Home
Staff News is your place to share the latest information from our University community.
Featured stories
Chief People Officer's message
Thank you to staff from around the University who continue to provide expertise and outstanding service as we work toward a successful transition to Adelaide University. In the Division of University Operations (DUO) we are progressing two important programs of work.
Read more about Chief People Officer's message
Discounted tickets for the Adelaide Crows v West Coast Eagles match
As premier partners of the Adelaide Football Club, a limited number of tickets are available for purchase for the Adelaide Crows v West Coast Eagles match on Sunday 25 May. Further information.
Read more about Discounted tickets for the Adelaide Crows v West Coast Eagles match
Celebrating our colleagues: Olivia Manser
She seemed a little like “Olivia Everywhere” during the University’s 150th celebrations after appearing in a series of campaign images, viral social media reels, and a TV commercial.
Read more about Olivia Manser
Provost's message
This coming Saturday 17 May 2025, is IDAHOBIT, the International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination. This date commemorates when the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from the International Classification of Diseases in 1990.
Read more about Provost's message
Festival of Learning and Teaching - Registrations Now Open
Join us for the June Festival of Learning and Teaching, where university leaders and inspiring peers come together to explore Transformation in Learning and Teaching. Tuesday 24 June, 9.30 am to 1.50 pm. The Braggs lecture theatre and Union House, North Terrace campus. Register.
Read more about Festival of Learning and Teaching - Registrations Now OpenAdelaide University updates
12 May
Order your Adelaide University t-shirt
A reminder that all staff can claim one free Adelaide University t-shirt by filling in the online order form, which is now open to Wednesday 21 May. Delivery is expected by the end of June, ready to wear at the first Adelaide University Open Day. 22 Apr
Recent Adelaide University news
Important updates were included in last week's Building Adelaide University staff eNewsletter. These include information about the next all staff co-VC town hall on 5 May, details about the final change proposal town halls for the People & Culture and Indigenous Portfolios, and confirmed dates for upcoming College Readiness roadshows. More information. 11 Apr Thanks to AU’s recent partnership with the Adelaide Thunderbirds, we’re thrilled to offer all our staff 10% off tickets to their Round 3 clash on Sunday 20 April, 3.30 pm at Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Further information.
Noticeboard
21 May Our corporate partners at Bupa are conducting on-site consultations at North Terrace, Waite, and Roseworthy campus on various days. They'll be able to offer advice, discuss your corporate plan benefits and recommend a plan that suits your needs. Book your consultation here. 21 May
Get behind the bottle at Taikunthi
Taikunthi restaurant’s Behind the Bottle series returns on Thursday 29 May with free tastings from 3.30–5.30 pm. Sommeliers will walk you through effervescent picks from Turon Wines, Grace Under Pressure and Honey Moon Vineyard. Every Thursday on Level 5, Union House, North Terrace campus. Further information. 19 May
Golden years, golden care at Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital
Celebrate your furry friend’s golden years with special discounted health packages. Until Monday 30 June, pets aged 7+ can access tailored check-ups and diagnostics from $245* including a bonus 4Cyte supplement, nail clip, and cuddles. Staff receive 20% off all services. Book by calling 8313 1999 or by emailng vet.reception@adelaide.edu.au. Further information. 16 May
New Health and Safety Representatives elected
Two new health and safety representatives have been elected to the University's HSR network. Hossein Omrany for the SET-Forum 3 workgroup, and Teddy Rhodes for the ABLE workgroup. For more information on the role of an HSR and the University's health, safety, and wellbeing consultation and representation structure, click here. 16 May For just $20, enjoy a 14-day trial at the Adelaide University Fitness Hub - giving you unlimited access to group fitness classes and the gym during staffed hours. This trial is the perfect way to get started. Available to students, staff, and the wider community. Redeem online or in person. Further information. 16 May Mindful Mondays is a free 45-minute session at 12.30 pm on the Barr Smith Lawns during teaching weeks and is designed to help you reset, recharge, and reconnect. Register. 16 May
Cyber security: be wary of QR codes in emails
There is an increasing trend of scammers using QR codes that link to malicious sites and downloads in order to bypass spam filters. Think twice before scanning any QR code sent to you by email, particularly if you weren't expecting the email or cannot verify the email address.
Events
15
May
Wise and wonderful women exhibition
The exhibition explores the working lives of women academics in South Australian universities from 1970 to 2024. It draws on findings from a Fay Gale Centre project that critically examined historical and biographical reflections of women who worked in Adelaide’s universities. Thursday 15 May to Wednesday 9 July. Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library, North Terrace campus. Further information.
21
May
EU climate policy – targets, achievements, and open challenges
In this lecture, Professor Hans Fehr (University of Würzburg, Germany) will begin with an overview of the EU’s climate policy evolution and assess its progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared to other major global actors. Wednesday 21 May, 12–1 pm. Rooms 7.04/7.05, Level 7, Nexus 10 Tower, Pulteney Street. Register.
21
May
The global rise of plea bargaining and the innocent defendant’s dilemma
The last decade has seen a significant growth in the global use of plea bargaining. During that period of time, there has also been significant growth in academic research related to plea bargaining, including research examining how coercive plea practices encourage innocent defendants to falsely condemn themselves and, sometimes, other innocent people. Wednesday 21 May, 2–3 pm. G03 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus.
22
May
Community forum on citizen science research project results
Join us for this exclusive opportunity to hear first-hand the results of Safe Soil, Safe Food – pioneering research digging into PFAS concentrations in urban garden soils. Thursday 22 May, 5.30–6.30 pm. G04 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus. Register.
23
May
The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood
Before The Handmaid's Tale, there was The Penelopiad, a feminist spin on Homer's Illiad and Odyssey. Penelope tells her story from the afterlife, from miraculous birth to marriage with the cunning Odysseus. When war erupts, Penelope is left to fend off relentless suitors, relying on her loyal maids to survive. Friday 23 May to Sunday 1 June, various times. Little Theatre, The Cloisters, North Terrace campus. Tickets.
23
May
School of Psychology research seminar
Dr Ella Moeck (School of Psychology) will present her research on how emotion and emotion regulation unfold in everyday life in response to personally meaningful stressors. Friday 23 May, 1–2 pm. Room 526, Hughes building, North Terrace campus and online. Register.
23
May
Elder Conservatorium Lunchtime Concert | Worlds within Worlds
This captivating program celebrates the rich diversity of musical traditions and expressions from around the globe. From Malcolm Arnold’s vibrant Four Scottish Dances, evoking the lively spirit of the Scottish Highlands, to John Barnes Chance’s Variations on a Korean Folk Song, which brings ancient melodies to life, each piece tells a unique story. Friday 23 May, 1.10–2 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.
Training opportunities
21 May
Advanced workshop for systematic reviews
The Advanced Troubleshooting and Translating Searches for Systematic Reviews (Health & Medical Sciences) library research webinar will focus on tips for advanced troubleshooting and converting an initial systematic search strategy so that it will work in a variety of databases. Thursday 12 June, 11 am to 12 pm. Online. Register. 16 May
Introduction to searching for systematic reviews
If you are starting a systematic review and need help with selecting databases and building your search strategies. Join us at this introductory presentation for an overview of the systematic review process. This Library research presentation will focus on the literature searching component of your review and provide expert tips. Tuesday 27 May, 11 am to 12 pm. Online. Register. 12 May
Emotional intelligence at work webinar
This webinar provides a useful definition of emotional intelligence. All the material presented is evidence-based and challenges people to make small changes in how they think and behave to achieve better productivity and enhanced personal wellbeing. Tuesday 27 May, 12–1 pm. Online. Register.
Policies and reviews
23 Apr The updated Recruitment Procedure has been approved and is now available on the policies website. 07 Mar
Review of the Master of Computer Science nested suite
Help shape the future of the Master of Computer Science nested suite. Your insights and experiences assist in reviewing program delivery and enhancing student experience. Make a submission towards the Review of the Master of Computer Science nested suite here. Submissions due Friday 21 March, 5 pm. More information. 27 Feb
Review of the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours)
Help shape the future of the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours). Your insights and experiences assist in reviewing program delivery and enhancing student experience. Make a submission towards the Review of the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours) here. Submissions are due Friday 21 March, 5 pm. More information.
Job opportunities
The Conversation
Can cats drink milk? Despite the stereotypes, it’s actually a bad idea
Dairy is not a natural part of cats’ diet – in fact, it can be harmful to their health.
For decades, the Fleurieu Peninsula’s swamps were routinely drained. But as the region battles the driest conditions on record, the remaining swamps are a lifeline
The US and China have reached a temporary truce in the trade wars, but more turbulence lies ahead
Negotiations will continue while lower tariff rates are in place for 90 days. But free trade belongs to a bygone era.
Drawing on her personal experience at the Hague, Gretchen Shirm’s novel Out of the Woods confronts the issues of murder and displacement, cruelty and loss.