UMSU | Ideas Bank

News & Events
Get Involved
Communities
Support
Student Life
Get Stuff
About

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below:

Password:

RESOURCES

UMSU Staff News
Communications & Marketing department
Design department
Event department
Info Centre
Start a Project!
Request Training
UMSU Working From Home
COVID-19 Resources
- COVID-19 – Links for Support Resources
- COVID-19 – External comms
CME Policy

WHAT'S GOING ON

Stay updated with our newsletter: freebies, events and more!

UMSU Enews

Email Address *

If you are human, leave this field blank.

Sending

03 8344 6966

UMSU Inc

Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Country

Union House, University of Melbourne, VIC 3010

LATEST INSTAGRAMS

Every minute 20 people leave everything behind to

Every minute 20 people leave everything behind to escape war, persecution, or terror.⁠
⁠
Today on World Refugee Day we honour refugees around the globe and recognise their plight and resilience in rebuilding their lives. It is an opportunity for us all to experience and celebrate the rich diversity of refugee communities. 💫⁠
⁠
UMSU stands together to celebrate the strength, courage and perseverance of refugees and we seek to vigorously ensure that our community is welcoming to all. ✊⁠
⁠
⁠
[Image description: Illustration of Earth with a red love heart across it in the top right hand corner. "World Refugee Day" is written in white, bold letters in the top left hand corner. Blue/purple gradient background with illustrations of clouds in the backdrop. A group of rainbow hands at the bottom of the image reaching up to the Earth.]⁠

We are currently experiencing technical difficulti

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with attempts to contact us via our UMSU phone line. We’re aware this is a period when many students need assistance, and want to be able to provide support for you as quickly as possible! If you need to get in touch, please reach out via the contact forms located on our website and we will get back to you ASAP.⁠
⁠
👉 UMSU Advocacy: Your go-to for assessment disputes, grievances, special consideration and more - http://bit.ly/UMSUadvocacy⁠
⁠
👉 UMSU Legal: Legal assistance with visa, housing, employment issues and more -http://bit.ly/UMSUlegal⁠
⁠
👉 UMSU Welfare: Wellbeing, household help and food bank access - http://bit.ly/UMSUWelfare⁠
⁠
👉 UMSU Info: Not sure where to go for help? The Info Desk can direct you towards the support you need - http://bit.ly/UMSUInfo

✨Are you an expert in getting around the UniMelb

✨Are you an expert in getting around the UniMelb campus? 😏Do you know where the best coffee spots and cheap eats are? Then you are perfectly qualified to be a volunteer host for WinterFest!🤩⁠
⁠
⚡️UMSU’s Host Program is recruiting and we want YOU to join us! Being a host is about welcoming new students to UniMelb and taking them on a tour around campus and uni life.⚡️You’ll get rad merch, meet new peeps and even clock some LiCA hours!⁠
⁠
💥Applications close at midnight on June 27th💥 ⁠
APPLY HERE: bit.ly/hostprogram21EOI⁠ or check out @umsuhostprogram on Instagram for more info.⁠
⁠
[Image Description: Large bubble text in green, blue and purple reads “WinterFest” on a green/purple/blue background. Text is surrounded by cartoon clouds and rainbows. Beneath is white bubble text that reads “Volunteer with the Host Program”. ]

🥵Two exams in one day is not a vibe.🥵⁠⁠

🥵Two exams in one day is not a vibe.🥵⁠⁠
Just remember there is not much longer to go until semester break. YOU can do it! ✊⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
⁠
[Image description: Photo of a person's face with a confused expression. Above the photo is black text that reads "When you have two exams in one day". At the bottom of the photo, the text says "What about my human rights?"]

Just as we were getting used to being back into Un

Just as we were getting used to being back into Union House a couple of days a week, as in what seems like typical 2021 fashion, we have yet again been hit by new restrictions that inevitably change the world as we know it!⁠
.⁠
This means the UMSU Advocacy Service is returning to remote operations for the next (hopefully) little while.⁠
.⁠
Please don’t fret, we are still here for you, even on the coldest and darkest Melbourne winter days. We are still working hard and are here to help you via email, phone, and yes, Zoom, even while we can’t see you in person. ⁠
.⁠
.⁠
So if you need help with special consideration due to the ongoing and seemingly never-ending impacts of lockdown and restrictions, or have any other problems relating to your studies or the university in general, hit us up here: https://umsu.unimelb.edu.au/support/advocacy/contact-us/.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
We are of course closed on Monday for the Queen's Birthday long weekend but will be back on deck Tuesday to help where we can.

There is no doubt that we are currently at the poi

There is no doubt that we are currently at the pointy end of semester. 🥵With assessments, online exams and a COVID-19 crisis continuing to emotionally and financially affect UniMelb students locally and internationally. If you are struggling and looking for wellbeing support UMSU Welfare are here to help.🤗⁠
⁠
Welfare is here to support your wellbeing, mental and physical health at university. 💫They provide services such as food packs, household help and can guide you to counselling resources.⭐️ Follow @umsu_welfare and chat to them if you need support. ⁠

Applying for the Disability Support Pension? ⁠
⁠
DSP Help is a free interactive legal resource created by Social Security Rights Victoria to help you understand the DSP and guide you through the application process: https://dsphelp.org.au/. ⁠
⁠
For free legal advice about Centrelink problems and other legal issues, you can contact the UMSU Legal Service through their website: umsu.unimelb.edu.au/legal

!!!CLOSES FRIDAY!!!⁠ ⁠ The Arts and Culture te

!!!CLOSES FRIDAY!!!⁠
⁠
The Arts and Culture team at UMSU are keen to hear from YOU about our 🎨arts, theatre and library services and programs throughout semester 1. ⁠
⁠
Even if you've not encountered these services yet, we still want to hear from you!⁠
⁠
Not only do your thoughts and feels MATTER, but you could also score yourself a 📚$50 Readings book voucher📚for 5 minutes of your time!⁠
⁠
Survey: http://bit.ly/ArtsS121

📖UMSU's guide on how to stay cool, calm and col

📖UMSU's guide on how to stay cool, calm and collected during the exam period.📚⁠
⁠
📝 Organise your notes. Colour coding topics can help!⁠
⁠
🗓️ Plan your study day. Don't forget to plan regular short breaks. ⁠
⁠
📱Phone = off. Put it in another room to avoid TikTok wormholes!⁠
⁠
🍎 Eat well. Food is brain fuel so make sure you have good, nutritious meals that give you energy!⁠
⁠
💤 You need to rest. Sleep is your reset so make sure you get those hours. ⁠
⁠
🧘‍♂️ Clear your mind. Go for a run, have a stretch or meditate. ⁠
⁠
⏰ Set your alarm. Give yourself plenty of time before your exams to be prepared and ready to start.⁠
⁠
☑️ Revise your notes and then put them down. Trust you know everything you need to know! ⁠
⁠
⁠
We hope these tips are helpful! 🤗 Take care of yourself and remember a mark is just a number, it does not define you as a person.🧡

Latest Tweets

Tweets by @UMSUunimelb

© 2021 UMSU