UNSW Queer Collective Newsletter - September 2023

We hope everyone is enjoying their holidays and taking a well-deserved break from studies. Here's a quick update about some of the upcoming events in Term 3, and the new QC Dispute Policy that will be introduced. Additionally, a reminder of the UNSW's exam resources for those unhappy with their Term 2 results.

New QC Dispute Resolution Policy

On the 11th of September, our new QC Dispute Resolution Policy will take effect (pending a vote of the collective). This policy was written with reference to (and heavy inspiration from) the Arc Clubs Dispute Resolution Procedures, and supersedes the Arc Safer Spaces Policy for the Queer Space and QC-run events. Feel free to read through the Policy here, and leave comments or suggestions for amendments as you see fit. If you have any concerns about the procedure please contact Pepsi or Becky.

Term 3 Meetings

Please note that the meeting term will be finalised next Monday, and will be posted on all socials. If you’d like to vote on the meeting time, please use this link.

Upcoming Events

Diversity Fest Bake-off 🧑‍🍳

Prepare to get baking for our Diversity Day stall bake-off! Bring in your best-baked goodie with an ingredients list and vote on other tasty treats for a chance to win a $50 Dangerfield gift card. Bring in your entry to the Queer Space on Monday (September 18), then come back to our stall on the Quad on Tuesday to vote and eat some yummy snacks! Please fill out the form with your details, ingredients list and baked goods if you are going to enter: https://tally.so/r/wMN7Op

Queeriosity - a Queer-First Sex Ed

Come join us on the 29th of September from 12-2 p.m. at the Roundhouse for our SEXtember Queerosity event. Learn Queer-focused sex education from speakers within the Queer Collective, and engage in conversation about consent, relationships, sexual health and pleasure. Don't forget to grab some food too! We hope to see you there.

Tickets available soon on Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/sextember-2023-queeriosity-let-s-talk-about-sex-presented-by-src-queer-collective

Trivia Night with LawSoc

The LGBTQIA+ Trivia Night is an opportunity for UNSW students to enrich themselves in their knowledge of legal issues impacting the LGBTQIA+ community as well as the various achievements that we have achieved to better queer rights. Free food and drinks as always 👀

This event will be on Friday of Week 4 (October 6th) from 6-8pm. Ticket link to come.

Academic support

Didn't get the marks you were hoping for in term 2? Don't forget about special considerations - if events outside of your control impacted your exam results, you should submit an application (https://specialconsideration.unsw.edu.au/).

Additionally for those unable to fully participate in their course due to circumstances outside of their control please find the attached fee remissions web form (https://portal.insight.unsw.edu.au/SignIn?ReturnUrl=%2Ffee-remission-request%2F).

For those who want support going into term 3 check out the one-on-one Academic Skills Support consultations (https://www.student.unsw.edu.au/skills/contact).

Also remember that you can always reach out to your SRC representatives ([email protected]) if you need advice on academic outcomes 🙂