News: staff 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.
Indigenous Media Mentoring Program 2025
The Indigenous Media Mentoring Program provides two days of intensive media training to competitively selected Indigenous scientists and researchers, giving them the skills and the confidence to engage with media. Email your expression of interest and CV to immp@smc.org.au before Sunday 1 December. Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 April 2025, SBS/NITV studios, Sydney. More information.
Animal ethics deadlines
First submission deadlines for Animal Ethics applications to be considered in 2025 are as follows: SET applications are due 7 January 2025 for 30 January 2025 AEC meeting, and HMS applications are due 24 January 2025 for 10 February 2025 AEC meeting. More information.
Diversity and inclusion in teaching workshop
Facilitating success for diverse HDR students: Strategies to encourage and support a diverse HDR cohort. This session will explore some of the issues and workshop approaches to increase inclusivity awareness, support diverse students, and facilitate success for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and supervisors. Thursday 28 November, 2–3.30 pm. Room 323, Hughes building, North Terrace and online. Register.
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LabArchives research edition bootcamp
The University Library provides LabArchives electronic research notebooks for documenting your research, and secure collaboration with internal and external partners. This upcoming online, modular bootcamp will help new and experienced users, with introductions to the tool, as well as sessions about integrations, workflows, security and user management. Monday 11 to Friday 15 November, various times. Online.
Diversity and inclusion teaching workshop
Inclusive practice for Diverse Health Conditions: Working with MACA, Reasonable Adjustments, and Disability Support. This workshop will engage with policies and resources available in the University, including the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment and Reasonable Adjustment policies, as well as Disability Support, to provide practical guidance on how we can support a diversity of students. Tuesday 12 November, 2–3.30 pm. Room 323, Hughes building, North Terrace campus. Register.
Facilities open for parents in Union House
A new parenting room has opened on the ground floor of Union House, with change tables, pram storage, two feeding rooms, and a junior toilet. The room is currently open from 9 am to 7 pm on University days via the UniBar. Construction work over the Christmas break will add a new direct entrance to the parenting room and adjacent all-gender, female, and accessible toilets, and will extend the opening hours from 7 am to 7 pm. Request access via the webform.
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Final reviews: Planning, Development and Review
It’s time to schedule PDR final review meetings in the diary. These meetings should take place between Monday 4 November and Friday 20 December. This is an important time to reflect on your work achievements, celebrate the wins and share constructive two-way feedback. More Information.
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International Fellows Award - final round now open
Applications are now being accepted for the final round of the International Fellows Award. There are six Fellowships of up to $20,000 each available, to support globally recognised researchers to visit University campuses for 4 to 8 weeks. Apply now.
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