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Submissions for 2024 Academic Program Reviews are now open
Help shape the future of program delivery and student experience by sharing your insights and feedback. In 2024, 73 programs are undergoing review across the Faculties of ABLE, SET, and HMS. We invite you to make a submission now. Read more.
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Fitness Hub O'Week sale
Enjoy 20% off 6 and 12-month upfront memberships plus a complimentary bundle pack worth $60 with every 12-month membership purchase. Plus, take advantage of 15% off personal training packs and programming. Visit the Fitness Hub in all campuses to redeem before the sale ends on Sunday 3 March. More information.
Non-allowable Expenses Procedures
The revised Non-allowable Expenses Procedures were approved by the Policy Custodian on 6 February 2024, effective immediately.
Cyber security while using social media
Social media websites are a fun and interactive way of keeping up-to-date with current events as well as keeping in touch with friends and family. Due to the popularity of services such as Facebook and Twitter, social media sites have become a target for scammers and other threatening people. For tips on how to protect your profiles this Fringe season, click here.
WPDN Mentoring Program
Applications are now open for the Women’s Professional Development Network flagship Mentoring Program. This transformative program designed for women professional staff of all backgrounds and across all University campuses has undergone an exciting redesign in 2024. Visit the website for more information and to apply.
Professional development opportunities
The HR Learning and Development team offer a range of workshops to support professional development for all University staff. Registrations are now open for workshops including Change Management for Improvement Initiatives and Human Centred Problem Solving.
Extension of consultation - Management of Psychosocial Risk
In response to the introduction of a Code of Practice and amendments to the Work Health & Safety Regulations, the University has drafted a Management of Psychosocial Risk procedure. This draft procedure is now available for consultation and feedback via the draft policies webpage until Monday 4 March.
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Call for mentors
The Career Access Mentoring Program is seeking mentors, academic and professional colleagues, to make a difference and share their wisdom and experience with students from all disciplines. More information.
Evidencing Your Teaching Effectiveness
Systematically gathering evidence of teaching effectiveness is key to good teaching practice. In this session you will engage with a holistic approach to using a range of robust and valid sources of evidence. On completion of the workshop you will have developed a plan of action for gathering evidence suitable for your context and needs. Thursday 15 February, 10 am to 12 pm. Level 7, Nexus 10, Rooms 704/705. Register.
Academic Workload Allocation Principles
The Academic Workload Allocation Working Group has finalised its work to define workload allocation principles and associated expectations. The group thanks those that provided input and feedback. Human Resources have made the document available on the website.
