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Bring your friends to Open Day 2019!
17 June

Know someone interested in studying at USC? Let them know about Open Day.

Construction updates - Sports Precinct expansion and Sippy Downs Drive Upgrade
17 June

Construction updates related to the Sports Precinct expansion and Sippy Downs Drive Upgrade

Would you like to volunteer at Preparing for USC Sunshine Coast?
17 June

We’re seeking enthusiastic student volunteers to help us welcome new students at our Preparing for USC sessions.

Are you an outstanding all-round student? Apply for a Rhodes Scholarship
13 June

An opportunity of a lifetime for outstanding all-round students to study a postgraduate degree at the prestigious University of Oxford - Applications open 1 July.

CAUTION: USC branded fraudulent email
7 June

USC branded phishing (fraudulent) emails have come into the University.

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Graduating this semester? You may be eligible for the USC Student Leadership Award!
7 June

If you're graduating soon, check to see if you're eligible to receive the USC Student Leadership Award at your graduation ceremony.

Have your artwork featured on over 10,000 USC student diaries!
7 June

USC is looking for a professional design, photo or illustration that reflects your understanding of, and engagement with, Diversity and Inclusion.

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Jobs of the Week - June Edition
7 June

The Career Development team are delivering the goods this week with new jobs, volunteer opportunities and internship roles!

Update: Industrial Action at the University
6 June

Members of the NTEU (National Tertiary Education Union) has advised they intend to take industrial action commencing Tuesday, 11 June and concluding Tuesday, 18 June.

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Sunshine Coast Campus Maintenance Weekend: Friday 28 June–Monday 1 July 2019
4 June

There is a planned power outage taking place from Friday 28 June–Monday 1 July 2019.

Jobs of the Week - May Edition
30 May

The Career Development team are delivering the goods this week with new jobs, volunteer opportunities and internship roles!

Need a break after exams? Go for an island escape on a student budget!
28 May

Did you know that USC has a facility on Fraser Island called Dilli Village which provides budget-friendly accommodation available to all students, staff and the general public?

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Class selection for Study period 2 is now open!
28 May

Class selection is now open! Plan your preferred class times using the online Timetable planner and select your class times in USC Central now.

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BHP Australia China Scholarship opportunity
28 May

Would you like to pursue specialised study, research and experience in priority areas of interest in the bilateral Australia-China relationship?

Student mentors at USC Sunshine Coast Orientation
Want to be a part of USC's event volunteer crew for Semester 2 Orientation Week?
21 May

We’re seeking enthusiastic students to help out at a variety of upcoming events across all campuses.

Scholarship students
Scholarship applications for Semester 2 close on 31 May, apply now!
20 May

Scholarships and bursaries aren’t just for high academic achievers or if you are struggling financially.

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Study Overseas during Semester 1, 2020
17 May

If you are studying a full degree program, you may be eligible to study overseas!

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Nominate a Diversity and Inclusion Champion
15 May

Do you know an outstanding USC Staff Member, Student or Alumni member? Nominate them for the Inclusion Award as part of our annual Diversity Week events.

USC introduces bursary for LGBTIQ+ leadership
15 May

A $1,500 bursary is now on offer at USC to recognise the efforts of students contributing to an inclusive culture on campus and awareness of issues affecting people of diverse genders and sexualities.

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The Artifice is looking for writers to join their team
14 May

The Artifice is an online magazine that covers a wide spectrum of art forms.

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Represent USC at the Nationals Division 2 on the Gold Coast!
13 May

USC Sport is looking for more players for the upcoming Nationals Division 2 in July!

Do you have an idea to tackle climate change?
13 May

Join the world's largest free green-tech business ideas competition!

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT)
9 May

At USC 'Everyone Belongs' so come along and join in on one of our many IDAHOT activities across our campuses.

Have your say about USC's courses and teaching
eVALU8 your Semester 1 2019 course experience
9 May

Complete your Semester 1 2019 eVALU8 Courses and Teaching surveys and go into the draw for a $50 gift card!

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Has your program structure changed?
8 May

Some program structure and course offerings have now changed for Semester 2, 2019.

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Attend a Managing your progression workshop to plan ahead with your studies!
8 May

Learn how to plan your study with majors and minors and how to map out your course enrolments by attending a Managing your progression workshop.

Graduate Outcomes Survey - Longitudinal
Completing your studies this semester? Keep an eye out for the November 2019 Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS).
7 May

If you are completing your studies at USC this semester, you will receive an email invitation to take part in the Graduate Outcomes Survey in November 2019.

Drop-in on the Career Development and Program Progression teams
3 May

Drop-in sessions are a welcoming space where students and staff work together.

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Vice-Chancellor and President Student Forum
2 May

Students are invited to attend the first 2019 Forum to hear an update from the VCP and ask questions.

Studying STEM and looking for employment opportunities? Attend our FREE iEngage event
2 May

Hear from local organisations - Sunshine Coast Council, Bevoke and the Institute of Public Works Engineering (QLD) - about current and future opportunities in STEM, career pathways and what it takes to succeed.

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SafeUSC Crime Prevention Slogan Competition
2 May

A $150 Co-op Bookshop voucher is up for grabs for the best entry received in the SafeUSC Crime Prevention Slogan Competition.

The Great Court Race is back!
30 April

Attention all running enthusiasts! USC Sport is rebooting the annual Great Court Race!

Make your vote count at the Federal election - Saturday 18 May
30 April

The federal election is being held on Saturday 18 May and the Australian Electoral Commission wants to make sure that all Australians make their vote count.

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Looking to change your undergraduate program?
23 April

Applications to change your undergraduate program for Semester 2 2019 will open on Monday 15 April.

Enrol in your courses for Study period 2 on-time
23 April

On-time course selection for Study period 2 closes on Sunday 28 April.

Student mentors at USC Sunshine Coast Orientation
Volunteer opportunity at the EXPLORE Pathways Expos
18 April

Seeking student volunteers to lead Year 5 students through career exhibits or assist career exhibitors at the EXPLORE Pathways Expos.

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Study help open over the Easter break
16 April

If you have assignments to work on or essays to write over the study break, Studiosity - your free online study help service is staying open, to make sure you always have the support you need.

Register for free online access to Australian Newspapers!
15 April

University of Sunshine Coast staff and students now have unlimited digital access to Sunshine Coast Daily, Courier Mail and The Australian until 18 February 2020.

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Going overseas for mid-semester break? Bring back memories, not measles!
15 April

Uni holidays are just around the corner, so make sure your pre travel to-do list includes checking your immunity against measles.

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Multicultural Queensland Awards
10 April

Nominations for the 2019 Multicultural Queensland Awards are now open!

Road Safety Research Collaboration PhD Scholarship
8 April

Undertake research that is directly related to improving road safety outcomes for Queensland road users.

Sunshine Coast Lightning training session
Sunshine Coast Lightning Membership
3 April

USC students, the Sunshine Coast Lightning needs you!

Become a USC Ally - Workshops available at all campuses
1 April

Become a USC Ally: act as a point of contact for students and staff on LGBTIQ issues.

Raymart Walker, left, and Joseph Davies with Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop at the scholarship presentation. Credit DFAT.
Experience study in Asia or the Pacific in 2020
29 March

New Columbo Plan scholarships are now available - apply by 17 May!

Vatia Peninsula, northern Viti Levu Island, Fiji
Observe research on Fiji's ancient hillforts!
29 March

USC students have a unique opportunity to observe an international research team in June - July 2019 that will be continuing its research on Fiji’s ancient hillforts.

Koala at Qld Zoo
Interested in volunteering at Australia Zoo?
29 March

An amazing opportunity for current Education and Natural Science students to volunteer for the Australia Zoo Education Volunteer Holiday Program

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Claim your free voucher for a lifetime membership to the Co-op bookshop
26 March

The Co-Op is your one stop shop for text books, general books, stationary, academic software and a range of USC merchandise.

Jobs of the Week - March Edition
25 March

The Career Development team are delivering the goods this week with new jobs, volunteer opportunities and internship roles!

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Participate in a Student Success and Wellbeing Survey for your chance to win a $100 gift card*
25 March

Researchers from the Black Dog Institute and the University of New South Wales (School of Psychiatry) are conducting an anonymous Student Wellbeing and Success Survey - and they need your help! You are invited to participate in this short voluntary online survey.

What's your view on cyberbullying?
25 March

Here's your chance to help the Sunshine Coast Mind and Neuroscience Thompson Institute better understand cyberbullying.

Key dates

  • 3-7 June: Study break
  • 10-21 June: Exam period

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