The official CQ University O-week for Term 1 was Monday the 27th February 2017 to Friday the 3rd March 2017. There are different days for different degrees across all CQU campuses in Australia. 1st year oral health students primarily study via distance and correspondence. Most students attended orientation online or on the primary campus for Oral Health which is in Rockhampton, Queensland. Each …
Charles Sturt University May Update
O-week at CSU began on the 20th of February with our freshers excitedly moving in to their residences the day before. The week was packed with presentations from the university and some great social events including the C, S or U bar night, Amazing Race and “When I grow up” themed social. The first year students also received an insight …
University of Adelaide May Update
While first and second years enjoyed their summer break, seniors slaved away at preclin, ending with the Preclin Pubcrawl. This culminated in a night of dancing at the Royal Croquet Club along the Torrens. O-week was the unofficial unveiling of the new Adelaide Medical and Health Sciences Building as the Freshers were given their first glimpse to dental school. The …
University of Adelaide Centralisation
This year is a time of change and transition at the University of Adelaide. After many years of planning, this year sees the Adelaide Dental Hospital moving from its current site to the top 3 floors of the brand-new Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building. Aside from the change in scenery, the biggest change is the centralisation of support within …
Rural Reflections
Being a city lover, I was anxious about the move 6 hours away from Melbourne. However, after only having spent a month in Mildura, I can honestly say it’s beginning to feel like home. Sunraysia Community Health has been incredibly rewarding for our placement. Not only are we able to see numerous patients from all walks of life, but the …
Oral Health – Nepalese Placement
On January the 20th a group of 5 oral health students from La Trobe, set off to complete a two week placement in Nepal. We were the second group of the cohort to make the trip and were enthusiastic to begin and see a different way of life. As we flew into the city of Kathmandu we were greeted by …
Sydney Convention Update – prepare yourselves!
Charles Sturt University and the University of Sydney are excited to be co-hosting the 2017 ADSA Convention this year in Australia’s premier tourist destination and the world-famous harbour city, Sydney. With July only three months away, our team is working hard on finalising the academic and social schedule to bring you a week packed full of amazing educational and entertainment …
ADSA Talks kicks off with a bang!
2017 marked the beginning of ADSA talks, an exciting new educational series designed by and for students. ADSA talks links your local student bodies with our ADSA sponsors to bring some of the best speakers from both Australia and New Zealand to talk to you about topics useful and relevant to you. This academic program brings more to the dental …