News: staff news
Dataplace: requesting data
The University is an accredited user under the DATA Scheme, allowing researchers to request Australian Government data that may otherwise be inaccessible. In this webinar, the Office for the National Data Commissioner will walk through the data requesting process. Further webinars will discuss how to establish a DATA Scheme data sharing agreement. Wednesday 18 September, 9.30–10.30 am. Register.
ECR funding: Maximise your success
This webinar will provide early career researchers with practical advice on developing their track record and preparing to apply for research funding opportunities. Join us to hear from successful early career researchers regarding their career journey and experience. Thursday 12 September, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm. Online. Register.
Longitudinal Trials with REDCap
REDCap is a powerful application for managing and running longitudinal data collection activities. With powerful features such as organising data collections instruments into predefined events, you can shepherd your participants through a complex survey at various time points with little configuration. Thursday 5 September, 1.30–4.30 pm. Online. Register.
Managing the rollercoaster of rejections
Dealing with rejections as a researcher can be a disheartening experience, especially when you have invested significant time and effort into your work. It’s crucial to not let rejections break you, but to view them as an opportunity to refine your approach, stay resilient and keep pushing forward. Thursday 5 September, 11.30 am to 12.30 pm. Register.
Surveying with Qualtrics
Qualtrics in a powerful cloud-based survey tool. This course will introduce the technical components of the research workflow from building a survey to analysing the results using Qualtrics. Discover the numerous design elements to get the most useful results and make life easy for your respondents. Wednesday 4 September, 1.30–4.30 pm. Online. Register.
Read and publish library webinar
Researchers have access to 19 Read & Publish agreements. The agreements provide researchers with the opportunity to publish their research open access without needing to pay individual article processing charges. Join us for an overview of the agreements, including an update on cap usage. Tuesday 3 September, 10–10.30 am. Register.
MATLAB101: Learn to Program
MATLAB is a powerful programming environment with a rich set of analysis toolkits. If you’re just getting started with MATLAB nothing beats a hands-on, face-to-face training session to get you past the inevitable syntax errors. Day 1: Thursday 29 August, 1.30–4.30 pm Day 2: Friday 30 August, 1.30–4.30 pm. Online. Register.
SPIE Society Director
Professor Kishan Dholakia (School of Biological Sciences) has been elected to the Board of Directors at SPIE, the International Society for Optics and Photonics, serving for a three year term. Read more.
Casual contracts
Casual staff should be aware of upcoming changes to casual contracts. These changes will apply to any new casual contract issued after 26 August 2024. Current casual contracts will not be affected. Visit the CAPS website for information.
Human Research Ethics Committee - call for voluntary committee members
The University of Adelaide Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) is calling for the following members: Researcher Representative, Indigenous Representative (proxy), Lawyer Representative (proxy), Pastoral Care Representative (proxy), and Professional Care Representative. Queries can be directed to Professor Chris Boyle, HREC Chair. Apply via the website before 30 August.
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