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Win a double pass to The Glass Menagerie
We are giving away a double pass to see The Glass Menagerie, a play written by Tennessee Williams, and directed by State Theatre Company South Australia Artistic Associate Shannon Rush. Enter here.
Vice-Chancellor's message
We are in the middle of one of my favourite annual events at our University: the Children’s University graduations in Bonython Hall. Over a three week period, more than 3,000 excited young children will visit the North Terrace campus, dressed in their graduation robes and accompanied by their proud families and supporters. This month we will have 12 graduations, and I wish to thank all my colleagues whose contributions to the many aspects of this program make it a reality, and a success.
Recognition of Outstanding Service and Contribution Reception
On Friday 7 November, the University hosted a morning tea to honour staff who have reached 40 or more years of continuous service. The event recognised the dedication, wisdom, and contributions of the following individuals to the University community: Peter Apoefis, Greg Badger, Antoinette Brincat, Helen Brown, Jordana Feek, Heather Fraser, Professor Michael Horowitz, Professor David Kennaway, Christopher Leigh, Marisa Lopresto, Antonietta Luppino, Joanne Moore, Morena Pelle, Julie Raeck, Jennifer Richter, Professor Anthony Thomas AC FAA, Stephen Whittington, Dr Peter Zalewski and Dr Peter Zilm.
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Advance HE Fellows
Congratulations to Dr Rachael Farrington, Dr Ngoc Nhu Nguyen (Ruby) and Dr Mahmud Al Masum who have received the Advance HE Fellowship in recognition of their reflective and effective professional practice in teaching and support of learning.
Interim Casual Staff Request process
An interim process has been implemented to allow hiring managers/supervisors to engage with casual staff for AU, with commencement dates from January 2026. This will be in effect from 10 November 2025. More information.
Remembrance Day
On Tuesday 11 November, the RSL will be holding the annual Remembrance Day Service at the War Memorial on North Terrace. Kintore Ave (between North Terrace and Morgan Thomas Lane) and North Terrace (between King William and Pulteney Street) will be closed from 10.30–11.30 am. On North Terrace, eastbound lanes will be closed to traffic, but one westbound lane will be maintained to provide access to the car parks on North Terrace.
Scam alert: CAPTCHA scams on the rise
Fake CAPTCHA pages are circulating again, tricking you into running malicious code on your device. This scam is part of a social engineering tactic called ClickFix, designed to exploit trust in familiar security checks. More information.
Australia Awards Fellowship Program
Applications are now open for the Australia Awards Fellowships program. The program aims to increase the capacity of mid-career and senior officials who are positioned to lead priority development and foreign affairs outcomes in partnership with Australia, and strengthen institutional partnerships and people-to people links between Australian and overseas organisations. More information.
Planning, Development and Review
It's time to schedule PDR final review meetings. These meetings should take place between now and 19 December. This has been an exceptional year as we transition to Adelaide University. Take this opportunity to celebrate your achievements, reflect on the journey, and share meaningful feedback. More Information.
Payroll Processing Timelines
Payroll processing including HR forms and CAPS timesheet submission/validation deadlines are now available on the HR website. More information.