News: staff news
Annual teaching awards program
The University's annual teaching awards program provides an opportunity to celebrate the innovative and sustained ways that both academic and professional staff engage students to learn. Applications will open soon for the Stephen Cole the Elder Award for Excellence, and Commendations for the Enhancement of and Innovation in Student Learning. More information.
North Terrace Fitness Hub opening
The new Fitness Hub on Level 4, Union House at the North Terrace campus will open on Monday 6 May. The new gym will feature a dedicated group fitness studio and state-of-the-art recovery amenities including ice baths and compression boots. The Level 5 Fitness Hub will be closed from Thursday 2 May to Sunday 5 May. More information.
Professional Learning - Write effective multiple-choice quizzes with AI-assistance
In this workshop, you will be supported to effectively design multiple-choice quizzes that assess student learning and give you meaningful insights into their misconceptions. We will also demonstrate how to use generative-AI tools to efficiently draft questions and responses, ready for fact-checking and refinement. Thursday 16 May, 2–3 pm. Online.
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Professional Learning - Design multimedia for teaching and learning
Use media including images, videos, animations, and interactives to enhance your course design and improve student learning. This interactive session explores the intricate balance between information presentation and cognitive capacity, providing educators with essential strategies to enhance multimedia instructional materials. You will be supported to create engaging, impactful learning experiences for students. Thursday 23 May, 11 am to 12.30 pm. Online.
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Wellbeing Grants Program – Applications now open
The student health and wellbeing team is now accepting applications for grants up to $1000. Students and staff are encouraged to apply and run an initiative or event that promotes student wellbeing in one or more of the following eight wellbeing areas: cultural, financial, physical, social, emotional, workplace, intellectual and environmental wellbeing. Applications close Monday 20 May, 5 pm. More information and to apply visit the website.
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Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
Apply for this 5-week extra-curricular program for domestic and international students. Global IQ Connect teaches cultural intelligence, a skill set highly valued by employers. An information session is offered with no bookings required on Tuesday 23 April, 4:10 pm, Barr Smith South 2051. More information.
Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
The Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment (MACA) Policy has been reviewed and is now available for consultation. Please view the draft policy and provide any written feedback via the feedback form or to epc@adelaide.edu.au by Friday 3 May.
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Free Manager Assist information session
If you are a Manager/Supervisor/Team leader and would like to know more about the free consultations available to support you to manage challenging team situations such as: interpersonal conflict and assisting teams to deal with change, join this 15-30 minute webinar with EAP provider Human Psychology. Multiple sessions available. More information.
International Fellows Awards recipients
Recipients of Round 1 of the 2024 University of Adelaide International Fellows Award have been selected, and we are looking forward to welcoming Professor Harald Giessen (University of Stuttgart), Professor Anne Goriely (University of Oxford) and Professor Mark Stephens (University of Glasgow) to our campuses. These Fellows represent diverse collaborations across each of the University’s three faculties.
Review of the Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics
The University is currently undertaking a Review of the Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics. Education Quality invites staff to make a submission on matters relevant to the Terms of Reference. Submissions can be uploaded to the online form now until Friday 31 May, 5 pm. More information.
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