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Pro Vice-Chancellor's message
National Reconciliation Week is a time to honour and recognise the rich history, diverse cultures and significant contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
2025 Three Minute Thesis competition
HDR students – can you explain your research in just three minutes using one slide? Build confidence and engage new audiences. Join a training workshop with Hugh Kearns on 3 June and register to participate by 9 June. Further information.
Barr Smith Library
For nearly 130 years, the Barr Smith Library has supported generations of students and researchers at the University of Adelaide. By making a tax-deductible gift today you will be helping to preserve this treasured space and enhancing access to knowledge for future learners.
AU Research Strategy: provide your feedback by 3 June
We are pleased to share the draft AU Research Strategy for your review and feedback via a Qualtrics survey closing midday Tuesday 3 June 2025. Alongside the first draft of the AU Research Strategy, we also invite you to view and provide feedback on the draft strategies for the Signature Research Themes (SRT) and the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Research Strategy.
[Read more about AU Research Strategy: provide your feedback by 3 June]
Open Day drop-in session
An Open Day drop-in session providing staff with information on how these events will come to life in 2025 will be held on Wednesday 4 June. Presented by Professor Jessica Gallagher, all staff are welcome to attend.
Academic Leads: Adelaide University’s approach to academic line management and leadership
Building on Adelaide University’s values of Trust, Inclusivity, Ambition, Respect and Discovery, the Academic Lead model has been developed to enhance the University’s academic environment, emphasise quality in the experience of line management, and support academic staff development.
Change proposal papers: wave 3 remaining portfolios and Office of the Vice-Chancellor
The next change proposals to be issued on Tuesday 27 May 2025 will be those for the Academic, Provost, Research and Innovation, Student Experience and Success Portfolios, and the Office of the Vice-Chancellor.
Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science
Professor Derek Leinweber (School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences) has been elected Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in recognition of an outstanding career dedicated to unearthing the most fundamental secrets of matter. Read more.
[Read more about Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science]
Commendations for the Enhancement of and Innovation in Student Learning awards
The Commendations for the Enhancement of and Innovation in Student Learning awards recognise staff contributions that significantly impact student learning and engagement. These awards highlight excellence across various categories, including teaching innovation, work-integrated learning, and HDR supervision. Submit your intention to apply here.
[Read more about Commendations for the Enhancement of and Innovation in Student Learning awards]
Getting Started with NVivo for Windows
Does your research see you working through unstructured and non-numerical data? With the ability to collect, store and analyse different data types all in the one location, NVivo is becoming the tool of choice for many researchers. Thursday 12 June, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. Online. Register.
