UOW Student Advisory Council

02/02/2023

The University of Wollongong's Student Advisory Council is currently seeking female-identifying students to apply for the Women's Representative position. A great opportunity to make the student voice heard, and influence decision making at UOW. For more info and to apply:

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07/09/2022

Today is RUOK? Day, It's our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, ‘are you OK?’ and start a meaningful conversation whenever they spot the signs that someone they care about might be struggling with life. The UOW Student Advisory Council is proud to support this important day and we encourage our members and broader student community to check in with each other and have a chat.
You don't have to be an expert to reach out and make a difference- just a good friend and great listener.
These simple 4 steps could change a life:
1. Ask R U OK?
2. Listen
3. Encourage action
4. Check in
Learn more at: www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask
If you or anyone else is struggling, help is available.:
UOW 24 Hour Student Wellbeing Support Line (24/7 support available for UOW students): 1300 036 149
Lifeline (24/7 Su***de and Crisis Support Service): 13 11 14
Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service (24/7 short term counselling): 1800 512 348

R U OK? is a su***de prevention charity encouraging Australians to start life-changing conversations, when they're needed most. Four simple steps guide you to ask "Are you OK?", and help someone in need safely and comfortably. A conversation can change a life.

22/02/2022

Drop by the SAC Stall outside the Communications Blg 20 today and tomorrow, during campus Fest for fairy floss and slushies.

Meet your Representatives and get to know how they represent the student voice at UOW.

09/09/2021

Today is RUOK? Day, which is all about checking in with each other and starting a conversation with those that may be struggling with life. The UOW Student Advisory Council is proud to support this important day and we encourage our members and broader student community to check in with each other and have a chat.
You don't have to be an expert to reach out and make a difference- just a good friend and great listener.
These simple 4 steps could change a life:
1. Ask R U OK?
2. Listen
3. Encourage action
4. Check in
Learn more at: www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask
If you or anyone else is struggling, help is available.:
UOW 24 Hour Student Wellbeing Support Line (24/7 support available for UOW students): 1300 036 149
Lifeline (24/7 Su***de and Crisis Support Service): 13 11 14
Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service (24/7 short term counselling): 1800 512 348

27/08/2021

Happy Wear It Purple Day! The UOW Student Advisory Council is proud to support LGBTIQ+ Young People. Our members will be wearing purple today and living out this year's theme of "Start the Conversation- Keep it Going", which is all about focusing on conversations we have in our daily lives about gender and sexuality and how we can be ally's. In celebrating today, we'd love to share Aurora's story, and her experience as the SAC's LGBTIQ+ representative: https://www.uow.edu.au/media/2021/i-carry-my-identity-in-every-space-at-uow.php

21/08/2021

To sign the petition in support of the statement, click here: https://www.change.org/UOWCOY16ClimateStatement
To read more about their project, click here: https://www.uow.edu.au/student/youth-climate-change-project/

As Wollongong students, we demand change.

'Code Red’: It’s now or never: rising sea levels, longer fire seasons, and severe droughts are placing the environment in imminent danger, and human-induced global warming is to blame. The August 9 IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) report emphasised the urgent need for action.

Take a stand against climate change to ensure a livable world for future generations. Endorse the University of Wollongong’s commitments to a sustainable future and demands for climate action on a local, national, and global scale.

A team of students and staff working in collaboration with the University of Wollongong (UOW) are participating in the 16th Conference of Youth on Climate Change (COY16), which is the precursor to the UN 26th Conference of Parties (COP26). As part of the conference, our team has developed a Youth Climate Statement in consultation with students, academics, and members of Wollongong’s wider community. The statement establishes a set of climate change commitments of the University, as well as demands on a local, national, and global level. These commitments and demands will be presented as a part of COY’s statement to the UN Climate Change Conference of Parties in Glasgow on the 31st of October-12th November 2021.

Support UOW's Commitment to Climate Action, Ensure a Sustainable Future

09/08/2021

Are you passionate about the environment? Do you want to make a real change to university and government climate response?

The University of Wollongong Student Advisory Council is undertaking climate change project for the COY16 UN Youth Climate Change Conference.

We are looking to make a series of climate change commitments for UOW’s endorsement. Part of this is having a diverse and knowledgeable project team, undertaking extensive consultation to ensure our statement reflects student, staff, and the broader university’s perspective.

We would love to hear your perspective as students into what is such an important issue. We’ll be running virtual discussion groups that you can join. Some focused questions that may be helpful in preparing for the discussion groups include:

What do you see as being the biggest priorities for the University of Wollongong’s commitment to sustainability and climate change?
What do you feel are the biggest climate related issues facing the Wollongong community?
What do you feel are the biggest climate related issues facing Australia?
What do you see as the biggest priorities in the global fight against climate change?

The discussion groups will take place on Wednesday the 11th of August over three times over WebEx, with links included below:

COY16 UN Student Discussion Group #1 (Wednesday 11 August 10.00am-10.30am)
COY16 UN Student Discussion Group #2 (Wednesday 11 August 12.00pm- 12.30pm)
COY16 UN Student Discussion Group #3 (Wednesday 11 August 3.00pm-3.30pm)

Students are welcome to attend whichever groups work best and will be joined by other student groups at the university with a focus on climate change and sustainability. To register to attend, please message the UOW Student Advisory Council page, and further information will be provided.

Further consultations with University staff will occur on Thursday 13 August and consultation with community groups will occur on Friday 12 August. If you are in one of these groups and are interesting in joining the discussion, please contact our page for more details.

We hope to see you at our virtual discussion groups!

Warm regards,
COY16 Climate Change Project Executive

29/04/2021

Last week the Student Advisory Council undertook a two-day training program, working towards delivering better outcomes for students through our representation.

The Student Advisory Council is here to help all students at UOW in their journey by providing advice to the University on broad issues affecting students at the University.

To find out more information about the Student Advisory Council and to find your representatives head on over to https://www.uow.edu.au/student/representatives/sac/.

For queries about the Student Advisory Council, or to raise issues or concerns for its consideration, please email the Executive Officer of the Council at [email protected].

13/04/2021

UOW has officially opened a permanent rainbow-coloured staircase to celebrate diversity and inclusion at the University. The Student Advisory Council was in attendance to show our support this significant event and the statement it represents.

The permanent rainbow stairs, located outside the Arts building (Building 19) were opened by UOW Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Wellings CBE. In attendance were special guest former High Court judge the Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG, Dr Quah Ee Ling Sharon, Chair UOW Ally Network, a network of people who are allies of students and staff identifying as le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender/gender diverse, intersex and q***r (LGBTIQ+) and UOW community members. (Photograph: Michael Kirby AC CMG, Theodore Totsis (Undergraduate Representative BAL), Jackson C***s (Chair, Student Advisory Council), Paul Wellings CBE (Vice-Chancellor))

Read more at https://www.uow.edu.au/media/2021/uow-inaugurates-permanent-rainbow-staircase-to-celebrate-diversity.php.

UOW: University of Wollongong, Australia Wollongong Undergraduate Students' Association - WUSA WUPA - Wollongong University Postgraduate Association UOW Ally Network

26/02/2021

Do you have 5 – 20 minutes to spare, want a chance to win a $50 VISA gift card and help create change at the University?

UOW student representatives are seeking your feedback on your experiences with UOW’s Review of Grades and Other Academic Decisions process. The purpose of this survey is to assist in developing a student-led report on UOW’s policy, procedure and processes around reviewing marks, grades and other academic decisions.

Please take the time to complete this survey to assist the Student Advisory Council advocate for a more robust process giving students access to fairer reviews of decisions.

On-shore students who complete the survey and provide constructive feedback will enter a draw from one of two $50 Visa gift cards. The survey and competition will close on 12 March 2021.

Survey: https://uow.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9KqFSMSqtLNZVj0

Competition Terms and Conditions can be found at https://www.uow.edu.au/student/representatives/

Provide your opinion on the University's policy and procedures

25/02/2021

Come see Theo at O-Week and find out more about the Student Advisory Council, our achievements in 2020 and what we can do for you!