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AI bootcamps: February 2026
Register your interest in Intersect's South Australian AI bootcamp starting February 2026. These bootcamps are intensive programs designed to equip researchers with cutting-edge AI skills, comprised of four specialised modules: Generative AI & Large Language Models; Machine Learning Operations (MLOps); Computer Vision; and Reinforcement Learning. Each bootcamp consists of five full days of hands-on training, led by research data scientists and AI experts, over seven weeks. Contact marium@intersect.org.au for more information.
Create impactful surveys with Qualtrics
Enhance your survey design with Qualtrics. Learn practical ways to design, build, and manage surveys in Qualtrics, making the most of features like branching, validation, distribution, and data analysis. Monday 1 December, 2–3.30 pm. Online. Register.
Assessment in the age of AI
The rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how students learn, and how we teach and assess in higher education. In this workshop, you will explore the impact of generative AI on assessment validity, integrity, and authenticity. Using a structured evaluation tool, you will critically examine your current assessments for their susceptibility to AI tools and consider opportunities to strengthen or redesign them. Tuesday 2 December, 1–2 pm. Online. Register.
Writing confidence for PhD students
Many students finish their PhDs doubting their writing abilities, often because feedback has been rushed, overly critical or simply a rewrite of their work. Led by Dr Malini Devadas, an experienced editor and writing coach, this one-hour workshop will discuss strategies professional editors use to provide clear, time-efficient and constructive feedback, without taking over your student’s writing. Thursday 20 November, 12–1 pm. Online. Register.
Python: Data manipulation and visualisation
Do you have a good knowledge of the basic concepts and techniques in Python and want to level up? In this workshop, you will learn how to use popular packages to manipulate, explore and get insights from your data, and how to visualise the results. Wednesday 5 to Thursday 6 November, 9.30 am to 12 pm. Online. Register.
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How to support someone who has experienced sexual harm
This workshop will provide a brief overview of best practice responses to disclosures of sexual harm. It includes definitions and relevant local legislation, information about reporting and support options, university processes and staff obligations. There is time for questions or discussion with our specialist Jo McNamara and light refreshments will be provided. Tuesday 11 November, 10 am to 12 pm. Union House, Function room 2, North Terrace campus. Register.
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Strategies for supporting engagement and communication
In this workshop, participants will explore inclusive strategies to support quiet students who may be disadvantaged by verbal assessments. We’ll discuss alternative ways for students to demonstrate understanding without relying solely on verbal participation. Using tools like Mentimeter, Miro, H5P, and creative analogue games, participants will engage in hands-on activities that help recognise diverse forms of engagement. Thursday 27 November, 10 am to 12 pm. Online. Register.
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Strengthen assignment integrity
This workshop looks at the supported educational technologies you can use to secure your assignments. Academic integrity is best supported through a combination of well-designed assessment tasks and practical security measures. Monday 24 November, 11 am to 12 pm. Online. Register.
Systematic Searching for ABLE
This workshop will provide an introduction to systematic searching and literature reviews for ABLE disciplines, focusing on how approaches to searching and reviewing research can be modified for non-health areas. Monday 27 October, 11am to 12pm. Online. Register.
Bioinformatics Workshops
The Australian Bioinformatics And Computational Biology Society (ABACBS) are holding their annual conference in Adelaide this year. Following the main conference, a series of bioinformatics workshops will be held with local researchers welcome to attend. Workshops will cover topics such as Using Long Read Technology (Oxford Nanopore), Metagenomics and Microbiome Analysis, Using Agentic AI, Spatial Transcriptomics along with many other offerings. Thursday 27 to Friday 28 November, 8.30 am to 3.30 pm. Flinders University Festival Tower, Station Road, Adelaide. More information.
