University of South Australia Students Association
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UniLife is the peak student representative body at the University of South Australia
(UniSA). UniLife is spread across UniSA's four metropolitan campuses as well as the Centre for Regional Engagement, encompassing the Whyalla and Mount Gambier
campuses.
Upholding its three pillars of "Voice · Advice · Play", UniLife provides key student services to the UniSA student body such as supporting university clubs, holding events, running the student publication - UniLife Magazine, providing advocacy services and volunteer programs.
. This merger necessitated the formation of a single student association that represented the needs of the then six campuses of the newly formed university. The New University Merger Discussion Group was the beginning of the UniSA Students Association (USASA). USASA was inaugurated in 1994, with the Confederated Student Union, the South Australian Institute of Technology Union and the Council of South Australian College Student Organisations managing the intervening years.
When the Howard Government introduced Voluntary Student Unionism
(VSU) in 2006, USASA had to restructure to cope with the dramatic loss of income. Part of this restructure included rebranding UniSA's student association as 'UniLife'.
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In 2012, part of City West will turn into a West End Adelaide Fringe precinct called "The Grand Academy of Lagado". This will enhance the on-campus student experience, give students the opportunity to engage in the Adelaide arts community and further promote artistic expression at UniSA.
Notable events held at the venue include the National Campus Band Comp Heats, National Campus Art Prize Finals Exhibition and an exclusive Sundance Kids
gig organised by UniSA CareerShop.
In 2004, Entropy beat 26 other student magazines from Australia and New Zealand to win the ACUMA
"Best Student Magazine Award".
The Greenpeace Design Awards
was a poster design award in 2009, presented by Greenpeace Australia Pacific and UniLife Inc, in association with the University of South Australia. The aim of the competition was to motivate creative communities around the world to create artwork that encourages the public to take action on environmental issues and support Greenpeace. This need for a call to action message was stimulated through the poster brief "Be Part Of The Action". The Greenpeace Design Awards proved an international success, garnering 1500 entries from 77 different countries. Melbourne designer Sam Dickson won the inaugural competition, with Denis Popenkov from Russia and Spencer Harrison taking second and third place respectively.
March 2009 signalled the rebranding of "Entropy Magazine" as "UniLife Magazine" to ensure that the student publication more greatly represented UniSA student interests.
University of South Australia
The University of South Australia is a public university in the Australian state of South Australia. It was formed in 1991 with the merger of the South Australian Institute of Technology and Colleges of Advanced Education. It is the largest university in South Australia, with more than 36,000...
(UniSA). UniLife is spread across UniSA's four metropolitan campuses as well as the Centre for Regional Engagement, encompassing the Whyalla and Mount Gambier
Mount Gambier, South Australia
Mount Gambier is the largest regional city in South Australia located approximately 450 kilometres south of the capital Adelaide and just 17 kilometres from the Victorian border....
campuses.
Upholding its three pillars of "Voice · Advice · Play", UniLife provides key student services to the UniSA student body such as supporting university clubs, holding events, running the student publication - UniLife Magazine, providing advocacy services and volunteer programs.
History
From 1 January 1991 the University of South Australia became a reality as a result of a merger between the Institute of Technology and significant elements of the South Australian College of Advanced EducationCollege of Advanced Education
The College of Advanced Education was a class of Australian tertiary education institution that existed from 1967 until the early 1990s. They ranked below universities, but above Colleges of Technical and Further Education which offer trade qualification...
. This merger necessitated the formation of a single student association that represented the needs of the then six campuses of the newly formed university. The New University Merger Discussion Group was the beginning of the UniSA Students Association (USASA). USASA was inaugurated in 1994, with the Confederated Student Union, the South Australian Institute of Technology Union and the Council of South Australian College Student Organisations managing the intervening years.
When the Howard Government introduced Voluntary Student Unionism
Voluntary student unionism
Voluntary student unionism is a policy, notable in Australia, under which membership of – and payment of membership fees to – university student organisations is voluntary....
(VSU) in 2006, USASA had to restructure to cope with the dramatic loss of income. Part of this restructure included rebranding UniSA's student association as 'UniLife'.
Structure
UniLife is a democratic organisation run by students that is responsive to student needs. UniLife provides opportunities for students to become involved in the decision-making process at the central level and their local campus level through branch committees. UniLfe has established a number of standing committees that deal with specific areas of student concern. These standing committees include the Education Standing Committee, the Equity and Welfare Standing Committee, and the Services Standing Committee.UniLife Board
The overarching policies of the student association are set by the UniLife Board. This is composed of students elected by and from the student population. The composition of the UniLife Board and its powers and responsibilities are set out in the UniLife Constitution.| President | Melissa Davies |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate and International Student Officer | John Anthony Sy |
| City West Representatives | Ryan Dow Stephen McCallum |
| City East Representatives | Evelyn Fam Mandy Koay |
| Magill Representatives | John Hunt Natasha Nayan Sud |
| Mawson Lakes Representatives | Ali Hussaini Timothy Dixon |
| Whyalla Representative | Rachael Hancock |
| Mt Gambier Representative | Hannah Persello (Resigned) (Vacant) |
Staff
UniLife employs over 15 permanent, temporary, and casual staff as the organisation is spread across six campuses. Representation and student service delivery provided by UniLife is coordinated by the UniSA City East head office and assisted by branch offices on each campus.Student Services
UniLife is recognised by the University as the preferred provider of student amenities. The UniLife receives income from its commercial operations including the second hand book service. As a non-profit organisation all income received is returned to the student members via the provision of services that encompass the full gamut of student needs.Clubs
UniLife provides support to over 100 sporting, social and academic clubs. UniLife pays homage to club activities throughout the year by holding the UniLife Awards Night.Events
Since 2007, UniLife has held the Annual Masked Ball event (known as the Black Tie Event prior to 2009) at the Adelaide Town HallAdelaide Town Hall
Adelaide Town Hall is a landmark building on King William Street in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.-Description and history:Adelaide Town Hall was designed by Edmund Wright and Edward Woods, with construction commencing in 1863 and completed in 1866...
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In 2012, part of City West will turn into a West End Adelaide Fringe precinct called "The Grand Academy of Lagado". This will enhance the on-campus student experience, give students the opportunity to engage in the Adelaide arts community and further promote artistic expression at UniSA.
Student Bar
UniSA purchased the "Rapture" nightclub building situated at 58-60 North Terrace to be refurbished into a student lounge in 2009. This was opened for casual student use in Study Period 2, 2009.Notable events held at the venue include the National Campus Band Comp Heats, National Campus Art Prize Finals Exhibition and an exclusive Sundance Kids
The Sundance Kids
The Sundance Kids are an Australian pop rock band from Adelaide, South Australia, formed in 2006. The group began as the acoustic trio of vocalist and guitarist Ash Gale, as well as guitarists Jason Shepherd and Luke Zecchin, before they were joined by bassist and vocalist Jeremy Wright with...
gig organised by UniSA CareerShop.
UniLife Magazine
The UniLife Magazine is a student-run magazine published eight times a year and distributed around all of UniSA's campuses. UniLife Magazine covers the latest student-relevant events, photos, interviews, reviews and stories. Any UniSA student can contribute to the UniLife Magazine. The publication is run by a team of editors working out of the UniLife Magazine office at UniSA Magill Campus.| Head Editor | Jordan Archer |
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| Chief of Staff | Laura Pietrobon |
| Graphic Designer | Jessica Matthews |
| Chief Sub-Editor | Steph Simon |
| Web Editor | Erin WIllis |
Entropy Magazine
Entropy Magazine was a spin-off project started by the UniSA student association to promote youth culture in 1992. The design driven magazine proved to be an effective means of discovering new creative talent within the fields of design, art, illustration, photography and writing.In 2004, Entropy beat 26 other student magazines from Australia and New Zealand to win the ACUMA
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Acuma Incorporated is a representative organisation for senior staff in tertiary campus service organizations in Australia and New Zealand. The purpose of this group is to speak on behalf of its members in areas affecting the tertiary campus service industry...
"Best Student Magazine Award".
The Greenpeace Design Awards
Greenpeace Design Awards
The Greenpeace Design Awards is a poster design award presented annually by Greenpeace Australia Pacific and UniLife Inc, in association with the University of South Australia...
was a poster design award in 2009, presented by Greenpeace Australia Pacific and UniLife Inc, in association with the University of South Australia. The aim of the competition was to motivate creative communities around the world to create artwork that encourages the public to take action on environmental issues and support Greenpeace. This need for a call to action message was stimulated through the poster brief "Be Part Of The Action". The Greenpeace Design Awards proved an international success, garnering 1500 entries from 77 different countries. Melbourne designer Sam Dickson won the inaugural competition, with Denis Popenkov from Russia and Spencer Harrison taking second and third place respectively.
March 2009 signalled the rebranding of "Entropy Magazine" as "UniLife Magazine" to ensure that the student publication more greatly represented UniSA student interests.