La Trobe International – recruiting for student hosts

La Trobe International Student Services are currently recruiting students who are interested in becoming International Student Hosts during the International Check-In and Orientation period in Semester 1, 2019. Becoming a Student Host is a fantastic way for you to: Meet new people Build your networking and language skills Gain cross-cultural experience Be recognised for your…

La Trobe Abroad information sessions now available online

Are you curious about doing an overseas program as part of your La Trobe degree? Missed the information sessions that La Trobe Abroad ran this year? Don’t worry, they’re now available online! Watch the video now in standard format, or with closed captions. If you have questions after watching, come speak to us in the…

ASSC internships – looking for an internship in Journalism/Communications?

The College of Arts, Social Sciences and Commerce (ASSC) is offering an internship for the role of Student Editor on the Wise ASSC student blog. This is an exciting opportunity for students studying communications or journalism, who are interested in developing their skills and experience in this area. Check out the position description and submit an application…

Applications open for The Order of Australia Association Foundation Scholarship

Applications for The Order of Australia Association Foundation Scholarship are now open for students enrolled full-time in their second year of a 4 year undergraduate degree. You are encouraged to apply for The Order of Australia Association Foundation Scholarship if: You are an Australian citizen aged between 20 and 33 years of age You are…

Summer writing competition – write for our ASSC blog and win prizes!

At the Wise ASSC blog, we’re always looking for guest writers to contribute to our blog. Over the summer, we are holding a summer writers program.  Prizes will be given out, including a first prize $100 Coles Myer voucher. All you need to do is send your submissions to the blog. Your prompt is: The best…

Women’s Rights in the Philippines – applications for study tour close Friday 2 November

Understanding the socio-political and legal context of women’s sexual and reproductive health rights in the Philippines Take this overseas placement to develop an understanding of the socio political and legal context of women’s sexual and reproductive health rights in the Philippines. Working in a multidisciplinary context, you’ll have contact with a range of health, community…

How Kawaii invaded Downtown Tokyo

In the late 1990s photographer Shoichi Aoki captured the vibrant street fashion movements of Harajuku in what has internationally become known as FRUiTS fashion. Many of the vibrant styles (decora, lolita, nu goth, mori kei, visual kei) draw on and/or influenced anime, manga, literature, film and cosplay. Join a panel of leading young academics in the…