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Volunteers Needed for Exam Support Stall and Peer Support Program

Posted Oct 08, 2009 in news

Volunteering opportunities are available for the Exam Support Stall and the Peer Support Program.

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Rally to Save the VCA!

Posted Aug 19, 2009 in events

Join the Protest March! Friday 21st of August, 10:00AM at the St Kilda Rd entrance, VCA Campus, 234 St Kilda Rd, Southbank Featuring prominent industry speakers. MC – Julia Zemiro

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Aurora Native Title Internship Info Session

Posted Aug 18, 2009 in events

The prestigious Aurora Native Internship allows students from both law and anthropology access to work for some of Australia’s key land rights and policy bodies. Find out more 1-2.15pm, Monday 7 September, Room 224 (Level 2 on Law School Building on Pelham Street).

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University Focus Group on the Melbourne Model

Posted Jul 23, 2009 in events

TODAY! The University is holding a student focus group on Thursday, 30th July. If you are interested in speaking directly to the University, then you can register for the focus group.

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Calling for Student Feedback for the review of the Melbourne Model!

Posted Jul 20, 2009 in news

This is are rare opportunity to tell the university directly about the impact of the Melbourne Model on your education. The University is conducting a review of the implementation and direction of the Melbourne Model and Growing Esteem, titled ‘Refining our Strategy’.

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Book Co-operative Opening Party!

Posted Jul 20, 2009 in events

The Book Co-op is a great student space that enables students to buy and sell cheap second hand text books. Opening Party: 12-2.30pm, Thursday 30 July, first floor, Union House (opposite the Food Co-op).

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NUS Education Conference 2009: Applications Open!

Posted Jun 10, 2009 in news

The National Union of Students Education Conference is an annual event that brings together student activists from all around the country.

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Student Representative Network

Posted Mar 09, 2009 in events

The UMSU Student Representative Network (SRN) is a collection of students committed to representing student rights and needs. We participate actively in university governance as student reps to university committees, decision making bodies and working groups.

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Education-Academic Student Support Embassy

Posted Jan 30, 2009 in events

Having trouble making an appointment with a student adviser? Don’t know what subjects to do? Come and visit for any academic guidance and support.

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UMSU Response to the Higher Education Review

Posted Jul 03, 2008 in blog

Last month the Higher Education Review Panel released its Discussion Paper and is inviting submissions from student organisations. The submission deadline is July 31st but despite being the Winter Recess, UMSU is eager to involve students in the drafting of the submission.

Melbourne Model Debate video

Posted May 20, 2008 in blog

The Melbourne Model and the future of Public Education was a debate held on Tuesday 11 March in the Laby Theatre, Physics Building. Speakers included Libby Buckingham, President of the University of Melbourne Student Union; Professor Glyn Davis, Vice-Chancellor of Melbourne University; and Melanie Lazarow, University staff member and education activist.

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Melbourne Uni to cut Arts Staff

Posted Apr 07, 2008 in events

Want to say something about it? Come to the Education Action Collective this Wednesday 1pm in Graham Cornish A, level 2 Union House.

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Arts Forum

Posted Apr 07, 2008 in events

Today! Your Student Union will host a forum to discuss changes to the Arts Faculty. Student representatives will host a general discussion and the Dean will be available for questions.
1-2pm, Thursday 10 April, Theatre 1, Old Geology. Map ref: H19