; contact details the same

The Services UNE Student Support Office has relocated [from next to the Credit Union in Central Courtyard] to the top floor of the Bistro (Breather Area). Click here to find it on the campus map.

PEER SUPPORT: shout out for senior students

We are looking for experienced on and off campus students to become  PEER  SUPPORTERS for our new students. We will train you, you can earn New England Award points, and you will play an important role in making our new UNE students feel welcome in their first weeks of study.
WE are looking for students to [...]

EXAMS: Better results; dealing with stress; fact sheets here!

So folks it’s just two weeks until Mid Year Exams. But there’s no need to freak out. The Student Assist Team have put a bunch of Fact Sheets together to help you get through with flying colours. You can download them below:

Fact Sheet 1: Hints on Exam Techniques
Fact Sheet 2: Exam Strategies
Fact Sheet 3: Exam [...]

SUPPORT: Students affected by floods

We know there’s a bunch of students who’ve been affected by the recent flooding across northern NSW, here’s what to do if that’s you …
To assist students who may be affected by the recent floods, the following examination and assignment advice has been sent to students with a scheduled examination.
Any UNE student who has been [...]

INTENSIVE SCHOOL UPDATE #4: MONDAY APRIL 20

ON TODAY (MONDAY APRIL 20):
12.15 & 1.15pm: Campus Tours: Meet Meredith from the Student Support Team at the Student Centre, Lamble Building (no need to book)
2-4pm: Student Support ‘Drop In’ Sessions: Ed from the Student Support Team will be in Dixson Library (Student Assist Office). Drop in and say hi and get any hassles you’re [...]

VIDEO: Dixon Library 101

On campus for an Intensive School for the first time? Get a head start on how to use Dixson Library with this video … also check out Part 2 below dealing with Journals (i.e. Academic Magazines).


Here’s Part 2 about Journals and how to find them.

VIDEO: More insiders’ guide to the library …

More from the series shot with Dixson Library people.
This is Cameron, E-Access Librarian …


And this is Kim Harris, Faculty Librarian for Arts and Sciences …

VIDEO: Meet some of the Dixson Library staff

Hi peeps,
Ed from the Student Support Posse has been busy taping with Dixson Library staff and getting the inside goss on things you need to know … have a look at the vids and if there’s something else you’d like to know (or shot), leave a comment and we’ll get it on the Youtube channel [...]

RES SCHOOL INFO: Workshops if you’re interested … hit ‘em up.

Are you interested in coming along to  “Gearing Up For Exams” and “Procrastination Busters” 1 hour workshops during your intensive schools?
If so, let us know what times would suit best, and we will then let you know what we can offer via this blog. If you would like to see us offer workshops on other [...]

RES SCHOOL INFO: Extra Counselling Appointments

The Student Assist Counselling peeps got in contact with The Insiders’ Guide and are making some extra appointments during the upcoming Res Schools (Intensive Schools). Read more after the jump.

VIDEO: Meet Wendy from the Student Centre

Meet Wendy, who manages Enrolments & Progression at UNE’s Student Centre.

ORIENTATION DAY 4: Chloe from MUMS@UNE

Meet Chloe, one of the founding members of the MUMS@UNE Group - check out her tips for parents who are studying.

ORIENTATION DAY 4: Marina from the Academic Skills Office

Here’s Marina from the ASO giving her tips for new students.