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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 regarding 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.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor's message
The breadth of talent in learning and teaching that we are so fortunate to have at the University of Adelaide deserves to be nurtured and celebrated. Over the coming weeks, I encourage you to take part in two events that are focussed on growing our strong culture of learning and teaching.
Next subset of Adelaide University programs go live
On 15 July, Adelaide University launched the first subset of coursework programs for promotion to prospective students. Late last week, the second subset of 27 programs were released and feature on the Adelaide University website, across a range of disciplines including Animal and Veterinary Science, Psychology, Health and Biomedical Sciences, Midwifery, Engineering, Social Sciences, Commerce and Economics and Wine and Agriculture.
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Research and Research Training Domain Town Hall - Signature Research Themes
We invite all staff to the upcoming Research and Research Training Domain Town Hall via Zoom. This virtual event will focus on the Signature Research Themes (SRTs) and is open to all staff interested in staying informed on and participating in research strategy creation leading up to our transition to the new Adelaide University. Thursday 14 November, 10–11am. Online.
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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.
Diwali celebrations
We recently celebrated Diwali on our Maths Lawns, bringing together 450 guests for an evening of lights, music, and tradition. The event featured dance performances, diya painting, Parai drumming, Henna art, and more, all capturing the spirit of Diwali.
CSL Centenary Fellowship
Dr Qi Zhang (SAiGENCI), who leads the Epigenetics and Gene Regulation Laboratory, has been awarded a CSL Centenary Fellowship, worth $1.25 million across five years. Dr Zhang, who is a European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) Australia fellow, investigates the epigenetic processes that turn genes on and turn off to influence the development of individual cells, which may have positive or negative consequences. Read more.
