UNSW Optometry and Vision Science Student Society in Kensington, New South Wales | Optometrist

UNSW Optometry and Vision Science Student Society

Locality: Kensington, New South Wales

Address: Level 2 Rupert Myers Building, UNSW 2033 Kensington, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.optomsoc.com

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25.01.2022 20/20 OPTOMSOC HOODIES The highly anticipated hoodies are FINALLY here! Test your friends and family, anytime, anywhere, with your transportable eye chart hoodie. Catch yourself in the beige, pink and grey designs in our very first multicoloured variety, perfect for all seasons of the year. Take away something vibrant and cozy to brighten up this uncertain year. ... 2020 only comes once in a lifetime! Thank you for all your patience we hope you like the design as much as we do! Students: refer to your year FB page for order forms Staff: Emails with order forms will be coming around soon! Message us for any questions. Optom: $30 Non-Optom: $35

23.01.2022 Hello everyone, We would like to invite our first year students to our School welcome for 2021 on Wednesday the 10th of February, First off congratulations on making it into the Optometry/Vision science programme ! The day will include our formal school welcome , tours and free pizza + drinks!! We will also be kick starting our peer mentoring programme led by our amazing 4th year students! ... So we ask you to please register to the links below prior to attending, Links: Link for the event registration: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/school-of-optometry-and-vis Link for our peer mentoring programme : https://www.optometry.unsw.edu.au//peer-mentoring-group-re The event schedule can be found below however if you have any questions please feel free to contact us, We look forward to meeting you all! UNSW OPTOMSOC See more

23.01.2022 Alumni, where are you now?

22.01.2022 Final Reminder to register for our first National Optometry Student Conference this SUNDAY 11th, 9:30am! Join the sessions that interest you, there are speakers for all kinds of interests! Stay for the 7pm trivia for chances to win first prize $200 Designs for Vision voucher, second prize $125 voucher! ... Registration: https://event.vconferenceonline.com/.../html/event.aspx... Event FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/320529272617519/?__mref=mb Registration for trivia will be emailed shortly after you register for the NOSC. See you all there!

21.01.2022 Welcome to the very 1st annual inaugural UNSW Optometry and Vision Science Conference! The conference is a unique, student-led initiative that brings together students of all years within the School of Optometry and Vision Science. Speakers will primarily consist of early career optometrists - see what your colleagues have done since they’ve left uni and what is possible for your careers. Come along and be immersed in a setting akin to your experience as a health profession...al or scientist in the future and explore facets of optometry that are not covered by the school's curriculum in a program designed by students for students. #SeeingBeyond2020

19.01.2022 Attend a workshop or two to explore facets of optometry and vision science that are not covered by the school’s curriculum. Introducing Pauline and Andrew! Reg...istrations close 5pm, Wednesday 2 September. Don’t miss out! https://forms.gle/cfcz4TBdmPSJYiiK7 There’s only 3 days till the conference! #SeeingBeyond2020

16.01.2022 UNSW OptomSoc presents: Zoom and Chill Games Night 2020 Get excited for your first ever OptomSoc Zoom and Chill Games Night! ... We’ve taken an isolating time and turned it into a thrilling and jam packed night full of fun and teamwork! With a prize to be won, watch out for the event soon to be posted on your Facebook year groups by your year representatives. We look forward to seeing you there!

15.01.2022 The 1st UNSW Optometry and Vision Science Student Conference is GOING VIRTUAL The conference is a unique, student-led initiative that brings together students of all years within the School of Optometry and Vision Science. Speakers will primarily consist of early career optometrists - see what your colleagues have done since they’ve left uni and what is possible for your careers. Join the event online and be immersed in a virtual experience of being a health professional o...r scientist. Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/278988083085626/ Watch the video for more information: https://drive.google.com//1tWr-UNwN7OqiY_zXuwh0rDQjG/view (P.S. The video was filmed pre-COVID) Registrations will be open next week! #SeeingBeyond2020

13.01.2022 See our National Optometry Student Conference schedule, delivering less clinical focussed content and more on new graduate optometry life, careers, leadership and volunteering opportunities, as well as expanding and finding your scope of practice. Join Now! https://www.facebook.com/events/320529272617519 (Must be OSSA member first) and make sure to register at https://event.vconferenceonline.com/micros/html/event.aspx

12.01.2022 Not long left before our first UNSW student conference! Tune in to the interactive talks and workshops by your very own lecturers and soak up all their wisdom. ... Welcoming the esteemed Pauline, Jack and Lisa! Only a few days left to register! https://forms.gle/cfcz4TBdmPSJYiiK7 #SeeingBeyond2020

11.01.2022 UNSW Eyeball 2020: Enchanted Forest is happening! Who’s ready to celebrate the end of an unforgettable year? WHEN: Friday 11 December 7:00pm until 11:30pm WHERE: Hyatt Regency Darling Harbour EVENT PAGE: https://fb.me/e/1FJhArOM4... TICKETS: - UNSW Optometry/Vision Science Students: $110 - Non-UNSW Optometry/Vision Science: $120 Please see the event page for ticket details.

11.01.2022 Thank you to all those who have registered! All the confirmation emails have now been sent out, so make sure to check your inbox. See you tomorrow! #seeingbeyond2020

09.01.2022 Dear all, Considering the growing issues with COVID-19, OptomSoc has decided to postpone all events for the time being. The health and safety of all students and staff is our upmost priority. Thank you all for your patience, we will try our best to ensure this year will still be a fun and exciting year for all!... Please feel free to contact us with any questions or support you may need. Stay safe and healthy!

08.01.2022 Congratulations to our first place trivia team Dissociated Phorias winning each a $200 Designs for Vision e-voucher! And second place team Pseudo X Foliation with $125 vouchers! I hope everyone enjoyed the night and gained some valuable insight from our first National Optometry Student Conference. Thank you to all speakers and a huge thank you to Optometry Australia for their continual support and generosity to our students. ... Wishing the best of luck to all students in their final exams!

08.01.2022 Feeling unsure about what lies ahead? Gain some inspiration from your colleagues by listening to their experiences! Make sure to join our Grad Panel with Niv, Kevin and Margaret! Register now! https://forms.gle/cfcz4TBdmPSJYiiK7 #SeeingBeyond2020

06.01.2022 We would like to extend a warm welcome to our first year students and a warm return back to university for our current Optometry and Vision Science students! Transitioning to an online platform over the last year has been challenging but has resulted in a rapid and successful learning shift amongst our students and staff. This year, with UNSW Optometry and Vision Science Society, we hope to foster collaboration, camaraderie, and a supportive environment for our students wit...h social events and workshops. Adhering to COVID-19 guidelines, we hope to offer university experiences that form an integral part of life on campus and on a virtual platform. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @unswoptomsoc and check out our revamped website! www.optomsoc.com Let’s take on 2021!

03.01.2022 Join the discussions with our professional representatives about all the hot topics in the eye industry! Only 10 days left to register: https://forms.gle/cfcz4TBdmPSJYiiK7 #SeeingBeyond2020

03.01.2022 Happy New Year! 2019 was a big year for UNSW OptomSoc! We're really excited to introduce the new executive team for 2020. They are a passionate and driven team so we have no doubts that the society is in great hands! President: Claudia Jiang... Vice-President: Stephanie Huang Treasurer: Rodger Zhang Secretary: Paula Gu Congratulations! Signing off, Your 2019 team (Ivy, Richard, Thalia, Avery)

03.01.2022 Make sure to join our new "Optometry Student Society of Australia (OSSA)" if you have not done so already! It is the first ever National Optometry Society consisting of all 6 universities across Australia. OSSA aims to foster early relations between students across the country and provide resources to support one another on our journey to becoming a successful optometrists and beyond. This platform is for you to connect with other optometry students across Australia, learn from them and grow together to further optometry. Join now! https://www.facebook.com/groups/327283258585504

03.01.2022 Come learn about the unique career pathways outside of standard optometry! Introducing our lovely Lauren, Sephora and Rosalie. Register Now! https://forms.gle/...cfcz4TBdmPSJYiiK7 #SeeingBeyond2020

03.01.2022 REGISTRATION FOR THE UNSW SOVS STUDENT CONFERENCE (USSC) IS NOW OPEN Sign up here: https://forms.gle/cfcz4TBdmPSJYiiK7 #SeeingBeyond2020

02.01.2022 Congratulations to our year representatives and vision science representatives for 2021! We would like to thank all who voted and put their hands up to participate in the elections! We are very keen to work with you all!

02.01.2022 National Optometry Student Conference 2020 for penultimate and final year students! When: Sunday 11th October Time: 9:30-9pm Register: https://www.facebook.com/events/320529272617519/?__mref=mb (must be OSSA member first)... This day long conference was created by OSSA in tandem with Optometry Australia, in aims to be the official bridge between universities, connecting you to your peers and future colleagues. Learn the must knows before graduating, the opportunities outside normal scope optometry, the benefits of making interstate relations and what you can do as a collective group to push optometry forward. Stay tuned for our highly requested trivia prize! I guarantee you will want to join for this...