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Pneumococcus - a global challenge
Pneumococcal infections can have significant impact on both the very young and elderly populations, ranging in severity from relatively mild upper respiratory tract conditions, right through to pneumonia, meningitis and febrile bacteremia.
HSW Procedure - Workplace Monitoring
Staff feedback is sought on the revised HSW Workplace Monitoring Procedure. The review has updated responsibilities arising from organisational change and incorporates the Workplace Inspection Process required of the University under an Enforceable Undertaking. Comments can be submitted via the draft policies page before close of business Friday, 18 November.
Time for a health or skin check?
During November and into December at North Terrace, Waite and Roseworthy campuses you can book in for a free health check including general health and skin cancer checks.
HSW Procedure - Warden Network
Feedback is sought on a new HSW procedure – Warden Network. The procedure extracts content from the current HSW Emergency Management Procedure to more directly support the warden network. Feedback and comments can be submitted via the draft policies page by close of business Friday 18th November 2022.
Test your scammer detector
Can you spot a scam? Try this nifty test from ABC News designed to give you more information about the many ways scammers can trick you, then steal your money, personal information, and passwords.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness month
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has some great resources to help you better understand how to protect yourself. Try the ‘How cyber secure are you?’ quiz or the ‘Have you been hacked?’ tool to find out more.
Education book launch
The School of Education is celebrating the launch of four new academic books on Wednesday 9 November from 4–6 pm in the ThincLab foyer, Nexus Building, 10 Pulteney Street, Adelaide. The books explore teacher well-being, social inclusion, and psychology and science. Register attendance on or before 7 November.
ADEPT-student co-creation of learning
Learn how student co-creation and student experience can transform teaching and enhance student learning outcomes. ADEPT - Student partnership and co-creation of learning is a Zoom presentation on Thursday 3 November from 10 am to 12 noon. Register here before Monday 31 October.
Children's University graduations assistance
Children's University graduations will be held in Bonython Hall during 7–10 and 14–17 November, welcoming CU members and their families on campus. Volunteers are required for all these graduation nights (from 5–8pm). Please contact Emma Scott emma.scott@adelaide.edu.au for more details and if you can assist.
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UniForum Professional Staff Activity Benchmarking
The University is taking part in a benchmarking study of professional staff and support services to provide insight into professional activities and services that support our teaching and research programs. The second progressive data collection starts this month and has been extended to include casual staff.
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