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Chief Operating Officer's message

A safe, healthy, and supportive work environment is important for all staff. Workplace hazards can affect our health and safety, or damage plant and equipment. They come in many forms, including physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial. Recognising and reporting them contributes to a safer workplace.
Celebrating Student Leadership – End of Year Student Leader Awards

The End of Year Student Leader Awards are an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the remarkable contributions of student leaders across our university. Staff are encouraged to consider nominating students who have demonstrated leadership, initiative, and a positive impact in any area of university life. Nominations close 5 pm, Thursday 4 September. Nominate here.
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Save 20% on online and in-person short courses from PACE

For the remainder of 2025, Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) is pleased to offer University of Adelaide staff a 20% discount on selected in-person and online short courses. To view eligible courses and to find out how to redeem this offer, click here.
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Executive Dean's message

From innovative education and groundbreaking research, to supporting the wider community, the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics is committed to a wide variety of creative, innovative and exciting activities. As we navigate this transformative period together, there's much to celebrate and anticipate.
Vice-Chancellor's message

July has been a month of which we can all be proud. Firstly, it was with great pride that on Friday 18 July we announced the culturally significant milestone in our nation’s history when Adelaide University was bestowed a Kaurna name – Tirkangkaku – enshrined in legislation.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor's message

Our Open Days are always special events on our annual calendar that inspire pride for our University of Adelaide community, as we warmly welcome prospective students and their families.
University Awards for Outstanding Achievement: applications open

Award recipient from 2023, Grayson Rotumah, Co-Director of the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music, explains the impact winning one of these Awards had on his career.
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Vice-Chancellor's message

We are past the halfway mark in 2025, a year where we are intent on celebrating the University of Adelaide’s legacy, while inspiring our future in 2026 and beyond.
Pro Vice-Chancellor's message

Running from 6 to 13 July, National NAIDOC Week celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Union House shines bright at the 2025 South Australian Architecture Awards

The University’s revitalised Union House and our restaurant Taikunthi shone bright at the prestigious 2025 South Australian Architecture Awards.
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