News: staff news
Interim Chief Operating Officer's message
The University is continuing to progress the ambitions outlined in the Sustainability Strategy 2030– Here for good.
ThincBoards: Get Your Business Board Ready
Join ThincLab and Managing Director of Steam Ventures , Sasha Baranikov (previously Co-Founder of Uniti Group ASX:UWL) in our 2 day short course on getting your business board ready. Thursday 9 to Friday 10 May, 9 am to 5 pm. ThincLab Room 101, 10 Pulateney St, Adelaide. Register.
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Get to know our Learning Management System
The Curriculum Domain will be hosting two virtual demonstrations of the Adelaide University Learning Management System (LMS) via Zoom in the coming weeks.
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Provide your feedback: Consultation now open
Last week we released a Discussion Paper seeking formal feedback from staff on two significant aspects of the next phase of our planning and transition as we advance the creation of Adelaide University.
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New AU Interim Staff Intranet
Today, we are launching the new Adelaide University Interim Staff Intranet, which will become the central repository for sharing information across our staff communities as we continue to move through the transition period.
UoA-SDU Joint Seed Funding Program
The UoA-SDU Joint Seed Funding Program has been established to deepen the collaboration and engagement between the University of Adelaide and Shandong University. Applications for the inaugural round are now open until Monday 13 May. Read the guidelines and apply for up to AU$15,000 for your initiative. More information.
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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