Housing crunch? Griffith University steps up with 200 beds!

To tackle the housing shortage, Queensland’s Griffith University has taken the lead!Griffith University is converting vacant student dormitories into emergency short-term accommodation, including redesigning floor plans and carrying out renovations.

The conversion and renovation work is expected to be completed by mid-2023.

Following the Queensland Housing Summit last October, the Queensland Government announced a budget of more than $50 million AUD to help more Queensland residents access housing.

This also includes an additional $21.7 million AUD in assistance for those struggling to find accommodation or afford rent.

International students have been returning in large numbers recently,

making an already tight Australian rental market even more competitive.

Returning to Australia is now all but certain.

If you have any questions about heading back to Australia,

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19 days!USyd kicks off its biggest-ever orientation!

To welcome returning and new students for Semester 1,the University of Sydney has this week launched its largest orientation programme ever.

USyd’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Scott, said: “After three years of disruption from COVID-19, we are giving students the warmest welcome back to campus life — whether they are returning students or first-timers.”

Here is a summary of the key events in USyd’s orientation programme:

1. Welcome Ceremony:

The traditional USyd welcome ceremony, featuring speeches from the Vice-Chancellor and senior management welcoming students.

Date: 15 February, 10–11am

Location: Lawn in front of the Quadrangle building (the “Harry Potter building”), University Avenue

2. Live Music Performances

Dates: 15–17 February, 4–6pm

Location: Lawn in front of the Quadrangle building, University Avenue

3. Clubs & Societies Fair

Students can explore over 180 USU clubs and societies — a great chance to meet new people! Every stall will have exciting activities and prize draws each day, so you definitely won’t leave empty-handed!

Dates: 15–17 February

4. Outdoor Cinema

Open-air cinema has always been an orientation tradition. Two days, two different films!

15 February: How to Train Your Dragon

16 February: Mamma Mia

Location: Courtyard Restaurant & Bar, Science Road

5. USU Campus Challenge

Students compete across campus, completing challenges for a chance to win prizes!

Date: 9 February

6. Library Tour

Activities include library tours, a scavenger hunt, speed competitions, and more.

7. Can’t make it in person?

USyd hasn’t forgotten you either. Check out the link below to virtually experience USyd’s biggest orientation yet — and we hope to see you on campus in person soon!

https://welcome.sydney.edu.au/