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PYTHON101: Learn to Program: Python
Python has become a popular language for scientific computing. It has all the friendly features and conveniences you’d expect of a modern programming language. Join us for this live coding workshop where we write programs that produce results, using the researcher-focused training modules from the highly regarded Software Carpentry Foundation. Tuesday 10 December, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. Online. Register.
EXCEL201: Conditionals and Visualisation
This course will cover conditional syntax, nested functions, statistical charting and outlier identification. Armed with the tips and tricks from our introductory Excel for Researchers course, you will be able to tap into even more of Excel’s diverse functionality and apply it to your research project. Friday 6 December, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. Online. Register.
R101: Learn to Program: R
R is quickly gaining popularity as a programming language of choice for statisticians, data scientists and researchers. Join for a live coding workshop where we write programs that produce results, using the researcher-focused training modules from the highly regarded Software Carpentry Foundation. Tuesday 3 December, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. Online. Register.
Fitness Hub Black Friday sale
The Fitness Hub Black Friday sale has started and will run until Monday 2 December. Deals include 20% off recovery packages, 15% off standard and premium gym memberships at all three locations with options for 3, 6, or 12 months, and 10% off personal training packages. More information.
Applications now open for the Hugh Martin Weir Prize
Honours and postgraduate students conducting research on Australia's involvement in war, or the treatment of prisoners of war, may be eligible for this prize. The award offers up to $2,000 to support the successful candidate's research. Apply here.
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2024 UNESCO Adelaide City of Music International Collaboration Award
Dr Oliver Fartach-Naini, Associate Director of Postgraduate Coursework Programs at the Elder Conservatorium of Music was announced winner of the 2024 UNESCO Adelaide City of Music International Collaboration Award at this year's SA Music Awards in recognition of his sustained commitment to building creative and professional relationships with South Korea. Read more.
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University named in top five for AFR rankings
The University has been recognised as one of the top tertiary institutions in the country, ranking fifth with an overall score of 78 in The Australian Financial Review’s Best University Rankings. Read more.
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System outage: HR My Learning (ELM)
My Learning (ELM) will be unavailable between 5 pm Friday 22 and 9 am Monday 25 November. View the HR system outage website for further information.
Upcoming change to the management of distributed IT assets
If your area uses software or devices that are not managed by ITDS, please be aware of an upcoming change to the governance of these assets. Staff working in relevant roles will be provided with further information over the coming weeks. More information.
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Sexual Misconduct Annual Report
The University has released its Sexual Misconduct Annual Report for 2023 outlining the significant steps the University has taken in recent years to address and prevent sexual misconduct. It also lays out important future steps as part of its commitment to addressing and eliminating gender-based violence in the university community, and to ensuring that complaints are handled in a sensitive, trauma-informed way. Find the report here.