Orientation-Program-Semester-2-2024
Thursday 11 July - Saturday 27 July
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Thursday 11 July
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Mature Age Students Welcome Session
If you are new to studying at university, maybe you took a gap year or its been a long time since you have studied, then this session is for you! Come along to recieve helpful tips and advice to settle into studies including information about time management, study habbits and support for Mature Age students
- Venue: Ross Lecture Theatre, Physics building
Monday 15 July
8:00 am to 8:45 am
Yoga on the Grass
Start your Orientation the right way! For beginners and advanced yogis alike, UWA Sport offers a fully guided practice in a welcoming, peaceful environment. Come on down and enjoy the serenity of outdoor yoga on the beautiful grounds of UWA! Please bring your own mat, limited mats are available on first come basis. We suggest you bring along your favourite beach towel if you don't own a yoga mat. This session will take place on Prescott Court, opposite Bry J Marshall Library. In the event of rainy weather, the event will move to the UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre – please see our friendly reception team for directions.ar
- Venue: Prescott Court
9:15 am to 11:00 am
School of Molecular Sciences Undergraduate Students Academic Session
If you are studying in undergraduate major within the School of Molecular Sciences (majoring in either Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry of Nutrution - extended major, Chemistry, Genetics or Molecular Life Sciences - extended major) then this session is for you! In this interactive session you will get the chance to meet your peers, current students and academics.
- Venue: Wilsmore Lecture Theatre
9:15 am to 11:00 am
School of Psychological Sciences Undergraduate Students Academic Session
If you are studying in undergraduate psychology (majoring in Psychology extended major, Psychological and Behavioural Sciences) then this session is for you! In this interactive session you will get the chance to meet your peers, current psychology students and academics.
- Venue: Social Sciences Lecture Theatre
9:30 am to 10:15 am
Studying at uni: Evidence-based learning strategies (Online Session)
Learn effective ways to study - Not all study techniques are created equal. In fact, some of the most common techniques used by students are not actually the most effective. This workshop will discuss the scientific evidence behind how we learn and will give you practical strategies to help you retain information in the long term.
- Venue: MS Teams Online Session
9:45 am to 12:00 pm
School of Biomedical Science Undergraduate Student Academic Session
For students studying in an undergraduate degree with a major in either Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Pharmacology, or Microbiology and Immunology. A interactive session including tour of the teaching spaces, chance to meet your peers and the relevant academic staff. Please find the Google Maps link for directions.
- Venue: F.J. Clarke Lecture Theatre (QEII Medical Centre)
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Campus Tour with UniMentors
Join our wonderful UniMentors (current UWA students) on a guided tour of the Crawley Campus. Visiting key places such as Shenton House, Student Central, UWA Guild Village and key libraries and study spaces. Arrive at Shenton House, Sun Room at 10am sharp.
- Venue: Shenton House, Sun Room Ground Floor
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Visit the International Student Lounge
If you are a new UWA international student, we look forward to meeting you at the International Student Lounge. Come anytime between 10am-3pm to meet the International Student Support team and receive tips and advice to help settle you into life in Perth.
- Venue: Shenton House, UWA International Student Lounge
10:30 am to 11:15 am
Reading, notetaking and lectures (Online Session)
Develop strategies for reading, notetaking and lectures- This workshop provides practical tips for avoiding information overload and developing notetaking skills for reading, lectures and classes.
- Venue: MS Teams Online Session
11:30 am to 12:15 pm
Academic writing and culture at UWA (Online Session)
Understand academic culture at uni - This workshop will prepare you for success in your stuides by introducing you to key principles and practices of academic writing, as well as the academic culture and conduct at UWA.
- Venue: MS Teams Online Session
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