News: staff news
Year 12 tuition courses
SACE Stage 2 preparation and revision workshops are running this October school holidays for year 12 students. Select from a range of courses including Biology, Chemistry, Mathematical Methods, Physics, Specialist Mathematics (week 2 only), and Exam Preparation & Techniques. Staff discount available. More information.
Okta Multi-factor Authentication
As a part of ongoing work ITDS is doing to improve the security and safety of our systems, Okta MFA will be integrated with Sonia Online. From Thursday 21 September, refer to the ‘Supervisor Login Instructions’ on the Sonia homepage for login details. Okta MFA will also soon be implemented on Orbit Project Reporting Module (PRM). More information.
Pivot-RP is live
Pivot-RP is now live and is replacing Research Professional as the University's online database of Research Funding opportunities and news. Research Professional will remain until 2 October to allow time to recreate saved searches in Pivot-RP. For more information and training sessions, visit the website.
Microsoft Teams and M365 advanced applications
Multiple sessions are available to understand useful applications and to learn how the functionality of Microsoft Teams can reduce or eliminate non-essential emails, track tasks and actions, collate data, and automate processes. Online via the MS Teams chat function. Register here.
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Microsoft Teams for collaboration
Learn how to collaborate faster, simultaneously edit, and other functionality within the Microsoft Teams interface. A range of times and sessions are available. Online via Microsoft Teams. Register here.
Microsoft welcome and overview
An overview of what is possible with Microsoft Teams and how it can be useful for you and your team. This session also covers the basic functions of the application and how you can customise the settings for your requirements. A range of session times and dates are available. Online via MS Teams. Register here.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor's message

For all of our 149 year-history, philanthropy has played an invaluable role in supporting the core needs of our students and researchers, enabling them to make ground-breaking contributions.
Parliamentary Joint Committee reconvenes
Building on the staff update from last week, the legal pathway to creating a new university for the future continues to progress. From today, the parliamentary Joint Committee on the Establishment of Adelaide University reconvenes with more public hearings scheduled over the coming days.
University Awards for Outstanding Achievement
Submit your online nomination for the 2023 University Awards for Outstanding Achievement. Up to 13 individual and team awards of $5,000 are available to recognise the many exceptional contributions of academic and professional staff and titleholders across the University. Nominations close Wednesday 20 September.
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Commendations for the Enhancement and Innovation of Student Learning
Up to seven commendations are awarded annually to staff demonstrating outstanding practice in learning and teaching. Learn more about the six application categories, read submissions from former recipients, and access a range of resources to assist with your individual or team application. Applications close Monday 9 October. More information.
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