News: staff news
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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PeopleSoft HR upgrade
PeopleSoft HR will undergo a maintenance upgrade between 8 pm Friday 31 May and 9 am Monday 3 June. PeopleSoft HR and Staff Services Online, including casual timesheets, will be unavailable during this time. Please clear your browser cache if you experience any issues after the upgrade is complete.
Stephen Cole the Elder Awards for Excellence
The Stephen Cole the Elder Awards for Excellence are the University of Adelaide’s premier learning and teaching awards. These awards recognise outstanding contributions made to student learning by academic and professional staff, and reward the University’s highest achievers in teaching, support of teaching, and supervisory practices. Nominations now open.
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Commendations for the Enhancement of and Innovation in Student Learning
The Commendations recognise the diverse range of activities, services and programs that contribute to student learning and engagement at the University of Adelaide. They serve to highlight the important role that staff from all areas of the University have in supporting us to achieve our strategic goals. Applications now open.
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