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27
Oct

UniSA Winners - 2020 StudyAdelaide International Student Awards

Three international students from the University of South Australia have been recognised for their outstanding achievements at the 2020 StudyAdelaide International Student Awards, held last Friday at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

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15
Sep

Hacking health service delivery in Australia

2020 may be the year of innovation and adaptability. As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps across the globe, we have seen many resourceful adaptations take place as we adjust to life unusual. One of these was the National Innovation Games.

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13
Dec

Identical awards for twins at UniSA

With an almost perfect (and virtually identical) ATAR score following their year 12 studies, it was no surprise that twins Anh and An Nguyen were recently announced as recipients of a Vice Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship at the University of South Australia. For these talented sisters, it was a great start to their university careers.

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26
Sep

UniSA VCIE Scholarship student wins prestigious Merdeka Award 2019

There’s no stopping Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) student Mytheli Parthiban from Malaysia. Not only is Mytheli a recipient of the highly competitive Vice Chancellor’s International Excellence (VCIE) Scholarship, she was recently presented the Merdeka Award 2019 by the Australia-Malaysia Business Council of South Australia.

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19
Feb

UniSA Malaysian student wins prestigious award

Not only does new graduate Suliana Shahrin have a lot to be proud of, she also has a lot to look forward to. As well as her recent graduation from the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology, at the University of South Australia, Suliana has been recognised outside of the University for her outstanding study achievements.

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12
Mar

Hot in the city, safe on the beach - Special beach safety education for UniSA’s new international students

Adelaide can put on the warmest of welcomes for the thousands of international students who come here to study. It is Mad March - lots of live theatre, live music, the weather is hot and fine, and the city has a petticoat of alluring local beaches to visit. But a 2018 study of drowning deaths across Australia, underlines just how vulnerable overseas students can be when they are inexperienced in coastal life, water sports and ocean swimming.

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4
Apr

UniSA among the best in the world for University Impact

The University of South Australia has ranked 22 in the world for overall University Impact in the inaugural Times Higher Education University Impact Ranking, which measures how well universities perform against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

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27
Mar

UniSA proudly delivering world class research with real impact

The 2018 Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) results assessed UniSA across 39 detailed fields of research and rated all at or above world standard. The results, released today, confirm UniSA has strengthened its research quality and impact and made strong improvements in key areas important to the development of South Australia into the future.

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1
Dec

Chinese exchange students brave Australian outback

Travelling to the desert heart of Australia is a daunting experience for anyone. Yet a group of five exchange students from China decided to make the most of their mid-term break and embark on a bold adventure into Australia’s red centre.

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19
Dec

Study tour of a lifetime

Seven students from around the globe recently won the chance to embark on a whirlwind study tour around Australia.

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3
Feb

Engineering students swap Australian summer for rewards of Chinese internship

While most university students are enjoying a long study break, two engineering students from the University of South Australia have opted to exchange their summer holidays for two cold months in northern China.

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13
Feb

University holds firm in the QS ‘Top 50 Under 50’

The University of South Australia ranked yet again in the world’s top 50 universities under 50 years of age in the recent QS listing.

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23
Feb

News from China: update from engineering students

Last month two of our engineering students headed off to northern China to gain industry experience as part of a 20 day internship.

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7
Apr

Internships in Japan

Already two students have completed a six-month credit-bearing internship at Japan Display Inc (JDI), a company that is a major supplier of business and employee services to leading Japanese companies, while another two students are currently in Japan. This opportunity is supported by FujiWork which is in partnership with JDI.

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15
Apr

Sheena Liam - Asia's Next Top Model

University of South Australia graduate Sheena Liam has been announced as Asia's Next Top Model. Graduating from Taylor’s University with a degree in Communications and Media Management (UniSA), Sheena Liam has always had a passion for modelling — and winning Asia’s Next Top Model is just the platform she needs to lead her into the international stage.

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30
May

Doors open for Endeavour scholars

Becoming a mature-aged student can be a big step, but having successfully tackled that hurdle UniSA’s first recipient of the Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Endeavour Scholarship is now taking on the challenge of undertaking Honours in a non-English speaking area and relocating her family for up to two years.

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12
Jun

Industrial design student set for Chinese internship

For one UniSA student and cycling enthusiast, last month’s Velo-City Global Conference in Adelaide was just the start of an exciting cycling journey which will take him to China.

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4
Aug

Business welcome lunch for students from Hong Kong and Malaysia

With the support from the University of South Australia’s (UniSA) Business School, Malaysian and Hong Kong business student chapters have successfully organised another welcome lunch for new international students from Malaysia and Hong Kong starting in July 2014.

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11
Aug

2014 Governor’s International Student of the Year Award

Applications are now open for the annual Governor’s International Student of the Year awards, with a closing date of September 29.

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26
Aug

Australian Wine Showcase

More than 170 international students had a lesson in Australian wine at a special event held at the National Wine Centre in Adelaide on August 21.

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27
Aug

Farewell to Jack Li

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Jack Li, one of our valued student ambassadors. Jack recently graduated from the Bachelor of Arts (Communications and Media) here at UniSA and is heading back to China where he will be pursuing work in his field. Jack has been an integral part of UniSA’s team and he will be greatly missed.

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8
Sep

How do Architecture graduates rate our program?

The latest edition of the Good Universities Guide has just been released, providing an analysis of the satisfaction of graduates with the programs they have recently completed. The Guide is based on the independent Course Experience Questionnaire (CEQ) survey of all Australian graduates conducted by the peak body Graduate Careers Australia.

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26
Sep

Mentor Me winners learn how they can jump start their career in South Australia

The University of South Australia is proud to partner with the Government of South Australia and the ‘Mentor Me UK’ initiative, showcasing student life in South Australia. Eight lucky winners from the UK are spending four weeks interning at iconic South Australian organisations, and experiencing first- hand opportunities South Australia offers students and working holiday makers. Voted as Lonely Planet’s top 10 cities to visit in 2014, there is no better place to learn new skills, gain local knowledge and secure invaluable life and work experience.

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2
Oct

AirAsia ASIAFEST - A feast for the senses and an Adelaide first

A three-day culinary delight bringing together some of Adelaide’s best Asian restaurants 4-6 October 2014, AirAsia ASIAFEST will become your boarding pass to immerse yourself amongst the vibrant Asian culture. Nestled in Rymill Park, this visually indulgent open-air marketplace provides the pathway to take visitors on a cultural journey emulating the experience as though they were visiting each country itself.

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10
Nov

Student wins community engagement award

For the second year running an international student from the University of South Australia has won the ‘Excellence in Community Engagement’ prize at the South Australian International Student of the Year awards.

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4
Dec

New scholarships to boost UniSA’s international standing(2)

The largest privately funded scholarship for international students ever afforded to the University of South Australia will see more than 100 students benefit from $500,000 funding, to be allocated across a four year period to 2018.

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4
Dec

UniSA students win opportunities under New Colombo Plan

Three of the University of South Australia’s best and brightest students – Mitchell Francis, Michelle Howie and Anthony Randell - have been selected to receive scholarships...

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9
Jan

22 new scholarship opportunities for international students

UniSA is proud to offer 22 new scholarship opportunities for international students, thanks to the largest privately-funded foreign scholarship scheme in the University’s history.

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12
Jan

International expert in Islam and society to lead UniSA’s Centre for Muslim and non-Muslim Understanding

Leading sociologist and acclaimed author and expert in Islam and society Professor Riaz Hassan, AM has been appointed to lead the University of South Australia’s International Centre for Muslim and non-Muslim Understanding in the Hawke Research Institute.

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11
Feb

UniSA hosts International symposium looking at the demands of high performance sport

High performance sports have never been more globally watched or more connected to some of the biggest sponsorship and business deals the world has seen. As the pressure grows for improved performances as many sports become faster and more dynamic, the science of sport is taking centre stage.

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3
Mar

International partnership to boost aviation opportunities for students

The University of South Australia and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Asia have signed a memorandum of understanding set to expand undergraduate and graduate aviation degree opportunities.

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2
Apr

Adelaide - one of the best places to live

The accolades keep coming for Adelaide. It has just been announced as one of the ‘Best Places to Live in the World’ by London’s The Sunday Times.

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11
May

Firing up future industries with UCL partnership

The University of South Australia (UniSA) and University College London (UCL) will sign a partnership agreement today committing the two institutions to work together to develop teaching and research in South Australia in fields that...

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27
May

Australia’s youngest university in top 50 under 50 worldwide

The University of South Australia has climbed to 35th place in the 2015 Times Higher Education (THE) international rankings of universities aged under 50.

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25
Jun

Awards for international students

Twenty two international students from the University of South Australia (UniSA) were awarded an International Student Entrepreneurship Capital Award at a recent ceremony.

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9
Jul

University highlights

A new highlights video has been released showcasing the University’s achievements in 2015 to date.

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30
Jul

Scholarships ceremony

Last week twenty six international UniSA students attended a ceremony hosted by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

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6
Aug

2015 International Student Awards

Entries are now open for the 2015 International Student Awards. The awards are presented for outstanding achievement by international students in four categories as well as one student being selected as the International Student of the Year.

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15
Sep

No borders for UniSA’s Brazilian students

Hot on the heels of Brazil’s national Independence Day, 120 young Brazilians have touched down in Adelaide as part of their government’s bid to boost Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) skills in South America’s largest nation.

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17
Sep

UniSA again on the rise in QS world rankings

The University of South Australia has risen 45 places in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings in 2015-2016, leaping into the top 300 universities worldwide.

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16
Oct

UniSA international student becomes football commentator

A UniSA Chinese student has won the opportunity to become an Australian Rules Football (AFL) commentator.

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29
Oct

Trio of students shine at International Student Awards

A UniSA student has taken out the International Student of the Year title at the Study Adelaide International Student Awards last month.

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15
Dec

New Colombo Plan success builds global experience

UniSA students have scooped up the opportunities afforded by the New Colombo Plan (NCP) scholarships including everything from studying invasive plant species in Fiji to working as an intern in Malaysian media.

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15
Jan

UniSA – South Australia’s leading international university

The University of South Australia has earned 57th spot in the Times Higher Education Rankings for the top 200 of the world’s most international universities, making it one of Australia’s leading universities in terms of international outlook.

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1
Mar

UniSA students boost cyclone-damaged Vanuatu

A major milestone is expected this year when visitor accommodation being built by UniSA students in conjunction with a local community in Vanuatu will be opened.

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10
Mar

New Colombo plan brings cultural gain for education students in Indonesia

A study tour to Indonesia – funded through the New Colombo Plan, saw 15 UniSA students teach English across a range of schools in West Java – at the start of the year.

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19
Apr

UniSA China partnership to provide longevity and sustainability for the mining sector

A joint Australia-China Research Centre partnership between the University of South Australia and China’s Central South University (CSU) has the potential to revolutionise process control in mineral processing, and ensure the continued operability and profitability of Australia and China’s mining sectors.

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3
May

UniSA to become an Australasian hub for Islamic studies

South Australia is set to become one of the largest research concentrations in Islamic studies with the announcement today of a new Centre for Islamic Thought and Education (CITE), to be based at the University of South Australia.

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10
Jun

UniSA NCP scholarship recipient lands in Hong Kong

Under the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarships Scheme UniSA student Michelle Howe set off for Korea in 2015 to broaden her personal and professional horizons.

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29
Jul

UniSA’s research star rises in the Asia Pacific

The University of South Australia has rocketed to fourth place in Australia in the Nature Index 2016 Rising Stars listings for the Asia Pacific region and is the youngest Australian university to make the list.

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