News: staff news
Adelaide University debuts in the world’s top 100

Australia’s new major university has launched into the 2026 QS World Rankings global top 100.
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2024 Annual Infrastructure Report
The University of Adelaide’s 2024 Annual Infrastructure Report is now available and is a look at how we’re shaping our campuses to be more vibrant, inclusive and future-focused. Read the full report.
Workflow management workshop: Nextflow versus Snakemake
Learn to make your complex software pipelines reproducible, scalable, and efficient. Join Dr Michael Roach and Dr John Salamon for a workshop comparing Nextflow and Snakemake—two powerful workflow management systems widely used in genomics. Friday 27 June, 9 am to 5 pm. Room 312, Festival Tower, Station Road. Tickets.
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Cyber Security - current phishing threat
ITDS Cyber Security is observing an increase in phishing emails impersonating University staff and offering a free welder. If you receive such an email, do not respond. Instead, forward it to bad@mailguard.adelaide.edu.au and then delete it.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor's message

The University is proud to champion transformative approaches to learning and teaching which impact the lives of our students and their communities.
Augustus Short Scholarships
Relocating from South Australia's Riverland, Lucas worked three jobs in a gap year to fund his dream of studying engineering. With an Augustus Short Scholarship, he’s now thriving at university. Give now.
Transition to unified access control begins this month
Services accessed via Staff ID cards including building or room access, printing, and library services will be harmonised across all AU campuses. The transition to a single access control system will primarily impact University of Adelaide campuses and commences with selected buildings on the North Terrace campus. Affected staff and students will be contacted with detailed information as the project progresses, aiming to minimise disruption.
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Student Experience and Administration Domain Town Hall
Join the Student Experience and Administration Domain for the latest Town Hall on Monday 23 June, 3 pm. Hear from Deputy Vice-Chancellor Student Experience and Success, Tom Steer, on a range of topics and listen to a deep dive about student support at AU. You will have an opportunity to ask questions too. Add the event to your calendar and join online from the interim AU intranet.
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Win a double pass to the Showdown

Missed out on Showdown tickets? Adelaide University is giving away 1x double pass to the Round 20 game on Saturday 26 July 2025 at Adelaide Oval. Follow Adelaide University on Instagram at @adelaideuni to find out how to enter! Giveaway closes Monday 30 June.
Lorne Ubiquitin Meeting expressions of interest
In the lead-up to the Lorne Ubiquitin Meeting, we’re offering up to three free registrations for staff or students interested in attending this flagship event in ubiquitin biology. Further information.
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