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Ticket giveaway: Elder Conservatorium Lunchtime Concert Series
The Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics (ABLE) are giving away a double pass to Elder Conservatorium's lunchtime concert, The Adelaide Connection, Friday 18 October, 1.10 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. For more details and to enter, visit the website.
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor's message
Our education and research activities are enhanced by more than 300 partners around the world, and our collaborative activities extend the University’s global reach, reputation and impact.
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International Fellows award
Three new International Fellows have recently been announced and we can look forward to their work with our researchers and students on key global challenges. We welcome Dr Douglas Gibson, Professor Anne-Marie Russel, and Professor Meng Tao. Read more.
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Strategic Conference Sponsorship Fund
Four conferences were recently selected through the Fund: Porous Semiconductors Science and Technology - Pacific Rim (Associate Professor Abel Santos), Reclaiming Heritage: The Repatriation of Stolen Cultural Objects in the Post-Colonial Era (Dr Ania Kotarba), 2025 International Conference on Resource Sustainability (Professor Jian Zuo), and The 20th International Conference Advanced Data Mining and Applications (ADMA 2024) (Dr Wei Zhang).
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Lumen celebrating creativity
In this edition of Lumen we celebrate all things creative. Art, music, theatre, comedy, literature, research, teaching and volunteers. Plus we unveil a new artwork created by noted Australian artist and alum Peter Drew.
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28 Sep The next VC Town Hall to provide all staff with an update on progress to the transition to Adelaide University will be held on Thursday 3 October, 3.30–4.30 pm. This meeting will be held both in-person and online and all staff are encouraged to attend and ask any questions you may have. 27 Sep
Adelaide University learning activities engagement
On 6 September, the Curriculum Domain commenced engagement with 350 professional and academic colleagues from our foundation universities, inviting input into an outline of draft learning activities for Adelaide University. 13 Sep
Media reports regarding online lectures
You may be aware of recent reports in the media about a move away from face-to-face lectures. Some commentary has suggested that all face-to-face learning will be replaced by online activities – this is not the case.
Noticeboard
03 Oct With cyber security threats on the rise, ITDS are committed to fostering a security-aware culture and to equip staff and students with the knowledge to thwart cyber threats. Learn more about how to protect yourself from cyber security threats here. 03 Oct The University runs hundreds of events each year ranging in scale, profile, and complexity. To help you with your next event, the events services catalogue provides you with all the tools, information, and guidance to help make your next event a success. 03 Oct The HSW Service Portal will handle all requests for services associated with the HSW Service Catalogue, as well as being an easier way to access HSW information and resources. The HSW Service Portal is now live, and information on how to use it is available here. 03 Oct To align with future university security standards, all staff will soon be prompted for Okta multi-factor authentication more often while on campus. ITDS is also adding a new way to verify your identity with Okta, Okta Verify for Windows and macOS. Further information. 03 Oct
New mandatory online learning module
In support of the new Psychosocial Risk Management Procedure, a new mandatory learning module has been launched with all fixed term and continuing staff automatically enrolled. Staff must complete the learning by Tuesday 29 October 2024. 27 Sep
UniSuper Consultative Committee representative
Voting in the Unisuper Consultative Committee election closed on 22 July 2024 and Mr Tyson Felix-Smith was elected as a professional staff representative for a four-year term. 27 Sep
Nominate a student for the 2024 Student Leaders End of Year Award Ceremony
The inaugural 2024 Student Leaders End of Year Awards Ceremony celebrates our student leaders. Staff can nominate a deserving student for their outstanding participation, achievements and leadership. Criteria for each award and the nomination form is available online. Nominations close this Monday 7 October.
Events
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AU Sport School Holiday Program
The School Holiday Program by Adelaide University Sport and Fitness offers children aged 5-11 a fun, inclusive experience. Kids will build social skills, physical literacy, and motivation to stay active, trying various popular and unique sports. Monday 30 September to Friday 11 October, 9 am to 5 pm. $70 per day (optional $10 lunch available). Register.
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The basics of investing your super. This webcast will cover the basics of investing your super and how to avoid some common investing pitfalls. Join to make informed financial decisions for your future. Thursday 3 October, 12.30 pm. Online.
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Global Opportunities and Impact Forum 2024 - Vietnam, Singapore and India
This upcoming Forum will include an overview of recent engagement activities and outcomes from the Senior Executive Mission to Vietnam, Singapore and India, and will provide information on partnership objectives and initiatives, recruitment efforts, and research opportunities and funding available to support partnership work with institutions in the region. Friday 4 October, 9–10.30 am. Room 704/705 MBA Suite, Nexus 10 Hub, Pulteney Street. Register.
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School of Economics and Public Policy research seminar
Ethnic Mixing in Early Childhood: Evidence from a Randomized Field Experiment. Professor Yves Zenou will present his interesting work on social integration of ethnic minority children in the context of an early childhood program aimed at preparing 5-year-old native and Syrian refugee children for primary school. Friday 4 October, 3–4.30 pm. Room 3.01, Nexus 10 building, North Terrace campus and online.
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If you missed out on tickets to Wonderverse, you can still get access to a limited number of preview sessions to this sold-out show, exclusively available to University of Adelaide staff, friends, and family. Friday 4 October, 4.15–4.45 pm. Bonython Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.
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Supervising Indigenous research and HDR
In this panel discussion, experienced advisors of Indigenous research students and Indigenous research projects will share their understandings of how to grow both student and advisor capabilities, and demonstrate how JCU’s Indigenous Education and Research Centre has been conceptualising the support of Indigenous higher degree researchers. Friday 4 October, 11.30 am to 12.30 pm. Online.
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Lights, beats, dreams: an immersive adventure.
Training opportunities
03 Oct Many graduate students cite getting and dealing with feedback from their supervisors as one of the most frustrating areas of candidature. Feedback is essential to help students make progress and improve the quality of their outputs. Friday 18 October, 10 am to 12 pm. Online. 03 Oct
Data management planning essentials
This session looks at the benefits of data management planning, your data management planning obligations at the University, and how a well thought out data management plan can help to make your life as a researcher easier. Tuesday 15 October, 11 am to 12 pm. Online. 27 Sep
Management essentials for people leaders online learning module
This module equips leaders with practical skills and strategies to excel in their leadership journey at the University. This self-paced online course offers a blend of interactive content, real-world scenarios, and insights from our own experienced leaders. More information.
Policies and reviews
05 Sep Human Resources has conducted a cyclical review of the Time off for Study Procedure. Minor amendments have been approved and the updated procedure is effective immediately. 29 Aug In January this year the University implemented a new Support for Students Policy, outlining how we provide academic and personal support to students. As a result, other policies that support our students have been reviewed this year, including Academic Progress by Course Work Students, and MACA. The Support for Students Policy is required to be reviewed annually. Feedback is being sought on the current policy. Please email epc@adelaide.edu.au by Friday 20 September. 23 Aug
Student Travel Risk Policy and Student Health Assessment and Leave Policy
The Student Travel Risk Policy and the Student Health Assessment and Leave Policy have been approved to be reaffirmed until 31 December 2025, as both policies required only minor amendments, effective immediately. The change in delegation authority for approving student high risk travel to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (External Engagement) resulted in the revised policy being endorsed at the VCE 4/24-31 July 2024 meeting. The Vice-Chancellor and President approved the policy on 13 August 2024. The Student Health Assessment and Leave Policy only required editorial changes and as such, was approved by the Policy Custodian, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic) on 31 July 2024.
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The Conversation
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