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UWA Science Union

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Address: 35 Stirling Hwy CRAWLEY 6009 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://scienceunion.org.au

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24.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS to our incoming 2021 appointed committee! Thank you so much to everyone who applied, this was an incredibly hard decision with every single position having several amazing applications, please keep and eye out for more opportunities to be involved in Science Union, through our subcommittees and otherwise, coming SOON Media Officer: Melissa Klifunis Sponsorship Officer: Liza Kneebone... Graphical Promotions Officer: Klaudia Oey Education Officer: Shahab Rasheed Volunteering Officer: Chloe Taylor Social Officer: Leroy Pearce Lund Orientation Director: Eilish Jones International Representative: Trang Ngan Nguyen Postgraduate Representative: Thi Huynh Ordinary Committee Member: Matilda Malet See more

23.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2021 COMMITTEE! Education Vice-President: Natasha Main Welfare Vice-President: Caitlyn Calderbank Externals Vice-President: Jac Harding... Social Vice-President: Tom Toovey Secretary: Jack Maurice Treasurer: Ryan O'Keeffe Education Officer: Charlie Cope Welfare Officer: Iknur Virik Externals Officer: Max Beard Social Officer: Kathy Deng Female Sports Rep: Kate Mountain Male Sports Rep: Ross Morshead Ordinary Committee Members: Rachael McMahon, Satya Barak, Jennifer Nguyen Immediate Past President: April Htun Big congratulations again and thank you to everyone for running! There are many other opportunities to get involved with the club too - just keep an eye out for when applications for our appointed positions are open!

23.01.2022 Is referencing the most daunting part of your assignments? UWA Science Union, in collaboration with the UWA Library team and their resources, presents the Research Skills Workshop to help you HD that upcoming assessment or lab report Tomorrow 12-2pm in the Reid Circle ... Due to COVID there is an attendance cap, please fill out the form in the event to secure your spot See more

22.01.2022 Winner winner spicy chicken dinner! There is a $100 Varsity voucher up for grabs if your team wins the Hot Wingz for Life race There are still TEAM SPOTS AVAILABLE so register at the link in the event >Veggo option available

22.01.2022 Once again we have raised the highest amount! The externals portfolio is challenged to dress as FRUIT & VEG today! If you see anyone around campus, consider donating, or have a laugh at our attempts to emulate produce in the name of charity ... Keep an eye out for the next portfolio challenge being posted soon

22.01.2022 Wanting to up-skill yourself so that you can excel in the workforce? Looking to increase your networks so that you could potentially meet your future employer? Interested in knowing how STEM can intersect with other fields, like business? Well AIESEC in UWA has the perfect opportunity for you: the Youth to Business Forum!... The forum will be a whole day full of interactive workshops and panel discussions that will further your leadership and interpersonal skills, and opportunities to connect with multiple stakeholders and other like-minded students (who knows, you all just might end up working together). Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a deeper insight into employment after university and discover just how flexible your science degree could be. The Y2B Forum is just around the corner and spots are filling up QUICK so be sure to register ASAP! Have a look in the event page for more details and speaker reveals Get your ticket here: https://youthtobusinessforum-event.getqpay.com

21.01.2022 Big thank you to everyone who participated in and donated to our StreetSmart drive last semester! Keep an eye on the SU and Guild Welfare pages to see what we've got coming up in the future!

21.01.2022 We are LIVE ON FB right now! Come watch our Hair Donation event! Please consider donating to our Relay for Life to support Cancer Council https://secure.fundraising.cancer.org.au//RelayforLi/CCWA

20.01.2022 SCRUTINEERS Candidates wishing to appoint a scrutineer should email their scrutineers name to [email protected] prior to the close of polling at 2pm Friday the 23rd (TODAY). A scrutineer is your eyes for the count. They ensure the count is done fairly and properly. They also act as witnesses to adjudications of the Returning Officers and can report to their candidate the result of their ballot as well as any decisions made in regards to the count. Scrutineers ar...e a vital element of democratic elections and we encourage any candidate who wishes to appoint one to do so. - Mike, Will, and Suchi - Science Union Returning Officers

18.01.2022 Hey Everyone! We hope you are all doing well in preparation for your final exams for this crazy year. Our good friends at Fraser's GAMSAT Tuition will be running their annual In person and Online November Masterclasses! ... This year they have completely renewed all of the content to match the new GAMSAT format, as well as created a masterclass community platform with heaps of content and discussion to do before and after the event. Anyone who completes the masterclass challenge is eligible for a $200 discount to their Main March Courses! Make sure to register now, as tickets are running out fast. https://www.frasersgamsat.com.au/gamsat-2020-masterclasses/

16.01.2022 Happy New Year! LESGO 2021 ~lots of love from SU

16.01.2022 Science Union is very excited to present: Australian & International Friends: Speed Friending Need help planning your studies? Or are you looking for some unit recommendations? What about job prospects available for you? WHEN: 1-2:30pm AWST ... WHERE: a wholesome zoom call featuring light conversation, ice breakers, and the perfect chance to ask student-faculty representatives any questions you may have This event is open to all international students as well as anyone looking to make some new friends

15.01.2022 Hey everyone! Applications for our Head Freelancer, Head Chef and Head Medic for Science Union 2021 first-year camp are now open! Please fill in the below form before midnight Wednesday 2nd December if you are interested in either of these positions.- Head Freelancer: Organise the activities of the first year camp and manage the team of freelancers. - Head Chef: Managing the budget and planning of food for the duration of camp. - Head Medic: Direct the other first-aiders. MUST have first-aid certificate. Please message the Science Union page if you require more information regarding these positions. Keep an eye out on our page for future posts regarding other staffing positions! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx

13.01.2022 Make sure you come support Science Union in our Hot wings challenge for Relay For Life UWA We're going head to head with University Engineers' Club (UEC) and Leisure UWA to bring you the spice for charity Tickets can be found above for teams of 5 ... $26 to register a team $2 donation to spectate (On the day) All proceeds go to Relay for life - make sure you get your tickets quick https://www.facebook.com/events/2778387232445701

12.01.2022 We’re back with another RELAY CHALLENGE! Up this week is our lovely Welfare Portfolio, but their challenge is less than wholesome The Welfare Portfolio is challenged to drink a SMOOTHIE with ingredients YOU CHOOSE! Get donating and let’s see what you masterchefs can come up with ... Eilish Jones Caitlyn Calderbank Kaleigh Spithoven Bethany Youds Liza Kneebone Tamsin Kepes Melissa Klifunis Lucinda Clara Ryan O'Keeffe Caitlin Becker Nikita Zhuang Alisa Aliyah Kassam Jac Harding Iknur Virik Klaudia Oey Tim Andrews

10.01.2022 Hi everyone! Expressions of interest to become a staff member at Science Union's 2021 First Year Camp are now LIVE! Camp will take place March 5th-7th, 2021 (the weekend of week 2). Applications are open until midnight January 4th. You must attend a compulsory staff briefing (starting mid January) to be eligible as a Camp staff member. You must also attend Student Leadership Training (occurring in January) - the camp session is COMPULSORY ... The available staffing positions are as followed: - Freelancer: Liaising with the Head Freelancer to ensure all activities run smoothly - Chef: Cook meals for the duration of the camp in accordance with the Head Chef - Parent: You will be required to look after a family of around 8 first year students (alongside a co-parent) - Medic: MUST have a valid first aid certificate and be flexible to assist the freelancers - Photographer - Lifeguard: MUST have bronze medallion Any questions then message our page! SU https://docs.google.com//1UTRiFFCq-uwviRLt6A2YJp/viewform

08.01.2022 Hi everyone! Please follow the link below to our website if you are interested in viewing any of our official documents, including the annual President's and Treasurer's Report for 2020, presented at our Annual General Meeting earlier in October. The reports detail the activities and finances of the club over the year. You can also see the application we submitted for best faculty society which successfully awarded us this title for 2020, along with several other offical documents - if you have any questions please feel free to message the page. Hope you are all well and enjoying your holidays http://www.scienceunion.org.au/official-documents

06.01.2022 Tomorrow is the Students in Health and Medical Research Conference! SHMRC is a world-class research conference where students from all over Western Australia present inspiring and innovative research! It gives them the opportunity to share their research with clinicians, researchers, fellow students and the WA health community. ... Get your tickets now @ http://www.shmrc.org.au/tickets

02.01.2022 ELECTIONS UPDATE Congratulations to the Science Union President of 2021 - Kate Stewart! Thank you all for your patience, to the Returning Officers for officiating the election, and congratulations again to the 2021 committee. Just a reminder that there are plenty more opportunities to get involved as appointed positions and subcommittee applications will be opening soon, so keep a look out!

02.01.2022 Come join us at our Hair Donation!

01.01.2022 Hi everyone Our subcommittee's for 2021 are now OPEN! These are a great way to be involved in Science Union for 2021 - You will be working with and alongside the Science Union committee to help enhance student experience, learning and well-being. More information regarding the aim of each subcommittee is attached. Please follow each link to apply for our different committee's.... Feel free to message us if you have any questions EDUCATION: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx INDUSTRIES: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx EQUITY & DIVERSITY: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx