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Hosting a Zoom Meeting? Pause before you record

Posted on May 25 2020 by admin

Zoom provides an easy and appealing platform to connect with others across different locations.

A global reach into the future and biosecurity risks

Posted on Nov 12 2019 by admin

The University is gearing up globally and extending its profile through connections with international partners, staff, students and alumni.

International sanctions - some ins and outs

Posted on Oct 29 2019 by admin

As a globally geared institution, many of the University’s activities involve collaboration with people and entities overseas.

Information: managing a most valuable asset

Posted on Sep 11 2019 by admin

Universities have always been curators and custodians of knowledge and information. As institutions of learning we understand, perhaps better than any other organisation, the value of preserving this valuable asset for the benefit of future generations.

Anti-corruption challenges – could you spot a trusted insider?

Posted on Jul 11 2019 by admin

Most of us have played variations of “spot the difference” – like the classic game of Where’s Wally? Identifying a concealed difference amongst a group of people you know and trust can be much more challenging. In some cases, not understanding this challenge in the workplace can have devastating consequences for you and your colleagues.

New SA working with children screening obligations - a quick guide

Posted on May 21 2019 by admin

From 1 July 2019, working with children checks will be subject to a new statutory regime under the . The checks will be issued by a central assessment unit in the Department of Human Services (DHS), their status will be continuously monitored and they will be current for a 5 year period.

Under the spotlight – it’s Privacy Awareness Week

Posted on May 15 2019 by admin

The theme for privacy awareness week is “Don’t be in the dark on privacy”.

Contract management - do you need to consult a specialist area?

Posted on May 8 2019 by admin

Planning to buy a product or service? In many cases, purchasing decisions will require consideration of a variety of different issues which may not be apparent at the outset.

Connecting the dots – Should declared interests be registered under the Commonwealth’s Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme?

Posted on Mar 20 2019 by admin

With the commencement of another Planning Development and Review cycle supervisors may receive declarations by staff of conflicts of interest, or become aware of someone seeking to exert undue influence over staff members’ activities.

Not all quiet on the quarantine front – recent penalties are loud and clear.

Posted on Mar 13 2019 by admin

Researchers who deal with quarantine status materials should take note of the recent of a Brisbane transport company found to have breached their biosecurity obligations.

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