2011 News archive
| December 2011 |
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| Expressions of interest due for projects 2013-17 15 December 2011 |
| Expressions of interest for the 'Project Prioritisation Process' are due with Campus Infrastructure and Services by close of business on Monday 23 January. |
| Draft Change Proposal - clarifications and extended consultation process 9 December 2011 |
| A message to academic staff from Vice-Chancellor Dr Michael Spence regarding clarifications and extended consultation process for the Draft Change Proposal. |
| Draft Change Proposal - extended consultation process 9 December 2011 |
| A message to general staff from Vice-Chancellor Dr Michael Spence regarding the extended consultation process for Draft Change Proposal. |
| University-wide public event calendar launched 8 December 2011 |
| A new calendaring system has been launched, which acts as a central source of information for events occurring around the University. |
| Update: Exchange 2010 upgrade 8 December 2011 |
| Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has upgraded more than 6490 staff email accounts to Exchange 2010, with 4310 accounts remaining to be upgraded early next year. |
| Senate membership updates 8 December 2011 |
| James Flynn is now the postgraduate student Fellow of Senate and Ben Veness has been re-elected as the undergraduate student Fellow of Senate. |
| Senate approves new campus smoke-free environment policy 8 December 2011 |
| The new Smoke-Free Environment Policy 2012 will apply from Monday 30 January 2012. |
| 2012 budget and staffing update 1 December 2011 |
| Vice-Chancellor Dr Michael Spence gives a 2012 budget and staffing update. |
| November 2011 |
| Employer of Choice for Women application 24 November 2011 |
| The University has submitted an application for a Commonwealth Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) 2012 Employer of Choice for Women citation. |
| Policies Development and Review Rule 24 November 2011 |
| The new Policies Development and Review Rule will come into effect on 1 February 2012. |
| Pay close-offs in December 24 November 2011 |
| The payroll close-off dates for the pays of 15 December 2011 and 29 December 2011 have been brought forward due to the Christmas closedown. |
| Enhanced editorial style advice for you 24 November 2011 |
| To help you ease your word worries, the Marketing and Communications Division has created an editorial style snapshot that you can skim through in a few minutes. |
| Campus Card Centre has moved to a new location 24 November 2011 |
| The Campus Card Centre has moved from the Fisher Library to the Ground Floor, Margaret Telfer Building (K07) in Arundel Street, Camperown Campus. |
| Staff Giving Program update 24 November 2011 |
| The University-wide official launch of the Staff Giving program has been postponed until 2012. |
| The 2012 budget, staffing and a change proposal 21 November 2011 |
| The Vice-Chancellor has recorded a video message about the 2012 budget, staffing and a change proposal. |
| myHRonline casual timesheets application update 17 November 2011 |
| A software update for the myHRonline timesheet application was released this week. |
| Continuing ARC grant success 17 November 2011 |
| Vice-Chancellor Dr Michael Spence discusses the University's success in the Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards and Future Fellowship schemes. |
| 2012 handbooks are now being published online 10 November 2011 |
| The 2012 handbooks are now available via the handbooks website. |
| New training model announced by Financial Services 10 November 2011 |
| The Financial Services team provides a comprehensive range of training solutions for the financial systems used at the University. |
| Fringe benefits tax (FBT) and Melbourne Cup/Christmas functions 10 November 2011 |
| Don't forget that Christmas and Melbourne Cup functions paid for by the University are subject to FBT. |
| Election of Chair of the Academic Board 10 November 2011 |
| Nominations are now open for the position of Chair of the Academic Board. |
| Success in competitive funding rounds 4 November 2011 |
| A message from Vice-Chancellor, Dr Michael Spence. |
| Sunken World War Two Dutch sub discovered 3 November 2011 |
| Researcher wins Prize for Life Scientist of the Year 3 November 2011 |
| International Program Development Fund (IPDF) grant winner 3 November 2011 |
| Sydney eLearning lunchtime sessions 3 November 2011 |
| Join upcoming lunchtime sessions where the team from Sydney eLearning will demonstrate enhancements in the University's learning management system 'Bb9'. |
| Staff email accounts are being upgraded 3 November 2011 |
| Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has been working to upgrade University staff email accounts to Exchange 2010. |
| Stay on-campus during summer at International House 3 November 2011 |
| International House is offering special rates for accommodation from 22 November to 18 December 2011, and from 5 January to 19 February 2012. |
| October 2011 |
| Your health and safety 27 October 2011 |
| The University is introducing a network of health and safety representatives (HSRs) to help promote health and safety at work. |
| New policy on research agreements 27 October 2011 |
| The Research Agreements Policy 2011 was recently approved by Senate. |
| Cisco Voice IP phone upgrade on 29 October 27 October 2011 |
| Information and Communications Technology (ICT) will be upgrading Cisco Voice IP phones on Saturday 29 October between 9am and 5pm. |
| Salary packaging workshop 27 October 2011 |
| Attend a salary packaging workshop to find out how to harness various benefits to reduce your taxable income. |
| Meet with a financial planner 27 October 2011 |
| UniSuper members can meet with a financial planner on campus to discuss their financial goals and needs. |
| Protect your private information from phishing scams 20 October 2011 |
| To protect yourself from online account compromises and identity theft, learn to recognise the signs of typical phishing emails. |
| Research poster templates now available 20 October 2011 |
| Templates for research poster presentations have been developed in PowerPoint format. |
| Dell is now the sole preferred supplier of University PCs 20 October 2011 |
| Dell has agreed to a 12-month extension of their contract. |
| Extended opening hours in Law Library on Sundays 20 October 2011 |
| The Law Library on Camperdown Campus will be open from 10am to 5pm on Sundays, from 23 October to 13 November. |
| Summary: All-Staff Forum 28 September 2011 13 October 2011 |
| Here is a summary of the all-staff forum held on 28 September 2011, with presentations from Dr Michael Spence, Professor Jill Trewhella, Professor Shane Houston and Professor Ann Brewer. |
| Apply for health and medical equipment and infrastructure funding 13 October 2011 |
| Applications are now open for the following grant schemes. |
| New Campus Infrastructure and Services 'service request' system 13 October 2011 |
| The University's eService Desk is being relaunched as 'Campus Assist Online' on Monday 17 October. |
| Changes to administrative delegations 6 October 2011 |
| The Senate has approved amendments to the University of Sydney (Delegations of Authority - Administrative Functions) Rule 2010 |
| Learning Networks project kicks off 6 October 2011 |
| In 2012, students and teachers will have access to new, cutting-edge learning spaces across campus. |
| Sports facility expansion starts in October 6 October 2011 |
| Major work on the University's Sports and Aquatic Centre Expansion Project is due to commence this month. |
| Your pension options and Centrelink 6 October 2011 |
| UniSuper members and their partners are invited to attend an evening seminar on 'Your pension options with UniSuper and Centrelink' on 27 October. |
| September 2011 |
| Call for nominations for University OHS award 29 September 2011 |
| Is there an unsung wellbeing warrior or compliance champion in your workplace? Now is your chance to give them the recognition they deserve! |
| Upcoming biosafety training 29 September 2011 |
| Training is available on Thursday 20 October for staff and honours/postgraduate students on working safely with biological organisms in 'physical containment level 2' (PC2) laboratory facilities. |
| Virtual desktops now available for all students 29 September 2011 |
| Course-specific software is now available in more locations because more students have access to 'virtual desktop' technology. |
| Updates to brand style guidelines and certificate templates 29 September 2011 |
| The brand style guideline website has updated and expanded information on how we communicate with our many audiences. |
| Early payroll close-off for pay period ending Thursday 6 October 22 September 2011 |
| As a result of the Labour Day public holiday, payroll close-off for the pay period ending 6 October has been brought forward to 5pm, Wednesday 28 September. |
| ERA submission guidelines, discipline matrix and technology pack released 22 September 2011 |
| This pack, available now, provides information critical to understanding and participating in ERA ('Excellence in Research for Australia') 2012. |
| Get easier access to Sydney research 22 September 2011 |
| The University Library and the Research Portfolio have collaborated to establish a new service for staff and students. |
| Rewards for recycling 22 September 2011 |
| 'Envirobank' is the main recycling network on campus, helping to keep our University clean. |
| New 'conversion from fixed-term to continuing employment' policy 15 September 2011 |
| This new policy outlines the procedures for implementing the conversion provisions, clauses 41-44, in the University of Sydney Enterprise Agreement 2009 - 2012. |
| Call for nominations for University OHS Award 15 September 2011 |
| Is there an unsung wellbeing warrior or compliance champion in your workplace? |
| Travel update: online booking engine now open 24 hours 15 September 2011 |
| The University of Sydney's Online Travel Booking Engine will now be available for use 24 hours a day, seven days a week. |
| Fire warden training 15 September 2011 |
| An emergency can arise at any time, so it is vital for emergency wardens to have undertaken the relevant training. |
| Elections to the Academic Board 15 September 2011 |
| We will be seeking nominations from academic staff who wish to represent their faculty on the Academic Board. |
| Revised visa and work rights policy 15 September 2011 |
| The University of Sydney's Visa and Work Rights Policy has been extensively updated to reflect changes to the migration regulations. |
| One year after the Strategic Plan and White Paper 12 September 2011 |
| A message from the Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Stephen Garton. |
| Research: a loss-making activity? 8 September 2011 |
| "Research is, and always will be, the life-blood of this institution," the Vice-Chancellor writes in a message to staff that explains his position on the funding of research in the University. |
| Christmas closedown 2011- 12 8 September 2011 |
| The University of Sydney will again close for two weeks and one day this year. |
| International scholarships: staff information session 8 September 2011 |
| This session will provide staff with advice and tips on finding and applying for grant funding, and scholarships for their research students. |
| UniSuper consultative committee election results 8 September 2011 |
| Ruth Livingstone and Michael Rafferty are the new University of Sydney employee representatives on the UniSuper Consultative Committee. |
| Attend a State Super Financial Services seminar 8 September 2011 |
| State Super seminars cover topics such as current changes in the superannuation and taxation landscapes, as well as options to save tax and boost your retirement savings. |
| Assisting students: new Student Support Services website 1 September 2011 |
| Student Support Services have created a new website, to provide one clear access point to the range of support services available across the University of Sydney. |
| August 2011 |
| Meet Dr Rebecca Suter 31 August 2011 |
| Meet John Gilroy 31 August 2011 |
| Salary packaging workshops 25 August 2011 |
| Attend a salary packaging workshop to find out how to build a remuneration package that best suits your individual needs. The workshops are presented by Smartsalary, the company that administers salary packaging for the University. |
| New University marketing strategy 25 August 2011 |
| The Senior Executive Group (SEG) has approved a new marketing strategy which aims to position the University as a leader in Australia and the wider world. |
| New policy website 25 August 2011 |
| The Policy Management Unit in the Office of General Counsel (OGC) has created a new website which provides information about policy at the University. |
| ICT upgrading University email accounts to Exchange 2010 25 August 2011 |
| Information and Communications Technology (ICT) will be upgrading University staff email accounts to Exchange 2010. |
| Spooky Men's Chorale 22 August 2011 |
| Business School and Foodbank Australia join forces 22 August 2011 |
| Talking trains 22 August 2011 |
| When the jaw is sore! 22 August 2011 |
| Faculty of Education and Social Work staff shine at computer-supported learning event 22 August 2011 |
| Shanghai Jiao Tong World University Rankings 19 August 2011 |
| Vice-Chancellor Dr Michael Spence comments on the Shanghai Jiao Tong World University Rankings. |
| New travelling scholarship for general staff 18 August 2011 |
| The University has launched a 'General Staff Travelling Scholarship' to provide eligible general staff with learning and professional development opportunities in an international environment. |
| University Co-op Bookshop Excellence in Teaching Award 2011 18 August 2011 |
| The Co-op Bookshop will present an award to an individual member of the University teaching community who can demonstrate outstanding achievement in student-focused teaching. |
| Staff using Office 2007 will receive latest maintenance updates 18 August 2011 |
| Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has commenced installing Microsoft's latest maintenance updates to staff computers that have Microsoft Office 2007. These updates will allow ICT to upgrade the email accounts of University staff over the coming months. |
| Check and update your information for ERA 11 August 2011 |
| The University will make its Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) submission in March 2012. If you are eligible for this ERA round it is vitally important that you check and update your information before the end of August 2011. |
| 2011 'Widening Participation Grants' announced 11 August 2011 |
| Over $800K is available to faculties through a range of new curriculum, research and partnership grants, as part of the University's commitment to social inclusion and widening participation in higher education. |
| New higher education quality assurance agency commences operations 11 August 2011 |
| On 31 July the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) commenced operations. |
| Shuttle bus service expands to Technology Park and Mallett Street 11 August 2011 |
| Following the successful trial of the shuttle bus service to Sydney College of the Arts (Rozelle Campus) in Semester 1, the shuttle service will continue until the end of the academic year. |
| Information on assisting students 11 August 2011 |
| Student Support Services has created a new website to provide one clear access point to the range of support services available across the University. |
| July 2011 |
| Update on the recent Senior Executive Group (SEG) retreat 19 July 2011 |
| Watch a video summarising the July 2011 Senior Executive Group (SEG) retreat. |
| March 2011 |
| 2011 Australian Universities Quality Agency (AUQA) review 1 March 2011 |
| Later this year the University will be audited by the Australian Universities Quality Agency (AUQA). |
| February 2011 |
| Welcome to the 2011 academic year video message 28 February 2011 |
| Vice-Chancellor Dr Michael Spence welcomes you to the 2011 academic year. |
| ARC Excellence in Research for Australia Study 1 February 2011 |
| Vice-Chancellor Dr Michael Spence discusses the results of the ARC's ERA (Excellence in Research for Australia) study. |