News: staff news
Celebrating our colleagues: Joshua Curtis
Dr Josh Curtis, alumnus and Lecturer in the Adelaide Law School, returned to the University of Adelaide after many years travelling, living, studying and working abroad.
Acting Chief Operating Officer's message
The University’s Sustainability Strategy details our commitment to a sustainable future, including responsible investment.
SA's Billion Steps Challenge
This October, using the 10,000 steps online platform, challenge yourself and your colleagues to increase your daily amount of steps through small yet significant behavioural changes. All your steps will contribute to the South Australian total which aims to reach one billion. Register.
Okta Multi Factor Authentication
As a part of a broader upgrade, the Archibus app will be integrated with Okta Multi Factor Authentication to improve the security and safety of our systems. More information.
Free microcredentials for teachers across Australia
Professional and Continuing Education (PACE), together with the School of Education and the Computer Science Education Research Group, has been awarded a $3.3 million contract from the Australian Government to develop and deliver a series of free, online microcredentials for teachers, school staff and school leaders across Australia. More information.
[Read more about Free microcredentials for teachers across Australia]
Body worn camera trial
To increase safety and security on campus, our University Security team are trialling body worn cameras. They will allow the video recording of interactions, with a view to enhancing and promoting the safety of security staff and persons they may be required to interact with as well as acting to deter unacceptable behaviour.
Upward trend in Library usage
A combination of students returning to campus and the renovation of Library spaces has seen a 25 per cent increase in student usage, compared to 2022. Student feedback has informed the re-purposing of spaces with more than 2,200 study spaces now available across campuses, including individual, collaborative, quiet, and casual seating. Read more.
Open Access publishing
This webinar will cover the updated University Open Access Policy, the different types of Open Access (OA) publishing currently available, what options are available for publishing your own work, Open Access, OA licensing and copyright, and things to look out for in Open Access publishing agreements. Tuesday 3 October, 11 am to 12 pm, online. Join.
Run/walk for Mental Health Awareness Month
This October, join the Women’s Recreational Running Mental Health Awareness Challenge to win great prizes (including a FitBit). The University team runs every Tuesday and Thursday at 5.15 pm and meets at the Footbridge (Southside) on Victoria Drive. Come and join them on Tuesday 3 October for the event’s launch.
[Read more about Run/walk for Mental Health Awareness Month]
2024 Planning Calendar
The University’s Planning Calendar for 2024 is now available for downloading and printing on your local devices. The calendar is also available on the Governance website. Hard copies of the calendar are no longer printed and distributed via internal mail.
