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Save the date - 28 May
It’s SELT time!
You must be thinking, SELT? Never heard of it?
Lets simplify, It’s your chance to rate our teaching so we know what’s what.
Everyone who completes the survey will go into the draw to win one of three $100 eGift cards. The earlier you do the survey, the more chance you’ll have. So rate us now.
Complete the surveyExams are coming
You will receive your exam timetable on Monday 13 May. It’ll include:
- dates/times
- venues
- durations
- permitted materials
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Make your timetable work for you
Now's your chance to make next semester’s timetable work for you. You can submit your class preferences for Semester 2 any time between 13 May and 3 June.
*NOTE: Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor or Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery students your MySchedule dates are different. Click here to view key dates.
Do you play cricket?
Join in our Cross Campus Cricket Tournament at Berwick Campus on 23 May.
Yes, there is transport to get you there.
Congrats to the three winners from our Student Life Survey
Ridhi Mazumdar, Marufa Hasin, RichardMcDougall - enjoy your $100 Prezzee vouchers!
May 17 is IDAHOBIT
IDAHOBIT is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination and Transphobia
Check out the upcoming production at Mt Helen Campus
From 24 May, World Problems by Emma Mary Hall, produced by Melbourne Theatre Company will be on stage.
You're invited to the Student Leadership Retreat
Save the date - Friday 26 to Sunday 28 July is our annual Student Leadership Retreat.
This year our current and inspiring Student Leaders will meet at the Mt Helen Campus for a jam-packed weekend.
Interested? Complete the EOI to stay in the loop.
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade is back
Thanks to a State Government grant, we've got a brand new engineering learning space at the Wimmera Campus.
Brr it's cold outside! Flu season is here, get your flu shot now.
If you’re in Berwick, book your appointment via the website www.berwickhealthcare.com.au or by phoning the clinic on (03) 97961500.
If you’re in Gippsland, book your appointment via Student Experience at (03) 5327 9470
If you’re in Mt Helen, book your appointment via (03) 5327 9875 / (03) 5327 9470
Upcoming Table Tennis Tournament, hosted by our Games Pedagogy Students!
15th May (Week 10) from 9am till 11am in the Gippsland Student Lounge.
Physiotherapy virtual care clinic
Focused on aiding those with chronic conditions in Gippsland, our virtual care clinic is staffed by certified Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy students enrolled in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy.
Our students are trained in diverse therapies for chronic health issues, spanning musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary problems.
After hours study spaces
Safe, warm, bright and open after hours. Just what you need thanks to Daylight Savings time.
Don’t go hungry – we have your back with free groceries
Nourishment Nook is open every Tuesday 2–3pm and Wednesday 10–11am during semester, near the Student Lounge. Camp St Campus hours may vary – check signage in the Student Lounge.
We want to hear your opinions, including the good, the bad, and the ugly.
TAFE students - You could win one of twenty vouchers by completing the student satisfaction survey.
Have a passion you want to share with others? Want to run events for young people?
Congrats to the three winners from our Students as Partners survey
Shiva Subedi, Chitra Winsor and Taylah Cunningham - enjoy your $100 Prezzee vouchers!
Game, set, pickleball!
Join us on Thursdays 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm at the Churchill Lesuire Centre for free pickleball, no booking required.
Competition alert!
Record a “day as a student volunteer” and you could win a $100 Prezzee voucher!
Try our Focused Study Sessions in Berwick - Designed for those who think a little differently.
Designed with minimal distractions for maximum productivity. This session is ideal if you're facing challenges like chronic procrastination, perfectionism, anxiety. Or if you identify as neurodiverse (ADHD, autism, dyslexia).
Need an extra hand with your assessments?
Come along to our Writing Space for expert knowledge on all things assessments.
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Unsure how to access your Learning Resources?
The Library has a helpful guide showing you how to successfully navigate your way to and around the Learning Resources in each Moodle unit. Check it out now to make the most of your Learning opportunities!
Turning Uni into a Restaurant @ Mt Helen
The upcoming dinner will be held at Albert Coates, Mt Helen Campus on Tuesday 2 May from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
$15 per person including a soft drink. Bookings available or walk-in's welcome.
Check out the upcoming Fed Falcons basketball matches, book your tickets now!
Can't be there?
Register now to volunteer to support the two-day Ballarat marathon
Contact: commercialservices@federation.edu.au
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Have you completed the FAST program?
PhD student Ana Larsen needs YOUR input! Share your FAST experience by taking part in her survey.
Attention pre-service primary teachers
Check your inbox for an exclusive survey, and share your valuable insights to contribute to important research.
Pilot, Melbourne International Comedy Festival show
Pilot is an exciting new program that supports young comedians to perform their first long form work at Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Catch it March 27-April 1 at DoubleTree by Hilton. Use the code PILOT24 for discounted tickets!
What's in a vape?
Did you see the vape cloud sculpture at Mt Helen Campus last week? It's touring around the region thanks to the team at Ballarat Community Health. The sculpture allows us to see what’s really in vapes, including toxic chemicals found in weed killer, hospital disinfectant and aviation fuel.
Hello from far away
Starting in Kathmandu, our journey immersed us in Nepalese culture. With limited overseas experience, I was amazed by the diverse landscapes during the week exploring Kathmandu, Gaurishankar, and Chitwan.
Ever considered global exchange while studying?
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Staying safe on socials
We love seeing our students share their Fed stories on social media.
To ensure everyone stays safe while sharing their stories, we've crafted some handy guidelines. Check them out below:
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Tackling employment shortages in small communities
20 February 2024
The challenges residents of smaller western Victorian communities face in accessing education and training are the focus of a collaboration that aims to get more people into jobs with chronic employment shortages.
Amy Rogers' career switch from looking after horses to looking after people
A few years ago, Amy Rogers never thought about nursing, but next week she graduates as a nurse at Grampians Health, where she was saved 14 years ago. Photo: Amy and her horse Shadow before starting her nursing career.
Federation to bring Innovation Series events to heart of Ballarat
Thought leaders from across the state with be sharing their insight into various challenges and opportunities in the Ballarat region during a new series of events hosted by Federation University Australia at its SMB Campus.
Nursing pathway provides bright future
16 January 2024
Danielle Taylor grew up on a farm just outside of Horsham. The 28-year-old is mother to three boys, and has a busy life in a small town, Glenorchy, where she now has a small farm of her own.