Dear Students,

Welcome to the End of Semester 2, 2009 issue.

A reminder to readers that the Uni Life Directory and the A-Z Student Guide are very useful ways of quickly finding student information in myUNSW. Both are easily accessed via the Student Information button on the myUNSW homepage.

Good luck with your preparations for your exams!

The Low Down Editor

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KEY DATES

Fri 20 Nov: Semester 1 2010 Timetable released
Sun 22 Nov: Payment due date for Summer Term U1 fees
Mon 23 Nov: Summer Term 09/10 begins. Teaching period U1/U1A begins
Wed 2 Dec: Official Release of Results for Semester 2 2009.
Fri 4 Dec: Enrolment appointments commence for re-enrolling students for S1 2010
Sun 6 Dec: Census date for Summer Term U1 and U1A. Last day to discontinue without financial and academic penalty from U1 and U1A courses. Last day to finalise arrangements for HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP arrangements for Summer Term U1 and U1A.
14 Dec: Semester 1 2010 Open Enrolment starts

Stories this issue:

1. Examinations Semester 2, 2009.
2. Summer Term 2009-10.
3. Undergraduate Program Transfer - applications now open.
4. Postgraduate Internal Program Transfer.
5. UNSW Christmas Shutdown period.
6. Transcripts and Completion Letters (Award Statements).
7. Graduation information for students completing study in S2, 2009.
8. Summer School at the Australian School of Business.
9. Arc @ UNSW News.
10. UNSW student prize winners in the NSW Japanese Language Speech Contest.
11. National Student Leadership Forum Report.
12. University Sustainability - public presentation, Law Theatre, 20 October.
13. Careers and Employment News.

Dear Students,

Welcome to the Mid Semster 2, '09 issue of The Low Down.

This issue can be viewed on UNSW Student TV - see story 15: The Low Down Semester 2, Episode 2.

Comments and feedback on The Low Down can be forwarded to newsletterfeedback@unsw.edu.au

The Low Down Editor

Stories this issue:

1. Your privacy rights - launch of the 'private i' information booklet.
2. Census Dates for Semester 2.
3. Keep your contact details up to date.
4. Attention 3rd Year Engineering Students - 'Taste of Reserach' Scholarships on offer.
5. Postgraduate Internal Program Transfer.
6. Scholarships for 2010 are open - apply now!
7. Postgraduate Expo, 21 - 24 September.
8. Counselling Service: Semester 2 Self-development programs.
9. UNSW Open Day 2009, September 5.
10. Arc news.
11. Faculty of Engineering Student Research Conference.
12. Are you an Honours student interested in further research? Check out the Graduate Reserch School.
13. Business courses on offer for Summer Term.
14. International Student Exchange.
15. UNSW Student TV - The Low Down Semester 2, Episode 2.

Dear Students,

Welcome to the first edition for Semester 2. I hope you enjoyed the end of semester break.

This issue has an important message from IT @ UNSW warning about copyright infringement from illegal downloads, (see story 2).

Also the Library is seeking your opinion on changes to library fines currently being considered by Library management, (see story 4).

Wishing you all the best for your studies this semester.

This issue can be viewed on UNSW Student TV - see story 20 The Low Down Semester 2, Episode 1.

Professor Joan Cooper
PVC (Students) and Registrar

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NEW STORIES added:
August 17
19. 2009 Wallace Wurth Memorial Lecture, 3 September
August 11
18. New Service for online applications for internal program transfers
August 10
17. Arc @ UNSW: Artsweek 17 - 21 August
July 22
16. Disability Awareness Week, 3 - 7 August (Week 3)

Stories this issue;

1. Academic Progress, levels of Academic Standing and Academic Advising.
2. Illegal Download Warning.
3. **Attention all commencing students - You must complete the ELISE online tutorial.**
4. Library Fines.
5. Student Equity and Disabilites Unit News.
6. Careers and Employment: Career Expos.
7. Invitation to participate in a School of Optometry and Vision Science study.
8. Summer Term business courses: Australian School of Business.
9. International Student Exchange.
10. Counselling Service: Student Wellbeing Survey and Semester 2 Workshops.
11. UNSW Faculty of Engineering Sports Day.
12. Arc News.
13. ASPIRE Ambassadors Wanted!!!
14. UNSW at the World University Games.
15. Student safety on campus.
16. Disability Awareness Week, 3 - 7 August (Week 3)
17. Arc @ UNSW: Artsweek 17 - 21 August.
18. New Service for online applications for internal program transfers .
19. 2009 Wallace Wurth Memorial Lecture, 3 September.
20. UNSW Student TV - The Low Down Semester 2, Episode 1.

Dear Students,

Welcome to the End of Semester 1 issue.

The University has simplified the rules relating to the calculation of Academic Standing. The updated rules for both undergraduate and postgraduate students are featured in story 2. These new rules will take effect from Semester 1, 2009. Further information on Academic Standing policy and procedures is now available on myUNSW (updated 2 June) at https://m.

The PVC (Students) UniLIfe Photo Competition closed last Friday afternoon, 29 May. Thank you to those students who submitted entries; prize winners will announced here (updated 17 June) soon.

Good luck with your preparations for your exams!

This issue can also be viewed on UNSW Student TV - see story 15: The Low Down Episode 3.

The Low Down Editor

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NEW STORY added:
July 7
16. myStart and reStart Academic Orientation Programs, Semester 2
June 23
15. View this issue on the UNSW Student TV Channel.
June 17
14. Prize winners - PVC (Students) Uni LIfe Photo Competition.
June 12
13. Arc 2009 Student Survey.
June 5
12. Recruiting houseparents for the Honeywell Engineering Summer School.

Stories this issue;

1. Key dates: June - September 2009.
2. New Academic Standing Rules - Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies.
3. **Swine Flu updates**
4. Academic Calendar Semester 2, 2009.
5. A new look for the Main Library Building.
6. Rollout of zMail student email.
7. Careers and Employment News: Lucy Mentoring Program and Career Expos.
8. Faculty of Engineering Sports Day.
9. Arc @ UNSW News: End of Semester Party; International Cookbook Launch; Exam Tips.
10. UNSW Great Books Group.
11. 2 UNSW students awarded Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program Scholarships.
12. Recruiting houseparents for the Honeywell Engineering Summer School.
13. Arc 2009 Student Survey.
14. Prize winners - PVC (Students) Uni LIfe Photo Competition.
15. View this issue on the UNSW Student TV Channel.
16. myStart and reStart Academic Orientation Programs, Semester 2.

Dear Students,

The Low Down newsletter is moving from monthly editions to 3 publications a Semester. Editions are now planned for semester commencement, mid semester and end of semester.

This edition has important information on calculators that are approved for use in UNSW exams. Plus, we've extended the closing date of the PVC (Students) 'Uni Life' photo competition to Friday 29 May - so get your entries in to win cash prizes!

Wishing you all a happy and safe Easter break!

The Low Down Editor

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Stories this issue;

NEW STORIES added:
April 28:
16. **See this issue of the Low Down on UNSWTV**.
April 16:
15. Changes to UNSW student email - zMail is coming.
April 9:
14. Housing and Fire Safety for Students.

1. Key dates - April, May and June.
2. **Exams - UNSW approved calculators.**
3. UAC opens for Semester 2, 2009 admission/transfer.
4. The Library.
5. International exchange opportunities.
6. Postgrad Expo.
7. Co-op Program - GAP is back!
8. Important information for Permanent Residents.
9. Launch of Careers Online website.
10. Counselling Service - Student Wellbeing Survey.
11. UNSW Great Books Group
12. Arc @ UNSW - PwC Excellence Award
13. Closing date extended to Friday 1 May - PVC (Students) 'Uni Life' photo competition - Win $ prizes!
14. Housing and Fire Safety for Students.
15. Changes to UNSW student email - zMail is coming.
16. **See this issue of the Low Down on UNSWTV**.

Dear new and returning students,

Welcome to UNSW. This year UNSW celebrates sixty years as one of Australia’s foremost international research intensive universities and as the university of choice for over 190,000 graduates.

I am keen to help students fully understand and take advantage of the resources available to them at UNSW. O-Week (23-27 February) helps new students to get to know the university campuses with myStart activities being very useful to start your life as a university student. Week Zero (2-6 March) helps reorient continuing students through reStart activities. (See story 3,below on myStart/reStart for links to details of available activities and how to book.)

Later this year Low Down will come to you via UNSW TV, adding a new and exciting dimension to University news (see story 15).

As always please contact me with any feedback at pvcstudents@unsw.edu.au. I am particularly interested in your impressions of myStart and reStart activities.

Professor Joan Cooper
PVC (Students) and Registrar

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Stories this issue:

NEW STORIES added:

1 April
31. UNSW TV's Student Channel does The Low Down.
March 30
29. Teach For Australia presentation on campus
AND
30. Student Wellbeing Survey
March 26
28. Free Sharemarket Game – Register Now
March 19
27. 2009 Student Elections
March 17
25. Research participation - What is it like to serve as a juror?
AND
26. Important notice for all Permanent Residents
March 9
24. New UNSW Housing website
March 5
23. UNSW Great Books Group
February 27
22.** Change to Semester 2 2009 Examinations Timetable **
February 26
21. Global Students Expo, 18 March

1. Key dates February/March
2. Enrolment support
3. myStart and reStart Academic Orientation Programs for new and continuing students
4. PVC (Students) ‘Uni life’ photo competiton open! Win cash prizes!
5. Attention commencing students! You must complete the ELISE online tutorial
6. Student Liaison Group (SLG) 2009 meeting dates
7. P3 (Print Post Plus) - services for students.
8. Main Library (Kensington) – Building Project.
9. Careers and Employment Events: Employer Sessions and Expo
10. Careers and Employment Events: O-Week and Week Zero.
11. Stay on Track - Helping Students Help Themselves.
12. ASPIRE Ambassadors Wanted!
13. Become a peer mentor.
14. Info Day '09 - thank you for attending!
15. UNSW TV’s Student Channel launch 23 February.
16. UNSW Top of the Class.
17. Sydney Gay & Lesbian Business Association (SGLBA) UNSW 2009 Scholarship. Apply now!
18. Applications open for Jamieson Awards (Austn Federation of University Women)
19. Carpooling.
20. Z time is now - zMail is coming!
21. Global Students Expo, 18 March
22. **Change to Semester 2 2009 Examinations Timetable**
23. UNSW Great Books Group
24. New UNSW Housing website.
25. Research participation - What is it like to serve as a juror?
26. Important Notice to all Permanent Residents.
27. 2009 Student Elections.
28. Free Sharemarket Game – Register Now.
29. Teach For Australia presentation on campus Wednesday 1 April
30. Student Wellbeing Survey
31. UNSW TV's Student Channel does The Low Down.

Dear Students,

Welcome to the December / January issue of The Low Down.

Wishing you all a happy and safe holiday!

The Low Down Editor

Comments and feedback on The Low Down can be forwarded to newsletterfeedback@unsw.edu.au

NEW STORY added 15 January
14. Research participation - What is it like to serve as a juror?

NEW STORY added 6 January:
13. zMail update

NEW STORY added 11 December:
12. New Academic Standing rules for postgraduate coursework students.

NEW STORIES added 8 December:
10. Invitation to AFUW presentation: ‘A brave new legal world – the bioethics of cloning’, and
11. Applications open for Jamieson Awards - value $1,000 each.

1. Summary of Key Dates - Enrolment and Census dates.
2. Semester 2 2009 - Mid-Semester break week.
3. New email service for students and alumni - zMail.
4. Official student university communication channels: myUNSW and email.
5. Careers and Employment update.
6. Main library renovations - Kensington Campus.
7. Sustainable living - How far would you go to build a better future for us all?
8. New course offering - ECON 5121: Topics in Business Economics.
9. New UNSW Assessment Policy.
10. Invitation to AFUW presentation: ‘A brave new legal world – the bioethics of cloning’.
11. Applications open for Jamieson Awards - value $1,000 each.
12. New Academic Standing rules for postgraduate coursework students.
13. Update - new email service for students and alumni - zMail.
14. Research participation - What is it like to serve as a juror?.

Dear Students,

Welcome to the November issue of The Low Down. November, as too few are aware, is the International Month Of The Date. In the spirit of these things we've included a number of really important dates every student should be aware of. Results dates. Academic Standing dates. Enrolment Dates. Summer Term dates. We've provided a handy summary in the lead story with links to more information.

For up to date information on key dates remember to check the Academic Calendar pages on myUNSW at https://my.unsw.edu.au

This issue is packed with a range of interesting stories. The new email service, coming in 2009, is particularly exciting.

Speaking of dates, November is also Exams Month. Good luck with yours!

The Low Down Editor

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1. Summary of Key Dates.
2. 2009 Fees and Summer Term dates.
3. Enrolment dates.
4. Semester 2, 2008 Assessment Results and Academic Standing.
5. Student feedback wanted on the Special Consideration process.
6. Illegal downloading threatens UNSW wireless network.
7. Get smart: Get ready! Get reStart! Go!
8. Library update - changes to the Main Library building over summer.
9. New email service for students and alumni - zMail.
10. Arc- Remembership.
11. Peer Mentoring.
12. Communication workshops for postgraduate students.
13. 2009 Graduation date information.
14. UNSW during the Christmas break.
15. Coming soon – a makeover for myUNSW information pages.
16. Student Recruitment & Scholarships - new location.
17. Conference of the Australian Federation of University Women (AFUW).
18. Entries for Eco-Minds environmental ambassadors 2009 now open!
19. New Supply Chain and Logistics specialisation offered in the Master of Commerce.
20. Election of student members to Law Faculty Board.
21. myUNSW Class Utilisation site.

NEW STORY 15 October - 18. NSW Public Sector Fast Track Graduate Program

Dear Students

Welcome to the October ‘08 edition of The Low Down. The academic year will soon be over. It will be a busy time over the next few weeks as lectures conclude and the preparation for exams continue.

If you are experiencing any difficulties please be sure to ask for help. Staff within our faculties and support areas are keen to assist. Our Student Development Units are working hard to provide you with assistance to achieve your best.

The Learning Centre offers academic skills support including individual writing consultations, workshops and an extensive set of online academic skills resources www.lc.unsw.edu.au/olib.html . You can find the Centre in Hut G23 on the Kensington Upper Campus and at COFA Block G, Rm 109. For more information, please visit www.lc.unsw.edu.au

The Counselling Service and Compass Programs offer services delivered by registered psychologists including individual consultations and counselling and a range of helpful workshops. A wealth of useful material is available on the Back on Track website www.backontrack.unsw.edu.au. You can find the Service on Level 2 of the East Wing of the Quadrangle Building. For more information, please visit www.counselling.unsw.edu.au

In addition to the above services, International Students are able to access the range of support services provided by International Student Services (ISS). ISS helps students from overseas adjust to living in Sydney and studying at UNSW. The friendly International Student Advisers are always happy to discuss any matters of concern (study, social or personal issues). You can join in a range of social and cultural activities to meet other students and to learn about Australia and its culture. ISS is located on the Ground Floor of the Goodsell Building, Kensington campus. For information on current activities and programs, please visit www.iss.unsw.edu.au

For those of you thinking about life beyond UNSW, Careers and Employment may be able to assist. A range of services are offered to assist you to develop career management skills and gain employment. Don’t leave it until the end of your studies to start thinking about your career! Call into the Careers and Employment centre on Level 2, East Wing of the Quadrangle Building any time between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. For more information on the great resources, workshops and opportunities available please visit www.careers.unsw.edu.au

All our professional services are provided to students free of charge. It’s up to you to make the most of what is available!

We wish you well for the remainder of your studies in Semester 2.

Sandra Norris
Director, Student Development

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1. UNSW Postgrad Expo
2. Semester 2, 2008 examination timetable information – Sydney campuses
3. Student fees update
4. Update - Chief Operating Officer’s response to student concerns
5. Coming soon! The PVC (Students) ‘Uni life’ photo completion – win cash prizes for your best photos of student life at UNSW
6. Global Student Mobility and International Exchange Opportunities
7. What capabilities should my home computer have?
8. Arc news & Oktoberfest is coming
9. UNSW Great Books Group
10. Student elections
11. Library - printing & photocopy services
12. From the Womens’ Collective
13. Mood Swings and Mild Anxiety – A Clinical Trial
14. Lucy Mentoring Program and Careers Workshops for Postgraduate Research Students
15. Need a hand with your finances? Saver Plus Program information session
16. Male volunteers needed
17. Wallace Wurth Memorial Lecture: Dr Rajendra Pachauri on Climate Change
18. NSW Public Sector Fast Track Graduate Program

Dear Students,

The staff of Student Management welcome students at all UNSW campuses to the September 2008 edition of The Low Down.

Student Management provides administrative and support services to the student body and comprise the following teams:

• Direct Admissions
• UAC Admissions
• Student Administration & Records (STAR) - Enrolment, Academic Progression, Student Financials, Examinations and Graduations.
• Student Central

The Direct Admissions Team is responsible for the management of the admission of international undergraduate students and postgraduate coursework students. Working in concert with the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), the UAC Admissions Team manages the admission of local undergraduate students and is responsible for the admission of non-award students and the administration of special admissions schemes.

The STAR and Student Central teams can assist with most issues relating to your time at UNSW, from enrolment through to graduation, including Academic Transcripts, Program Leave, loans and Special Consideration. You can contact us via the Student Central counter on the Lower Ground Floor of the Chancellery Building, Kensington campus.

We wish you well for the remainder of your studies in Semester 2.

Comments and feedback on The Low Down can be forwarded to newsletterfeedback@unsw.edu.au

Kathryn Whittingham
Director, Student Management

NEW ARTICLE 8 September - Arc @ UNSW now recruiting Yellow Shirt volunteers for O-Week 2009.

1. Key dates for program discontinuation and course withdrawal Semester 2, 2008
2. Non-payment of tuition fees
3. Graduation
4. Changes to the Academic Calendar in 2009 and 2010
5. Arc @ UNSW - Call for nominations for the 2008 Student Representative Council Elections
6. Meeting dates - Next PVC (Students) & Registrar's Campus meeting & next Student Liaison Group
7. UNSW’s Top Ranking in Good Universities Guide
8. Student volunteers wanted for English language education in Thailand-Burma
9. Courses and Carers Day, September 6
10. UNSW Library Subject Guides
11. 3rd year Engineering students: 2008-09 Taste of Research Scholarships available
12. Australian School of Business students - develop skills to enhance your academic performance
13. Call for nominations - 2008 election of student members to Faculty Boards (Law & Engineering)
14. Copyright Notice - P2P File-Sharing and the Internet
15. Warrane College - UNSW volunteers choose an inspirational option for the Uni holidays
16. Global Education Survey – Congratulations to the winners!!
17. 2008 Human Rights Medals and Awards - Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
18. Careers Expos - Careers and Employment
19. UNSW Postgrad Expo ’08 Thursday 9 October
20. A Study Abroad student’s experience of UNSW
21. Counselling Service / Compass Programs for Semester 2
22. ALLY @UNSW Student Launch during ARC Queer Week
23. Arc @ UNSW recruiting Yellow Shirt volunteers for O-Week 2009