Student Hub: Sydney - The Rocks

Library and Academic Skills Workshops

Give yourself the best possible head start in your studies by attending workshops, drop in sessions and booking individual appointments with the learning support team. You will get the help you need with:

• Academic writing 
• Finding sources for assignments 
• Referencing 
• Navigating the library's facilities 
• Time management  
• Any other academic related aspects 

Check out the Library Workshops and Academic Skills Workshops running on campus this trimester!

You can also book an individual appointment with the Library or Academic Skills up until week 12. 

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.

Peer Assisted Study Sessions

Get study tips and support with your course content during these free PASS sessions. See subjects offered this trimester below. No bookings required, just drop in and join us each week and get set up for success!

• COMR2008 Principles of Accounting: Every Thursday, 11.30am in Room 3.01
• FINA2006 Principles of Finance: Every Friday, 10.00am in Room G.01

For more information, read through the fact sheet or email pass@torrens.edu.au.

Conversation Cafe

Calling all international students wanting to improve communication skills!

Come along to the Conversation Cafe to focus on English competency in an informal setting. Different topics will be covered each week. 

All sessions are held in the Boardroom on level 4, every Thursday from 2.30pm - 3.00pm.

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

• A creative and professional study environment
• Stylishly renovated and designed
• Library and Learning Hub
• Student lounge area
• Free Wi-Fi Internet access
• Close to employment opportunities
• Walking distance to popular cafes, eateries and public transport

How to get here:

Address: Level 3, 1 Hickson Road, The Rocks, Sydney 2000

Public transport nearby

Circular Quay: 5 minute walk

Wynyard: 15 minute walk
 

 

Plan your trip:

• Visit Transport Info
• Call 131500

Car Parking

There is a secure carpark near The Rocks Campus. Please visit Parkopedia.com.au or Wilsonparking.com.au

Find your way around your campus

Kent St annex

Level 3, 333 Kent St Sydney

• Spacious classrooms and breakout areas

Come to level 3 to see Student Services

Public transport:
Wynyard Station
4 minute walk

Crows Nest Kitchen: William Blue

Level 2, 2 Ernest Place,

St Leonards station:
10 minute walk

 

Crows Nest shops/Pacific Hwy:
2-5 minute walk

 

Campus WiFi

We provide free WiFi at The Rocks Campus so you can also access the Internet on your own devices.

Wireless name: ThinkWireless

Password: thinkb81

Computer requirements

All students are expected to have access to a computer with:

• a set of standard software packages
• internet connectivity

You will need a computer for:

• assessments,
• using the library catalogue,
• online resources,
• accessing the learning portal and your student portal.

If you don't have a computer - think about how you'll get access to one for your study.

On-campus students are required to have a laptop with necessary software installed

You should bring your laptop with you to class every day.

Printing on campus

There are four printers located at The Rocks Campus.

To print from campus computers, your laptop or a tablet, you will need to visit a printing site called Paper Cut.

• Go to http://thinkprint and log in using your student ID
• Click on the Web Print tab
• Click Submit a Job
• Select the printer name: PYR_Library, A4/A3, BW/Colour etc.
• Click the button '2. Print Options and Account Settings' and select number of copies.
• Click the button '3. Upload Documents'
• Click 'browse' to upload the file you wish to print. You can only upload file types: Word, Excel,Powerpoint,PSF and XPS.
• Click the button 'Upload and Complete'
• Your file will then be sent to the printer queue
• Click Log Out
• Go to a printer to release your print job

You can collect your job from any printer at the Rocks Campus by swiping your Student ID Card on the printer’s card reader.

The first time you swipe your Access Card, you will need to set up your username and password, which are the same as

your My Account login details.

Once you do this, your Access Card will be associated with the printer. The printer will prompt you when to enter your details in.

Troubleshooting or Questions?

For troubleshooting please email itservicedesk@think.edu.au or see Student Services.

If you are having trouble with other IT issues contact itservicedesk@think.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

Security on campus

After hours emergency, call 000

• Wear your student ID card at all times
• Never leave your belongings unattended
• Do not bring unnecessary valuables to campus
• Report suspicious behaviour, or anything you feel may be unsafe
• Report all injuries and incidents 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)

Student Representative Council

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

Contact your SRC

email: rocks@src.torrens.edu.au