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Vice-Chancellor's message
As we begin the second quarter of 2025, it has been pleasing to see that even during change, the University follows its time-honoured rituals. Our campuses are again full of students, and our staff and volunteers are doing their best to ensure that students are equipped with the information, resources, and support services to ensure they get the most out of their studies.
Celebrating our colleagues: Dr Tiffany De Sousa Machado
Dr Tiffany De Sousa Machado leads a double life. A lecturer in entrepreneurship and Adelaide Business School’s Associate Head of People and Culture, she’s a respected and award-winning academic and researcher.
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Adelaide University update
Given the current high volume of activities taking place including Portfolio Change Proposals, Senior Staff Recruitment Expressions of Interest, network outages, EOIs, and academic TFN transfers, we encourage staff to stay informed by regularly checking the Adelaide University staff intranet, with particular attention to the following areas: Portfolio Change Proposals, Fusion: Upcoming network and services outage, Senior Staff Recruitment Expressions of Interest and ACTION REQUIRED: TFN declaration and super choice | Academic staff
The Australia-Korea Foundation Grant
The AKF provides grants to organisations and individuals to deliver projects that strengthen the Australia-Korea relationship in ways that enhance mutual understanding and people-to-people links. Applications close on 30 April 2025. More information.
Kofax system outage
Due to essential system maintenance, Kofax will be unavailable between 3–5 pm on Monday 31 March, impacting invoice approvals and submission of reimbursement and other payments forms. Please clear your browser cache after the upgrade and contact Finance for any ongoing issues.
Teaching support: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander considerations
The Library offers support that can assist staff to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives. Our staff can work with you to assess, recommend and advise how to embed diverse perspectives within your class format, recommended readings, class exercises and to examine any biases that may be present.If you are interested in this service, book a dedicated session to explore your options.
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International Transgender Day of Visibility
Monday 31 March is the International Transgender Day of Visibility. This annual event celebrates trans pride and awareness, recognising the experiences and achievements of transgender, gender diverse, and non-binary individuals. Visit the national website or watch some personal stories and consider undertaking Ally Network training.
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Introduction to Strategic Journal Publishing
Liaison librarians will provide guidance on finding journals in different disciplines and assessing journal quality (including rankings and impact factor) using tools such as Journal Citation Reports (JCR), Scopus and Scimago (SJR). Learn how to evaluate predatory journals, assess open access opportunities, and select the best option to maximise research impact. Tuesday 8 April, 11 am to 12 pm. Online. Register.
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New Adelaide Compliance and Ethics System
Research Services and ITDS are implementing a new online system to handle application and approval processes for Animal Ethics, Human Ethics, and Gene Technology/Biosafety called ACES (Adelaide Compliance & Ethics System). More information.
Advance HE Fellowship Support Sessions
The Teaching Excellence Team are offering a program of support for academic and professional staff involved in teaching, supporting learning, and leading in higher education who wish to apply for fellowship. This program entails three Zoom sessions that will guide applicants through the application writing process. Tuesday 29 April, 12–1 pm. Online. Register.
