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Beginning the New Year as we mean to go on
News 5 FebruaryA message from the Executive Dean of Theology and Philosophy, Professor Richard Colledge: A new year provides opportunities to nurture what has been planted, and bring buds to bloom.
There a number of smartphone apps available to ACU staff to help organise your travel. Find out which apps can help you with itinerary reminders, creating bookings and receiving international travel updates.
For domestic and international travel
Smart Assistant for Mobile app Sam :] gives you travel advice and updates and organise your travel details - your Campus Travel itineraries automatically sync to the app.
ACU staff have been enjoying the benefits of SAM :] since it was introduced earlier this year. If you need assistance with setting up or using Sam :] you can watch a how-to webinar or contact Campus Travel.
SERKO Campus Travel app
If you need to create a new Campus Travel booking, use SERKO mobile app.
* Please note a booking functionality is currently being developed for the next version of Sam :]
See below the features you can access in each app:
Feature | Sam :] | SERKO |
Warnings and critical alerts for destinations travellers are due to travel to | Y | N |
Alerts to traveller for flight changes and cancellations | Y | Y |
Alerts to travel arrangers for flight changes and cancellations | Y | N |
Automatic synchronisation of campus travel bookings | Y | Y |
Import bookings made outside of Campus Travel | Y | N |
Check-in reminders | Y | Y |
Uber integration | Y | N |
City guides & airport tips | Y | N |
Baggage carousel information | Y | N |
Create a new booking | N | Y |
Alternatively, you can make travel bookings using your PC at the Travel Hub website.
For international travel alerts
When travelling abroad for ACU purposes, stay informed and healthy with the International SOS app. You can use the app before and during your next international trip to gain access to the local assistance centre for everyday advice, and for help in an emergency. Access expert medical, security and travel assistance and the latest information on your destination. Find how more about how to best use ISOS by visiting the Travel Hub website. Download International SOS from app stores or app.internationalsos.com - use the ACU membership number: 12AYCA080046.
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