| Important dates |
Swinburne email |
The last day for higher education students to withdraw from Term 1 units without financial penalty is Friday 13 March.
TAFE students have four weeks to withdraw from Term 1 and Semester 1 units after classes have commenced.
View the Swinburne calendar for more important dates. |
 You've tweeted to the masses, updated your Facebook status and checked your kaixin/Orkut/insert-social-networking-site-of-your-choice account. The last thing you want to do is check another email account, right?
It's a really important, however, to check your Swinburne email at least once a week. If we need to contact you by email, we'll always use your official university account. It's also best to use your Swinburne address when you're contacting us. |
From the Swinburne Health Service
 Is your health insurance current and up-to-date?
If you've got an extra semester to complete or have extended your visa for any reason, it is essential to extend your health insurance until the end of your course.
There have been some students who've attended the Health Service who've let their insurance lapse which has meant that they have to pay for their medical treatment.
Visit the OSHC or Medibank Private websites for more information.
Looking for work in hospitality?
If you're looking to make some extra money while studying, Swinburne Industry Solutions has a range of short courses to help you get the skills you need – particularly if you are looking for work in hospitality. Swinburne students even receive a 10% discount!
Responsible serving of alcohol | Monday 6 April | 6.00pm–10.00pm
| Prahran campus | $65
Highly recommended for liquor service staff and now compulsory for all new licensees, nominees and retail liquor "in-charge" staff. Accredited by Consumer Affairs-Liquor Licensing.
Food handler – hospitality | Tuesday 21 and Tuesday 28 April | 6.30pm–9.30pm | Lilydale campus | $189
This course is suitable for all hospitality food handlers, managers and supervisors and is  particularly relevant to staff working in kitchens, housekeeping, food and beverage and tour operations.
Coffee making for professionals | Saturday 25 April | 10.00am–4.00pm | Lilydale campus | $199
Suitable for people wishing to gain employment in the hospitality industry as a barista or for those already in the industry who want to learn how to make a classic espresso coffee.
Visit the Swinburne Industry Solutions website for more information.
 Feeling muddled about your assignments?
If you're feeling muddled about your assignments or just need a bit of extra help with your English, Language and Academic Services (LAS) is here to help.
LAS offers
a range of free workshops to help you with your reading, writing and listening skills. They also offer individual and small group appointments as well as lunchtime conversation groups in a friendly and relaxed setting.
Upcoming workshops include: Understanding Aussie English, Oral Presentation Skills, Referencing and Plagiarism, Grammar Problems and heaps more!
Find out about the full range of LAS workshops and other services.
Swinburne Library
Just starting your studies at Swinburne? If you'd like to learn more about the Swinburne Library, come to a workshop where you'll find out about all the resources available.
View the schedule of Library Training Workshops on your campus.
The Swinburne Library also has lots of books that will help you get used to living and studying in Australia. These include:
Communication skills for international students in business (Tracey Bretag)
Academic writing: a handbook for international students (Stephen Bailey)
International student's guide: studying in English at university (Ricky Lowes)
The library also has many of the books you'll need for your course, so be sure to pay a visit soon. The friendly staff will be glad to help find what you need.
American Adventure Design Study Tour |
Join the fun with CALD! |
Studying design and looking for adventure? Look no further than the American Adventure Design Study Tour!
This three-week tour will consist of 10 days in San Francisco for San Francisco Design Week and another week in New York City.
It will run from Friday 12 June–Friday 3 July and includes visits to design schools, design studios, museums, galleries and key cultural sites.
Please submit your expression of interest to Anne Howell at anhowell@swin.edu.au.
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Swinburne's Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Program (CALD) is a free program for international and regional students to have some fun and meet new friends.
It's fun, it's free and includes food, trips and activities!
Drop in to the next afternoon tea on your campus to find out what it's all about.
Find out when the next CALD afternoon tea is running at your campus. |
SSAA Academic Advisers
SSAA Academic Advisers are here to help you with free, confidential and independent advice for a range of academic, administrative and personal issues.
They assist hundreds of students each year with grievances, discrimination, academic appeals, progress review meetings, special consideration, academic misconduct hearings (for example an allegation of plagiarism) and harassment matters.
They'll listen to your issues and provide unbiased advice on the best way forward.
Click here for more information about SSAA Academic Advisers on your campus.
SSAA Activities
SSAA
has heaps of activities coming up in the next few months. Did you know you can also set up your own social club? See the Clubs and Activities Officer on your campus to find out more!
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SSAA Beach Party | Friday 6 March |
English Conversation Lounge | Thursday 12 March & Friday 27 March |
Phillip Island Penguin Parade | Sunday 15 March |
Double Decade Nightclub Bus Tour | Thursday 19 March |
Grampians and Great Ocean Road Trip | Friday 10–Sunday 12 April |
For more information, visit the SSAA office on your campus.
What's on in Melbourne?
Looking for some fun in the city? Check out what's happening in and around Melbourne throughout March and beyond.
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