17 March 2020
The health and safety of all our staff and students is paramount at the University of South Australia.
UniSA is working diligently with local and national health authorities to support the international effort to reduce the impact and spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and to support our community in what is a challenging time.
If you are feeling unwell, do not come to campus. Stay at home and seek medical advice. More information for students about what to do if you have COVID-19 symptoms can be found here. More information for staff can be found here.
Latest Communication from the Vice Chancellor, 26 November 2020, 4.33pm
Key Information as at 16 February 2021
- The University is open – our campuses, learning and teaching facilities are all accessible to our student body and to our staff as required.
- Our libraries, gyms, pool and computer barns are all open for students and staff, with appropriate physical distancing constraints applied.
- Staff are encouraged to work from campus unless prior arrangements have been approved by their line manager.
- Students and staff must have the UniSA SafeZone app installed and ‘check in’ via the app to register with campus security on arrival to campus.
- Students and staff are not required to check in using the COVID SAfe Check-In QR code when on campus for study or work activities, but do need to check in when using a campus retail/food outlet; visiting a gym, pool, or Health Clinic; and when participating in any UniSA activity or event displaying a QR code.
- Existing arrangements for online education provision as our default modality will remain in effect.
- Lectures and exams will continue to be delivered online for Study Periods 1-4 in 2021.
- Face-to-face teaching, where it is necessary (e.g. practicals that cannot be conducted online) can proceed. Where physical distancing measures cannot be met, students may be required to undertake COVID-19 screening prior to participating.
- Teaching arrangements will be facilitated and communicated by Academic Units.
- Student placements will continue where the provider allows. Some placement providers may also have COVID-19 screening checklists in place prior to commencement.
- The existing protocols for on-campus delivery of research are similarly being maintained.
- The Kerry Packer Civic Gallery, The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Library and MOD. are open and running under regular operating hours.
- Public events on campus can occur aligned to current State Government restrictions and with appropriate physical distancing measures in place.
Key Contacts
Students
If you are feeling anxious or stressed and need support, please visit our Student Support Services
UniSA Health Medical Clinics at City West and City East can provide medical advice on 1300 172 996 or by making an appointment
For study questions related to your program, including questions about exams, please contact askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
International Students needing more information from the Australian Government can contact international.students@dese.gov.au and
1300 981 621 (8am to 8pm Monday to Friday)
Staff
For questions about upcoming travel, contact the UniSA Travel Team on 83026430
All other staff concerns related to COVID-19 can be directed to People Talent and Culture
UniSA Health Medical Clinics at City West and City East can provide medical advice on 1300 172 996 or by making an appointment
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available for all staff, their immediate families and HDR Candidates, call 1300 277 924 for advice on the service delivery method
Further Resources
- Australian Government - Department of Health Coronavirus latest updates
- Australian Government - Department of Health For University students and staff
- Australian Government Department of Health Coronavirus Information Line on 1800 020 080
- Australian Government Department of Health Coronavirus campaign resources
- Department of Education Advice for international students
- World Health Organization
- South Australian Department of Health and Wellbeing
- SA Health COVID-19 community guide, What should you do.
- Smart Traveller coronavirus information
- Safe Work Australia - COVID-19 and Work Health and Safety
- SA Health Contact Tracing
