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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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Adelaide University updates

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

Get involved in Open Day 2025

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.

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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

Augustus Short Scholarships

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

Fitness Hub 14-day $20 trial

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.

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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.

4

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.

18

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.

20

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.

20

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.

23

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.

23

Jun

Sustainability Showcase 2025

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.

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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

Surveying with Qualtrics

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.

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Policies and reviews

23

Apr

Recruitment Procedure

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.

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The Conversation

Cape York deserves World Heritage status – and Queensland may need it to become a global leader in tourism

The Queensland government has halted a World Heritage nomination bid put forth by Labor last year. It’s next steps could greatly impact the cape’s future.

It took more than a century, but women are taking charge of Australia’s economy – here’s why it matters

For the first time, women lead Australia’s key economic institutions. The moment matters because research shows women think about the economy differently from men.

‘Like an underwater bushfire’: SA’s marine algal bloom is still killing almost everything in its path

The algal bloom in SA is a warning to coastal communities, as well as tourism, seafood and aquaculture industries. It’s a sign of what’s to come as the oceans warm.

In most mammals, one gene determines sex. But 100 million years ago, platypuses and echidnas went their own way

The monotreme sex gene may have been found after decades of searching – and it’s not what anyone expected.

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