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Student Travel Risk Policy and Student Health Assessment and Leave Policy
The Student Travel Risk Policy and the Student Health Assessment and Leave Policy have been approved to be reaffirmed until 31 December 2025, as both policies required only minor amendments, effective immediately. The change in delegation authority for approving student high risk travel to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (External Engagement) resulted in the revised policy being endorsed at the VCE 4/24-31 July 2024 meeting. The Vice-Chancellor and President approved the policy on 13 August 2024. The Student Health Assessment and Leave Policy only required editorial changes and as such, was approved by the Policy Custodian, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic) on 31 July 2024.
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2024 Measurement Awards
Professor Withawat Withayachumnankul and Dr Pei Lay Yap have each received 2024 Measurement Awards. Professor Withayachumnankul received the Barry Inglis Medal for his work supporting the development of terahertz communications and material characterisation applications. Dr Pei Lay Yap received the Measurement Achievement Encouragement Award for her work in the standardisation of graphene characterisation. Read more.
Co-creating the Personal Health Research Strategy
On Friday 16 August, the Research and Research Training Domain held a Research Strategy Virtual Forum spotlighting the Personal & Societal Health Signature Research Theme (SRT).
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Graduate Qualities and Common Core to support lifelong learning
Transitional Academic Board has endorsed two key aspects of Adelaide University’s teaching and learning experience: our Graduate Qualities, and our first Common Core subject areas. These elements will shape a shared, interdisciplinary learning experience for Adelaide University students and foster strong respect for lifelong learning within our university community.
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UniBar closure Friday 25 October due to alumni 150 celebration
UniBar will be closed to staff, students and the general public on Friday 25 October, until 8.30 pm, the last teaching day of Semester 2, due to an Alumni event. UniBar is a cherished and nostalgic venue, making its inclusion in the 150th celebrations essential as it has been an integral part of campus life for generations of students. This event will provide an opportunity for alumni to return to the iconic venue, reconnect with fellow graduates and reminisce about their time on campus.
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Enhancing cyber security awareness
TEQSA has released the Enhancing Cyber Security Awareness training program. Its modules are self-directed and free. Staff are encouraged to enroll to improve awareness and capability to mitigate risk of cyber crime.
Free self-service health check machine
Check-in with your health. Visit Hub Central at North Terrace campus, Beltana Cafe at Waite campus and the student hub at Roseworthy campus throughout September to complete a 5-10 minute health check and have a report emailed to you. Includes lifestyle questions, perceived stress, blood pressure, height, weight, and diabetes risk.
Travelling to campus survey
Your commute to campus is reflected in the University’s carbon emission footprint. To estimate this, we’d like your help to answer this short survey. If you have any questions, please email sustainability@adelaide.edu.au.
Reporting obligations of public officers
All university staff are Public Officers. As Public Officers, staff of the University are obliged to report to the Office of Public Integrity (OPI) any reasonable suspicion of corruption in public administration. Any other matters regarding inappropriate behaviour can be raised with the University’s Integrity Unit via phone, email or through the online reporting portal accessible via the Safer Campus Community, or Integrity Unit websites. More information about the obligations of Public Officers can be found on the OPI website and the University’s Resources for Public Officers webpage.
Chief Information Officer message
Recently there has been an increase in phishing attacks targeting the University of Adelaide. Phishing is a cybercrime where attackers impersonate trusted sources, including colleagues or vendors, to obtain sensitive information through deceptive emails. These emails may prompt for personal information, urging immediate action, or encourage opening suspicious files and links.
