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Deputy Vice-Chancellor's message
The University is proud to champion transformative approaches to learning and teaching which impact the lives of our students and their communities.
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Win a double pass to the Showdown
Missed out on Showdown tickets? Adelaide University is giving away 1x double pass to the Round 20 game on Saturday 26 July 2025 at Adelaide Oval. Follow Adelaide University on Instagram at @adelaideuni to find out how to enter! Giveaway closes Monday 30 June.
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Vice-Chancellor's message
It is a source of immense pride and celebration when two members of our University of Adelaide community are recognised with the nation’s greatest civilian honour, as announced in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours yesterday.
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Celebrating our colleagues: Benjamin McCann
For Ben McCann, the University of Adelaide not only gave him the opportunity to pursue his love of French studies and cinema, but completely changed his life.
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2025 Children's University Adelaide Quiz Night
A sincere thank you to everyone who attended our recent CU Adelaide Quiz Night, it was a fantastic evening with a great turnout and vibrant atmosphere. We’re thrilled to share that together we raised $5,000 on the night, an incredible result that will help support bringing CU members onto campus for our graduation ceremonies.
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16 Jun
Student Experience and Administration Domain Town Hall
Join the Student Experience and Administration Domain for the latest Town Hall on Monday 23 June, 3 pm. Hear from Deputy Vice-Chancellor Student Experience and Success, Tom Steer, on a range of topics and listen to a deep dive about student support at AU. You will have an opportunity to ask questions too. Add the event to your calendar and join online from the interim AU intranet. 02 Jun Open Day is our largest, most important student recruitment event, offering future students and their families an opportunity to explore, first-hand, university life, learn about our academic programs, and connect with academics and current students. Register to get involved with an Open Day event in 2025. Staff who participate in Open Day will receive a lunch and coffee voucher, plus new Adelaide University merch. 02 Jun
Reminder: Provide your AU Research Strategy feedback by 3 June
We are pleased to share the draft AU Research Strategy for your review and feedback via a Qualtrics survey closing midday Tuesday 3 June. Alongside the first draft of the AU Research Strategy, we also invite you to view and provide feedback on the draft strategies for the Signature Research Themes (SRT) and the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Research Strategy.
Noticeboard
18 Jun
Cyber Security - current phishing threat
ITDS Cyber Security is observing an increase in phishing emails impersonating University staff and offering a free welder. If you receive such an email, do not respond. Instead, forward it to bad@mailguard.adelaide.edu.au and then delete it. 16 Jun Relocating from South Australia's Riverland, Lucas worked three jobs in a gap year to fund his dream of studying engineering. With an Augustus Short Scholarship, he’s now thriving at university. Give now. 16 Jun
Transition to unified access control begins this month
Services accessed via Staff ID cards including building or room access, printing, and library services will be harmonised across all AU campuses. The transition to a single access control system will primarily impact University of Adelaide campuses and commences with selected buildings on the North Terrace campus. Affected staff and students will be contacted with detailed information as the project progresses, aiming to minimise disruption. 13 Jun
Lorne Ubiquitin Meeting expressions of interest
In the lead-up to the Lorne Ubiquitin Meeting, we’re offering up to three free registrations for staff or students interested in attending this flagship event in ubiquitin biology. Further information. 12 Jun
Academic Promotion Level D closing soon
Academic staff wishing to apply for promotion to Level D, must submit their online applications by Monday 23 June 2025 by 5 pm. Apply and further information. 12 Jun 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. 12 Jun
PeopleSoft Finance unavailable
PeopleSoft Finance and a range of related systems including Online Store, Canvas Catalog, & Kofax will be unavailable from 8 am Sunday 22 June until 8am Monday 23 June due to planned maintenance. More information.
Events
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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.
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Jun
LOWITJA – A Life of Leadership and Legacy’ exhibition
This exhibition portrays the life and influence of the late Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG and will be held at the Kerry Packer Civic Gallery. Wednesday 4 June to Friday 25 July. Kerry Packer Civic Gallery, The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, Hawke Building Level 3, UniSA City West Campus. Further information.
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Jun
Stress and self regulation with Nam Baldwin
Breathing practices that enhance your physical and mental wellbeing and performance. Your nervous system is at the centre of how you feel, think and act, and through this session, you will learn how to regulate it. Wednesday 18 June, 11.30 am to 1 pm. 134 Sprigg Room, Mawson building, North Terrace campus. Register.
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Jun
Australian of the Year Luncheon
Join us for an inspiring afternoon at the Australian of the Year Luncheon, as we celebrate the remarkable achievements of Neale Daniher AO, 2025 Australian of the Year. Friday 20 June, 12–3 pm. Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace. Tickets.
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Jun
Achieving gender justice for global health equity: the Lancet Commission on gender and global health
Stretton Health Equity and the Fay Gale Centre for Research on Gender are delighted to invite you to attend the Australian launch of the Lancet Commission on Gender and Global Health report on Achieving gender justice for global health equity. Friday 20 June, 10.30 am to 12.45 pm. Level 5, Union House, North Terrace campus and online. Register.
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Jun
Stretton Health Equity Seminar
Promoting gender justice through accountability This talk will present findings from Global 5050 (G5050) which monitors aims to advance action and accountability for gender justice across the global health sector. Professor Sarah Hawkes will explore findings from 8 years worth of data and how we can counter the current turn towards regressive removal of commitments, policies and practices to promote justice and fairness for all. Monday 23 June, 12–1pm. Room G18, Napier building, North Terrace campus and online.
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Jun
Join us for a vibrant afternoon of research, ideas, and discussion dedicated to creating a more sustainable future. This event brings together students, researchers, and thought leaders to explore innovative approaches to environmental challenges across local and global contexts. Monday 23 June, 12.30–4.15 pm. Room 7.15, Ingkarni Wardli building, North Terrace campus. Register.
Training opportunities
06 Jun
Defence Trailblazer publishing for industry and impact masterclass
Aimed at academic and professional staff who would like to learn more about publishing options regarding their industry partnered research projects, this masterclass will examine university publishing processes, industry’s perspective on publishing joint research projects, non-traditional publishing options and more. Tuesday 24 June, 10 am to 12 pm. Register. 05 Jun Needing to collect data from people in a structured and intuitive way? Qualtrics in a powerful cloud-based survey tool, ideal for social scientists from all disciplines. This course will introduce the technical components of the whole research workflow from building a survey to analysing the results using Qualtrics. Tuesday 24 June, 1.30–4.30 pm. Online. Register. 05 Jun
Grey literature for systematic reviews
This library research workshop will provide an introduction to finding grey literature for systematic reviews with a focus on specific tools and approaches that can be utilised to find appropriate material. Monday 23 June, 11 am to 12 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
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