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International Fellows award

Three new International Fellows have recently been announced and we can look forward to their work with our researchers and students on key global challenges. We welcome Dr Douglas Gibson, Professor Anne-Marie Russel, and Professor Meng Tao. Read more.
Strategic Conference Sponsorship Fund

Four conferences were recently selected through the Fund: Porous Semiconductors Science and Technology - Pacific Rim (Associate Professor Abel Santos), Reclaiming Heritage: The Repatriation of Stolen Cultural Objects in the Post-Colonial Era (Dr Ania Kotarba), 2025 International Conference on Resource Sustainability (Professor Jian Zuo), and The 20th International Conference Advanced Data Mining and Applications (ADMA 2024) (Dr Wei Zhang).
Lumen celebrating creativity

In this edition of Lumen we celebrate all things creative. Art, music, theatre, comedy, literature, research, teaching and volunteers. Plus we unveil a new artwork created by noted Australian artist and alum Peter Drew.
Children's University Adelaide members experience a day of hands-on learning

The University of Adelaide’s North Terrace Campus was buzzing with excitement last week as it hosted students from seven Children’s University partner schools for an immersive on-campus experience day. The event allowed students to explore university life and get a firsthand glimpse into higher education.
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Five-year partnership to boost foundational AI research in Australia

The University has announced a new strategic partnership with the Commonwealth Bank and the creation of the CommBank Centre for Foundational AI to advance research and bolster Australia’s AI capability. The five-year partnership will further enhance the research and education offerings of the University’s Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML). Read more.
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Student Leaders End of Year Award Ceremony

The Student Leaders End of Year Award Ceremony celebrates student leaders' exceptional contributions. We’re launching new awards, developed with students, to honour outstanding leadership. Nominate your students who have made a significant impact. Visit our website for award details and to complete the nomination form.
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Giving Day 2024

Thank you to the more than 570 donors, including staff and students, who raised over $400,000 to support 16 important causes at our second annual Giving Day. The success of Giving Day 2024 is an inspiring testament to the growing spirit of philanthropy within our community. Watch the video and see photos of the day.
Celebrating the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates

Fourteen First Nations students will graduate from the University of Adelaide this semester, and their accomplishments were celebrated at a special event hosted by Wirltu Yarlu, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Unit at the University. Read more.
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Festival of Learning and Teaching - registrations now open

Join us for the October Festival of Learning and Teaching, where you can hear from university leaders, gain insights from peer presentations, and delve into key ideas on inclusion and innovation. The keynote presentation will be delivered by Associate Professor Jason Lodge (UQ). This engaging, interactive event will take place on campus, with the option to attend the plenary session online. View the program and register today.
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Celebrating our colleagues: Emily Kelly

I think one of the greatest joys in life is communicating with people in different ways. For me, that’s on a stage, musically, with people in a group – it’s one of the most rewarding things you can do.