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The º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student experience

Campus life at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ

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There are so many things you can do to enrich your university experience while studying with us.

Get involved on campus by joining a club, society or our Student Representative Council, or come along to one of the many campus events including market days, sporting competitions and live music.

There are lots of other benefits to being a º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student too, such as discounts on study equipment, travel concessions and access to our unique º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Cultural Pass.

Clubs and societies

Clubs and societies

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With over 70 social, cultural, sporting and academic clubs and societies to choose from, there’s a group to suit every interest at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ. And if there isn’t, gather together some of your fellow students and start your own! º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Life will support you to get things up and running. 

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Cultural

Cultural clubs and societies

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Cultural clubs are open to all students – not just those who share a specific country or culture. They are a great way to connect with people from both similar and different backgrounds, and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ clubs actively appreciate cultures from all around the globe. 

Sporting

Sporting clubs

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Sporting clubs help º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students stay fit and healthy across sports including soccer, netball, rugby league, swimming, hockey, rugby union, athletics, cricket, AFL, table tennis, volleyball, gridiron and more. Each club has its own levels of commitment and skill, but many allow you to take part in university sporting events like Intravarsity, UniSport Nationals and UniSport Nationals Snow. 

Academic clubs and societies

Academic clubs and societies

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Academic clubs let you socialise with other students in your course while you connect with industry and lay the groundwork for your future career. From accounting, advertising and architecture, to engineering, environmental science and exercise physiology, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has an academic club to suit you.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Student Representative Council

What is the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Student Representative Council?

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The º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Student Representative Council (º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ SRC) is the main representative body for students at the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ. It exists to give students a voice within our governing bodies so we can continue delivering services that improve the student experience. 

Being part of the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ SRC is a rewarding experience. Members take part in extracurricular activities such as networking with university staff and SRC partners, as well as attending workshops in leadership and mental health. In creating a richer experience for fellow students and yourself, you'll develop invaluable leadership skills for your future career.

What does the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵSRC do for students?

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵSRC services include:

  • representing students on the University Council and in other governance bodies
  • advising the university on policies, services and issues affecting students
  • providing students support with complaints and academic misconduct matters through a confidential and free advocacy service
  • recommending uses for the Student Services and Amenities Fee
  • organising campaigns to connect students with the community
  • publishing º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's digital student magazine Curieux
  • informing students of campus news and events
  • managing the Women's Room. 

Events

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Our Bruce campus is always a buzzing hive of activity. From annual events such as O-Week and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵtoberfest to music festivals, concerts and club and society evenings, the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student experience team â€“ º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵX â€“ keeps campus life interesting.

O-Week

O-Week

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Get your student social life off to a great start with our annual Orientation Week celebrations. O-Week hosts free social events such as a bus tour, student meet and greets, themed trivia nights and cultural club events, as well as market days and live music.

Market days

Market days

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Our Bruce campus comes alive with market days each month, where you can learn more about º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ clubs and societies and interact with local businesses and community organisations. Market days are a great way for you to engage with the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and Canberra communities, make new friends and enrich your university experience.

Sporting events and competitions

Sporting events and competitions

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At º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, we take our sports and sporting events seriously. Whether you’re cheering on one of our affiliated professional sporting teams, like the Brumbies, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Capitals or Canberra United, or playing for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ yourself, there are plenty of opportunities to watch and play sport during your time with us.

Music and festivals

Music and festivals

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Enjoy nights of live music on campus at the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Refectory or º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Hub. Our food and drink venue â€“ the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Refectory – doubles as a concert hall and has hosted artists such as Lorde, Angus and Julia Stone, Dizzee Rascal, Birds of Tokyo, Disclosure, Thelma Plum and The Presets. Music festivals including Groovin the Moo and Stonefest have been held on the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ campus grounds, plus a special outdoor homecoming festival for local Canberra electronic heroes Peking Duk and SAFIA.

Student benefits and discounts

Introduction

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Studying at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ makes you eligible for a range of benefits and discounts, from travel concessions and discounts on computers, software and lifestyle products, to our unique cultural pass. All you need to do is show or reference your student ID card and you can save money on products and services on campus, off campus and online.

Study equipment and programs

Study equipment and programs

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From Apple Education discounts on products such as MacBooks, iPads, iMacs and more, to free Windows 10 Education and Office 365 Plus software access, concessions can help keep life as a student affordable. You also have access to study-related deals with Hewlett Packard, Dell and Student VIP for laptops, printers, tablets, textbooks, tutoring services, stationery and even a study notes marketplace.

Travel concessions

Transport concessions

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If you’re planning on studying full time, a student concession card allows you to pay cheaper fares when using public or private transport services in most states and territories, including on buses, regional train and coach services, some airlines and even Canberra’s very own light rail.

Lifestyle savings

Livestyle savings

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As a º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student, you could save on everything from fashion, finance, food and fitness, to health, beauty, music, travel and technology. Brands including STA Travel, UNiDAYS, Student Edge and Universal Traveller offer exclusive deals and discounts to university students, helping to make your budget go further for the fun stuff too!

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Cultural Pass

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Cultural Pass

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As a º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student, you can gain exclusive access to events, exhibitions and more.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Cultural Pass lets you enjoy Canberra’s world of art, culture and heritage, thanks to our partnership with Canberra’s leading national cultural institutions.

Annual membership is $15 and currently valued at over $350!

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