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Chancellor's end-of-year message

Catherine Branson

I am writing to express my gratitude to all staff for their dedication, vision and extraordinary efforts during 2024. These efforts have seen the University continue to shine on the world stage at a time of historic change.

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Fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors

Leading soil scientist feted with fellowship

Professor Michael McLaughlin AM (School of Agriculture, Food and Wine) has been elected as a Fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors (NAI). He is the fourth University of Adelaide expert to be honoured by the NAI as a Fellow, joining Professor Peter Høj AC, Professor Anton Middelberg, and Professor Nelson Tansu.

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Vice-Chancellor's message

Professor Peter Hoj

This has been a year of many highlights and I want to take the opportunity to thank all staff for your many contributions throughout the year. The hard work and commitment to deliver our core business and get us in good shape as we head towards Day One of Adelaide University is astounding, and I am very grateful for that.

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HR Service Centre early closure

The HR Service Centre will be closed for phone and email queries from 1 pm Monday 23 December and will reopen at 8.30 am on Thursday 2 January 2025.

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2025 Annual Meeting of the University Community

On Monday 17 February 2025, The University Council will convene the Annual Meeting of the University Community. This is an opportunity for staff, students and graduates of the University to ask questions and to hear from the Vice-Chancellor and the Chancellor.

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Celebrating our colleagues: Ross Ganf

Celebrating our colleagues: Ross Ganf

What we’re trying to do with our events is take a lot of the elements that make the University of Adelaide great, and be creative with our researchers, professors and academics, and incorporate their expertise into innovative events that inspire, and ignite curiosity.

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Australia India Women Researchers’ Exchange Program

Dr Indu Bala (School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences) has been awarded a fellowship as part of the Australia India Women Researchers’ Exchange (AIWE) Program. Dr Bala will collaborate with Dr B R Ambedkar (National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar) to develop an advanced model to optimise urban rainwater harvesting systems. This partnership aims to enhance sustainable water management through innovative research. 

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Motor Vehicle Procedures

The Chief Operating Officer has approved amendments to the Motor Vehicle Procedures under the Financial Management Policy, effective immediately.

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TFN declaration and super choice

The transfer of staff employment from the foundation universities to Adelaide University will begin on 18 January 2025, as confirmed by Proclamation of the Governor of South Australia on 5 December 2024. To avoid having your tax calculated at the highest marginal tax rate, all staff are required to complete a TFN Declaration and confirm their choice of Super fund with Adelaide University. Click here for more information and to complete the online form now.

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Round 1 of the Global Engagement Funding Program opening soon

Round 1 of the Global Engagement Funding Program will open for applications in December. This round will provide staff, academics and researchers with an opportunity to secure funding for joint activities and initiatives with flagship, emerging flagship and core partners. Complete the form to be notified when applications open.

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