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Vice-Chancellor's message
Last Friday, we came together to celebrate all that we have achieved as a part of The University of Adelaide’s significant history. It was a day to collectively reflect on the past, as we prepare to step into the future.
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Children's University: Thank you to our academic contributors
Thank you to the University staff who have generously contributed their time and expertise to deliver activities with Children’s University throughout the year. Your support has enabled us to offer a diverse and enriching range of learning experiences to our members.
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Vice-Chancellor's message
The annual University Awards for Outstanding Achievement are a highlight of the University calendar: it’s an opportunity for us to get together to shine a light on our achievements, and celebrate the absolute excellence we have within our own University of Adelaide community.
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Vice-Chancellor's message
The University firmly believes that it is important to shine a light on the contributions made to student learning by both academic and professional staff, and to reward the University’s highest achievers in teaching, support of teaching, and supervisory practices.
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Win a double pass to The Glass Menagerie
We are giving away a double pass to see The Glass Menagerie, a play written by Tennessee Williams, and directed by State Theatre Company South Australia Artistic Associate Shannon Rush. Enter here.
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17 Nov
Applications closing soon: AU Strategic Conference Sponsorship Fund
Applications for the AU Strategic Conference Sponsorship Fund close at 5pm on Friday 21 November. Staff can apply for up to $20K in funding to support strategic events that profile AU to global audiences. Information and the online application form are available on the AU Staff Intranet. 07 Nov
Interim Casual Staff Request process
An interim process has been implemented to allow hiring managers/supervisors to engage with casual staff for AU, with commencement dates from January 2026. This will be in effect from 10 November 2025. More information. 03 Nov The Adelaide University Teaching Essentials site has now launched, to support teaching and learning for 2026. Self-enrol here. More information.
Noticeboard
01 Dec
Australia-India Cyber and Critical Technology Partnership applications
The AICCTP Grant Round is now accepting proposals from Australian and Indian researchers to advance collaboration on key cyber and critical technology priorities, including the development of international standards to support technology deployment, building cyber resilience and security in the Indo-Pacific and defending an open, secure and interoperable internet. Applications close Friday 19 December 5 pm. More information. 28 Nov The final edition of Staff News will be published in the week beginning Monday 8 December. Please submit any items for inclusion by COB Thursday 4 December. Submit an item. 27 Nov
The annual Waite Christmas wine sale
On Thursday 4 December, between 10 am and 4 pm, the Waite winery will host its annual Christmas wine sale. Order on Tuesday 2 December to pick up on the day of the sale. These prices are only available until the end of the sale day. Register your interest and receive a sneak peek at pricing on Monday 1 December. 27 Nov From Tuesday 16 December, the North Terrace Campus Security office reception desk will relocate to the eastern side of Confucius Court, with an additional entrance directly through Hub Central. Upgraded facilities include shared workspaces, a private meeting room, a staff lunch area, and extra space to support security operations. 27 Nov Share the festive spirit with the University’s official Season’s Greetings cards. Our beautifully designed cards are now available for purchase using the form. For further enquiries contact emily.eastway@adelaide.edu.au 27 Nov
IT Security alert: ClickFix attacks on the rise
ClickFix is a tactic that tries to push you into giving hackers direct access to your device. It targets you through sudden pop-ups that look urgent and technical. The goal is simple: get you to run commands that hand control to an unauthorised party. More information. 27 Nov
Infrastructure support desk holiday closure
The Infrastructure support desk, including Access Control and Bookings & Events, will close from Tuesday 23 December at 1 pm. During this time, only emergency maintenance requests can be lodged with Security on 8313 5990. Building access and booking requests required over the closure period must be submitted by Wednesday 17 December at 5 pm. Security will only provide access in critical emergencies. The new Estates & Facilities Customer Service Desk will reopen on Monday 5 January 2026 with a new contact number, 8302 1000.
Events
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Adelaide University Judo Club's upcoming Dynamic Balance Introductory Course commences in October running through to December. If you want to be safer in the instance of a fall this course is designed to lower your risk and improve your balance. Thursday 2 October to Friday 4 December, 11:15 am to 12:15 pm. 34 Phillips Street, Thebarton. $195. More information.
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ImmigrAction: A visual journey of migration and health
The ImmigrAction Photo Exhibition explores the lived experiences of newly arrived Brazilian migrants in Adelaide through their own eyes - and their own lenses. This exhibition is the outcome of the research project: “Bridging cultures: Understanding Brazilian migrant perspectives in Adelaide – A Photovoice study”. Sunday 9 November to Friday 16 November, 10 am to 5 pm. Migration Museum Chapel, 82 Kintore Avenue, Adelaide.
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Bridging languages, bridging futures: language and translation education in Hong Kong and Australia
This one-day symposium brings together scholars from Hong Kong and Australia to explore innovative approaches to language and translation education in a rapidly evolving global context. Monday 1 December, 9.45 am to 4 pm. Barr Smith South 2040, North Terrace Campus. Register.
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26th International Conference on Digital Image Computing: Techniques and Applications
As Australia’s premier conference in digital image processing, DICTA2025 will bring together leading researchers and industry professionals to exchange ideas, foster collaboration, and showcase cutting-edge research and applications. Professor Simon Lucey is this year’s conference co-chair. Early-bird discounts on registrations are available until Tuesday 30 September. Register.
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The last decade of health has been tumultuous. An ageing population has created new challenges to meet patient demand. Digitalised systems have become a mainstay in healthcare, with AI and big data driving progress. Not to mention that little thing called COVID-19. So, what does the next decade, or more, of health look like? Wednesday 3 December, 3.30–5.30 pm. Braggs Lecture Theatre, North Terrace Campus. Register.
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Supporting students to completion when life and motivation interfere with progress. Join the final session for 2025, followed by networking with catering provided. Thursday 4 Dec, 11.30 am to 1:30pm. Barr Smith South 2040, North Terrace campus or online via zoom. Register.
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The Health Equity Reading Group promotes discussion and debate on a broad range of topic areas with a particular focus on health, equity, wellbeing, and public policy. The presenters will be Professor Megan Warin, from the School of Social Sciences speaking on a paper entitled 'Injecting care and negotiating pleasures with weight loss pharmaceuticals'; and Dr Jared Dmello, Senior Lecturer in the School of Social Sciences on 'LGBTIQ victimisation by extremist organisations'. Monday 8 December, 12–1 pm. Online. Register.
Training opportunities
27 Nov Register your interest in Intersect's South Australian AI bootcamp starting February 2026. These bootcamps are intensive programs designed to equip researchers with cutting-edge AI skills, comprised of four specialised modules: Generative AI & Large Language Models; Machine Learning Operations (MLOps); Computer Vision; and Reinforcement Learning. Each bootcamp consists of five full days of hands-on training, led by research data scientists and AI experts, over seven weeks. Contact marium@intersect.org.au for more information. 07 Nov
Create impactful surveys with Qualtrics
Enhance your survey design with Qualtrics. Learn practical ways to design, build, and manage surveys in Qualtrics, making the most of features like branching, validation, distribution, and data analysis. Monday 1 December, 2–3.30 pm. Online. Register. 06 Nov The rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how students learn, and how we teach and assess in higher education. In this workshop, you will explore the impact of generative AI on assessment validity, integrity, and authenticity. Using a structured evaluation tool, you will critically examine your current assessments for their susceptibility to AI tools and consider opportunities to strengthen or redesign them. Tuesday 2 December, 1–2 pm. Online. Register.
Policies and reviews
13 Nov
Record keeping responsibilities
As we prepare for Day 1 of Adelaide University, all staff are reminded of their responsibilities under the State Records Act (1997). University records (digital or physical) must be preserved and not destroyed without authorisation. For guidance and support, refer to the Recordkeeping Guide for Transition, or contact Records Services. 30 Oct
Risks posed by illegal academic cheating services
TEQSA is concerned that illegal academic cheating services are posing a cyber security risk to higher education providers, through systematic targeting of learning management systems (LMS), and resulting in threats to students, academic and professional staff, research and information security, and have published the Sector update: Cyber security and associated risks posed by illegal academic cheating services. 23 Apr The updated Recruitment Procedure has been approved and is now available on the policies website.
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