Events: staff news

Winter school holiday program

Date: Mon, 8 - Fri, 19 Jul 2024
Location: Park 10, Graduates Clubhouse, 155 McKinnon Parade, North Adelaide.

If you are looking for fun ways to keep your kids active during the upcoming winter school holidays, the School Holiday Program gives kids the chance to try a new sport, and learn and develop their skills. An Olympic-themed sports day will also be held in the build-up to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Monday 8 to Friday 19 July. Park 10, Graduates Clubhouse, 155 McKinnon Parade, North Adelaide. Bookings.

UniSuper’s DBD explained webcast

Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2024, 12:30 pm
Location: Online

The Defined Benefit Division can feel like a complex product for UniSuper members and those thinking about joining the fund. Join this webcast to see if is the right solution for you. Thursday 18 July, 12.30 pm. Online.

Falling Walls Lab Adelaide

Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2024, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: 26 SANTOS lecture theatre, Marjoribanks building, North Terrace Campus

The prestigious global pitch competition that invites brilliant minds to share their breakthrough study, research or innovative ideas - in just three minutes - by answering the question: “What are the next walls to fall as a result of scientific, technological, economic and sociological advancements?” This event is free and will include an afternoon tea and a networking opportunity. Friday 19 July, 2–4 pm. 26 SANTOS lecture theatre, Marjoribanks building, North Terrace Campus. Register by Thursday 18 July.

Toolkit for Managing Organisational Transformation

Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Online

This interactive workshop provides a new perspective on how we can embrace and welcome change. Times of change create new opportunities, however, often we misperceive change as a threat. This can result in feelings of anger, loss of control, sadness, guilt and frustration. Tuesday 24 July, 12–1 pm. Online.

United States Tribal Adaptation - Masterclass

Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2024, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Lower Napier LG24, North Terrace campus

This masterclass will offer insights into the 574 Tribal Nations in the United States and their efforts in dealing with climate change through adaptation and mitigation. This involves engaging activities, a review of the Status of Tribes and Climate Change Report, and videos showcasing the work of the Tribes. Thursday 25 July, 1–4 pm. Lower Napier LG24, North Terrace campus. Register by Friday 19 July.

School of Psychology research seminar

Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Room 526, Hughes building, North Terrace campus and online

Multivariate decoding of items in visual working memory. Dr William Ngiam will present his latest research using electroencephalography to study attention and working memory processes. Friday 26 July, 1–2 pm. Room 526, Hughes building, North Terrace campus and online.

Messages that matter, boosting your communications skills

Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Online

This session will discuss communication skills when dealing with change, talking about performance, motivating others, and having difficult or emotive conversations. Strategies will be identified and participants challenged to apply them in ways that suit their own personal style. Tuesday 30 July, 12–1 pm. Online.

A woven Book of Hours

Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Writing Studio, level 2, Barr Smith Library, North Terrace campus

Discover this amazing book artifact held in the Barr Smith Library. For the 1889 Paris Exposition Universelle world fair, bookseller and publisher A. Roux of Lyon, entered his award winning Livre de Prières tissé d'après les enluminures des manuscrits du XIVe au XVI siecle. Monday 5 August, 12–1 pm. Writing Studio, level 2, Barr Smith Library, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

Healthy Development Adelaide and Robinson Research Institute forum

Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2024, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Napier G04 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus

From Insights to Impact: Pioneering Innovations for Thriving Families. Hear about the novel approaches and technologies that are hoped will increase IVF rates in the future, revolutionise the way endometriosis will be diagnosed, transform the lives of children with cystic fibrosis and pioneer health equity in sexual and reproductive health for migrants. Wednesday 7 August, 5.30–8.00 pm. Napier G04 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus. Register.

Psychological safety for leaders webinar

Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Online

The session will cover the core principles of psychological safety and provide actionable strategies to cultivate an environment where every team member feels empowered to contribute their unique perspectives without fear of judgment or reprisal. Thursday 8 August, 12–1 pm. Online.