News: noticeboard
Bupa corporate health insurance plan
Join Bupa on eligible products and get six weeks free, plus get an 8% monthly corporate discount for being a University of Adelaide employee. Offer ends Tuesday 31 December. If you are an existing Bupa member, refer your colleagues for up to $500 in gift cards. More information.
New cyber security mandatory learning
In keeping with our continued efforts to keep our systems and data safe the new Cyber Security Mandatory Learning has been launched. All fixed term and continuing staff must complete the training by Wednesday 11 December.
Maths Learning Centre running over summer
The Maths Learning Centre runs activities over summer to support prospective and current coursework students, with staff also welcome to join. There are maths play sessions called One Hundred Factorial each month, the online bridging course MathTrackX runs continuously, and the Drop-In Centre is open 1–4 pm during weekdays until Friday 13 December and will resume in the new year on Monday 6 January 2025.
Changes to the University’s Management Organisational Structure
As we move toward the creation of Adelaide University, a moratorium on changes to the University of Adelaide’s Management Organisational Structure (MOS) is now in effect. This stability is crucial for the accurate mapping of our current structure to the new Adelaide University’s systems and processes ahead of the 2026 launch. Requests for MOS changes will only be considered if they are critical to the immediate operations of the University. For further information contact Planning & Analytics.
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Content Manager upgrade
Content Manager and business systems integrations will be unavailable between 5 pm Friday 15 November and 8 am Monday 18 November. Connect to GlobalProtect VPN to access. For more information, contact Records Services at 08 8313 5334 or records.services@adelaide.edu.au.
Vinnies Christmas Giving Tree
With Christmas fast approaching, the University is proud to continue its tradition of collecting gifts to bring joy to families in need. This year we are partnering with Vinnies SA, which is seeking gifts for children of all ages, with a particular focus on teenagers. More information.
End of year early HR processing timelines
HR processing timelines in the lead up to the end of year University Christmas closedown period are now available on the HR website, including recruitment and timesheet submission and validation deadlines as applicable to casuals and ITDS staff members. Further details available on HR News.
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.
