This page contains older Staff communications. For notices dated 19 November 2019 or later browse the news and events hub on the Staff Intranet.
Staff Training & Events
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10 Mar 2014Education and Diversity: Canadian perspectiveDr Ratna Ghosh from McGill University in Montreal will present at the School of Education's Research Seminar Series on Friday 14 March.14 Mar 2014 11:00 AM to 14 Mar 2014 12:00 PM Status: past
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25 Feb 2014Under 30's Young Professionals EventMurdoch University and the Rockingham Kwinana Chamber of Commerce invite staff members under the age of 30 to its first Young Professional event.06 Mar 2014 4:30 PM to 06 Mar 2014 7:00 PM Status: past
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25 Feb 2014Corporate Rate Health Insurance for Murdoch Staff MembersBupa will be at the South Street Campus for one-on-one consultations with Murdoch University staff members.06 Mar 2014 12:30 PM to 06 Mar 2014 4:30 PM Status: past
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25 Feb 2014Free Consultation for University Staff – UniStaff Home Loan and UniStaff Term DepositFind out how to make an appointment to hear about Unicredit's exclusive Unistaff home loan and term deposit offers.05 Mar 2014 12:00 PM to 05 Mar 2014 3:00 PM Status: past
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25 Feb 2014Stem cell transplantation for cervical spinal cord injury - Dr Giles Plant - 4 March at 4pmStem cell based therapeutics have been reported to improve functional recovery after spinal cord injury and other CNS injuries. However, it is important to understand the mechanisms behind the observed anatomical and functional improvement. Currently it is uncertain if the differences originate from an endogenous stem cell response or if it is due to the transplant of exogenous cells. My laboratory is currently investigating selected human cell sources including mesenchymal stem cells and induce04 Mar 2014 4:00 PM to 04 Mar 2014 5:00 PM Status: past
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25 Feb 2014Creating a novel e-learning tool using authentic learning principles"How do to fit a bus onto a computer screen?" - A World Health Organisation (WHO) case study. Over the past three years a WHO team has created a unique e-learning course using a "virtual bus trip". The WHO now offer this training course to those interested in the handling/distribution of vaccines and temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products: A bus trip through Turkey, following the path of how these products enter the country and are distributed to healthcare centers.04 Mar 2014 3:00 PM to 04 Mar 2014 4:00 PM Status: past
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10 Feb 2014What's Your Story? - A student film screening eventShort films about inspiring stories of Murdoch students sharing the diversity of their journey.20 Feb 2014 2:00 PM to 20 Feb 2014 3:00 PM Status: past
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31 Jan 2014Inside the Chinese university, and implications for student transition to Australian educationWhat goes on inside the Chinese university classroom? How is academic success achieved in China, and how does this differ from success in Australia? In this seminar, we will present findings from an OLT-funded, collaborative Australian-Chinese project which identifies that a disparity exists between pedagogic practices and student learning experiences in China and Australia.19 Feb 2014 2:00 PM to 19 Feb 2014 4:00 PM Status: past
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28 Jan 2014Animal Ethics Scientific LectureInternational guest, Professor Thomas Hartung, and Murdoch University’s, Dr Mark Lawrie and Dr Gabby Musk, are speaking at the Animal Ethics Scientific Lecture on 18 February 2014. This is a joint event with the RSPCA. Email Animal.Ethics@murdoch.edu.au to register your interest.18 Feb 2014 1:00 PM to 18 Feb 2014 3:00 PM Status: past
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17 Jan 2014Understanding the gaps between first years' expectations and experiencesIn the current university climate where student numbers are continually increasing and funding to institutions are decreasing do you have concerns about teaching first year students? Do you feel that it is no longer possible to rely on students having the requisite knowledge or skills that you relied upon when teaching them in past years? Are your expectations of students changing? Do you want to know more about what students expect from their university experience and from their teaching staff?17 Feb 2014 1:00 PM to 17 Feb 2014 4:30 PM Status: past
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24 Jan 2014Special Buddhist Event for the New Academic YearThis is a unique opportunity to spend time with an authentic and realised teacher on her first visit to Perth. This will be Lama Tsering's only Perth appearance.15 Feb 2014 10:30 AM to 16 Feb 2014 4:30 PM Status: past
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28 Jan 2014OLT National Teaching Fellowship WIO Website LaunchThis website, and its associated learning and teaching materials, were developed for my OLT National Teaching Fellowship. At the launch I would like to give you some of the background to the Fellowship and the website, explain how the resources could be used for teaching and for examining the learning and teaching environment.12 Feb 2014 5:30 PM to 12 Feb 2014 7:00 PM Status: past