What's On at UWA

In this "hands on" training session you will learn how to: * Re-use information held in the Contacts Directory. * Use the Nest Content Cell Type to re-use information already on your site. * Use the Pull Content template to pull content from a different web site.

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Professional and academic staff have a very high reading load to stay up-to-date in their area of expertise. This workshop is designed to help you lift your reading speed, comprehension and retention. It includes an explanation of the reading process; changing habits that can slow down your reading (...)

Working with staff and students from different cultures is both rewarding and challenging. This workshop provides an opportunity to increase your skill in understanding working with and the provision of services to people from a range of cultural backgrounds. It will examine the concept of culture (...)

eLearning is becoming an increasingly prominent part of the educational landscape. This workshop will provide an introduction not only to the technologies available but also to the educationally sound use of these technologies. The workshop will focus primarily on how to make best use of (...)

Workshop Description: * Being clear about your work and life goals in order to determine where you want to allocate your time * Setting priorites and becoming more productive * Planning and organising - start with the end in mind * Identifying and eliminating time wasters * Using a time log to (...)

This workshop series is targeted at MySource users who are interested in specific training for MySource. Significant prior knowledge is assumed.

The MySource Content Management system makes it easy to extend the design of your web site using the Custom Design tab. You can also use the (...)

Workshop Description: * Overview of the University's planning process * Faculty Funding Model as an allocation mechanism for * Operating Funds and International Student Fee income * Future Commonwealth Government funding implications associated with the Higher Education Reform Package. * (...)

This workshop is intened for any staff member who is interested in using meditation techniques as a means of reducing stress.

The workshop is designed to provide participants with: A better understanding of the processes of meditation and relaxation Some very practical tools that will (...)

The Gatekeeper Workshop provided by the Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention is nationally acclaimed as an effective tool in the strategy to reduce suicide. The half day Gatekeeper Workshop provides participants with a range of skills and knowledge that improve their ability and confidence to (...)

Successful researchers often attribute much of their effective progress to mentors who provided guidance and support. This workshop reviews the types of research relationships that may occur, as well as the principles of research mentoring.

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This workshop series is targeted at MySource users who are interested in specific training for MySource. Significant prior knowledge is assumed.

Optimising images for the Web has practical applications for all Web applications, including MySource.

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Sometimes it is hard to meet new colleagues and share impressions and knowledge. Connect is an informal lunchtime forum designed to link researchers with each other so that they can discuss issues, raise questions and gain information about how the university works, current issues and strategies (...)

A workshop for all academic staff in particular those intending to apply for promotion or tenure.

Workshop Description: This workshop will provide an explanation of what constitutes an Academic Portfolio in UWA and how it can be used effectively. It will also look into means to start a (...)

This workshop will introduce a number of changes to selection and recruitment practices at the University. Participants will work in groups to design an effective selection and recruitment strategy for their area, drawing on the principles, protocols and policies that have been recently developed.

This workshop explores opportunities to make our workplace more meaningful and engaging. It focuses on the keys to engendering a positive, inspiring workplace:- more positive emotions, more engagement, more positive relationships, more positive accomplishment and better customer/client service (...)

This highly rated workshop is intended to help you develop in the role of team leader/manager. The course will examine the role and responsibilities of first line managers/team leaders; assist you to more effectivel organise yourself and others; help you to develop effective communication skills; (...)

This seminar involves a look at self worth and self esteem, and how to reinforce a positive self view. The course focuses on identifying what self esteem is and how it develops along with an outline of the strategies which contribute to a having a positive view of yourself. Self-esteem needs to be (...)

This workshop will provide you with a broad overview of the operation of Human Resources at UWA. Issues covered will include: * Human Resources - what is it? * Staff development and organisational development services * Equity and diversity - your rights and responsibilities * Enterprise (...)

A general course which covers all the critical, basic first aid points, and is a practically-orientated programme. Participants are assessed on both practical and theory components. A statement of attainment is issued to successful participants. The qualification is valid for three years.

Are you sick of re-inventing wheels? Do you need grams of something and don't want to purchase a kilo? Have you lost a manual or need advice on best practice?

Acknowledge and celebrate the innovative role of Technical Staff in guiding change at the 2008 TechNet National Conference (...)