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Week 12 can be a bit of a bummer with the end of s

Week 12 can be a bit of a bummer with the end of semester fast approaching, and assignments and revision piling up (eek) 😱
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But don’t worry, we got you! From 1—4 June we’ve organised a program of online events to help you have some fun, stay motivated and most importantly, stress less. 🧘‍♀‍🧠📚
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Head to the 👉 link in our bio👈 to view the full program and register for the events!

👇REAL TALK👇⁣ ⁣ If you’re struggling to

👇REAL TALK👇⁣
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If you’re struggling to get through everything this semester or feel like you just can’t complete one or more of your subjects, and wish you could just drop them now (but don’t want to get a fail recorded on your transcript) — there’s still time.⁣
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For standard semester 1 subjects, UniMelb has pushed back the last date you can withdraw from a subject without academic penalty (i.e., get a fail) to Friday 5 June 2020. If you’re doing non-standard semester 1 subjects, check the handbook for the relevant date.⁣
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~ Things to consider ~⁣
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(1) If you’re considering dropping a subject it’s important to get course advice before doing so, and you can book an appointment with the Course Advice Team here: https://bit.ly/courseadvicebooking⁣
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(2) It’s also important to understand that if you drop a subject now you will still be liable for your subject fees (you can make an application for Fee Remission in special circumstances, however there’s no guarantee you will get your fees back — so keep this in mind).⁣
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(3) What is more important to you — not having to pay for a subject twice, or failing/receiving bad grades as you haven’t been able to perform to the best of your abilities? ⁣
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Whatever your answer, we’re here to talk things through with you if you need support. Drop us a DM, or contact UMSU Advocacy via the link in our bio.⁣

If you have been approved for UniMelb's Emergency

If you have been approved for UniMelb's Emergency Student Support Fund and are experiencing longer than advised wait times in accessing your payments, we're here to help.

Contact UMSU Advocacy 👉link in bio 👈 with your application number and they will follow up with the University on your behalf.

Have you been tuning in for Bands, Bevs & BBQs onl

Have you been tuning in for Bands, Bevs & BBQs online?

This week we've got surfrock 4-piece Shag Rock performing for you live in your living room to level up your lunchtime 🙌✨ Having amassed a huge following from cutting their teeth supporting acts like Ocean Alley, Jinja Safari, Lime Cordiale and The Belligerents, to selling out cross-continent tours — these loveable guys hit hard and you won't want to miss em!

Tuesday 26 May, 1—2pm
Live on the UMSU Activities Facebook page

Double tap if you can’t wait for the day you nev

Double tap if you can’t wait for the day you never have to use Zoom again 🙋 #triggered

Students have been voicing concerns about the qual

Students have been voicing concerns about the quality of their subjects since the Uni moved online. UMSU has advocated for fee relief, but UniMelb denies changes in the quality of any of its subjects. If you’ve been negatively affected, your 👉next step👈 is to lodge a formal grievance.
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(a) The Uni offered learning outcomes which aren’t being delivered.
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(b) There’s been a significant change to your educational experience due to online learning.
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(c) What’s being delivered is different from the published curriculum or experience in person/on campus. These could be changes to: Learning and employment outcomes, contact hours and interaction with academic staff, lecture content, practical learning, subjects involving artistic practice and/or subjects requiring peer interaction.
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⚖️ The Grievance Procedure:
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⚠️Step 1: Seeking an informal resolution.
Raise your concerns with the subject coordinator in writing. If there is no changes or improvement, move to:
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⚠️Step 2: The formal stage of the grievance procedure.
Put your concerns in writing. State the problem, what you have done to resolve it, and what you want to happen. Attach copies of relevant documents, and lodge a formal grievance. The Uni should respond in 5 working days, and inform you of their decision in 15 working days. If you’re unhappy with the outcome…
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⚠️Step 3: Appeal to the Academic Board.
Your last step is to appeal to the Academic board. The determination of the appeals committee is final, so it’s really important to get help drafting your appeal submission.
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💜 We’re here to help! 💜
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We understand this process can be intimidating. UMSU Advocacy are here to get you through: from providing feedback on your drafts, helping frame your arguments, to attending appeal hearings with you!
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For detailed instructions and links on the grievance process and how UMSU can support you, go to the ✨link in bio✨

The UMSU Legal Service is a specialist community l

The UMSU Legal Service is a specialist community legal centre that provides free and confidential legal advice to all currently enrolled students of the University of Melbourne. Need some legal advice?
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Contact the UMSU Legal team at bit.ly/UMSUlegal_contact

If you’re an international student experiencing

If you’re an international student experiencing financial hardship, you can now access the City of Melbourne’s ‘Our Shout’ program to help you buy fresh food and produce during this challenging time. You can apply for vouchers valued at $200 to purchase groceries and essential items from the Queen Victoria Market.

To be eligible you must:
🥕 Be an international student.
🌶️ Live or study in the City of Melbourne municipality
🥦 Apply by 5pm on 22 May (that’s this Friday)

This is a welcome support for the many international students who are doing it tough right now due to the delays being experienced in receiving emergency financial support, both from the University and the State Government.

Find out more and apply at 👉Link in bio👈

Based on wide range of student feedback, UMSU has

Based on wide range of student feedback, UMSU has taken your concerns and questions to the University. While we don’t yet have all the answers, we can tell you what the University has told us:
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UniMelb have told us that they will be releasing information about how end of semester online assessments will work, and what to do if things go wrong, when they release the exam timetable on 25 May.
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UniMelb told us that students will be provided with support measures such as practice on the platforms being used for assessments and additional time for printing and uploading documents. Most exams will be open book so there won’t be any problems with students taking toilet breaks. In the small number of closed book exams, arrangements will be put in place to ensure you can take toilet breaks. They've also said they are aware of the need to address a wide range of concerns about reliance on technology and equipment to complete assessments, and have said more information about this will be released on 25 May.
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The University will also be providing students with information and advice about how to set up a space to conduct exams, what to do if you don’t have access to a space that is suitable for sitting an exam, or have access to the equipment you need. Sitting exams online obviously relies on technology and the internet – and you need to know what happens if these things fail.
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UMSU believes students must be supported so they are able to perform at their best. We need to know about how your online assessments will be conducted, and how you feel about it, so we can ensure the University responds.
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From internet connections, to purchasing printers and webcams, or minimum space size requirements. We want to know about it — the good, the bad, and the ugly.
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Tell us now ✨ link in bio✨

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