Semester 1 2012 – eNewsletter 2 - Unilife - Curtin University

Semester 1 2012 – eNewsletter 2
Hi there!
Hope all is going well with your studies, and that you are enjoying your course and making new friends. If things
are not going so well or you are confused and unsure about something, come and see us in the START Office,
Building 102. A Student Advisor can put you in touch with the right Support Service, information or person to help
you solve your issue.
We have put together ten quick tips to help your transition into university life. Find out how to succeed at uni
The Learning Centre
This free service provides academic guidance and support for Curtin students through seminar programs or via
online resources. Find out how to get the most out of your tutorials, labs and lectures or if you are struggling with
writing assignments or preparing presentations help is at hand
Free Science Study Skills Workshops
Workshops for new science students will be held in Building 300 each Wednesday afternoon from 12.00 -1.30 pm
commencing on March 14 th .
Find out more and register by emailing Jane Sneesby at j.sneesby@curtin.edu.au
The Perth International Student Festival
This exciting and entertaining event will be held at the Perth Cultural Centre in Northbridge from 11.30 am to
7pm on Saturday March 17th. Entry is free, with giveaways, food and music. All welcome!

‘What’s The Law?’
An information session for new International students will be presented by the START team and Legal Aid WA at
the Norman Dufty LT, (Building 210) on Wednesday March 21 st from 12.15pm – 1.30pm. Free pizza, but please
register here
Topics include:
A brief introduction to the Australian legal system
What you should know if you want to drive in Australia, buy a new car or what to do if you are involved in
a motor vehicle accident
How to access legal help through Legal Aid WA
Any questions? Ask the experts
Don’t forget the Census Date is Friday March 23 rd !
A “Census date” is the date at which your enrolment is considered to be final for that semester. If you are
thinking of reducing your study load or taking Leave of Absence for Semester 1, you must do so by Census Date to
avoid fee liability and academic penalty for the withdrawn unit/s. If you have any queries about your enrolment
or study load, please contact your Student Services Faculty office.
Curtin Business School (CBS)
Ph: 9266 7713
Building 407, level 2
business@cbs.curtin.edu.au
Humanities
Ph: 9266 3400
Building 209, level 2
humanities@curtin.edu.au
Engineering and Science
Ph: 9266 4600
Building 314, level 1
esss@curtin.edu.au
Health Sciences
Ph: 9266 4583
Building 400, level 2
currentstudents@health.curtin.edu.au
Centre for Aboriginal Studies
Ph: 9266 7091
Building 200, level 1
cas.enquiries@curtin.edu.au
Orientation Survey
Tell us what you thought of O Week! For your chance to win 1 of 5 $100 Coles Myer Vouchers, fill out this quick
survey before Wednesday April 11 th .
Cool iPhone Apps for the Bentley Campus
Check out Lost On Campus which is Australia’s biggest campus mapping application. It will tell you where to find
the best coffee, or a particular lecture theatre or tutorial room on the Bentley Campus.
Or try the free Curtin Guild App which provides students at Curtin University with the ultimate way in which to
interact with student life. With this app you are able to build your student diary around your interests. Connect

with clubs and societies, manage your lectures and deadlines, find out about the latest events and parties, and
through your GPS discount locator you will always have the best discounts at hand no matter where you are.
We hope you’ve had a good start to the semester, and if you have any issues feel free to contact your Student
Wellbeing Advisor.
Regards,
Chris Barker and Bahareh Saberi