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Free embedded battery recycling pilot
Green Industries SA is running a pilot to recycle old and unwanted items with embedded batteries, for example bluetooth speakers, electric toothbrushes, e-scooters, chargers and smart watches. Bring these items to a recycling location near you on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November between 9 am and 3 pm. When placed in kerbside bins, these types of products can (and have) caused fires. Batteries contain recyclable materials and metals such as copper, aluminium, manganese, zinc, lithium, cobalt and steel. Recycling means we don't need to mine and refine these materials, supporting a more circular economy.
Safety of imported plant and equipment
There has been an increase in safety reports raising concerns about non-compliant plant and equipment being purchased and imported from overseas for use in University laboratories. For a hazard alert providing more information on how to ensure the safety of imported plant and equipment, visit the website.
Staff News publication dates
The final edition of Staff News for 2024 will be Monday 9 December. It will resume in the new year on Tuesday 28 January. To submit items for Staff News, please visit the website.
Calling all first aid trained staff
If you have a current first aid certificate and are available to provide first aid assistance to members of the University community, consider registering on the University First Aid Register by filling in the webform. If you are already on the First Aid Register, there is no need to resubmit the form.
End-of-year processing deadlines
HR processing timelines in the lead up to the end year University end of year closedown period are now available on the HR website. Processing timelines include recruitment, and timesheet submission and validation deadlines for casual and ITDS staff member. Further details are available in HR News.
Animal ethics deadlines
First submission deadlines for Animal Ethics applications to be considered in 2025 are as follows: SET applications are due 7 January 2025 for 30 January 2025 AEC meeting, and HMS applications are due 24 January 2025 for 10 February 2025 AEC meeting. More information.
Facilities open for parents in Union House
A new parenting room has opened on the ground floor of Union House, with change tables, pram storage, two feeding rooms, and a junior toilet. The room is currently open from 9 am to 7 pm on University days via the UniBar. Construction work over the Christmas break will add a new direct entrance to the parenting room and adjacent all-gender, female, and accessible toilets, and will extend the opening hours from 7 am to 7 pm. Request access via the webform.
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Final reviews: Planning, Development and Review
It’s time to schedule PDR final review meetings in the diary. These meetings should take place between Monday 4 November and Friday 20 December. This is an important time to reflect on your work achievements, celebrate the wins and share constructive two-way feedback. More Information.
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International Fellows Award - final round now open
Applications are now being accepted for the final round of the International Fellows Award. There are six Fellowships of up to $20,000 each available, to support globally recognised researchers to visit University campuses for 4 to 8 weeks. Apply now.
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Adelaide Research and Scholarship upgrade
Between 5 pm Thursday 7 to 9 am Friday 8 November, Adelaide Research & Scholarship will be upgraded. The AR&S digital repository will have an intuitive look and feel, whilst retaining the same features. Access to AR&S, including deposit of research outputs from Aurora, will be impacted during this time.
