Workshop 3: What do I need to know about making new friends? 

In this session we will look at what is culturally acceptable when it comes to making plans with other people. We will practise various ways of inviting a fellow classmate to share a meal, catch a movie, or work on an assignment together.

We will also look at polite ways of refusing invitations and the language involved in navigating these types of encounters. 

Workshop 2: What do I need to know about handling tricky situations?

This specifically relates to group work scenarios, where you are expected to collaborate and share ideas and opinions with others. We will talk about how to express different points of view respectfully and to have your opinion heard. 

These skills are essential to university study and collaborative workspaces in the future! 

Workshop 1: What do I need to know about learning at university? 

In this session we will spend time discussing university expectations and standards. This includes what you can expect from your tutor / lecturer, and at the same time recognise what your lecturer expects from you. 

We will identify some of the key contacts and support services at university and practise communicating with university staff on the phone or via Zoom. 

Workshop 4: What do I need to know about speaking like a local? 

Understanding Australian English can be a real challenge! Between the natural speed of a native speaker, the accent and constant use of slang and abbreviations, it can certainly be hard to follow.

To help, we will look at some very common phrases and seeing how they fit into everyday communication. Come join our friendly Peer Facilitators as they unpack some of the mysteries of speaking like a local! 

Excited, but a little bit nervous about starting Uni? You're not alone, and just like you, there are plenty of other students eager to make new friends. Come along and meet them in this fun and fast-paced in-person event. You’ll get to meet heaps of other new students without the awkwardness! We'll get the conversation flowing with a series of fun questions and small groups. Everyone is welcome!

Free pizza, free drinks, come learn about the SRC!

You probably know that reading academic articles is different from reading a novel, but how do you approach it? This session explores different types of reading strategies depending on your purpose, including skimming, scanning, reading for notetaking, and reading critically. 

In this conversational workshop we will meet and discuss how to begin navigating the social elements of Campus Life. Come join our Peer Facilitators to brush up on your English skills, build valuable connections, share your experiences, and explore your own interests through Clubs and Societies.  

Here you will also practice how to ask/receive support from Student Organisations. Come contribute to a vibrant student community through this series of interactive games, discussions, and challenges. 

The Getting Started Chat Club program is a series of 4 peer-delivered, language-focused communicative workshops, aimed at fostering a sense of community by engaging students on campus in a face-to-face context prior to the start of semester.

Join us for morning tea to connect with other parents studying at the University over morning tea. Share tips, experiences and find out what support services are available to assist you along the way.

Please feel free to bring your children on the day. 

Join us for a 30 minute tour of some of the facilities and teaching spaces in the Susan Wakil Health Building!

Building D.18

Join the Student Voice Group and take a hands-on role in improving life at the University. This group is a way to bring together people at the University and help us collectively tackle and address issues affecting us, and work together in improving the experience of our University community.

his is an opportunity to share your experience and insights about your experience at the University, and you’ll gain experience in co-design, ideation and research techniques and see the impact your voice has on future improvements for the student experience. As a gesture of appreciation for your time, all recipients will receive a small voucher for participating. 

Register your interest using the link below, and we will keep in touch to invite you to different sessions seeking your views, ideas and even to co-design solutions for some initiatives.

Welcome to the Sydney School of Public Health! We're excited to have you join us.

Come to the online Welcome Session to hear from faculty leadership and current and past students about the student experience and what opportunities the Faculty and the University have to offer. 

Please remember to also register for your course specific session and please note this event will be online as well. 

In this conversational workshop, we will come together to share experiences and discuss the range of support available to help you succeed academically and make the most of your studies. Lead by our Peer Facilitators, this session will help you practice how to communicate with key faculty contacts with greater confidence.

Through a series of games, discussions, and activities, we will explore essential tips on how to navigate student administration, as well as introduce you to the various programs offered by the Learning Hub, the Library, and the Career Centre.  

The Getting Started Chat Club program is a series of 4 peer-delivered, language-focused communicative workshops, aimed at fostering a sense of community by engaging students on campus in a face-to-face context prior to the start of semester.

Do you want to know about the different types of writing in essays and how you can use essay structure to develop an evaluation and overall argument? Come along to this workshop to learn different techniques to plan and structure your essays and build persuasive coherence. 

You think exams are a long, long way away. Think again. In this session, you will learn about how and when to revise for exams based on current research on memory and study skills. You will learn different strategies to tackle different types of exams, to prepare the body and mind, to manage time and deal with anxiety.   

Sydney University Muslim Students Association's annual flagship iftar dinner welcomes staff and students to gather together on this special evening to break their fast and learn about the blessed Islamic month of Ramadan 🌙.

Join us for a memorable evening including a delicious dinner and desserts, recitations, reminders, guest speakers and night prayers 🕌.

📅 DATE: Thursday, 6th April (Week 7)
🕚 TIME: 5:00 PM
📍 LOCATION: Law Foyer, New Law Building
💲 PRICE: Free! Bookings essential.

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This social networking event has been organized for Postgraduate by Research Student cohort of Sydney University to meet fellow HDR candidates of different disciplines. This event also allows the network to meet HDR Equity Officers and stay informed of the latest representation update in the HDR space.

Food: Non-alcoholic Beverages and Fully Vegan options are also available.

Live Music of the night: by HDR and singer/songwriter Rebecca Mann: https://www.facebook.com/rebeccamann.music

Register now!