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WELCOME TO THE FACULTY OF

SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND HEALTH!

smah.uow.edu.au

http://smah.uow.edu.au/http://smah.uow.edu.au/


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We offer a range of undergraduate and

postgraduate degrees and carry out world

leading research which is strongly aligned

with our teaching programs. Our courses

are offered across five core schools which

include Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earthand Environmental Sciences, Medicine, and

Nursing and Midwifery. These schools are

complimented by research strengths and

centres and the Illawarra Health and Medical

Research Institute (IHMRI).

Our campuses are located at Wollongong, Bega, Batemans Bay,

Shoalhaven and Southern Sydney.

The following is a summary of the many services and facilities

provided to all UOW students. For a detailed listing, visit the

A-Z Guide and visit the First Year Website.

If you have a question and not sure where to start, speak to the

friendly staff at Science, Medicine and Health Central (SMAH)

and they can direct you.

SMAH Central

Building 41 Room 152

T + 61 2 4221 3492

E [email protected]

CAREER SUPPORT Our faculty career consultant, Mardella Bassett offers tailored

career advice, individual career consultations, workshops, ideasabout how to enhance your employability, job search support,

resume advice, assistance with interview preparation and more.

Get your career on track – book in to see your consultant sooner

rather than later via Career Hub.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT -SCIENCE MEDICINE AND HEALTHCENTRAL (SMAH CENTRAL)SMAH Central is a student enquiries desk that offers support

and general advice for students enrolled into degrees under

the School of Biological Sciences, School of Chemistry, School

of Earth and Environmental Sciences, School of Medicine and

School of Nursing and Midwifery. Students should submit all

student forms to SMAH Central and they will be processed

and taken care of through SMAH Central, e.g. Course transfer,

subject addition, credit/advance standing. Email SMAH Central

regarding any enquiry related to your degree, e.g. regarding

tutorials, course progression, academic contact details etc.

We can then refer students onto the appropriate academic.

Assignments are also submitted by students to SMAH Central

and they are then distributed to the appropriate academic for

marking. Contact us to make an appointment if you need to

see the sub dean; Peter Thomas or James Wallman. Formsregarding Academic Grievance are also submitted to SMAH

Central and the Faculty Careers Consultant; Mardella Bassett

is located in the SMAH Central office.

CAREERS CENTRAL Careers Central offers a range of free services, programs and

resources to help you establish career goals and develop skills

that make you ‘employable’ and competitive in the job market.

Our focus is on helping you build a sustainable career. We can

help you to acquire knowledge, concepts, skills and attitudes

which will equip you for a successful transition to employmentbut also for effective management of your career thereafter

so you can easily adapt to labour market developments and be

realistic about labour market opportunities. Visit us on campus

in Building 11 or email us via [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAMS (ISP)ISP is a collection of initiatives (including the Illawarra Commit-

tee for International Students) providing programs, activities

and events that contribute to the wellbeing of international

students and their families. E.g. English conversation groups,

friendship BBQs, welcome evenings and sight seeing trips.

LEARNING DEVELOPMENTLearning Development offers academic study, writing

and maths support to all students. Come and see us for

an individual appointment, register online for one of our

workshops, or access our online learning resources.

LIBRARYThe Library is a great place to study, whether you need

somewhere quiet to focus on your personal research or space

to work as a group. We provide over 400 computers, printing

and copying services, hundreds of powered study spaces and

wireless network support. You can access information and

research content from our own expansive online and print

collections, as well as millions of titles and publications held

in libraries world-wide. If you need assistance talk to us and

be guaranteed of great support and advice either online, in

person or by phone. The library is an integral part of your UOW

experience!

PASSWhether you are a top performer or could use some improve-

ment, you will benefit from the skills and understanding gained

from attending PASS. Think “Super Group” learning! PASS

sessions are facilitated by senior students who have excelled in

their subjects. Many students each year find the new demands

of tertiary study challenging, and PASS has a strong record of

helping students to succeed. In 2013, students who attended

PASS regularly achieved 11 marks better on average than non-

attending students. Students who did not attend PASS were

5 times more likely to fail. Attending PASS is also a great way

to network with other students studying the same subjects. To

find out more about the multi award winning PASS Program, or

to see the PASS timetable, head to the website.

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SHARP (STUDENT HEALTH ALLIANCEFOR RURAL POPULATIONS)2014 Winner of UoW Clubs & Societies Service Club of the Year.

SHARP is one of 28 rural health clubs in Australia which form the

NRHSN – National Rural Health Students Network. SHARP has

over 800 members which includes on campus and alumni students.

SHARP members are students interested in rural and remote healthand include nursing, allied health and medical students. SHARP

members have so many opportunities including networking bbq’s,

guest speaker nights, rural high school visits, conferences, Indig-

enous festivals, rural appreciation weekend, Close The Gap weekend,

up to date information on scholarships and much more. To join,

head to the website or contact Kay Kent (SHARP Administrator) on

[email protected] or phone 4221 4078.

STUDENT LIFEThe best way for students to meet other students is to get

involved in campus activities. UOW Student Life works with all of

the other areas on campus to deliver activities where studentscan make these connections. Some activities include:

• Play Free Sport: Get active with soccer, basketball

and loads of other sports

• Join a Student Club or society for weekly events & activities

• Discover The Gong Tours: Food, photography, bowls & sight-

seeing

• The Good Life Series: Free professional & life skills workshops

• Welcome to Wollongong: A special welcome event from the

Lord Mayor

• Connect with local businesses at Networking After 5

Like UOW Student Life on Facebook!

STUDENT SUPPORT ADVISERS (SSAs)The Student Support Advisers offer a free and confidential

service which provides support and referral services to domestic

and international students for both academic and personal

welfare issues.

• Jenny Ferrington (Nursing and Midwifery, Medicine)

– Monday to Thursday at Wollongong Campus

• Michelle Collis (Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth and

Environmental Sciences)– Monday to Wednesday at Wollongong Campus

• Mitz Perez (Nursing and Midwifery, Medicine)

– Fridays at Wollongong Campus

• Sue Leppan (Shoalhaven, Batemans Bay, Bega)

– Wednesday to Friday at Shoalhaven Campus

For contact details refer to last page.

UNICENTREWhilst Uni is focused around your studies, Uni life encompasses

so much more than lectures. Enter UniCentre. UniCentre’s aim

is to create services, spaces and activities that enhance the

University experience. We offer entertainment, activities, retail,

student engagement, services, social student spaces, food

courts, shops, study areas, meeting rooms, Wii/X-box facilities,outdoor sports and much more. Our activities and facilities bring

the diverse University population together, ensuring your years

spent at UOW are enjoyable and memorable. Get involved at

UOW through UniCentre, join one of the 100+ clubs, develop

your leadership skills and make the most of the time spent

studying your degree. Find out more about UniCentre and keep

in touch with unreal deals, awesome competitions and all the

cool gigs happening on campus via the UniCentre facebook page

or UniBar Facebook page.

UOW SECURITY

The Security team is available 24 hours a day seven days aweek in Wollongong. The Security team’s primary role is the

protection of people and property. Students should report any

incidents to the security team or contact the team after dark for

a safety escort. Download and register our free SAFEZONE app.

to easily make contact, request assistance or urgent help from

the Security team. More about SAFEZONE. Security is located

at B116 in Northfields Avenue - phone 4221 4555 or report

emergencies on 4221 4900.

UOW WELLBEINGUOW Wellbeing helps students to maintain a healthy, balanced

life and to keep on track. The Wellbeing Centre is a place tocome and take some time out - from busting stress on the mas-

sage chair to chilling out with a magazine. The Centre is also our

meeting place for activities that we run weekly to help you keep

on top of your stress, like yoga, meditation, and tai chi. We also

run events and workshops throughout session to help you boost

different areas of your wellbeing - so look out for the purple tent

on campus! And if you need some kind of support but not sure

who at UOW can help, feel free to drop into the centre to ask our

friendly staff, they can point you in the right direction! We’re here

to help you build good habits and look after the big picture - your

wellbeing. Head to the website or visit us on Facebook for more

info.

URACThe University of Wollongong Recreation & Aquatic Centre

(URAC) provides the campus community with top-class fitness

and sporting facilities. Whether you want to shoot some hoops,

play squash or tennis, take a dip in the pool or work out at

the gym, URAC has you covered. There is an extensive range

of sporting, group exercise and specialty fitness programs

available and UOW Students receive great discounts! Visit the

website for more information or stop by Building 13 on campus

to check out the facilities!

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STUDENT SUPPORT ADVISERS

FACULTY OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND HEALTH

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES;SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY;

SCHOOL OF EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Michelle Collis

Bld 41.207B, Wollongong Campus

(02) 4221 5297

[email protected]

SCHOOL OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY;SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Jenny Ferrington (Monday - Thursday)

Mitz Perez (Friday)

Bld 15.232, Wollongong Campus

(02) 4221 5332

[email protected]

[email protected]

SHOALHAVEN, BATEMANS BAY & BEGA CAMPUSES

Sue Leppan

Ray Cleary Building Room UG12, Shoalhaven Campus

(02) 4448 0841

[email protected]

Michelle Collis Jenny Ferrington Mitz Perez Sue Leppan
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