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15 minute seated massages
Take some stress out of your day and enjoy a seated neck, back and shoulder massage thanks to our corporate health partners at Bupa. Massage chairs are provided in a private room, allowing you to take a break from your busy schedule. Further information.
Leading through change - wellbeing
This workshop explores the importance of understanding the changing environment and equips leaders with tools and techniques to guide their teams through transitions. Napier 102, Napier building, North Terrace campus and online. Register.
Projects shine at industry awards
Four University construction projects were honoured at the recent Master Builders SA Excellence Awards. SHAPE Australia received two awards for Union House and the Quantum Materials MBE Laboratory. G-Force was recognised for the Urrbrae Gatehouse Relocation, and Harrold & Kite won for the Flinders Chase Visitor Centre on Kangaroo Island. These achievements reflect the outstanding work of our Infrastructure project teams and construction partners.
Australia Japan Innovation Fund Research Grant Program 2025-26
The AJIF fosters innovative bilateral collaborations between Australia and Japan. It seeks to elevate the profile of Australia – Japan collaboration in science, technology and innovation by driving forward groundbreaking research and development initiatives and fostering robust partnerships among academia, industry and the public sector. Further information.
[Read more about Australia Japan Innovation Fund Research Grant Program 2025-26 ]
Library workshop: researcher profiles
Your researcher profile is a valuable tool for maximising your visibility as a researcher and demonstrating your achievements and research impact. Join the Liaison Librarians for some tips and tricks for creating an effective and useful profile. The session also covers ORCiD profiles, and will touch upon Scopus Author profiles, Web of Science ResearcherID and Google Scholar profiles. Thursday 11 September, 11 am to 12 pm. Online. Register.
Studiosity Writing Feedback Plus workshops for first year course coordinators
This workshop will demonstrate core features of the University's Studiosity Writing Feedback Plus online academic support service for first year undergraduate students, including tips and tricks for encouraging students to seek feedback on their assignments before throughout the writing process and before submission. Various dates and times. Online. Register.
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Council on Australia Latin America Relations 2025-2026 grant round
Expressions of interest for the COALAR 2025-2026 grant round are now open, with grants from $10,000 to $50,000 available for projects that will strengthen Australia-Latin America relations. Strategic priority areas are Culture and Entrepreneurship, Education and Research, Environment and Energy Transition, First Nations, and Mining, Mining Equipment, Technology and Services. Further information.
[Read more about Council on Australia Latin America Relations 2025-2026 grant round]
Deputy Vice-Chancellor's message
On 29 July, I had the privilege of launching Adelaide University’s inaugural Research Strategy at the National Wine Centre, joined by over 150 guests representing government, industry, and our research community.
New intent to submit form for HREC applications
Over the past year, the University of Adelaide Human Research Ethics Committee has received an unprecedented number of human research ethics submissions. As a result, we are introducing a simple new intent to submit form. Further information.
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Semester 2 Orientation
The University of Adelaide’s final Semester 2 Orientation wrapped up in August, marking three weeks of energy, connection, and campus-wide collaboration. The Main O-Week saw over 1000 commencing students attend program welcomes, connect with their new classmates and enjoy social events.
