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New home page for Current Students

After a dismal visitor tally on the Current Students landing page, we soon realised that as a page, it was a bit lonely. Either you guys didn't like it, or you simply didn't know it existed. So, we set about transforming it, armed with feedback from some serious student focus groups.

We also asked different areas across the uni what kind of information should take pole position and which questions they get asked on a daily basis.

Now comes the exciting part… Putting all this together, the Student eServices team have come up with a landing page for Current Students, that incorporates all the links you've said you search for frequently, a Don't Forget alert that reminds you to remember what you were just about to forget!… And a news feed, to keep you up to date with what’s happening on campus.

We think it's a vast improvement, but don't just take our word for it… check out Current Students for yourself.

New Curtin student discussion Blog!

A discussion blog has been created by the START Team for New-to-Curtin students. Whether it be discussing how university differs from high school, how Australia is different from your home country, or just for a bit of online dialogue, the New-to-Curtin Blog is there to facilitate it. Check out New to Curtin to find out more!

Get a head start on success.

STUDYSMART Saturday (August 16 from 9.00am to 3.00pm) offers smarter ways of studying that reduce anxiety and increase motivation and confidence.
Among the study strategies covered are time management, semester planning, reading strategies, making and managing notes, and referencing (avoiding plagiarism!).

BYO lunch or Bookmark Cafe in Library is open.

REGISTER online at Learning Centre (Click on the StudySmart Saturday link under REGISTER NOW on the home page) or contact the Learning Centre on 9266-3825.

Free study skills workshops and academic writing courses for CBS students (Bentley campus)

For our full list of workshops (2 hours) and our list of Academic Writing classes (3 alternative times per week), please see Workshops/Classes

Sessions in Week 2 (for more topics/weeks see workshop list):

Monday 4 August 2pm – 4pm Highflyer: how to be a successful student at University (including time management)

Tuesday 5 August 10am -12pm Taking effective notes from lectures and tutorials

Wednesday 6 August 2pm – 4pm Quick search for research: easy ways of locating research resources for your assignments

Thursday 7 August 10am – 12pm Reading skills for university study

All sessions are held in Building 407, Room 312

You can enrol in the following ways:

Email Carmela Briguglio on c.briguglio@curtin.edu.au or Julie Howe on j.a.howe@curtin.edu.au

Tel: 9266 3079 or 9266 7773

Put your name on the lists outside Room 202 in Building 407, Communication Skills Centre or come and see us

We also see business students for individual appointments – please make bookings one week in advance.

Are you passionate about environmental issues and creating positive change?

Why not apply for Green Steps - Green Steps is an innovative training course for students, which covers environmental issues and responses, environmental auditing, project planning and management, communication for change and behaviour change management.

Green Steps is a partnership between the Monash Sustainability Institute, the Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute and the Greenhouse Challenge Plus program.

Applications for Semester Two close Wednesday 13 August 2008.
For more information please visit Green Steps

Curtin Muslim Students Association (CMSA) presents Conquest of Constantinople

FREE ENTRY - First come First in

VENUE: Elizabeth Jolley Lecture Theatre (Building 210), Curtin University, Bentley.

DATE / TIME: Saturday 9th August at 7pm

ORGANIZED BY: Islam-Australia & CMSA (Curtin Muslim Students Association)

SUITABLE FOR: Muslim Youth aged between 15 and 35. Other age groups are welcome, but children under 10 are not allowed.

STALLS: Food and Islamic Books / DVDs will be on sale from 6.15pm onwards

Come and learn about how the Prophet Muhammad (saw) had foreseen the fall of the city at the heart of mighty empires 8 centuries before it happened. Find out why even greatest sahaba couldn't overcome the defences of Constantinople. Analyse the weapons and strategies used during the battles. Animated maps will track each move made by the armies. What lessons can we take from this event? Come and witness how the prophecy unfolded!

Quotes from some attendees in Melbourne / Sydney:

"The video clips enhanced the experience, cant wait for the next presentation"

"Unlike other lectures, this one kept me at the edge of my seat. I was just waiting to hear what would happen next"

"We are so out of touch about our history, we need more lectures like these"

"That was the best lecture I've ever attended"

"Who spoke and what is said may be forgotten, But good feelings stay forever"

Interested in Meeting International Students?

Speak-Up is a program that aims to teach international students about Australian language and culture.

Volunteers are needed to interact with the international students during the program sessions, held during common free time (12-2pm) on Wednesdays. For more information, visit Curtin Volunteers

New Curtin TV advertisements

You may have noticed Curtin launched a new television campaign “You Belong at Curtin”. The new advertisements present Curtin in a holistic manner by showcasing the University's teaching, learning, research and development capabilities.

The campaign is made up of four new 30 second commercials which highlight our core study areas Curtin Business School, Health Sciences, Humanities and Science and Engineering.

The launch of the television campaign has been purposefully timed to coincide with the mid year enrolment drive which includes print, radio, online and direct mail.

It is an evolution from last years’ “Curiosity Leads to Innovation” campaign. However, innovation remains a central theme this year in both the scripts and Curtinnovation branding at the start of each commercial.

Use of Curtinnovation in the television campaign further strengthens the strong connection Curtin has to innovation and helps to differentiate Curtin from other universities.

Brand differentiation is critical in the increasingly competitive higher education sector.

Curtinnovation is a brand property that encapsulates the main attributes of an ideal university, positioning Curtin as leading edge, innovative and dynamic with a practical, applied, career outcomes focus.

The television commercials were created to meet three objectives:

raise brand awareness

highlight Curtin’s key competitive advantage across four faculties; and

create awareness of Curtin’s strategic foci in health, resources, sustainability and business.

The Science and Engineering commercial features the Resources and Chemistry Precinct development and the Curtin Business School commercial highlights the strength of our industry links.

Health Sciences promotes our influence in the WA health sector and the Humanities execution is a strong call to action for those who want to make a difference to the world we live in with sustainability used as the leading theme.

The commercials were created to appeal to potential undergraduate mature age and school leaver segments.

Over 60 students were involved in the day's filming and their efforts can be seen through the health sciences ad and at the end of each commercial.

The advertisements include real Curtin students, alumni and staff and the female voice-over which has been used this year as a technique to refresh the campaign also happens to be a completing Curtin student.

Civil Engineering student Paul Brandis said the shoot required some unique acting talents on the student's behalf.

'I had to walk in slow-mo about five or six times,' he laughed.
'And then I got to flick through a book, and "act natural".'

Multimedia Design student Charlie Apps said he got involved just for a bit of fun. 'Oh, and to kick start my acting career,' he joked.

The campaign ran on channels 10, 7 and GWN . It will be seen again on a commercial station soon and is playing in cinemas now.

Thanks to all students who participated.

See the new adverts here

Semester 1, 2008 Results

Semester 1, 2008 Results will be available via the OASIS Results page on Wednesday, 9th July at 5pm.

Please note:

Sanctions must be cleared to gain access to your results. Visit the 'Sanctions Channel' on 'My Studies & eVALUate' in OASIS to view any sanctions you may have.

Processing of payments may take up to 3 days, which will delay the lifting of sanctions and access to your results.

You will need your OASIS password to login to the Results Page. If you have forgotten your password, click 'Forgot your password?' on the OASIS login page to reset it.

Bentley students - Dial 5 for all emergencies, including medical emergencies

Students are reminded to Dial 5 for all emergencies, including medical emergencies, to ensure a timely response. If Dial 5 is not available or when calling from a mobile, use 9266 4444.

From time to time Curtin students may be made aware of illness which may impact upon the safety or wellbeing of others at Curtin, but is a non-emergency situation. It is important that Curtin has a consistent method of dealing with such instances to ensure that there is a prompt and effective response.

It is imperative that advice from relevant sources on campus is sought as soon as an issue arises.

For non-emergency medical and health advice, concerned students should contact Health Services on 9266 7345;
For advice regarding mental health problems Counselling Service can be contacted on 9266 7850; and
For advice regarding management of health, safety and risk, Corporate Risk and EduSafe can be contacted on: 9266 4900.