Week 3

Check out what's on this week and check up on if there is anything you need to know!

Events and Workshops

Velocity Kick-Off 2025

Date: Tuesday 18th March
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Unleash Space, 20 Symonds St

Discover what Velocity has to offer you in 2025! Meet like-minded people, hear from our inspiring speaker and learn how to get involved.

Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, change-maker, or just want to make the most of your time at uni – this event is for you! Join us at the official start of the 2025 Velocity programme to find out what Velocity has to offer you. Get inspired, meet people like you, and network at our kick-off event!

We will start the evening with the Expo, where you can meet different start-ups and clubs, and network with like-minded individuals.

PhotoSoc Introduction to Photography Workshop (Camera Basics)

Date: Tuesday 18th March
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: 260-005 (OGGB)

Whether you’re new to photography or just want to brush up on your skills, this workshop is perfect for you. Learn the fundamentals, get hands-on experience, and improve your photography game. Don’t forget to bring your camera!

RSVP here

Remember to remember to sign up as a member before joining the workshop!

AESA x SOMSA x AUGSS: Friendship Island Mixer

Date: Wednesday 19th March
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Shadows Bar

Get ready for the ultimate "friendship" island experience at Shadows Bar ❤️

Get together with members from UOA's newest Faculty on campus - but everyone is welcome!

You'll partner up, complete cool challenges, and compete to find your (platonic) soulmate! We have prizes for first and second place, as well as subsidised drinks and food!!

❤️ NO KNOWLEDGE OF LOVE ISLAND NECCESSARY ❤️

Buy tickets here!

New Zealand's International Futures: Security, Economy, Diplomacy

Date: Wednesday 19th March
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: 260-220 (OGGB)

Join PPC for a compelling panel discussion with the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) 🌐. Panelists will explore issues of global importance as they relate to New Zealand. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into how New Zealand is responding to an increasingly complex political landscape.

LLS GeoGuessr Night

Date: Wednesday 19th March
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 119-G10 (Clocktower East)

Join us for our Geoguessr game night and show off your geography skills! And if you're just starting out, we'll teach useful hints and tricks to become an expert in no time! (Snacks provided)

*Remember to bring a phone, tablet, or laptop to play!

AESA x WBC x MakersUoA: Art Therapy & Journalling Workshop

Date: Friday 21st March
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Unleash Space

Feeling overwhelmed from assignments already or just need a creative break? Join us for an afternoon of self-expression and mindfulness at our Art Therapy & Journalling Workshop!

No artistic skills needed, just bring yourself and a willingness to explore your creativity in a safe and supportive space 💛

AUPSA Speed Friending

Date: Friday 21st March
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Learning Lounge, B201 Arts Building

Kickstart your semester by joining AUPSA’s popular Speed Friends event! Get ready for a relaxed evening filled with fun activities, casual icebreakers, and short rounds of chats designed to help you quickly connect and meet fellow psychology students (and friends😏).

Enjoy great company, 🍕snacks🥤and chilled vibes as you expand your social circle and create lasting friendships. Open to all psychology students and their mates—come along and find your new psych pals!

Price: FREE for members | $5 for non-members

See you there❤️

Notices

Scholarship Deadlines Approaching Soon!

The deadline for the Lissie Rathbone Scholarship is on the 25th of March. Apply now!

A $4,500 Scholarship for a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident enrolled in Stage II English or History courses in a BA or BA conjoint degree.

The deadline for the Kendrick Smithyman Scholarship in Poetry is on the 25th of March. Apply now!

A Scholarship of up to $7,000 for international and domestic students enrolled full time in Stage III of a BA, a BA(Hons), PGDipArts, MA or MCW which includes the study of poetry.

The deadline for the Clyde McLean Scholarship in Classics and Ancient History is on the 25th of March. Apply now!

A $5,000 Scholarship for domestic and international students enrolled in Stage III of a BA or BA conjoint degree majoring in Classical Studies and Ancient History.

The deadline for the Tertiary Study Support Award for Parents is on the 27th of March. Apply now!

An Award of up to $2,000 to assist a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident who became a parent in their teens and who is currently raising a young child while studying full-time.

Click here for more scholarships!