News: staff news
University of Adelaide heart specialist receives US honour
Highly respected University of Adelaide heart specialist Professor Prash Sanders (Adelaide Medical School) has been awarded the prestigious Distinguished Clinical Scientist of the Year Award from the Heart Rhythm Society in the United States. Read more.
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Getting to know your neurodiverse HDR students
Neurodiverse HDR students are each inherently different. This workshop presented by Tiana Blazevic will discuss HDR neurodiversity addressing potential issues and emotions that may arise during their studies and providing practical strategies to supervisors to support their students. Wednesday 12 June, 10–11.30 am. Online.
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Festival of Learning and Teaching
Hear from university leaders, be inspired by peers and discuss ideas crucial to education in the age of AI at the June Festival of Learning and Teaching. Building upon the success of the Festival in 2023, this event provides a space for staff and student leaders to come together to focus on the education endeavour integral to the purpose of the University.
Epigenetics leader feted with fellowship
Award winning director of the Adelaide Centre for Epigenetics Professor Jose Polo (School of Biomedicine) has been recognised by his peers and elected into the Australian Academy of Science Fellowship. Read more.
Mental Health First Aid Training
This free two-day workshop is available to staff who are interested in further developing their skills to provide initial support to people who are experiencing mental health difficulties. Visit the website for a list of course dates or email mhfa@adelaide.edu.au for more information.
IP, Industry and Impact
Expressions of interest are now open for a two-hour masterclass delivered by innovation and commercialisation experts along with industry and business leaders. Wednesday 19 June, 10 am to 12 pm. On campus location details will be provided upon confirmation of your acceptance to the masterclass. More information.
Monday Morning Mile has moved to the Fitness Hub
The Monday Morning Mile has moved to the new Fitness Hub on Level 4 Union House, North Terrace campus. Take part and unlock 30 minutes of free access in the Fitness Hub for a 1.6km treadmill run. More information.
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Teaching Review Program - round 2 now open
The Teaching Review Program has been designed to provide evidence in support of staff applications for individual University teaching awards, academic promotion, or conversion to education specialist appointments. Applications for Round 2 are now open until Friday 14 June. More information. Staff applying for TRP in Round 2, 2024 and looking ahead to Round 1, 2025 are encouraged to participate in a Peer Review of Teaching Information Session. Tuesday 16 July, 10–11 am. Online. Register.
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Privacy Impact Assessment
Under the Privacy Policy, activities that involve the handling of personal information must take privacy risks into account. A Privacy Impact Assessment form has been developed to help identify and manage privacy risks. The form is legally required if the activity involves high privacy risk. For more information email Legal Services at helpdesklegal@adelaide.edu.au.
Updated Procedures under the Privacy Policy
The Privacy Management Plan, Data Breach Response Plan, and Student Privacy Statement have been reviewed and approved with updates, and are effective immediately. These operate under the Privacy Policy. The updates include requirements for the University's handling of certain personal data under the European Union General Data Protection Regulations.
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