News: staff news
Deputy Vice-Chancellor's message
The University is committed to enabling the sense of inclusion and belonging needed for students and staff to engage in meaningful and impactful teaching and learning. Next week we will explore the ways we make this aim a reality at the Festival of Learning and Teaching.
All staff Town Halls – metro campuses
The co-Vice Chancellors and Deputy Vice Chancellors will be hosting a series of in-person town halls in October across many campuses, with Roseworthy campus on Wednesday 30 October, City East/North Terrace campus on Thursday 31 October, and online on Friday 1 November.
AdeLOUD giveaway
It’s time to get noisy at AdeLOUD! Tell us who you’re most looking forward to seeing at AdeLOUD, and you could win one of two double passes. Simply email us your answer by 5 pm Friday 1 November.
New campus artworks
Prominent artist and alum Peter Drew was at work at each of our campuses last Thursday pasting up new artworks created for Lumen magazine and the University. The striking posters are of Edith Dornwell, our first female graduate and Australia’s first science graduate in 1885. They are screen printed and painted images individually created by Peter, with a dozen of them now prominently displayed on walls at Waite, Roseworthy and North Terrace.
Russell Cole Memorial ANZCA Research Award
Professor Andrew Somogyi, Dr Daniel Barratt, and Dr Sanam Mustafa (School of Biomedicine) were awarded the Russell Cole Memorial ANZCA Research Award for their project Optimising oxycodone pain management in cancer patients through metabolic, proteomic, genetic and immune biomarkers.
[Read more about Russell Cole Memorial ANZCA Research Award ]
Union House transformation complete
Beautifully refurbished Union House has reopened after a six-year renovation. Lost architectural elements have been restored or reinstated, and cross-building pathways opened up via the network of balconies. Level 4 is a haven for students with lounges, kitchens, study and chill spaces, plus the new Fitness Hub. Level 5 features Taikunthi restaurant overlooking the Cloisters and function rooms for up to 280 people, bookable from 2025. More information.
Intersect training courses
These three courses are introductions to machine learning using R. Intersect courses are free for students, researchers and staff. Register now for R205: Introduction to ML using R, R206: Intro to ML using R: Classification and R207: Introduction to Machine Learning using R: SVM & Unsupervised Learning.
Kuma Tidna Tirkanthi cultural awareness online learning module
The new cultural awareness online learning module, Kuma Tidna Tirkanthi, developed in partnership between Wirltu Yarlu and the Learning and Development team in HR, is now available via MyLearning. Enrol.
[Read more about Kuma Tidna Tirkanthi cultural awareness online learning module]
Generative AI for consistent and equitable tutor and marker training
Tap into the full potential of your tutors and markers with our innovative workshop exploring another key productivity benefit of gen-AI. This workshop introduces course coordinators to innovative strategies for using generative AI to develop training resources and sessions aimed at upskilling tutors and markers. Monday 18 November, 11 am to 12.30 pm. Online.
[Read more about Generative AI for consistent and equitable tutor and marker training]
New Laser Safety Management Procedure
The new Laser Safety Management Procedure has been endorsed and will strengthen how laser safety is managed across the University and introduce a consistent set of practices for the safe use of lasers. More information.
