This post is to capture information about the Pin Code situation for the labs.
The Labs have Pin locks. You will need a Pin Code, key or escort to get into the labs.
If you are not currently a Research Student, Research Staff or Research Associate, there is no reason you need or will be issued with a Pin code.
The Pin Codes are allocated using the following logic.
Research Students
Each Lab has a generic Pin code for all the honours students using that Lab. This code is changed each year to keep out the students from the previous year(s).Each Lab has a generic code for all PhD students using that Lab. This code is changed when we need to keep out previous PhD students.
Individual pin codes are created for students who need access to multiple labs. These are deleted when the student completes their research.
NOTE - Please do not simply knock on my door every day to get access because you cannot manage to remember/write down/tattoo on your arm, your allocated pin code.
Research Staff
All full time research staff are issued with a Pin Code to access all the lab spaces. These will be changed when that person ceases to be employed or moves to a non-research role.Research Associates and Casual Staff
Short term, continuing or visting researcher and staff will be issued with an Individual Pin which will be configured to allow access to the areas they are required to work in. This Pin will be deleted when they complete their project or their contract ends.Research Participants
All research participants need to be escorted into and out of the labs by the researcher, student or RA that they are working with.DO NOT GIVE PIN CODES TO RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS. EVER!
They are your responsibility. Escort them in, escort them out and call security if you think they are stealing from the labs.
Walk and Talk Tours, Visitors, Family Members, Groupies, Pets, Kids
PIN CODES ARE NOT TO BE GIVEN TO ANY OTHER GROUPS. DO NOT ASK.Anyone visiting the labs does so under the escort of a student or staff member who has permission to be in the lab. Your visitors are your responsibility.
Tradespeople, Security and Facilities Staff
Security hold the only keys to the labs.Tradespeople will be escorted on and off campus by security staff.
Facilities staff have a generic pin code which will be changed on a yearly basis.
