News: staff news
R101: learn to program: R
This workshop offers an in-depth introduction to R programming, emphasising its growing popularity among statisticians, data scientists, and researchers. Learn to use RStudio and Shiny for seamless code, results, visualisations, and documentation. Includes live coding and Software Carpentry Foundation modules. Thursday 18 and Friday 19 July, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. Online. Register.
PYTHON101: Learn to Program: Python
Join for a live coding workshop where we write programs that produce results, using the researcher-focused training modules from the highly regarded Software Carpentry Foundation. Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 July, 1.30 to 4.30 pm. Online.
Back to the future - generative AI for productivity, innovation and authenticity in higher education
This workshop offers a comprehensive exploration of artificial intelligence in higher education, focusing on AI driving forces, outlining opportunities for integration in various teaching and learning aspects, and navigating ethical considerations, while providing practical toolkit, strategies, and real-world case studies to enhance teaching and learning. Thursday 22 August, 10 am to 1 pm. Register.
Introduction to LabArchives Electronic Research Notebook
This session introduces LabArchives Electronic Research Notebook, a secure online space for recording research, managing data, and collaborating inside and outside the University. This tool helps with good research practice using built-in tools, and integration with common software. For beginners and users refreshing their knowledge. Tuesday 6 August, 9.30 am. Online.
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Recognise & Respond training: how to support students who have experienced sexual harm
This face-to-face session for staff provides a brief overview of best practice responses to disclosures of sexual harm. It includes definitions and relevant local legislation, information about reporting and support options, university processes and staff obligations. There will be light refreshments. Thursday 15 August, 10 am to 12 pm. Level 7 conference room, Ingkarni Wardli, North Terrace campus. Register.
2024 Adelaide-Nottingham Alliance Staff Mobility Program
There's still time to apply for the 2024 Adelaide-Nottingham Alliance Professional Staff Mobility Program. Open to all professional staff, undertake a collaborative project with a University of Nottingham peer and head to the UK. Applications for this professional development opportunity will close 8.30 pm tonight.
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Respectful relationships
Consent is an important conversation for our staff and student populations and is a big topic in university life. It's highly recommended that staff stay up to speed by looking into the Federal Government’s new campaign, Consent Can’t Wait. More information.
Planned PeopleSoft Finance upgrade
PeopleSoft Finance will undergo a maintenance upgrade from Friday 19 July, 5 pm to Monday 22 July, 9 am. Service interruptions will be experienced for the Online Shop, Canvas Catalogue, Kofax, and other finance systems. Please clear your browser cache if you experience any issues after the upgrade is complete. More information.
2024 University Awards for Outstanding Achievement
Two weeks are left to submit your online nomination for the 2024 University Awards for Outstanding Achievement. Up to 13 individual and team awards of $5,000 are available to recognise the many exceptional contributions of academic and professional staff and titleholders across the University. Nominations close Friday 26 July.
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Pro Vice-Chancellor's message
Every year since 1975, National NAIDOC Week has been held across Australia from Sunday to Sunday in the first week of July.
