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Student Emergency Fund
Sage faced burnout while juggling two jobs and full-time study. A Student Emergency Fund grant provided crucial relief, enabling Sage to continue their academic journey. Find out how timely support helped Sage stay on track - and why it matters. Further information.
Aus4Innovation Partnership Grants
Round 5 of the Aus4Innovation Partnership Grants is now open. This round is looking for innovative ideas to be delivered through Australia-Vietnam partnerships focused on harnessing innovative technologies to mitigate the impacts of climate change in Vietnam's agricultural sector for inclusive development. Further information.
Celebrating our colleagues: Dr Elizabeth Layton
It’s said that the team that plays together stays together, and the adage certainly rings true for Dr Elizabeth Layton. The violin virtuoso delights in opportunities to make music with the faculty and students from the Elder Conservatorium, where she is Head of Classical Performance.
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CU students explore career pathways at first-ever Zoos SA Careers Day
In April, 22 students from Hallett Cove South Primary attended the first-ever Zoos SA Careers Day, exploring careers in zookeeping, tourism, conservation, retail, and PR. The hands-on program offered real-world experience and was developed with Zoo Learning’s General Manager. It showcased the value of connecting learning with future career pathways. Read more.
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Australian Water Awards
Dr Jessica Bohorquez (School of Architecture and Civil Engineering) has been named the 2025 Young Water Professional of the Year at the Australian Water Awards. Read more.
ThincLab's ThincSeed Pre-Accelerator Program
Are you an early stage founder wanting to validate your idea? ThincLab, in partnership with the Adelaide Economic Development Agency, is launching the ThincSeed Pre-Accelerator - a new 5-week program designed to support early-stage founders as they shape their ideas into investor-ready ventures. Further information.
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Staff Pride Network
The Pride Network exists to connect staff and HDR students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, queer, plural, intersex, asexual, sistergirl, brotherboy, or anywhere else within the queer spectrum (LGBTQIASB+) and support the inclusion and celebration of our community. To join us contact at pridenetwork@adelaide.edu.au. Further information.
Writing workshop - Stephen Cole the Elder Awards for Excellence
If you are considering applying for a Stephen Cole the Elder Award in 2025 or beyond, this session will assist you in planning your approach and will include insights from an experienced assessor on what makes a strong application. Wednesday 16 July, 12–2 pm. Room 706, Level 7, Nexus 10 Tower, North Terrace campus. Register.
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National Foundation for Australia-China Relations 2025-26 Grants Program
Applications are now open for the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations 2025-26 Grants Program. The Foundation’s grant program objectives are to strengthen risk-informed engagement with China in Australia’s national interest and reinforce social cohesion by engaging our Chinese-Australian communities, showcasing their contribution and strengthening their voice and agency. Further information.
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Falling Walls Lab Adelaide applications now open
Pitch your innovative idea in three minutes at Falling Walls Lab Adelaide. Winners go to Canberra for the national final, with a chance to compete at the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin. Applications close Wednesday 2 July. Further information.
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