News: staff news
Student Experience and Administration Domain October virtual town hall
We invite all staff to the upcoming Student Experience and Administration Domain virtual town hall via Zoom. This event is open to all staff who are interested in staying informed on key student experience and administration activities leading up to our transition to the new Adelaide University. Thursday 24 October, 10–11.30 am. Online.
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2024 Ramaciotti Medal for Excellence
Professor Jozef Gécz, Head of Neurogenetics at the University, has received the 2024 Ramaciotti Medal for Excellence. The medal, awarded by the Clive & Vera Ramaciotti Foundations, is presented to individuals who have made an outstanding discovery in clinical or experimental biomedical research which has had an important impact on biomedical science, clinical science, or the way in which healthcare is delivered. Read more.
Fraudulent website alert
Fraudulent websites using names from the University of Adelaide directory have been found, linking to illicit content. Report these sites to ITDS Information Security immediately and avoid clicking on any links. If someone has interacted with them, contact ITDS Service Desk for help. Learn more about how to protect yourself from cyber security threats here.
End of year insurance reporting deadline reminder
The deadline for reporting notifiable events to the Insurance Office was Friday 18 October 2024. Incidents occurring after that date must be reported as they occur or as soon as they become known and before Thursday 31 October 2024. More information.
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Casual engagement essentials series
The HR Branch is running a series of education sessions. Attendance is encouraged for timesheet validators, supervisors, and hiring managers of casual staff but is open to anyone involved in the casual engagement process. These sessions will provide information about obligations and various strategies to support the casual workforce. More information.
New Colombo Plan External Advisory Group appointment
Professor Jessica Gallagher, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement), has been appointed to the New Colombo Plan External Advisory Group. Members will help to design the next phase of the program and ensure it continues to build the capability of Australians to engage with the Indo-Pacific region. More information.
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Strategic Conference Fund applications now open
Staff can apply for up to $20,000 to support events or conferences aligned to our strategic research priorities. The full 2025 funding allocation will be awarded in this round. Apply now.
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Academic Excellence Postgraduate Research award
Nishadi Gamage (School of Biomedicine) is the winner of the Academic Excellence Postgraduate Research award in the 2024 International Student Awards from StudyAdelaide. Read more.
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University Research Institutes and Centres Policy
The University Research Institutes and Centres Policy and University Research Institutes and Centres Procedures were approved by the Vice-Chancellor and President on 4 October 2024. This Policy sets out the principles for initiating, managing and evaluating University Research Institutes and Centres.
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Introduction to strategic journal publishing
The liason librarians will provide guidance on finding journals in different disciplines and assessing journal quality, including rankings and impact factors, and using tools such as Journal Citation Reports, Scopus, and Scimago. Learn how to evaluate predatory journals, assess open access opportunities, and select the best option to maximise the impact of your research. Monday 21 October, 10–11 am. Online.
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