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Union House shines bright at the 2025 South Australian Architecture Awards
The University’s revitalised Union House and our restaurant Taikunthi shone bright at the prestigious 2025 South Australian Architecture Awards.
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Win a Double Pass Showdown Experience in The Bunker
We are giving away 3x Double Passes to The Bunker at Adelaide Oval for the Round 20 Showdown on Saturday 26 July. To enter, submit your response to the question "You have 30 seconds to convince a colleague to support the Crows — what do you say?". Enter here before Tuesday 15 July.
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Celebrating our colleagues: Dr Kimberley Clark
I've always been interested in biology and fascinated by how the human body works—and equally by how much we still don’t understand when it goes wrong.
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor's message
I am delighted that the University of Adelaide is again partnering with Illuminate Adelaide to create a vibrant gathering place for our staff, students, alumni and the broader community from 4-20 July.
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Acting Vice-Chancellor's message
Within our community, there are individuals with strong connections to the Middle East region, and some who may have family and friends directly affected by the current conflict. The current escalating situation, which involves violent events and loss of life, will be particularly distressing for them.
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07 Jul
Two Income Statements for 2024/25 Financial Year
Due to the employment transition to Adelaide University, we’d like to remind staff that you will receive two separate income statements for the 2024/25 financial year. Further information. 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.
Noticeboard
07 Jul
ThincLab's ThincSeed Accelerator Program
The ThincSeed Accelerator is the tailored program design to propel your start-up towards success. If you are a founder building an innovate business, want to commercialise your research, gain visibility, and showcase your innovation, apply now. 07 Jul
New community of practice: The heart of learning and teaching
This new community of practice brings together staff and students from the University of Adelaide and UniSA to explore, share, and co-create knowledge grounded in but not exclusive to the Pedagogy of Kindness and Relational Pedagogy. Join now to receive an invitation to the inaugural meeting held at 12 pm Tuesday 22 July. Further information. 04 Jul The 2025 Visualise Your Thesis competition closes Sunday 20 July. Encourage graduate research students to enter the competition—which has a first place prize of $1,000. Entry submission is via the webform, any queries can be directed to visualthesis@adelaide.edu.au. 04 Jul A reminder that participating Guild pharmacies are available for staff flu vaccinations until 31 July 2025. To find your nearest participating pharmacy, click here. 02 Jul
HREC delays and changes to submission deadlines
The HREC is currently experiencing high application volumes. Submission deadlines have been brought forward by one business day. In the event that HREC are over-capacity for a meeting, applications may need to be deferred to the following meeting or referred to an external HREC. Please submit early to avoid delays. Further information. 02 Jul The Stephen Cole the Elder Awards for Excellence are the institution's premier recognition for outstanding contributions to student learning by academic and professional staff. Nominate a colleague or team today, nominations close 9 am Monday 28 July. For more information on eligibility, application guidelines, and accessing the nomination form, visit the awards page. 02 Jul
Interim Social Media Management intranet page
The Adelaide University Social Media Governance Group is pleased to introduce the interim Social Media Management intranet page–a centralised resource developed to support the transition to Adelaide University. This page has been created to provide clear guidance, and support for current University of Adelaide and University of South Australia social media account administrators. Further 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.
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.
4
Jul
Lumen Bar is back for another year, this time with a 1970s retro theme. The cosy pop-up bar and eatery coinciding once again with Illuminate Adelaide. Live vinyl DJs will be back, along with curated record sales, an updated menu, and new sunken lounges that invite conversation and community-building. Friday 4 to Sunday 20 July, 4–10.30 pm. Goodman Lawns, North Terrace campus. More information.
7
Jul
JBI Australia Awards fellow's presentations and networking event
JBI invites you to attend an afternoon event for JBI's Australia Awards Fellows from India, focused on evidence-based interventions that address the unique health needs of India’s Indigenous communities. Monday 7 July, 1.30–4.30 pm. SAHMRI Auditorium, North Terrace. Register.
8
Jul
Research Tuesdays: Revolutionising radiation protection
Radiation can save lives—and harm them. It helps treat cancer and power protective technologies, but exposure can be fatal.
9
Jul
The Annual Waite Winter Wine Sale
All wines will be open for tasting including some new releases and our seasonal favourites. Warm up this winter with the Waite Brandy or the Fortified Trio. Tastings are available. Wednesday 9 July, 10 am to 4 pm. Waite Campus Winery, Hartley Grove, Waite campus. Further information.
15
Jul
Southeast Asia and South Asia Global Opportunities and Impact Forum 2025
This upcoming forum will spotlight South Asia and Southeast Asia, and will feature: International funding and research collaboration opportunities, updates and emerging trends in international student recruitment, insights into delivering Study Overseas programs, and an interactive workshop on how to access funding. Tuesday 15 July, 11 am to 12.30 pm. 706 MBA Suite, Nexus 10, Pulteney Street. Register.
Training opportunities
07 Jul
A formula for success – efficiently building accessible pages with LaTeX and generative AI
This workshop is designed for anyone developing courses that use symbols of any type and promotes a learning design approach focused on both accessibility and interactivity within complex content. Thursday 24 July, 11 am to 12 pm. Online. Register. 04 Jul
Develop effective quizzes and interactives with generative AI assistance
In this workshop, you will explore how generative AI and H5P can support the design of well-aligned diagnostic quizzes and interactive learning tasks. The session includes a brief overview of the pedagogical foundations that inform these approaches, followed by hands-on time to begin creating your own quiz and interactive activities. Thursday 17 July, 2–3.30 pm. Online. Register. 04 Jul TIARA provides physicians, nurses, pharmacists, students/trainees, researchers, and other healthcare professionals with the implementation science and quality improvement knowledge needed to prioritize more rapid adoption of evidence-based practices. Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 August, 1–4.30 pm. Online. RSVP.
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
Estudo confirma suspeita dos cientistas de que, quando o clima do nosso planeta ultrapassa certos “pontos de inflexão”, pode ocorrer um colapso ecológico verdadeiramente catastrófico.
The answer confirms scientists’ suspicion that when our planet’s climate crosses certain ‘tipping points’, truly catastrophic ecological collapse can follow.
‘I’m going to send letters’: the deadline for Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ trade tariffs is looming
Trump believes the United States holds all the cards in trade talks. That’s not necessarily the case.
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