We've had one busy semester here in the UMSU Education department!
π 24/7 Study space trial
πͺͺ Preferred names on student cards
β3-day document-free extensions
π Field trip cost communication audited
π³οΈββ§οΈ Improving communication to tutors
And we are showing no signs of slowing down
UMSU Education
UMSU Education Offical Account
Education Academic - Corbin and Hesheya π
Education Public - Rutvi and HrideyβοΈ
The UMSU Education Office is the link between students and the University of Melbourne's academic and policy processes. The department comprises both Academic and Public Affairs.
30/07/2026
Ready to put your knowledge to the test? ππ§
Join us for Education Collective 1 at the Rowden White Library for an afternoon of trivia, prizes, free food, and fun! π
π Win amazing prizes
π Enjoy FREE food
π¬ Meet fellow students
π Learn how borrowing a portable charger from the library can save your day when youβre running low on battery!
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Tuesday, 4 August
β° 12:00β2:00 PM
π Rowden White Library, Level 3, Student Pavilion
(Bean bag area) #
Bring your friends, test your trivia skills, grab some free food, and discover a handy campus resource while youβre there. We canβt wait to see you! π
30/07/2026
π Ready to put your knowledge to the test? ππ§
Join us for Education Collective 1 at the Rowden White Library for an afternoon of trivia, prizes, free food, and fun! π
π Win amazing prizes
π Enjoy FREE food
π¬ Meet fellow students
π Learn how borrowing a portable charger from the library can save your day when youβre running low on battery!
π
Tuesday, 4 August
β° 12:00β2:00 PM
π Rowden White Library, Level 3, Student Pavilion (bean bag area)
Bring your friends, test your trivia skills, grab some free food, and discover a handy campus resource while youβre there. We canβt wait to see you! π
After a successful trial and a lot of hard work from everybody involved, 3-day no-document extensions are finally being rolled out this August!
Students across every faculty will be able to apply for extensions of up to three days on individually submitted assignments, which will be approved automatically! Things happen, and sometimes it is just not possible to get a last minute medical certificate, and this change will help so many students get that extra little bit of support.
Alongside this, there will be new functionality for "doc-lite" extensions, as well as having all Special Consideration applications and Extensions go through one, centrally managed and LMS-integrated web portal. This means that students will know how to get support regardless of which subject they're taking or whether their subject coordinator is feeling nice that day.
There will be a lot more important changes coming through, so keep an eye out for further communication on this topic!
What do students think about their morning exams?
Over 1000 people have completed our survey, and it will remain open until the end of June! Whether you love or hate early mornings, let us know via the link in bio
26/05/2026
The 24 hour study space trial is launching NEXT WEEK
From the 1st to the 9th of June, all 5 floors of the ERC library and the open areas of building 168 will be accessible to all University of Melbourne students with their student ID cards.
This includes:
- Open study areas
- Booths and project rooms
- The Grad study space on level 3 (only for post-grad students)
- Student printers
- Vending machines, including with snacks, drinks and the new Flying Turtle vending machine for coffees
- Microwaves and hot water taps in the UMSU Building via the bridge
- The extended hours will not extend to the swipe access areas of Building 168, including level 2 and the Autonomous Spaces on level, which will remain locked overnight as per their usual operating hours.
This trial is brought to you in collaboration between SASS and UMSU Education.
To make sure it is successful, make sure to respect the space, keep it safe, tidy, and welcoming for everyone.
21/04/2026
We are hosting a trivia night with the lovely ***rcommerceclub !
Themes will range from q***r history and student unionism to whatever random fun facts the team found intriguing today π
π Level 1 of Building 168 (Not Ida bar, the open area)
ποΈ 30th of April
π 5-7:30PM
Come with friends ready to make a team, or come alone and you'll find your people! Hope to see you there :)
19/04/2026
π PITCH NIGHT IS HERE π
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Thursday, 23rd April
Got an idea? Nowβs your moment. Pitch it, own it, win it.
π Prizes:
1st Prize β JBL Wireless Earbuds
2nd Prize β Coles Group & Myer Gift Cards
π Perks for ALL participants:
$10 Ida Bar Vouchers.
π₯ Limited spots. Participate now!
Link in bio.
06/04/2026
Got a problem at uni? Pitch the solution.
From burnout and academic pressure to money, friendships, and mental health this is your chance to turn real struggles into real ideas.
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Thursday, 23rd April
π 5:00 β 7:30 PM
π William Macmahon Ball Theatre
β‘ 3β5 min pitches
π Prizes to win
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