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MS Teams training courses
Multiple sessions are available to learn more about Microsoft Teams features and applications. Book now for Teams Welcome and Overview covering basic functions, M365 Platform and Applications focusing on efficiency, Teams for collaboration for customised use within your team, and Teams and M365 advanced applications for more powerful processes.
Zoom training
Online training sessions are available for Advanced Zoom functionality and Using Zoom for virtual classrooms. A range of days and times are available for both and training is conducted online, via Zoom.
Using Zoom for virtual classrooms
Learn how to maximise the features and capabilities of Zoom for your online classes, meetings and collaboration activities. A range of times and sessions are available, via Zoom. Register here.
Vice-Chancellor's message
When I was younger I used to talk about the need to ‘sleep fast’. It was said semi-jokingly, but ‘sleeping fast’ at times seemed like the only way to stay abreast of the challenges of our work and leave time for the things that are so important to human life: social connection with our families and friends, exercise, and the pursuit of hobbies.
Employment Screening Procedure – Prescribed Positions
The Employment Screening Procedure – Prescribed Positions was approved by the Policy Custodian on 8 December 2023, effective immediately.
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IT Security Alert Booking.com holiday booking scam
ITDS have received reports that some Booking.com customers have been targeted by a hotel booking scam where scammers hijack hotels’ Booking.com accounts and use them to trick guests into sharing their payment card information. More information.
[Read more about IT Security Alert Booking.com holiday booking scam]
Australian and New Zealand Optical Society (ANZOS) Awards
Members of the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS) have been recognised with awards from ANZOS. Dr Sarah Scholten is the recipient of the Geoff Opat Early Career Researcher Prize, Dr Chris Perrella was awarded the Mid-Career Prize, and the Rubidium Optical Clock Team received the John Love Award for recognise substantial achievement in the translation of optical research and/or innovation towards industrial applications and commercialisation.
[Read more about Australian and New Zealand Optical Society (ANZOS) Awards]
ABLE supporting Catherine House
The Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics is supporting Catherine House whose aim is to end homelessness for women and provide many support services and opportunities. Your gift will help Catherine House to provide a safe place for women to stay over Christmas. Donate here.
2023 Peter Goldacre Award
Dr Tatiana Soares da Costa, Group Leader and Future Making Fellow, Waite Research Institute was awarded the Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) 2023 Peter Goldacre Award.
Volunteer Achievement Awards
On Tuesday 5 December the exceptional contributions of our volunteers were recognised at the annual Volunteer Achievement Awards. Read more about all the deserving winners here.
