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Casual engagement essentials series
The HR Branch is running a series of education sessions. Attendance is encouraged for timesheet validators, supervisors and hiring managers of casual staff but is open to anyone involved in the casual engagement process. These sessions will provide information about obligations and various strategies to support the casual workforce. More information.
New Colombo Plan External Advisory Group appointment
Professor Jessica Gallagher, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement), has been appointed to the New Colombo Plan External Advisory Group. Members will help to design the next phase of the program and ensure it continues to build the capability of Australians to engage with the Indo-Pacific region. More information.
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Strategic Conference Fund applications now open
Staff can apply for up to $20,000 to support events or conferences aligned to our strategic research priorities. The full 2025 funding allocation will be awarded in this round. Apply now.
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Academic Excellence Postgraduate Research award
Nishadi Gamage (School of Biomedicine) is the winner of the Academic Excellence Postgraduate Research award in the 2024 International Student Awards from StudyAdelaide. Read more.
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University Research Institutes and Centres Policy
The University Research Institutes and Centres Policy and University Research Institutes and Centres Procedures were approved by the Vice-Chancellor and President on 4 October 2024. This Policy sets out the principles for initiating, managing and evaluating University Research Institutes and Centres.
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Introduction to strategic journal publishing
Guidance on finding journals in different disciplines and assessing journal quality, including rankings and impact factors, and using tools such as Journal Citation Reports, Scopus, and Scimago. Learn how to evaluate predatory journals, assess open access opportunities, and select the best option to maximise the impact of your research. Monday 21 October, 10–11 am. Online.
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Understanding predatory publishing
Identifying predatory publishers is important as publishing your work with them can damage your research impact and professional reputation. This workshop will help you to understand how to assess a journal or conference to identify whether it is legitimate, or might be predatory. Monday 28 October, 11 am to 12 pm. Online.
Children’s University Adelaide graduations
Graduations will be held in Bonython hall from Thursday 31 October to Monday 18 November welcoming approximately 2,500 students on campus. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Claudia Welsh at Claudia.Welsh@adelaide.edu.au for more details.
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Executive Dean's message
As we enter the final weeks of Semester 2, I extend my best wishes to all our students as they submit final assessments and start preparing for exams and to our staff who will be busy marking. This is a crucial time, and I’m confident that everyone’s hard work will shine through!
Silver jubilee staff reception
A special event was held to acknowledge the commitment, achievements and efforts of staff who have dedicated 25 years of service to the University. View the list of staff.
