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25.01.2022 See what is happening these days! ~ NSW has recorded yet another day without a locally transmitted COVID-19 case, bringing its streak to a fortnight. There were three cases in hotel quarantine recorded in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. The total number of COVID-19 cases in NSW since the beginning of the pandemic is now 4,915, NSW Health reports. (9NEWS) ~ Today marks the first Saturday of 2021 where private gatherings of more than five guests will be permitted after caps... were extended to 30 guests this week. The state's mask mandate has also relaxed, with people in greater Sydney no longer forced to wear a face covering while shopping in certain settings. Masks are still mandatory on public transport, in beauty salons and for workers in hospitality. (9NEWS) ~ Australians won't have to visit the doctor's office to receive their COVID-19 vaccination, with the AstraZeneca jab set to be made available at thousands of pharmacies around the country. It will mean the COVID-19 shot will be available at more than 2000 individual sites Australia-wide, including GP offices, hospitals and pharmacies - a doubling of previous estimates. (9NEWS) ~ Hundreds of people on flights out of Perth have landed to news they will be forced into isolation tonight after Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan announced a snap lockdown while they were mid-air. Politicians returning to Canberra for the beginning of the parliamentary year are among those caught in the interstate chaos after WA recorded a new coronavirus case that is potentially the highly infectious UK strain of COVID-19. (9NEWS) ~ Hundreds of new train services will be added to Melbourne’s network from today, with huge changes to the city loop. (9NEWS) #usydsupra
25.01.2022 SUPRA is now recruiting new volunteers. Come to join us now!!! SUPRA is the postgraduate student association at the University of Sydney, and all postgraduates can look to SUPRA for assistance with any issues that may confront them, both academically and personally, during the course of their candidature. If you are interested, please send us your resume and personal statement now. The application closes at 11:59pm, 8th September (Tuesday).... #usydsupra #usyd
25.01.2022 We got a small tip for your study! Exercises can refresh your brain and improve your concentration, thus improve your study efficiency. Short exercise would be wonderful if you are struggling with studying. Luckily, this week we still get some seats for Free Fitness Classes, please feel free to join us! Body Attack: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/usyd-body-attacksupra-membe Body Balancehttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/usyd-body-balance-supra-mem... #usydsupra
24.01.2022 For students who are concerned with FREE FITNESS CLASSES, the instructor of the BODY ATTACK may not able to organise the body attack class this week due to personal issues. We’ve found body pump instructor as an alternative. The body pump is essentially similar to the body attack. Therefore, for this week, the body attack will be replaced by body pump. The body attack instructor will be back in the next week. We apologise for your inconvenience. #usydsupra
22.01.2022 See what is happening these days~ NSW has reported 10 new COVID-19 cases, including two schoolchildren linked to the Sydney CBD cluster. Kincoppal-Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart is closed tomorrow while contract tracing and cleaning is undertaken after two year 7 students tested positive for COVID-19. (ABC NEWS) ~ The Victorian Government has released a staged plan to ease Melbourne out of its tight coronavirus restrictions.The plan shows stage 4 restrictions will rema...in in place for another two weeks, with some minor changes. (ABC NEWS) ~ A nurse at the Ipswich hospital, west of Brisbane, is one of two new coronavirus cases in Queensland, with more than 220 staff going into quarantine. (ABC NEWS) ~ This week a meta-analysis published in theJournal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found treating critically ill patients with corticosteroids improved survival rates by up to a third. (ABC NEWS) ~ A report released today shows a 71 per cent decline in koala populations across six locations in northern NSW, burned in last season's bushfires. (ABC NEWS) #usydsupra
22.01.2022 SUPRA's new Instagram special effects! Method: 1. Open your Instagram Story 2. Slide the shoot button to the right until the end and click "BROWSE EFFECTS"... 3. Search for welcome to USYD 4. Click the shoot button and start recording your back-to-uni life! 5. Post Instagram Story and @usydsupra Share your own photos, videos, and stories with SUPRA’s special effects! You will have the chance to participate in the draw, and win a lucky gift! We will draw FIVE lucky friends to win: Netflix $10 gift card or Tencent Video VIP Quarterly card The story effect is designed by: @will_wu1 @sparrowpapa0830
21.01.2022 SUPRA Website Survey 2020 We’ve been working hard on our website this year and we want to know what you think! Share with us your thoughts and experiences by filling out our 5 minute survey. You could win a $50 voucher at Booktopia. Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DMFYJQF... #usydsupra
21.01.2022 New eGrad has been released, for more information please refer to the link below https://mailchi.mp/supra/end-of-year-advice
20.01.2022 Remember to join our Online Yoga Class! You can register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/usyd-online-yoga-supra-memb... #usydsupra
19.01.2022 See what is happening these days~ 1. New Zealand's Cabinet agreed in principle to establish a trans-Tasman bubble with Australia early next year, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Monday. It would be conditional on coronavirus case levels staying low and pending approval by the Federal Government. Mr Hunt said the Federal Government would "absolutely" approve the agreement, and that increased travel between the two countries would benefit both economies. (ABC news) 2.... South Australia has recorded its first coronavirus case in more than a fortnight, after a returned traveller in hotel quarantine tested positive. The man in his 40s is currently at a medi-hotel after arriving from overseas, and returned a positive result on his day-one test, SA Health said. It is the first case in 15 days in the state. (ABC news) 3. Most meteor showers are created by debris trails set down by comets, but the Geminids are created by debris from an asteroid-like object called 3200 Phaethon. As a result, the debris is more rocky than dusty, so the meteors tend to be brighter and travel further across the sky, says Andrew Jacob, a curator at Sydney Observatory. (ABC news) 4.With a body just several centimetres wide, a blue-ringed octopus can look really cute, especially when they start showing off their stunning iridescent blue markings. But beware: this is a sign they are feeling threatened and might inject you with venom, as Mr Hodgson learnt the hard way. (ABC news) 5. Talbot tallied 73 votes across a revised 13-game season to finish ahead of Cambage (67) and Lauren Nicholson (65). The Fire's Shyla Heal won youth player of the year. Fire coach Shannon Seebohm was named coach of the year. (ABC news) See more
19.01.2022 In S1 did you respond to an allegation of academic dishonesty? Last semester some students were required to respond to notifications by only a written response. The option of either a meeting with the faculty or a written response is an important student right. If you feel you were disadvantaged by your faculty forcing you to only respond in writing, you may appeal. ... If you require assistance with an appeal please contact SUPRA by email: [email protected] #usydsupra
18.01.2022 Great news! The decision of 2021 academic calendar has been made in Academic Board Meeting today. All teaching activities in 2021 will be delayed for one week but retain their contact weeks! Thanks again for those who have completed SUPRA Semester Calendar Survey and for sharing your feedback, which contributed to today’s result ! As always, our student representatives tried their best to present your concerns to various University Committees and working groups. Remember, SUPRA is always with you!
17.01.2022 Hope you guys all get accustomed to the new semester! We are glad to see the popularity of the free fitness classes since this new semester. We even get extra students who didn’t book in advance did show up. We are sorry that we can provide ONLY 20 seats for each class due to the social distancing. However, your SAFETY is always the priority. Please book in advance if you are willing to go. The booking link for this week will open from FRIDAY 6 PM! Register earlier for limited positions! #usydsupra
17.01.2022 Register for our free yoga class! See U this Thursday! Can’t wait to exercise with you! #usydsupra
17.01.2022 Take part in the survey for online coursework learning quality and give us your feedbacks! Win your $20 Wollies gift card and make this a better learning experience for all of us! Link for survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5RF822D #usydsupra
16.01.2022 The SUPRA postgrad wall calendar for 2021 is available now in both hard copy and digital version! The electronic version can be downloaded via this link https://supra.net.au//uplo/Calendar-2021-FINAL-no-trim.pdf The paper version can be obtained by post after you filling your address info via this link https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfgJknRVQ_gJpcHHU/viewform
16.01.2022 Do you want to inspire your career development in Australia? Register for our Career Discovery Event to get the answer! Register here: https://uni-sydney.zoom.us//tJEuc-utqT8pEtSTDtlnfdaOU5V0yW Time: Sat 19 Sep 2020, 6:00-7:30 pm (AEST)... #usydsupra
16.01.2022 See what is happening these days! ~ The Federal Government has suspended quarantine-free travel for New Zealanders arriving in Australia for 72 hours amid fears of a South African strain of COVID-19 across the Tasman. (ABC NEWS) ~... The Indonesian Government is reportedly looking to Mexico as an alternate source of live cattle, after Australian cattle hit record prices and Jakarta meat sellers go on strike. (ABC NEWS) ~ Parts of Victoria and NSW aresweating through an extreme heatwavethat started sweeping across Australia's southeast on Saturday. This may seem like just a good excuse to go to the beach, but as the planet warms and summers become longer and less bearable, heatwaves are coming to represent an existential threat to Australian suburbs. (ABC NEWS) ~ In the initial months of the pandemic, a stock market collapse saw the world's billionaires experience massive reductions in their wealth.But this setback was short lived. Within nine months, the top 1,000 billionaires, mainly white men, had recovered all the wealth they had lost. (ABC NEWS) ~ A veteran rocket from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's SpaceX aerospace company has launched 143 satellites into space, in what the company says is a new record for the most spaceships deployed on a single mission. (ABC NEWS) #usydsupra
16.01.2022 Dear Postgraduates, SUPRA wishes you a happy Mid-Autumn Festival! SUPRA is always there for you when you need us. In this special Mid-Autumn Festival, we have a gift for you:... We will present you a Mid-Autumn moon cake, together with an exclusive postcard and SUPRA souvenir bag, at the door of SUPRA office from 2 to 3 p.m. on October 1st. Do not forget to bring your student ID! After getting the postcard and moon cake, you are welcome to share them on instagram and @usydsupra! Looking forward to your arrival! #usydsupra
13.01.2022 SUPRA has contributed and will endorse the Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA)'s official letter and the recommendations to all the Group of Eight (G8) Universities for improving the quality of education. We urge that in line with maintaining a high standard for education, universities must ensure the same high standard is applied to all. SUPRA will be continuously working with other individuals and groups to safeguard the interests of the postgraduate co...mmunity of the University of Sydney. Full version of article please refer to https://mailchi.mp//media-release-statement-by-capa-for-im #usydsupra
12.01.2022 Yabun festival Tuesday, 26 January 11am 5pm Yabun festival is the largest 1-day celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in Australia. It takes place on 26 January each year.... Check out this link for more information: https://mailchi.mp//26-january-is-invasion-day-survival-day #usydsupra
12.01.2022 See what is happening these days~ A man in his early 70s has died of coronavirus, Premier Gladys Berejiklian says, bringing the NSW death toll to 55. (ABC NEWS) Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has said he is "confident" Melbourne's restrictions will be eased in a week, as the state records 14 new infections and five deaths. (ABC NEWS)... The University of Melbourne will receive almost $3 million for the development of two vaccines while the University of Sydney will receive almost $3 million for the development of one. (9NEWS) Prime Minister Scott Morrison has refused to commit to a target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, despite describing it as "achievable". (ABC NEWS) Afterparts of South Australia and western NSW got some of their best rain in years, further falls are forecast for day. (9NEWS) #usydsupra
12.01.2022 See what is happening these days! ~ The wearing of face masks is now mandatory at a range of indoor venues across Greater Sydney, as NSW grapples with a resurgence of coronavirus. Meanwhile, lockdown orders were lifted in the southern half of Sydney's northern beaches overnight. (ABC NEWS) ~... Victoria has recorded three new locally acquired coronavirus cases overnight, as the state works to contain a cluster linked to a restaurant in Melbourne's south-east. The new infections were detected from 22,477 test results processed on Saturday. (ABC NEWS) ~ As that old saying goes, "hindsight is 20/20", and it certainly applies to the share market every year. Let's assume you a had a time machine, and travelled back to January 1 (last year) to buy shares as part of a retrospective "get rich quick" scheme. Certain stocks might have earned you a truckload of money if you sold them just before last night's New Years' Eve fireworks. (ABC NEWS) ~ January is the month to go star-hopping to see how many constellations you can spot. You might also see a galaxy if you've headed bush for the holidays and the skies are clear. And, if you've packed some binoculars, a camera or a telescope, you can see stunning dust clouds, star clusters and distant planets too. (ABC NEWS) ~ Dr Eyal Mayroz’s book an ‘outstanding academic title’. The American Library Association has selected a book on why the US has failed to intervene in genocide as one of its top academic titles for 2020. (USYD NEWS) #usydsupra
11.01.2022 See what is happening these days! ~ Organisers of illegal Melbourne beach parties fined after large crowds gather. The organisers of two ‘illegal’ Melbourne beach parties have been fined after a large crowd was filmed gathered at a secluded beach. (NEWS.COM.AU) ~... South Australians pack stores, pubs as lockdown ends, but health officials urge residents to remain vigilant. South Australians emerged from a short-lived lockdown on Sunday to pack bars, shops and cafes across the state. (ABC NEWS) ~ Victim of invasive intimate search at Qatar airport speaks for the first time. An Australian victim of an invasive intimate search conducted at a Qatar airport last month has told 60 Minutes she was made to feel "like a criminal" and subjected to degrading abuse by airport authorities. (9 NEWS) ~ ARC success for University of Sydney researchers. The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced University of Sydney researchers will receive funding for more than 50 new Linkage and Discovery projects. (USYD.NEWS) ~ The Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney opens to the public on 18 November. Share. The museum has free entry and brings together the University of Sydney's collections of antiquities, natural history, historic photographs, cultural artefacts and art. (USYD.NEWS) See more
08.01.2022 See what is happening these days~! NSW COVID-19 cases increase by one, found within hotel quarantine. There were no locally caught cases found during Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday's reporting periods. However, lower than usual testing numbers were flagged as a possible reason by authorities in NSW. (ABC NEWS) ~ Surf Life Saving NSW operations centre gets upgrade in time for busy beaches over summer. The frontline team are the volunteer lifeguards who patrol the beaches, but ...behind the scenes there is a room of radio operators all trained lifeguards who coordinate rescues for the state's 129 Life Saving clubs. (ABC NEWS) ~ Sydney temperatures to plummet tonight as 'deceptive' cold front moves through NSW. A fast-moving storm has hit Sydney and the Illawarra region, with winds hitting more than 100 kilometres per hour. (ABC NEWS) ~ Fire crews tackle bushfire in Sydney's north-west. The blaze is burning at the Windsor Downs Nature reserve at Bligh Park near Windsor. Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW are on the scene. (9 NEWS) ~ Two men arrested over massive fake SMS scam operating out of Sydney. Two men accused of orchestrating a sophisticated SMS phishing scam to steal identities have been arrested by Federal Police. (9 NEWS) #usydsupra See more
08.01.2022 See what is happening these days! ~ Sydney New Year's Eve rules: Limits on Northern Beaches and Greater Sydney gatherings, parties and events. Plans to give frontline workers a prime spot to watch Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks have been scrapped, despite the city recording only five new virus cases. (9 NEWS) ~... Santa Claus is coming to town but on this COVID Christmas, it's via Zoom. Based in the UK, the small company Encore Musicians has been providing "musical messages" since the early days of the pandemic. Often, they're messages between the UK and Australia. (ABC NEWS) ~ Melbourne Airport Rail Link to use elevated 'sky rail' through north-western suburbs. The Victorian Government has confirmed the design for the project involves a series of elevated tracks through Sunshine North, Keilor East and Airport West. (ABC NEWS) ~ BOM warning of severe thunderstorms poised to hit Sydney. Large chunks of greater Sydney and NSW’s central west are set for damaging winds and large hailstones as part of a severe thunderstorm. (7 NEWS) ~ A ‘massive’ kangaroo punching a dad in the face. A father came face to face with a massive kangaroo after he tried to shield his children from the marsupial loitering in his front yard. (NEWS.COM.AU) #usydsupra
06.01.2022 batyr Research Escape with HDR Community. This interactive session allows you to hear anotherHDRstudent's experience with isolation and the pressures of being aHDRstudent and what worked for them in moving forward. Connect otherHDRstudents, learn what help services are available and how to support a friend who may be struggling. Nov 25, 2020 4:00 4:45 PM... Zoom Registration link:https://bit.ly/34dsf6N #usydsupra
04.01.2022 See what is happening these days! ~ New South Wales has recorded 15 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, all of which have been linked to the Northern Beaches cluster.There are now 83 cases linked to the cluster, but the exact source out of the outbreak is still under investigation, NSW Chief Health Office Dr Kerry Chant said. (9 NEWS) ~ In response to the outbreak,Queensland has barred residents of Greater Sydneyfrom entering the state as of 1am today. Victoria and ...South Australia have bothbarred Northern Beaches residentsand directed the rest of Sydney into 14-day quarantines. (9 NEWS) ~ The number of visitors allowed into homes will be limited to 10. While there was no evidence of the virus seeding in other parts of Sydney yet, the precaution was needed because of the higher risk that came with socialising indoors, the premier said. The city will also revert back to the four square metre rule in all indoor settings, apart from the family home. A cap of 300 people at indoor venues will also be imposed. (9 NEWS) ~ Northern Beaches mayor Michael Regan has added to calls against panic buying as supermarket shelves were stripped bare yesterday ahead of a five-day coronavirus lockdown for the region. Mr Regan suggested panic buying in such circumstances was inevitable, even as he urged residents to remain calm. (9 NEWS) ~ Tennis Australia is preparing to spend at least double its original budget to stage this summer's Australian Open in Melbourne, with strict biosecurity protocols greatly adding to the cost of the event. (9 NEWS) #usydsupra
04.01.2022 # Free Online Class #USYD # SUPRA We are happy to see some of you have been returned to the campus! However, it is still important to pay attention to the social distancing. Due to the social distancing, our in-person sessions are limited to 20 people. During the past few weeks, we found some students may not able to get tickets or worry about returning to campus. If you feel panic about going outside due to COVID-19, but you really want to get exercises. Here is the chanc...e, you can EXERCISE WITH SUPRA at home for free! Since 9th September, SUPRA will provide ONLINE YOGA CLASS for ALL POSTGRADUATES. All thing that you need is your towel and yoga mat. Come and join us for free! The booking links will open soon! #usydsupra
03.01.2022 Looking for information about your student visa, or visa options after study? Join SUPRA Legal Service’s registered migration agents (MARNs: 1911813 & 1912229) to find out about student visas and the different visa options available after your studies. Questions about any area of migration law will be taken by chat and answered after the presentation.... SUPRA Migration Webinars (The content of the 2 webinars is the same, please choose one to sign up to) Tuesday 1 December 2020, 2-4pm Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_lKygRoKvSNW9YnFqKLxMXA Thursday 10 December 2020, 10am-12noon Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_8tNrEip5QriJpJLEAoxxGA If you need assistance with any aspect of migration law, SUPRA Legal Service can help you. #usydsupra
03.01.2022 New eGrad has been released, for more information please refer to the link below: https://mailchi.mp//supra-and-src-staff-oppose-uni-redunda #usydsupra
03.01.2022 See what is happening these days! ~ Partnership with start-up and CareFlight gives rise to new aircraft. ‘Vertiia', designed to take off like a helicopter and fly like a plane, will improve patient transfer times and safety. It aims to be the most efficient and longest range eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft globally. (USYD NEWS) ~... Last year, Black Friday sales increased 0.9 per cent to a record $27.9 billion, and a stronger result is expected this year. Promotions for Black Friday pre-sales have been landing in inboxes for at least the past week in the lead-up to official sales beginning today. (ABC NEWS) ~ A surge in first home buyers is set to fuel house price hikes, with the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) tipping property values will "increase dramatically" in 2021.It follows a 40 per cent surge in first home buyers entering the Queensland property market in September and predictions of a nationwide property boom. (ABC NEWS) ~ A large number of South Australians are being urged to get a coronavirus test even if they do not have symptoms in the wake of an infected man leaving quarantine and visiting several shops and businesses in Adelaide last Sunday. (ABC NEWS) ~ At least three people have been killed by flooding on the Italian island of Sardinia, according to authorities and local media. In Bitti, a town in the province of Nuoro, streets were turned into rivers of mud which covered cars and flooded cellars. (ABC NEWS) #usydsupra
03.01.2022 Hey guys! Hope you all have a good semester so far! We can’t wait to share with you a good new! We are offering FREE LIVESTREAM YOGA SESSIONS as a great alternative to our in-person classes. These sessions will happen EACH THURSDAY MORNING 10 am, starting from 10th September until 12th November. These will be 45 minutes to breathe, move and mediate. All SUPRA members are welcome. If you are still not our member, please do not hesitate to register through the link for free: ...https://supra.net.au/join-us All online sessions will be offered with limited props. All you need is yourself and a yoga mat or towel. You may like to bring a block or cushion if you have one. To participate, you will need to book the week prior online with your STUDENT EMAIL and you will be sent a link on the day of your session. Registration will open on each Friday and can be found through our Facebook Page. However, for the first week, we will open the register link on Sunday (6th September). #usydsupra
02.01.2022 Do you already cycle for commuting or for your work? Do you want to increase your confidence cycling on the busy Sydney streets? Then sign up for this FREE* workshop to learn tips and tricks from the pros, whilst having a pleasant ride and meeting some future cycling buddies! Wednesday 27 January - 8:30am - 1:00pm... Wednesday 9 February - 8:30am - 1:00pm Friday 5 March - 8:30am - 1:00pm Register via Eventbrite to secure your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/safe-cycling-in-the-city-re *FREE for current international students at The University of Sydney only.
01.01.2022 See what is happening these days~! Coronavirus alert for Sydney KFC. People who attended a Sydney KFC restaurant have been told to watch for symptoms as NSW recorded just six new cases overnight. (NEWS.COM.AU) ~... Nurse allegedly attacked in hospital recounts bloody incident. A Sydney nurse was allegedly attacked by a patient (26-year-old Jack Soloman) in Westmead Hospital. (9 NEWS) ~ Look up for cosmic triangles in the night sky this month. On 19 September Mercury will form a beautiful cosmic triangle with the crescent Moon and Spica, which is the brightest of nine stars in the constellation of Virgo. To see it, look due west about an hour after sunset: spot the crescent Moon, and to its left you'll see blue-white Spica and a brighter yellow-white Mercury. (ABC NEWS) ~ Oxford University coronavirus vaccine trial to resume. Oxford University says trials of a coronavirus vaccine that it is developing with pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca will resume, days after being paused due to a reported side-effect in a patient in the UK. (9 NEWS) ~ ASX drops as Wall Street's volatile tech sell-off resumes. Australian shares have closed in the red, after Wall Street's technology stocks were heavily sold off again. (ABC NEWS) #usydsupra
