general UNSW chit-chat (4 Viewers)

[Conspirocy]

is anyone else wanting to smash their computer after trying to enrol for next session???

 

[karoooh]

YES.

So much for keeping it to 3 days a fucking week.



Why are the times so shit this session?

 

[wheredanton]

Increase fees, decrease teaching times. Now that's good value for money.

I have no idea how some law courses are going to be taught in 12 weeks. They are tight as it is.

 

[uhawww]

YES.

So much for keeping it to 3 days a fucking week.



Why are the times so shit this session?

Yeah what the hell, I'm forced to have 4 days a week.. and that's only from TWO subjects.

 

[stephenchow]

Need one more science subject rahrahraharah

 

[wind]

Now you know how we science people feel

 

[karoooh]

Yeah what the hell, I'm forced to have 4 days a week.. and that's only from TWO subjects.

Which subject?

I was finally able to force it down to 4 days. Thursday REALLY doesn't count; it's just the Jap tute in the morn.

YUCK.

And I was forced to pick a 6-8 pm lecture.

I'm actually going to miss my 5 and 4 hours breaks.

 

[Rekkusu]

Oh yeah...now you're feeling what us Science people do everyday, 24/5 worth of Uni time :rofl:.

Except you're luckier, you get breaks, we ride full-on...

Darn though...I don't really like the 12-week sems now, I mean even with 14 weeks our lecturers cram like 1-3 chapters of a textbook into one lecture, unless they're going to be real nice, and cut out lots of material.

 

[Goodbye]

I was under the impression they would cut 1/7 of the course out. My maths lec is head of 1st yr and he mentioned it briefly.

 

[Dumsum]

lol myUNSW has crashed AGAIN... but I managed to enrol

 

[§eraphim]

Something interesting....

Dear colleagues

Today we announced the closure of our campus in Singapore.

This difficult decision has been reached after an intensive review,
sparked by lower-than-expected initial enrolments and disappointing demand
for the August semester, showed the operation is not financially viable.
Our review indicated that the financial and other risks entailed would
have made the project unsustainable. In these circumstances, it would have
been irresponsible to continue.

As staff and students at UNSW Asia need certainty, we have decided to
close at the end of the current semester. A close down at this time will
have no impact on our plans at Kensington.

I can assure you that we are speaking to every staff member and student at
UNSW Asia to ensure the best possible outcome for each individual.

Below is the media release we issued today.

Fred Hilmer
Vice-Chancellor


UNSW ASIA TO CLOSE

The University of New South Wales will close its campus in Singapore,
Vice-Chancellor Professor Fred Hilmer announced today.

The campus will be closed on 28 June 2007, the end of the current
semester.

The decision has been reached after extensive discussions with Singapore's
Economic Development Board and follows lower than anticipated enrolments.

We have been fully committed to the success of this enterprise, and are
disappointed to have to make this decision, Professor Hilmer said.

We particularly regret the disruption to students and the consequences
for staff.

However an intensive review of our operations in Singapore clearly
indicates that to continue would involve an unacceptable level of risk to
our institution.

We are taking the decision to close at the end of the current semester,
because to attempt to continue would not be in the best interest of the
students' Professor Hilmer said.

UNSW was invited by the Singapore Economic Development Board in 2004 to
establish what would have been the first private comprehensive university
in Singapore.

The University Council and senior management of the time accepted this
invitation in good faith, and after taking extensive expert advice,
Professor Hilmer said.

UNSW Asia was to be the first comprehensive research and teaching
institution to be established by an Australian university overseas.

This was an initiative with potentially significant benefits to both
Singapore and the University.

However the lower than anticipated enrolments and current demand have
highlighted financial and operational issues that make the operation
unsustainable.

As with any pioneering venture, there is a fuller appreciation of the
risks involved once the venture becomes operational.

The University's first priority is the welfare of the students currently
studying at the University's campus at Tanglin, said Professor Hilmer.

All enrolled students will be offered a place at UNSW's home campus in
Sydney, providing scholarships to help with travel and accommodation
costs. And we will work with those who are unable to accept a place in
Sydney to meet their needs.

Students were informed of the decision today. A team of advisers will work
with students on a case-by-case basis to develop the best solution for
each student's particular situation.

Discussions with affected staff are also underway, following a general
meeting with UNSW Asia staff members.

The UNSW Asia campus currently has 148 enrolled students, with some 100 of
these being Singapore residents. The anticipated enrolment for the initial
intake in 2007 was 300 students. Second semester enrolments were
anticipated at 480 students but it is clear that this target would not be
met.

Professor Hilmer said that UNSW looks forward to continuing its
cooperative relationships in Singapore and will maintain its presence in
Singapore, through activities such as foundation schooling for university
entry, research collaborations, University of New South Wales school
competitions and joint programmes with Singapore institutions.

Media contact, Sydney: Judy Brookman, UNSW Director of Communications, ph
+ 61 2 9385 3249, mob 0421 061 251, j.brookman@unsw.edu.au

Date issued: Wednesday 23 May, 2007.

 

[Nebuchanezzar]

lol.

 

[phrred]

pretty embarassing
shoudve just bought botany st and expanded the kensington campus

 

[Dumsum]

Hey, saw you at the Village Green today. lol. Enjoy the walk between New College and Main Campus much?

Hey I heard you guys have free pool tables. True?

I don't live at New College anymore, but yes, they have free pool tables. Well, one pool table.

 

[ditto]

i've made my timetable, fitted it into three days - woot

but do we have to do general eductaion courses if we are in first yr?

 

[uhawww]

I don't even think you can pick gen eds as a first year.

 

[Curry]

i've made my timetable, fitted it into three days - woot

but do we have to do general eductaion courses if we are in first yr?

You can if your course specifies it.

 

[ace]

I don't even think you can pick gen eds as a first year.

You can do any courses anytime as long as you've met pre-reqs. Nevermind the suggested "plans" of study, just do it the way you want. Normally makes for better timetables (at least what i've experienced).

 

[uhawww]

Oh sorry, I stand corrected. For some reason I was under the impression you had to have 36UOC completed...

 

[implicity]

Argh I can't even get a 4 day timetable. 5 days, with only one tute on Monday and one on Friday is the best I can make. There go my plans for having a decent timetable in S2..