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LATEST INSTAGRAMS

📣Don't Forget! 📣 UMSU is for students, by st

📣Don't Forget! 📣 UMSU is for students, by students, so we need to know what you want ✨ ⁠
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We want to hear everything you have to say about our O-Week WinterFest Online - What did you like, what do you never want to see again? Hit us up! ⁠
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Our quick, anonymous survey will only take 3 mins! Link in bio.

On July 16 the Uni said they were in the process o

On July 16 the Uni said they were in the process of determining the approach… on Monday they said they would announce it on Monday… on Tuesday they said it would be Thursday... it's now Thursday and still nothing! You have to ask what is so difficult about making this decision, when to students the answer is crystal clear – extend the academic amnesty and extend it now.

We need to show the University that our voices are important. Sign the petition, and join the fight.
👉 Link in bio 👈

⚡Just Announced! ⚡⁠ ⁠ New wave singer-song

⚡Just Announced! ⚡⁠
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New wave singer-songwriter Steve Cousins will be coming to you live for Bands, Bevs and BBQ 🌟! Steve is known for his sultry guitar solos, gorgeous vocals and mellow, summer-vibes tracks.⁠
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Jump into the FB event, request a song and ask Steve questions!⁠
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WHEN?⁠
🍺 From 1-2pm on Tuesday 11th August⁠
🍔 Tune in at 1pm by clicking on the Live video which will appear on the UMSU Activities Facebook page!⁠
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Link in bio fam 💃

🔥 Sign the petition for WAM amnesty for Semeste

🔥 Sign the petition for WAM amnesty for Semester 2, winter term and year long subjects — link in bio.

📢 Weighted Average Mark (WAM) Amnesty — Why s

📢 Weighted Average Mark (WAM) Amnesty — Why should you care? 📢

WAMs are exactly as it sounds — the average of your marks across the subjects you have completed. The pandemic has had far reaching effects on students — economically, psychologically, and for many performance wise on their grades if they’re not able to experience the same quality of learning online as they were on campus. Simply put, the broad range of effects the pandemic continues to have on the performance of students at University cannot be ignored, and they should not be penalised for that.

This is why we’re calling for the same WAM safety net provided in Semester 1 be extended to Semester 2, winter and year-long subjects — for students to be given the option to receive a non-graded pass, which isn't recorded on your WAM. This means that if you're a student who wants to have your results contribute to your WAM, you can likewise choose to receive this.

👇 WHAT THIS MEANS FOR NEW STUDENTS 👇
If you’re new to UniMelb and don’t yet have an average, you might not understand how this would affect you. If you are yet to complete 50 points of study (which will be the case if you are in your first semester) and a WAM safety net is extended by the University, then none of your first semester subjects will be included in your WAM. This is the default position, to protect your overall marks if you have struggled academically as a result of the pandemic or online learning. If you want these subjects to count towards your WAM in the future you can simply let the University know.

But, we’re not there yet. We need you to 🚨SIGN THE PETITION TODAY🚨to put pressure on the University to provide WAM amnesty to students. Your details will remain anonymous. Sign the petition via the 👉 LINK IN BIO.

#WAMnesty

🚨Sign the petition today. 🚨 . We've had fant

🚨Sign the petition today. 🚨
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We've had fantastic support from students on our second WAM petition to extend the amnesty into semester two.
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We've got over 13,500 signatures and have surpassed the last one in less than 48 hours. This shows it is important to you.
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But we're not done yet.
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The only reason why we got WAM amnesty in the first semester is because of thousands of students like you signing our petition and making their voices heard.
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Make sure your voice is heard this time round and stand up for your rights as a student.
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Sign the petition today. ✨link in bio✨Then share it, and spread the word.
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#WAMnesty

📢 BE HEARD — SIGN THE PETITION 📢 Let the

📢 BE HEARD — SIGN THE PETITION 📢

Let the University know that this crisis is not business as usual, and our grades deserve a safety net. This is OUR education that needs safe guarding not just for us, but for those who are yet to start.

What you can do:
1) Sign the petition - LINK IN BIO - it only takes 30 seconds✍

2) Tag your friends and peers in this post and get them to sign 📝

3) Share the petition and encourage others to sign 🗣

All data is anonymous‚ sign the petition today and stand up for the rights of students.

#WAMnesty

VCE Summer School (VCESS) is a two-week tutoring p

VCE Summer School (VCESS) is a two-week tutoring program that takes place in January and aims to help VCE students from a range of backgrounds gain a head start on their final years of secondary education. ✍️💬⁠
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The program has a particular focus on creating a healthy study-life balance, and providing tutoring on the widest range of subjects. In fact, we have tutors for each and every VCE subject you’re taking, no matter how small the subject may be.⁠
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It's fantastic work experience, and looks great on the CV! Applications are now open until Monday 17 August — apply via the website at umsu.unimelb.edu.au/getinvolved/summerschool

Today, Hannah sent the Vice Chancellor an email re

Today, Hannah sent the Vice Chancellor an email reiterating UMSU's view that the University should take a proactive position in recognising the impact of the pandemic on students, and that this should be evidenced by actions such as extending the WAM amnesty. Given the urgency of the WAM issue and the University’s delay in decision making, we need your continued support to demonstrate to the University the need for urgent action.

We need to show the University that our voices are important. Sign the petition, and join the fight. 👉 Link in bio 👈 #WAMnesty

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