Study NSW Virtual Student Hub
Free events and activities for international students
The Study NSW Virtual Student Hub is now live! Sign up and create your profile today.
What is the Study NSW Virtual Student Hub?
Study NSW has partnered with Vygo and Campus Consultancy to launch this new platform to deliver free events and programs for students.
The Hub is available to all international students studying with NSW education providers.
Whether you study in Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, regional NSW or online, the Hub is for you!
Sign up to access to free in-person and virtual events to enhance your employability skills, make new friends and practice English with student mentors.
What programs are available?
We have three programs available for international students.
Study NSW Welcome and Wellbeing
Register for monthly virtual events delivered by Study NSW where our team will cover topics to help you transition into life in Sydney and NSW. Each event will be interactive and delivered by a different speaker.
Study NSW English Conversation Club
The Study NSW English Conversation Club is a virtual club for international students. It’s a friendly space to connect with students and practice English in a relaxed and comfortable setting. All members of the English Conversation Club are all volunteers and current students.
Study NSW Accelerate Series
Supercharge your employability skills with the Study NSW Accelerate Series! Study NSW has partnered with Campus Consultancy to deliver 25 events for international students. There are five programs including a Personal Development Challenge, Career Accelerator, Community Leadership, Build your Brand and Leaders in Action programs.
Registrations are now open for the Personal Development Challenge.
- Launch event Thursday 9 June, 3:30pm - 4:30pm AEST
- Growth mindset Thursday 16 June, 3:30pm - 4:30pm AEST
- Healthy habits Thursday 23 June, 3:30pm - 4:30pm AEST
- Managing energy Thursday 30 June, 3:30pm - 4:30pm AEST
- Celebration event Thursday 7 July, 10:00am - 11:00am AEST
How do I register?
Access the Study NSW Virtual Student Hub through your web browser or the Vygo mobile app available on Google Play or the Apple App Store.
1. Follow the Study NSW Virtual Student Hub link and create a Vygo account by clicking ‘Register now’ and select Study NSW as the institution.
2. Find the programs you’d like to participate in by selecting Browse Programs.
3. Explore programs available then select Join Program to start browsing your recommended mentors and programs.
4. Reach out to one of our friendly mentors on chat or book in a one-on-one virtual session to start building your networks and community.
5. Click on the ‘Group Sessions’ page of your programs and select ‘I am attending’ to all the events that interest you.
How do I become a mentor?
Applications are now open to become a mentor in the Study NSW English Conversation Club.
As
a mentor, you will provide valuable social and connectivity support to
NSW international students, and you will be an important guide in their
student journey.
You will also develop your own professional development skills and gain positive graduate attributes.
As a mentor, you will receive free training through the Mentor Academy, gain confidence, develop your leadership and interpersonal skills and expand your networks.
Please follow these steps to register your interest as a mentor.
1. Follow the steps above and log into the Study NSW Virtual Student Hub on Vygo.
2. Join the English Conversation Club as program as a Member.
3. When you are a Member, click on the drop down ‘You are a member’ blue box, and select ‘Become a mentor’:
4. You will then be prompted to answer some join questions, and your application will go to our Study NSW team who will review your application and notify you if you are approved to proceed.
If you are approved, you will be required to send through an updated resume with two referees, and you will need to complete mentor onboarding.
Where do I go for support?
If you have any questions or need support, please contact Vygo or Study NSW.
For all platform navigation questions, contact Vygo using the ‘Chat with Vygo’ button located in the app. Alternatively, you can check out the Vygo Help Centre for helpful ‘How-to’ articles.
For all program-specific questions, please contact Study NSW by emailing study.nsw@investment.nsw.gov.au