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UMSU International

Locality: Parkville, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 8344 4801

Address: Level 2, Union House, University of Melbourne 3010 Parkville, VIC, Australia

Website: umsu.unimelb.edu.au/international

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24.01.2022 Melbourne Uni Student interested in entrepreneurship, you many want to check out the MAP 20 Velocity Program!

24.01.2022 Migrante Melbourne has been supporting international students from different backgrounds during the pandemic. They believe all the international students are entitled to feel safe, cared about, and connected during this hard time. https://www.facebook.com/107196330796621/posts/196506565198930/?d=n

22.01.2022 LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR THIS PAID POSITION! (closing midnight today, applications for volunteer roles close on the 28th) Are you passionate about health? Do you want to help improve the health of your peers? Become a UoM Student Health Promotion Consultant!... This paid position allows you to contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of health promotion initiatives across the University! Act in response to key student health needs today, and help improve the health of students in the community around you. Find out more about this paid role here: https://careersonline.unimelb.edu.au//2021-student-health-. Otherwise, if you are passionate about health but new to the University, or just looking for meaningful experience, you can become a UoM Peer Health Advocate! This volunteer role involves you in a diverse community of students that all share a passion for health and wellbeing. With first hand experience supporting the University’s Health programs, you’ll gain invaluable experience, and be able to check off your LiCA hours at the same time. Talk about killing two birds with one stone . Read more about the 2021 PHA position and application procedure here: https://careersonline.unimelb.edu.au//peer-health-advocates.

22.01.2022 Now this is going to be interesting! UMSU INTL will be hosting the Candidate Policy Speech Session for the Annual General Elections next Monday!

20.01.2022 If you haven't filled out the International Student Survey yet, please spare 20 minutes of your time to fill it in to help us improve the overall University experience for not just you, but all International Students. Click on the questionnaire link to let us know your experience and have your voice heard: https://communications23.typeform.com/to/QCmzlx03 Also DON’T MISS OUT on the chance to win prizes by completing the survey! ... The prizes up for grabs are: A Nintendo Switch Console (Animal Crossing Ed.) 2x Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6 Polaroid Film Cameras 5x $50 Coles-Myers Gift Cards 30x $30 Coles-Myers Gift Cards See more

20.01.2022 ! Happy Chinese New Year to those that celebrate! Although some of us international students would be celebrating the new year away from our family, the spirit of the holiday still remains strong. May this new year bring good luck, health, and allow you to explore new roads to success as we step into the Year of the Ox. We hope everyone has a joyful and prosperous year ahead

20.01.2022 UMSUs annual election is finally here, and the votes of international students are needed now more than ever! Any student can vote - even if youre overseas! - through postal voting. As UMSU is run on approx. 8 MILLION dollars of student money, make sure your vote counts by voting for candidates who will truly fight for your rights. This is especially important for international students who want to see international student representation within UMSU! So find out about your... candidates and more info on how voting works here: https://umsu.unimelb.edu.au/getinvolved/elections/ Remember, the postage is paid for by UMSU so submitting your vote will be COMPLETELY FREE even outside Aussie. All you have to do is register to vote here: https://tinyurl.com/umsuelectionballot. Registration closes on Tuesday 1 September, 5 PM!

19.01.2022 Nominations for the UMSU International Annual General Elections will close this Friday! We have some incredible opportunities for students that want to join our committee and contribute to their community. Fill our the nomination form today so that you don't miss out!

19.01.2022 Welcome to Our Community! Join us at edition one of our Community Forums. A keynote by the Lord Mayor Sally Capp and a welcome by the Vice-Chancellor Duncan Maskell. This is going to be interesting!

18.01.2022 The Sport Access Scholarship offers students under financial stress free access to the gym facilities of UniMelb. For more Information, click on the link below: https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au//sport-access-scholars

17.01.2022 Tickets are now available for our discounted RSA and Food Safety Certificated Courses! Apply now at trybooking.com/BMENF

16.01.2022 Hoping to launch a future career in your industry? Looking to expand your professional network? Come join the Professional Mingle Week virtual series to have your questions about the Australian working world answered and mingle with professionals across various fields! Dont miss out (only 20 spots per session) and save the date! ... Date: 28 September 2020 - 2 October 2020 Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm or 6:30pm - 7:30pm (see schedule) Venue: Zoom (Link will be provided upon registration) Registration here: bit.ly/INTLMingle2020 We look forward to seeing you future professionals there!

16.01.2022 Getting to know the candidates: We had a wonderful Policy Speech Session yesterday evening. For those who missed it or want to watch it again, we will be posting the Policy Speeches on the event page shortly!

16.01.2022 Farrago is opening 2021 applications for student volunteers! Join them to gain valuable experience on student media and be part of an incredible team! Link: http://farragomagazine.com/join/

15.01.2022 HOW VOTING WILL TAKE PLACE All enrolled UMSU International students will be sent an email on Wednesday August 5 containing a link to an online ballot where students will be able to cast their vote for all positions. The link can only be used once, so please do not forward it on to anyone else. The email will go to students' university email address. Having so many emails arrive at once may overload the university's server so some people's emails may be delayed.... If you cannot find your voting email, please check your spam filter first. If it has not arrived by the end of August 5, contact the Returning Officer at [email protected], Please note, the email will come from BigPulse, who provide the voting platform that will be used.

14.01.2022 Nominations for our Annual General Elections have been reopened until 5pm, Wednesday July 29th. The following positions remain open for nomination: - Vice President (Education and Welfare) - Media and Communications Director - Welfare Director... If you are interested in applying, please fill out the nomination form! https://tinyurl.com/y3rwydco

14.01.2022 Attention prospective candidates! We have a Candidate Information Session beginning in an hours: https://umsu.unimelb.edu.au//umsu-intl-annual-general-ele/ This is a great opportunity to find out everything about how the election and the positions to be contested!

14.01.2022 Today is the yearly ? . Its a reminder for all of us to check in on ourselves and the others, and that it's okay not to be okay. 2 events are held today for you to and . . ... Time: 13:00-14:00 Thursday 10th September Zoom Link: https://unimelb.zoom.us//register/WN_5TaIwtCTQrqRWtJbBVd3tw . Time: 17:00-18:00 Thursday 10th September 19:00-20:00 Thursday 10th September Registration Link: https://melbourneuni.au1.qualtrics.com//form/SV_4Yp0Ty4YGf Find out more about ? here https://students.unimelb.edu.au///mental-health/r-u-ok-day

14.01.2022 UMSU and UMSU International have been making huge efforts advocating for WAM changes with the University. Help us get the data to back our arguments up and advocate for your interests. Sign the petition.

14.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day, a national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone to ask "Are you OK?" if someone you know is struggling with life's ups and downs. As part of this day, we recognise that it can be particularly difficult to say that you aren't ok, if you're not. We often grow up learning that mental health is abnormal and that we should hide it. We want to remind you that you're not alone, and that it is ok to not be ok. If friends or family reach out and ask, pl...ease let them help you! If you have the ability to look after the people around you, please take the time to reach out and ask them if they are OK. A conversation can change a life. If you aren't comfortable with doing this, but know someone who may need help, please refer them to the professional services at the University. We at UMSU International would also like to say that we are always more than happy to talk if you want to reach out. Please take care and look after yourselves in these challenging times.

13.01.2022 The transition to study online hasn't been easy and some of us have had to join virtual classes from overseas. To all the international students - regardless of whether you are in Melbourne or across the oceans, this is a little something for you. As we enter another semester of online learning, let's remember that we are in this together Stay safe and hopefully we'll get to meet on campus sometime soon.... - From UMSU International and Life at UniMelb See more

12.01.2022 Get Certified! RSA tickets Sold out in less than 5 hours! To match the overwhelming demand, UMSU International is announcing another workshop for Thursday 29 October. Tickets will be available soon at $30/person (STILL 50% OFF), so be sure to get them while you can!

12.01.2022 The Summer Holidays are here! To celebrate the End of Exams and to warmly welcome our long break, we're organising an EoX Games Night on our official Discord Lounge to kick back and relax with the start of summer vacation We’ll be playing plenty of Among Us, thanks to popular demand, some Skribbl.io and a lobby of Drawful 2 to kick-start the holidays! Dates: Monday, 30 November 2020 Time: 8:30 - 11pm AEST Venue: UMSU Intl Discord Lounge (invite link: https://discord.gg/KC7CZtP)

11.01.2022 Proudly announcing... the amazing winners of the Amazing Race! Congratulations to the second place winners: Gemma Brown, Lily Nguyen, Andrew Gorecki, and Anna Nguyen. They truly lived up to their team's name! And congratulations to the first place winners: Ivy Tjahjanto, Brian Emmerich, Fiona Aberima, and William Intan. They traveled around the world (virtually) so fast that even Zoom couldn't have kept up with them!... Finally, a round of applause for all who've participated in this event! We hope you had an unforgettable time hopping across continents with us ~ And the fun doesn't end here, folks, as we still have a bunch of other exciting events coming up this semester. So stay tuned!

11.01.2022 Nominations have reopened for the position of International President!

11.01.2022 UMSU International will also be present at our virtual booth in tomorrow's WinterFest Carnival! Well be having Podcast sessions explaining how online university life was like, the experiences we went through + tips to try to tackle them... Schedule: Session 1: 12-1pm Session 2: 1-2pm Session 3: 2:30 - 3:15pm... Session 4: 3:15 -4pm See more

10.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day , a national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone to ask "Are you OK?" if someone you know is struggling with life's ups and downs. As part of this day, we recognise that it can be particularly difficult to say that you aren't ok, if you're not. We often grow up learning that mental health is abnormal and that we should hide it. We want to remind you that you're not alone, and that it is ok to not be ok. If friends or family reach out and ask..., please let them help you! If you have the ability to look after the people around you, please take the time to reach out and ask them if they are OK. A conversation can change a life. If you aren't comfortable with doing this, but know someone who may need help, please refer them to the professional services at the University. We at UMSU International would also like to say that we are always more than happy to talk if you want to reach out. Please take care and look after yourselves in these challenging times.

09.01.2022 Welcome international students and welcome all! We are now LIVE at the Community Forum! Join the event via zoom: https://tinyurl.com/y57lwwsj Password: 544811

08.01.2022 Want to learn how to innovate during times of crisis? AIESEC in Melbourne is holding a panel discussion on this exact topic! Hear from Zoom professionals, Carlton & United Breweries & the CEO of Studiohawk! Register now: https://bit.ly/InnovCris

08.01.2022 Were happy to announce that UMSU International Co-option 2020 has commenced! If youre interested in supporting the international student community while gaining valuable experience in leadership, event/project management and so much more, wed like to invite you to join us today. There are a total of 7 positions open to apply for: - Culture and Social Officers (2) - Education Officer (1) - Welfare officer (1) - Media & Communications Officer (1)... - Human Resources Officer (1) - Partnership and Sponsorship Officer (1) What is Co-option? Co-option is when our acting committee hold interviews to hand-pick the best and the brightest from a list of applicants. Co-option is generally competitive so its recommended that one has experience relevant to the role they are applying to. Requirements for running for Co-option: All students of the University of Melbourne are eligible to run for co-option. Applications will be open from 21 September until 2 October. More information on these positions can be found here: https://umsu.unimelb.edu.au/umsu-intl-co-option/. Please e-mail our Secretary (Orchid Liang) at [email protected] for further information or any inquiries. Successful applicants will be brought to the interview stage, held between 5-9 October. Good luck to all applicants, and we look forward to welcoming our new officers into the UMSU INTL family! Send in your application here: https://forms.gle/7Nr9A4GDbpvnsqFN9

07.01.2022 Colour Code is just one of the many organisations campaigning for the voices of international students all across Australia, especially as the government continues to fail in supporting us. Through sharing the words of our community and showing your support for organisations like Colour Code, we can finally let ourselves be heard!

07.01.2022 Join Culture Bridge as they discuss the racism faced by international students in Australia and the impacts of the medias portrayal of our community. This forum will discuss key issues on Our Differences in Education, and all international students are invited to share their perspectives!

06.01.2022 With Summer Terms coming to an end (and SummerFest just around the corner!!!) what better way is there to celebrate than with an UMSU International Game Night! This Sunday we will be playing "Psychiatrist", an insanely fun group game about banter, teamwork and deception. Sign up at the link here to join, and to earn a chance at a $20 gift voucher: https://forms.gle/FvNr9QLsnvXLFW9q8... Date: Sunday, 21st February 2021 Time: 8pm - 10pm AEST Venue: Zoom https://unimelb.zoom.us/j/5493818981

05.01.2022 Want to learn how to innovate during times of crisis? AIESEC in Melbourne is holding a panel discussion on this exact topic!! Hear from Zoom professionals, Carlton & United Breweries & CEO from Studiohawk! Register now: https://bit.ly/InnovCris

04.01.2022 International students, discover your rights as a renter during COVID-19 through this informational live event happening tonight! https://facebook.com/events/s/is-covid-causing-a-housing-cri/2761827437385819/?ti=icl

04.01.2022 Update on Reduced Study Load, Special Consideration, Leave Of Absence and Course Deferrals Despite the ongoing pandemic, the University of Melbourne reversed their policy on allowing personal statements when applying for reduced study load, special consideration, leave of absence and course deferrals. This made it harder for students facing difficult circumstances to access these services without first having a statutory declaration or a medical certificate. We know that... the pandemic is not over and both domestic and international students are still suffering. We fought for the university to reintroduce personal statements as supporting documents to improve the accessibility of these services. We are proud to announce that due to collaboration of UMSU INTL and UMSU Education, we are expecting a positive decision from the university. We want to assure you that if you or your studies have been affected by COVID-19 in any way, you will be able to successfully apply for reduced study load, special consideration, leave of absence, and course deferrals. Remember, whether you are in Australia or in your home countries, UMSU International will support you in every way we can. See more

04.01.2022 We have just won a LANDMARK VICTORY for international student representation at the University of Melbourne. Today, Academic Board passed a motion to allow a permanent seat for UMSU INTL on Academic Board. This is the result of 9 months of tireless work on the part of former UMSU INTL President Archit Agrawal. Previously, there were no provisions for international student representation on the Academic board. Even when 42% of the student population are international students,... the University did not consider it necessary to represent them on the peak decision making body of the University. This was a serious oversight by the university: in a year where international students have suffered so much, to remain unrepresented at the highest levels of the University was shameful. The Academic Board makes decisions on assessment requirements, WAM regulation and quality of education. With UMSU INTL now on the table, international students will get a direct voice at this crucial forum to care for, stand for, and act for ALL international students. International students are part of this community. We deserve to have our voices heard. And finally, the university is starting to pay attention. This would not have been possible without the constant support and love from our student community. Your engagement with UMSU INTL strengthens our voice, and the voice of all international students, and we are indebted to every single international student for helping us win this fight.

04.01.2022 Calling all international students! Has COVID-19 impacted your uni life? Do you think the university could do better? We need your voice more than ever, because YOUR VOICE MATTERS!... Please spare 20 minutes of your time to fill in our survey to help us improve the overall University experience for not just you, but all International Students. Click on the questionnaire link to let us know your experience and have your voice heard: https://communications23.typeform.com/to/QCmzlx03 Also DON’T MISS OUT on the chance to win prizes by completing the survey! The prizes up for grabs are: A Nintendo Switch Console (Animal Crossing Ed.) 2x Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6 Polaroid Film Cameras 5x $50 Coles-Myers Gift Cards 30x $30 Coles-Myers Gift Cards

04.01.2022 UMSU International would like to welcome the newly elected 2020-2021 International Central Committee. The final results of the Annual General Election have been released and the Committee will begin its term on the 1st September. Here are the names and roles of your new Committee members!

03.01.2022 Welcome to Our Community! UMSU International, along with the University of Melbourne and the City of Melbourne would like to welcome international students to our community! Join us at our first Community Forum where we will be discussing some important topics related to international students! Join the Event: https://tinyurl.com/y57lwwsj Password: 544811

01.01.2022 The Returning Officer has released provisional results for the election! See our Election Event Page!

01.01.2022 The University of Melbourne Psychology Clinic will be running Mindfulness group programs via Zoom, starting in August. If you are interested in developing present-focused attention skills to promote mental well-being and help you manage day-to-day hassles, please contact us at [email protected] to register