Student Hub: Adelaide

2020 SA Challenge Intervarsity Tournament

We're excited to announce that Torrens University will be participating in this year's Intervarsity Sports Tournament against other South Australian Universities such as University of Adelaide, UniSA, Flinders University and others! 

If you are feeling competitive or you just love a good game we encourage you and your friends to enter as team or to register individually to be placed in a team. Registration only costs $10 per person which includes a FREE playing t-shirt. 

Please note that registrations will close one week prior to the event dates listed. 

Let's show our University rivals what we've got!

Did you miss out on Orientation Week?

If you could not attend during Orientation Week, don't worry! We will be holding a Late Orientation on Monday, March 2nd from 8am - 10.30am.

We will take you through everything you need to know about studying with us at Torrens University. 

Please note that it is compulsory for International students to attend an Orientation Day. 

Click here to register for Late Orientation

Attention! Check out our new Success and Career Services Workshops

Are you ready to make 2020 your most successful year yet? Our amazing Success Coaches have put together some amazing workshops to help make this happen. 

Throughout the trimester we'll have weekly workshop's to help take your academic and career skills to the next level. 

Please note that ONLY our Career Services Workshops will require you register prior to the event. Click the blue text (hyperlink) to go to the registration page. 

If you're ready to get started, check out the full schedule here. 

We hope you all had a happy and safe break, we look forward to seeing you in the new year

Some important key dates to remember:​

• TUA T1 financial liability and payment due date is 3rd Feb (International Students). 
• Last date to drop subjects without financial liability is 3rd Feb (International students).
• Trimester 1 begins 17th Feb.
• Final date to enrol for T1 is 5pm, Friday 28th Feb.
• Final date to change courses is 31st Jan.
• Final date to apply for Credit Transfers/RPLs for T1 is 28th Feb.

Study Success Online Workshops February 2020

We’re excited to offer you online workshops to help develop essential study skills. These include time management, critical thinking, referencing and much more.

Check out the Workshops tab on the Online campus page to for the full schedule.

Check out our SRC's Facebook page!

Did you know that our Student Representative Council has a Facebook Page?

They would love for you to join, like and share their page with other Adelaide Torrens University students.

Its a great way to keep up to date with your SRC, campus event's and to get in touch with them with your future event ideas. 

Click here to check it out now!

Seeking all sports enthusiasts!

Would you like to join our Torrens University Sports Club?

University staff are looking to offer sporting activities for students in the Spring when the weather is better.

If you would like to try a new sport or meet other students then please register your interest.

We want you to tell us your favourite sports – your options include Soccer, Australian Football (AFL), Touch Rugby, Basketball, Netball, Volleyball, Tennis, Cricket, Ultimate Frisbee and Athletics/Running. 

You can email Darren Adamson at darren.adamson@laureate.edu.au​

Have you set up your Office 365?

If you haven't set up your Office 365 Email yet you might be missing out on some important Campus updates and class announcements so make sure you set it up straight away! 

It's also how you'll access the WiFi and printing services on Campus, so it's super important. 

If you're still using a Torrens Gmail account please note that we migrated to Office 365 last year and you were sent your new login in details. 

If you haven't received these login details please send a request for your Office 365 to IT support with your name and student ID number: itservicedesk@laureate.net.au

Manage time with your superpowers

As we hit the middle of the trimester, one of the most common requests I get as a Success Coach is "Can you please help me manage my time more effectively?"

The first question I ask is "What are your Gallup Strengths?"

When you know how you naturally do things well, you can use those talents like superpowers to do things more effectively. Conversely, they can also be superpowers for evil if you don't know how to manage them.

For example, if you are highly Analytical*, you probably get stuck too deep in the detail when sometimes you need to get something done quickly. 

Focus* will help you clear your workspace of distractions and zero in on one task, with laser focus. Just make sure it's the most important task.

Arranger* will help you get your week in order. Just don't let it arrange your timetable in a rainbow of colours and themes that looks pretty but might not be the best use of your time.

Strategic* will help you plan a way to the finish line and prioritise. Just make sure you limit your planning time, or Ideation might come up with 20 ways to get to the finish of the trimester and burn up valuable time in the process.

*There are 34 superpowers in the Gallup StrengthsFinder platform. Use yours to manage your time and have a successful trimester. If you don't have your Gallup Strengths yet, email us at yoursuccesscoach@laureate.edu.au

Focusing on the positive

Brain research tells us that “the neurons that fire together, wire together”.  What that means is that what we focus on in our mind – grows.  So if we focus on positive things – this will naturally affect our thinking and then our emotions will follow.  However the opposite is also true – if we focus on our failures, mistakes and the problems in our lives – those things will be magnified and amplified.  This will then affect our emotions and bring doubt, fear, anxiety, insecurity, sadness, overwhelm, stress etc.

It is important that we can acknowledge our thoughts and feelings, but we don’t want them to control us and dictate to us.  As we observe and notice our thoughts and emotions with curiosity and kindness – we can then change the focus of our attention to things that are more positive.  One example is focusing on the things we did well rather than the mistakes we made. 

If negative thoughts or emotions are controlling you – it is a good opportunity to come and see your Campus Counsellor.

Email: counsellor.adelaide@laureate.edu.au

Rebecca is available on Monday to Friday for appointments between 10am - 3pm.

Attention! Check out our new Success and Career Services Workshops

Are you ready to make 2020 your most successful year yet? Our amazing Success Coaches have put together some amazing workshops to help make this happen. 

Throughout the trimester we'll have weekly workshop's to help take your academic and career skills to the next level. 

Please note that ONLY our Career Services Workshops will require you register prior to the event. Click the blue text (hyperlink) to go to the registration page. 

If you're ready to get started, check out the full schedule here. 

Study Success Online Workshops January 2020

We’re excited to offer you online workshops to help develop essential study skills. These include time management, critical thinking, referencing and much more.

Check out the Workshops tab on the Online campus page to for the full schedule.

Wakefield

With a focus on flexibility, collaboration and engagement, the Torrens University Wakefield Campus brings a fresh and career-focused approach to your learning. During your time at Wakefield you can look forward to:

• Small class sizes with direct access to academic staff
• Accelerated undergraduate and postgraduate courses to fast-track your career
• Dynamic online learning with on-demand access to your course materials

Our Campus offers a wide range of campus facilities available to students to help you get the most from your education. Our student facilities include:

• Chill-out zones
• Dedicated study areas
• Hot desks for both staff and students
• Open plan learning spaces
• Operable walls to quickly create different zones
• A digital entry wall to stream live news, events and student work
• Campus wide Wi-Fi and computer access
• Resource Centre and Library
• Student Kitchen Zones with filtered hot and cold water, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, and a vending machine
• Unique customisable business ‘pods’ where graduates can begin their own business or social enterprise and industry partners can be actively involved

24/7 Access to the Campus

Afterhours Zones during Holiday Periods

From 5pm – 8.30 am Students can access and make use of our facilities on Level 1 via our Wakefield St Entrance using their student building access card to gain entry.

Access to ground floor will be restricted during these times.

Afterhours Zones during Term

Students can access the campus via Roper Street and Wakefield Street from 8am -10pm Monday to Friday. 

From 10 pm – 8 am, students can access the campus via the Wakefield street entrance.ONLY and may access our facilities on Level 1 of the campus. However, access to ground floor facilities will be restricted between 10pm - 8am and all day during the weekend.

To access the building via the front entrance you will need to swipe your building access card against the passkey and open the left hand side door to gain entry. (Please remember to always pull the door closed behind you!)

Some FAQ’s

How to access 

Swipe on entry using your student building access card 

Who can use afterhours zone? 

Students only 

Which areas will students be able to access? 

Students will be able to access the student break out area on level one, the computer lab on level 1 (1.9), 3 meeting rooms (M1.1, M1.2, M1.3) and 3 class rooms on level one (1.4, 1.5, 1.8)  

Which areas are not accessible after campus opening hours? 

• Ground Floor 
• Academic area on level 1 
• Photography Studio on Level 1 and selected class rooms

How to get here

Both campuses are easy to access by car or public transport. To plan your trip visit Plan My Journey or call 1300 311 108

Wakefield campus

Public transport nearby:

Adelaide station:
Trains: 20 minute walk or short tram ride

Wakefield and Grenfell Streets:
Regular buses a short walk from campus

Victoria Square

Free trams within the CBD
Short walk from campus

Car parking

Secure carparks near theWakefield Campus:

• State Centre Car Park 172 Gawler Place, Adelaide CBD (Enter Gawler Place via Wakefield Street)
• Auto Park 102-120 Wakefield Street Car Park,
• Care Park 15 Roper Street, Adelaide

Pulteney Campus

Public transport nearby:

Adelaide station:
12 minute walk

Pulteney Street:
Regular buses run along Pulteney Street

Tram - coming soon

North Terrace extension will have a tram stop near campus

Car parking

Secure carparks near thePulteney St Campus:

• Wilson Parking CenterPoint Car Park, Pulteney Street and Rundle Street
  Student day rate available with your student ID card
• UPark 163-185 Rundle Street

Find your way around your campus

The integration of Chifley Business School into Torrens University is progressing and a special congratulations must go to you the students - you’ve taken the changes in stride and are flourishing academically within the new assessment and module structure.

Missed a Newsletter?

No sweat, read all the issues here:

• Issue 1: Important Changes for 2016 (16 Dec 2015)
• Issue 2: Introduction to Wakefield and Online Hub (8 Jan 2016)
• Issue 3: Introduction to Blackboard (15 Jan 2016)
• Issue 4: Enrolments 2016 (22 Jan 2016)
• Issue 5: Introduction to My Torrens (29 Jan 2016)
• Issue 6: Introduction to your Torrens Library (5 Feb 2016)

Student Representative Council (SRC)

We are a collective of volunteer students that advocate for positive change in the student community and strive to create an inclusive and dynamic study environment.

Here's what we're about

As students, we're all here to gain skills and pursue our career goals. The ability to bring our thoughts and ideas directly to management, and to exist in an inclusive community can help make our study experience great.

Your Student Representative Council (SRC) works together to make our community a better place. We achieve this by working within our three pillars: Community, Advocacy and Decision Making.

We do things like:

• Bringing community events to life
• Hosting fundraising initiatives
• Helping the campus make better decisions for students
• Advocatingand representing the student body

Your feedback is important

To fulfil our role as student advocates, we need to hear from you.

Share with us your thoughts, comments and suggestions on how we can make your student experience even better.

Provide feedback to your SRC

Joining the SRC is a great way to get involved in your community, meet awesome people, build your leadership skills and contribute to helping the student body get heard.

What is being an SRC member like?

Great question! And we're glad you asked it. Watch the short video below to get a taste for SRC life.

Perks of joining the SRC

Being an SRC member comes with its share of rewards. Not only are you able to make lasting friendships and have an impact on your community, you will also benefit from:

• A chance to develop your leadership skills
• Actively working to make your campus a great place to be
• Learning about teamwork and developing your organisational skills
• Being able to access exclusive development workshops for SRC members
• Being formally recognised for your contribution to the campus and Torrens community

To join our SRC please send an email registering your interest with your contact details to:

adelaide@src.torrens.edu.au

 

Computer access

You'll need to have access to a computer and the internet while you study to:

• complete your assignments,
• access online resources and
• use Blackboard and My Account.

You will also need a set of standard software packages and reasonably good computer skills.

There are limited student computers available for use on campus - you can access any computer located on your campus. As these are shared computers, avoid using them to save or access personal documents.

Printing

Free Wi-Fi is available on campus.

We recommend that you use Google Chrome when using the Learning Portal for best results.

Learning portal (Blackboard)

If you are having difficulties with the learning portal please email blackboard@tua.edu.au

For out of hours assistance, Blackboard offers 24/7 phone support: phone 1800 083 204 or check Blackboard's FAQs.

Software and hardware

For computer troubleshooting, hardware or software issues, installations and configuration, help with AV equipment and printer set up or maintenance please contact itservicedesk@tua.edu.au

STUDENT SAFETY

To ensure you stay safe on and off campus we recommend you take the following precautions:

• Avoid being on campus or travelling alone at night
• Be alert and aware of your surroundings
• Avoid dark, vacant and deserted areas
• If an incident does occur please let a member of staff know so we can support you and work alongside local police to minimise risk and promote safety.

• If your car is in the car park and you know you will be leaving after dark, try to move your car to a closer place earlier in the day

SECURITY ON CAMPUS

After hours emergency, call 000.The closet police station is located at 176 Grenfell St, Adelaide. If you see anything or feel threatened in any way please make your way to the police station if possible or call 131 444.

• Wear your student ID card at all times
• Never leave your belongings unattended
• Do not bring unnecessary valuable to campus
• Report suspicious behaviour or anything you feel may be unsafe
• Report all injuries and incident to Student Services and complete an incident report form
• If you need assistance or to report any medical conditions, please see student services(Eg. insulin, asthma inhaler, medication)

Designated Assembly Area

The designated assembly area for each campus is noted below

Wakefield

Outside the police station on Wakefield Street

Pulteney Street

In Hindmarsh Square - 16 Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide SA 5000