As we are approaching the start of semester, don’t forget free support (academic and personal) is available.

Your lecturers and tutors are available to answer questions or clarify any course material you maybe having trouble with. Some tutors have consulting times where you can sit down with them and ask questions. Other tutors will prefer you email them with questions and, if necessary, set up a consulting time. It's highly recommended you contact your lecturer and/or tutor as you encounter problems throughout the semester rather than leaving your questions until swot vac, or the day before the exam!

The Academic Language and Learning (ALL) offers a range of workshops (e.g. developing efficient reading skills/note taking, essay/report writing, seminar presentation skills and avoiding plagiarism) to help you develop the skills required for success at university. The timetable of workshops is available on the (ALL)S website.

The Writing Clinic (Room 346a, Barr Smith Library) is a space where you can ask for assistance to advance their academic skills. Take your assignments to the Writing Clinic and work with lecturers and other students to improve your skills.

The CLPD has also developed interactive modules to help you develop your written and oral communication skills in essay, paragraph and sentence writing and oral presentations. All you need is your username and password to login.

Having difficulty with first year maths (as part of the Finance degree), BDA or Business Finance II? The Maths Learning Service (Level 1, Schulz Building) provides free assistance to all students encountering maths and/or stats in their studies. The Centre’s staff have extensive experience in maths and stats concepts at first year level and can often "fill in" gaps in your assumed knowledge straight away.

There are reference books available for short term loan as well as teaching videos and computer packages for use in the Centre. There are plenty of reasons why you might benefit from a visit to the Drop-In Centre. Don’t forget to take your lecture notes with you!

The Communication Skills Guide was developed to enable you to meet the required standards of written work to be submitted for assessment. As well as being available on-line, Business School students can collect their free printed guide from the Business School (undergraduate) office - ground floor 10 Pulteney, entrance off Pulteney.

The Disability Liaison Officer can assist with information and advice about accessing services (i.e. note taking, special equipment and alternative exam arrangements). The administration staff may be able to answer student questions. If further assistance is needed they will book an appointment with the Disability Liaison Officer. Appointments are available Monday to Thursday between 9.30am and 4.00pm.

The Counselling Service for students deals with personal issues such as stress, relationship difficulties, panic and anxiety, depression, family issues, abuse and sexuality. Academic issues dealt with include: Motivation, organisation, concentration and special consideration for assessment.

The Education and Welfare Officers advise you about welfare resources on campus, financial matters (i.e. emergency loans, and advise on Youth Allowance, Austudy or Abstudy), housing, personal issues and academic matters (including support with grievances).

The International Student Centre (ISC) is responsible for the orientation and ongoing support of International Students. It works closely with student groups, faculties and University administration to ensure the experience of all international students is a positive and successful one.

Finally, please remember to include your tutors name when submitting an assignment!

Would you like to take your business skills and worldwide employment prospects to the next level?

We are pleased to invite you to a one-on-one counselling session with a program advisor to discuss how a postgraduate business qualification can be the key to your career progression.

With recognition for prior learning through your Bachelor of Commerce degree (all pathways), you are now in the enviable position of being able to complete a Master of Commerce in 12 short months at the University of Adelaide Business School*.

Applications for Semester 2 commencement are NOW open.

To take advantage of this unique opportunity, make an appointment to see a Course Adviser via asktheprof@adelaide.edu.au

*Conditions apply

We're publishing a Yearbook for 2009 which will include all Bachelor and Masters degree graduates of the Business School.

If you expect to complete your studies in first semester 2009, we'd like to have a professional photograph (head and shoulders) of you for the Yearbook. The photographer will email you a copy of your digital photograph at no charge. Note: if you expect to complete your studies in second semester, please wait until you hear from us again.

Your entry in the published Yearbook will be brief, it will include your colour photograph, name and contact email and or phone number. We're also setting up a web facility and will provide more details soon.

Magnet is a special interest group of the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI). It was formed in 2000 by a group of young marketers who saw a need for networking opportunities and professional development in South Australia. Magnet serves to provide a range of events, news and employment opportunities to its members.

Why should you join Magnet and the AMI?

Given today's highly competitive environment, joining Magnet gives you access to the marketing profession and future employers. Being involved with Magnet is an indication to potential employers of your commitment to a career in marketing. By developing your marketing capabilities and your professional contacts, you are increasing your competitive advantage and skill set.

AIESEC is a global, non-political, independent, not-for-profit organization run by students and recent graduates of institutions ofhigher education. Its members are interested in world issues, leadership and management. AIESEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, creed, religion, national, ethnic or social origin.

Currently present in over 100 countries globally, AIESEC partners with more than 5, 000 organisations from across the world. AIESEC provides its 23,000 member base from over 1,100 universities and educational institutions with a unique leadership experience, opportunity to be a part of more than 350 global and national forums and over 5,500 global internship opportunities with leading organisations from the corporate, development, student and education sector.

Many students have more than one email address eg you may be both a student and staff member or a student who has a private mailbox with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) such as G-Mail or Yahoo.

You can forward email sent to your University mailbox to another by following these steps. Please ask your private ISP if you wish to forward email from their mailbox to another.