02 / INSIGHT

Future careers in the $90 billion

creative industries 04 / FEATURE

What impact are electronic devices

really having on our sleeping patterns?

08 / ON CAMPUS

Australia’s most technologically advanced teacher training school arrives at UniSA

03 / CAREERS

Creative start-up Hey Reflect’o inspires the next wave of entrepreneurs

NEWS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLSJuly 2018

SOURCETHE

SA’s LARGEST UNIVERSITY

6 CAMPUSES 31 ,000+ STUDENTS

2000+ STAFF 200,000+ ALUMNI

200+ DEGREES2500+ INDUSTRY

PARTNERSHIPS

SA’s # 1UNIVERSITY

FOR GRADUATE CAREERS

QILT: Graduate Destinations Survey 2015 and Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–17 – Full-time Employment Indicator. Public SA-founded universities only.

No.1I N S AF O R S T U D E N T S AT I S FAC T I O N

QILT: Undergraduate Course Experience Questionnaire 2016–17. Public SA-founded universities only.

RANKED 25th IN THE WORLD’s

TOP 50 UNDER 50

# 1 YO U NG U NI V E RS I TYIN AU ST RALIA FO R T EAC HING Q UALIT Y

2018 THE Young University Rankings

2019 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50

BEST

A NEW WAVE Over the past 12 months we have seen a wave of change across the University. We have introduced over 20 new degrees (which will start in 2019), opened transformational new spaces on campus, and launched UniSA Online – offering 100% online, career-focused degrees in 12 key discipline areas.

As Australia’s University of Enterprise, we have continued to form partnerships with industry to secure internship and placement opportunities for our students. We currently collaborate with over 2,500 companies worldwide and are focused on strategic areas of growth including defence, information technology, creative industries, allied health services and aviation.

In the community activation space, we have partnered with the Adelaide Crows Football Club to provide student placement opportunities, research collaborations and pre-university study access to rookie squads. The partnership also includes the formation of a new institute, which will bring specialist education in data science, business, marketing, sport science, social and digital media, journalism, visual effects, nutrition and psychology.

UniSA also continues to lead the way in graduate satisfaction and careers, ranking the highest in the state according to the latest Department of Education and Training data. Our practical approach to learning and range of industry-relevant degrees continues to give our students the competitive edge.

We hope you enjoy the read.

02 / Insight: Creative forces 03 / Careers: High visibility 04 / Feature: Sleep tight, don’t let

the devices bite 05 / Feature: Nutty professors?06 / Feature: Defending our future07 / Feature: A passport to Capital Hill08 / On-campus: Transformational spaces 09 / Admissions & Resources: Key dates,

pathway programs and more

For more information contact our Student Liaison Team:(e) student.liasion@unisa.edu.au (p) (08) 8302 7088 (w) unisa.edu.au/schools The information provided in this publication is for general information only, and the University of South Australia makes no representation about the content, suitability, accuracy or completeness of this information for any purpose. It is provided “as is” without express or implied warranty. Information correct at time of printing (July 2018)CRICOS provider number 00121BFor information specific to international students, please visit unisa.edu.au/international

Words / Yasmin Chrisohoou Design / Phillippa Hardie

On the cover: UniSA VFX student Francesca Milde at the Rising Sun Pictures studio in Adelaide.

UniSA STUDENTS COMPLETED UP TO 70,000 INDUSTRY

PLACEMENT DAYS ACROSS 550 ORGANISATIONS

2017 figures

NEW DEGREES IN 2019

Discover our new degrees available from 2019, including

Real Estate Practice, Design and Marketing, Flexible

Engineering and more, at

unisa.edu.au/new

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BEST

CREATIVE FORCES From billion-dollar film franchises, to innovative urban renewal, the latest addictive app or cutting edge media start-up, now is a great time to be creative.

Economically, the creative industries engage over 6% of the Australian workforce and contribute a staggering $90 billion to the Australian economy with an average yearly growth of 2.8%. They employ more workers than the mining, tourism and agricultural sectors; and cultivate small businesses, creative start-ups and self-employed creative artists. Its importance is also most keenly felt in areas that have traditionally depended on manufacturing, like Detroit, Newcastle and Adelaide.

‘Creative industries’ is a phrase that has gained a lot of currency over the last few years without being well understood. At its heart, the creative industries refer to a broad range of creative and cultural enterprises including visual and performing arts, game design, digital, social and multimedia, journalism, robotics and automation, film and television, animation and VFX, web design, the humanities, and the GLAM sector (galleries, libraries, archives and museums).

Connecting all of these enterprises is their underlying recognition of creativity as an important cultural and economic resource; creativity in both expression and problem-solving that produces new solutions and new ways of thinking.

UniSA is supporting creativity in all its forms with the formation of our new School of Creative Industries, offering degree programs in Media Arts (Film and Television, Visual Effects and Digital Content Creation), Communication and Media, Journalism and the Arts.

Career planning and career outcomes are a key focus of what we do. From day one, week one our students have access to the people and projects that will provide them with the very best outlet for their creativity – and the tools and opportunities to turn that creativity into a career.

South Australia has a long history of leading social justice and social change in this country, actively promoting ideas of social outreach and inclusiveness through creativity. We embrace ideas of multi-diversity and cultural awareness for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This influence is also found in our courses and programs, as we keep pace with rapid social and cultural change.

We also partner with power players within the creative industries to co-develop and co-deliver contemporary content that makes our graduates industry-ready. Whether that’s working side-by-side with professionals on real-world projects

and problems, placing them in industry or providing them with the resources to incubate their own start-ups.

We collaborate with companies operating in South Australia, but have a global reach, including visual effects powerhouse Rising Sun Pictures, advertising maestros Kojo, content creators Mighty Kingdom, dynamic production house Matchbox Pictures, Festivals Adelaide, and the South Australian Film Commission.

From digital animation to poetry, sociological approaches in automation to podcasting, pop music to linguistics, creativity comes in many forms. We are in an age of disruption and the opportunities in creative industries are endless.

By Professor Jason BainbridgeHead of School: Creative Industries University of South Australia

To learn more about our School of Creative Industries, visit unisa.edu.au/ci

Work by UniSA student and contemporary artist,

Emma Brockliss.

INSIGHT

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HIGH VISIBILITY We often hear people talk about that ‘ah-ha’ moment. The feeling of a sudden realisation or inspiration.

These moments don’t necessarily come from perfect alignment and can’t be scripted like a scene from a Hollywood film.

For UniSA graduate and entrepreneur Lisa Penney, her defining moment was after a drunk guy yelled out “Hey reflecto” to her late one night as she was riding her bike past the Grace Emily Hotel in the city, sporting an oversized workman’s vest.

Her business of selling ethical high visibility funky fashion vests for cyclists was born. Hey Reflect’o is now a thriving enterprise, splashing colour onto the streets of Adelaide and afar.

“Being creative is the most important thing to me and it’s what makes me happy,” says Lisa.

“I wanted to have a job doing something I loved, that I had skills in. I thought graphic design would be my best chance,” she says.

Lisa studied her undergraduate degree in visual communications and always had a flair for style. With her bold aesthetic and home-made fashion combinations on campus, her teachers knew she would be destined to work in fashion. In fact, after graduation she made costumes, kids apparel, painted tote bags and even worked on her own fashion labels, which she describes as “pretty out there!”

After four years of being the creative force behind this eco-friendly and word-of-mouth success story, Lisa admits there have been ups and downs, and says having your own business is not for the faint hearted.

“The battle with having a creative business is having the time to be creative. I also have to be a business woman,” she says.

“Many business people told me that I was ridiculous, because I am paying top dollar to manufacture ethically, but look, I’m Still Standing – thanks Elton John!”

From humble beginnings cutting out paper patterns on her kitchen floor to now overseeing all major business functions including sales, marketing, local manufacturing, overseas manufacturing, and deliveries – Lisa is one busy woman on her retro pink glitter bicycle.

When asked what advice she would give to students about finding their passion, Lisa said “Follow your heart and try a lot of things until something clicks.”

CAREERS

To learn more about Lisa’s story, visit heyreflecto.com.au

Hey Reflect’o creator Lisa Penney sporting one of her fashionable vests.

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FEATURE

SLEEP TIGHT, DON’T LET THE DEVICES BITE We all know that a good night’s sleep is important for our general wellbeing. But the digital era is changing our sleeping habits and Australian children are among the most affected.

UniSA’s new Behaviour Brain Body Research Centre (BBB) is investigating the sleeping patterns of young people, with a particular focus on the impact of digital disruption.

BBB is currently working with Resilient Youth Australia Limited (RYA) on ground-breaking research and training, which aims to promote better sleeping habits and driving resilience in young people.

So far, the research has captured a data set of more than 230,000 children

aged between 8–18 years from more than 800 schools across Australia.

It has revealed that 25% of Year 3 students text message at night during the hours of 10:00pm–6:00am, which increases to 83% by Year 12.

Smartphones in the bedroom reduce sleep time, disrupt the body’s natural circadian rhythm and facilitate communication during the circadian low, drastically impairing the ability to communicate effectively. And, these factors can ultimately have a negative impact on mental health.

The RYA data also shows that night time texting frequency correlates directly with receiving hurtful texts, responding in anger, losing sleep over worry, and experiencing depressive symptoms.

Sleep loss has serious consequences for teenagers. This is because they

need more sleep (8–10 hours vs 7–8 for most adults) and also have a delayed sleep-wake pattern. So this, coupled with device obsession and FOMO (fear of missing out) creates the perfect storm.

Technology makes us more alert and the more alert we are, the more active we are – so surrendering to the circadian sleep cycle becomes problematic. We also know that a weekend of ‘recovery sleep’ is insufficient to restore optimal performance in teens.

However, the research does show that night time texting may foster social connection, which is critical for psychological resilience.

The negative and positive impacts of smartphones in the bedroom (SpiB) have not been studied together, and BBB is leading a new research project to examine this juxtaposition.

It is not enough to simply be sleep researchers – sleep is only one part of the puzzle. We need sleep and chronobiology, clinical psychology, education and physiology to come together in a multi-disciplinary approach to give us a better understanding of how to sleep smart.

For more information about our sleep research, visit unisa.edu.au/BBBRTo learn more about our psychology degrees, visit unisa.edu.au/psychology

1 Reduce caffeine in the evening

2 Keep bedroom temperature cool

3 Install block out blinds in your bedroom

4 Soundproof your bedroom

5 Unwind without TV

6 Take technology out of the bedroom

7 Try to have a consistent sleep/wake schedule

8 Avoid heavy meals late at night

9 Avoid smoking and alcohol

10 Avoid clock-watching

Top 10 Sleeping Tips

Sleep and Chronobiology Laboratory – One of Australia’s premier sleep and research facilities

based at Magill Campus.

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To learn more about our degrees in nutrition and food science, visit unisa.edu.au/nutrition-food-sciences

FEATURE

NUTTY PROFESSORS? Nutrient-rich nuts such as almonds, cashews, pistachios and walnuts are already recognised for their health benefits, but there is mounting evidence that they can also help perception, thinking and learning according to UniSA researchers.

The University has previously completed studies that show tree nuts can improve vascular health and cognitive function in adults, but there is limited research looking at the health benefits in children.

So the question remains, “Can nuts improve a child’s cognitive abilities?”

Lead researcher Associate Professor Alison Coates from UniSA’s School of Health Sciences is looking to recruit healthy boys and girls aged 8–13 years who are not allergic to nuts and have no sleep or behavioural disorders.

The new study will be asking children to consume 30 grams of almonds five days a week for eight weeks – that’s about 23 almonds a day.

The researchers will use brain game tests to compare the children’s cognitive ability with a control group of other children on a nut-free diet for eight weeks.

“Less than 10% of Australian children consume nuts regularly”, says Assoc Prof Coates, despite the proven health benefits.

“Multiple US surveys involving 10,000 adults have already demonstrated a link between regular nut consumption and improved cognitive function, regardless of age, gender, race, education, BMI, smoking, alcohol consumption and physical activity.

“Other European studies looking at the benefits of a Mediterranean diet – including mixed nuts – showed better cognitive ability and a lower risk of depression compared with participants on a low-fat diet”, she says.

Nuts are a healthy plant food because they are high in essential nutrients, such as B group vitamins, zinc, iron, magnesium and calcium to name a few. And all of these essential nutrients are important for overall brain health. So the message is to enjoy a healthy handful every day! This study is funded by the Almond Board of Australia.

For more information about how to get involved with the study, email alison.coates@unisa.edu.au

PHARMACY STUDY TOUR In a UniSA first, pharmacy students travelled to the Philippines on an international study tour to learn more about the country’s $4.1 billion pharmaceutical industry. Students spent two weeks at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, studying the differences and similarities between the two countries; and attending workshops and lectures on topics such as community pharmacy and manufacturing.

UniSA offers South Australia’s only undergraduate degree in pharmacy and the only double degree with pharmaceutical science.

For more information, visit unisa.edu.au/pharmacy

Lead researcher, Associate Professor Alison Coates.

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FEATURE

DEFENDING THE FUTURE The defence industry in Australia is big business. In a historic move, The Australian Government is investing $200 billion to modernise the nation’s defence capability.

Investing in a growing workforce is also a key focus, with Australian workers needed to design, install, build, integrate and maintain ships, submarines, aircraft and land vehicles.

Beyond the traditional roles, there is also a need to significantly enhance our capabilities in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, space, electronic warfare and cybersecurity, along with service areas such as health care, psychology, communications, logistics and project management.

Australia’s shipbuilding enterprise will need a highly skilled workforce to support its operations. Naval shipbuilding programs secured for South Australia alone are expected to create around 5,200 jobs by the mid-to-late 2020s. This includes the Offshore Patrol Vessel, Future Frigate and Future Submarine Programs, and more.

UniSA mechanical engineering graduate, Bradley Toole, is one of the young professionals already tackling the growing need.

During his studies, Bradley completed an internship with Navantia Australia – a Spanish owned company specialising in the design and construction of high-tech naval vessels with a footprint across the country.

He is now working as an Auxiliary and Propulsion Engineer for Navantia at Osborne in Adelaide’s north. This has given him the opportunity to travel to Spain and work with international counterparts.

“It was interesting to work with such a diverse team to achieve the best engineering solutions and to learn from the expertise of a top European shipbuilder, with over 300 years of experience.”

“My Spanish colleagues had such a wealth of knowledge, which was passed on to myself and others here in Australia so that we can develop our own capabilities”, he says.

Bradley’s biggest career highlight to date has been his involvement in the launch of the three highly capable HOBART Class Destroyers being designed by Navantia and built by the Air Warfare Destroyer Alliance. Stories like this are just the start for young people looking to enter the industry and become the new workforce of the 21st century.

UniSA is also growing its defence capability, through strategic undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in areas such as military systems integration, engineering, industrial design, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and complex project management; along with enhanced research capabilities and partnering with industry.

Most recently, the University received a $450 million commercial grant from tech giants Siemens, to prepare students for what has been dubbed the ‘fourth industrial revolution’ or Industry 4.0 – the current trend of improved automation, machine-to-machine communication, artificial intelligence and continued digitisation of manufacturing. Through this partnership, UniSA students now have access to the latest software for space gear, supercars and warships.

The new Saab Australia–UniSA Defence Technologies Institute will also see defence professionals upskill and build on their existing knowledge at our Mawson Lakes Campus. The partnership will also provide opportunities for student placements, collaborative research projects and co-developed curriculum.

To learn more, visit unisa.edu.au/defence

$450M SOFTWARE GRANT FROM SIEMENS TO PREPARE STUDENTS

FOR INDUSTRY 4.0

Siemens PLM Technology – driving efficient integration between design and manufacturing operations through digitalisation.

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Bradley Toole – UniSA mechanical engineering graduate.

A PASSPORT TO CAPITAL HILL There was a time when a law degree was considered a passport to a career in that very arena – the law.

But with thousands of students graduating from Australia’s 41 law schools every year, and technology bringing more efficiencies to the legal profession – such as online legal services – the traditional notion of what lawyers do is rapidly evolving.

We are also seeing positive figures around graduate employment. The Australian Government Department of Education and Training’s 2017 Graduate Outcomes Survey shows that 74% of undergraduate and 87% of postgraduate law and paralegal students gained full-time employment within 12 months.

One of the reasons for the high employment rate is that a growing number of students are combining law with a range of other degrees, and applying those skills in a diverse range of careers.

UniSA graduate and ABC’s Federal Political Reporter, Matthew Doran, studied a double degree in law and journalism.

Matthew provides news coverage across radio, television, online and social media. He works as part of the ABC’s Parliament House Bureau team keeping the nation informed on everything happening on Capital Hill, with a special focus on legal and foreign affairs.

He is fascinated by how the law impacts almost every facet of public life, whether it’s law and order, consumer rights and protections, business deals or the operation of government.

“I combined law with journalism because my real desire was always to become a journalist and I was just lucky that UniSA opened its Law School when I was in Year 12 offering the only opportunity in

Adelaide to study a double degree that combined both fields,” Matthew says.

“Studying law gives you an analytical edge that I’ve found has helped me to quickly process large volumes of information and distil it into a package the general public can easily digest.”

“In television news, it’s rare to be given more than two minutes to explain what can be complex government policies. In radio news, there’s even less time. And when it comes to an online audience, you still have to make an issue interesting to hold on to an audience. In the same way a journalist has to pick the strongest angle for their story, lawyers and barristers have to pick the strongest arguments for their client’s case,” he says.

Matthew’s law degree has certainly helped him in covering one of the

biggest issues of this term of parliament – the dual citizenship saga, which has claimed the scalps of more than a dozen parliamentarians and has seen the High Court take an unprecedented role in deciding the makeup of the House of Representatives and Senate.

“I think there can be a blinkered view of where a law degree can take you – solicitor, barrister, judge’s associate. A law degree opens up so many more avenues and puts you in a good position to perform well in an increasingly competitive job market,” says Matthew.

UniSA offers a range of law double degree combinations and was recently ranked in the World’s Top 100 for Law in the 2018 Times Higher Education World Subject Rankings.

FEATURE

SA’s No.1 LAW DEGREE

2018 THE World Subject Rankings

Matthew Doran on set at the ABC studio in Canberra.

For more information, visit unisa.edu.au/law

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ON CAMPUSTRANSFORMATIONAL SPACES

Pridham Hall / This new space has transformed our campus blueprint in the city’s west end; featuring a sports centre, swimming pool, gym, dance/aerobics studio, function

rooms, and facilities to seat students and their families for graduation ceremonies.

MOD. / This futuristic museum of discovery offers free immersive experiences to the public through dynamic

and changing exhibition programs across six dedicated galleries and two studio spaces. It provokes new ideas at

the intersection of science, art and innovation.

Flight simulator / A new $250,000 flight simulator replicating the Boeing 737NG aircraft located at Mawson Lakes Campus, equipped with the latest technologies

to simulate flying conditions for aviation students.

UniSA Cancer Research Institute / Located in the Adelaide BioMed City on North Terrace, this $247 million building is the new leading destination for health research and teaching.

Samsung SMARTSchool / The first of its kind in Australia and powered by leading edge Samsung technology, this high-tech training facility based at Magill Campus supports new approaches to teaching students from reception to secondary school.

IRESS Trading Room / A state-of-the-art learning space, featuring live market data and financial analysis tools used by the world’s leading banks and investment firms.

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KEY DATES 2018/19

5–29 August UniSA campus day events including Open Day

6 August SATAC applications open

28 September SATAC early application deadline (Tip: Apply before this date to avoid a SATAC late fee)

3 December SATAC equal consideration deadline

20 December December offer round for first preferences only (May not include all UniSA programs)

3 January SATAC change of preference deadline

15 January Main offer round

25 February–1 March O-Week at UniSA

4 March UniSA classes commence

SUPPORT SERVICES

2018 Bookings Secure your preferred dates and times for presentations, campus tours and school visits at unisa.edu.au/schools or email student.liaison@unisa.edu.au

Applicant support Explore our dedicated resources that explain the UniSA application process at unisa.edu.au/apply and share them with your student and parent community.

Student enquiries The UniSA Future Student Enquiries Team provides admissions and program advice to all prospective students.

Opening hours are from Monday to Friday 9:00am–5:00pm. Phone (08) 8302 2376 or submit an online enquiry at unisa.edu.au/enquire

UPDATES FROM UniSA COLLEGE

New diploma links UniSA College offers alternative pathway programs into university. In 2019, UniSA College is introducing three new program links, including:

Diploma in Arts / Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours) or Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours)

Diploma in Health / Bachelor of Nursing (Mount Gambier)

Diploma in Science and Technology / Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Project Management)

For more information, visit unisa.edu.au/foundation-studies

Aboriginal Pathway Program The highly successful Aboriginal Pathway Program will continue to be offered at City West Campus in 2019. It is also currently available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Ceduna, Mount Gambier, Port Lincoln and Whyalla.

For more information, visit unisa.edu.au/app

STUDENT ACCOMMODATION The new UniSA Student Accommodation by urbanest located on Bank Street in the Adelaide CBD, offers intelligently designed, modern apartments and studios. All urbanest accommodation options include excellent amenities, access to social spaces, all-inclusive rent packages, and a safe and secure environment with a 24/7 on-site response team.

Learn more at unisa.edu.au/accommodation

ADMISSIONS & RESOURCES

BUSINESS WORKSHOPS

Accounting Report Writing Workshop 10:00am–12:00pm Saturday, September 15 unisabusinessschool.edu.au/reporting

Accounting and Economics Exam Revision Workshops 10:00am–12:00pm or 12.30pm–2.30pm Saturday, October 27 unisabusinessschool.edu.au/examrevision

STUDY ON

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degrees. Get the ultimate flexibility and study on your terms.

Get study support 7 days a week, access tech support 24/7, and log in to an online

interactive learning environment anywhere, any time and on any device.

Apply now at unisaonline.edu.au

UniSA Online

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ATTEND OUR EVENTS

Our events give you the opportunity to ask

questions about different degrees and careers, take a tour around campus, attend

presentations, and talk to current staff and students.

unisa.edu.au/infosessions

UniSA Open Day Sunday 12 August

9:00am–4:30pm / City West Campus and City East Campus

Magill@Twilight Wednesday 29 August

4:00pm–8:00pm / Magill Campus

Mawson Lakes Campus Day Tuesday 28 August

4:00pm–7:30pm / Mawson Lakes Campus

Mount Gambier Open Day Sunday 5 August

11:00am–4:00pm / Mount Gambier Campus

Whyalla Open Day Sunday 26 August

11:00am–3:00pm / Whyalla Campus