News: staff news
Research and Research Training Domain Town Hall this week
The next Research and Research Training Domain Town Hall will be held on Wednesday 1 October, 2.30–3.30 pm. Join this online session where we will introduce some of our newly appointed leaders in the Research Services and Graduate Research functions. We’ll also update you on the latest work that is underway on research grant applications, Graduate Research Student recruitment and transition, and how our new Adelaide University Signature Research Theme Strategies will be led. Register.
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Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering fellowships
Professor Shizhang Qiao FTSE FAA (School of Chemical Engineering), and Professor Peng Shi FTSE (School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering) have been awarded Fellowships from the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering. Read more.
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Library workshop: Introduction to strategic journal publishing
Are you looking at where to publish your next paper? Join for an introduction to strategically selecting journals for your publications. Get guidance on finding journals in different disciplines and assessing journal quality, including rankings and impact factor, using tools such as Journal Citation Reports, Scopus and Scimago. Learn how to evaluate predatory journals, assess open access opportunities, and select the best option to maximise the impact of your research. Thursday 9 October, 11 am to 12 pm. Online. Register.
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ASEAN-Australia Centre’s 2025-26 grants round
Applications are now open for the ASEAN-Australia Centre’s 2025-26 grants round across three priority areas - creative industry initiatives, projects involving Australians of Southeast Asian heritage, and research to support trade and investment access. Further information.
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Celebrating our Colleagues: Vikram Kenjle
A man in his garage with his sleeves rolled up getting grease on his hands at the weekend, tuning up high performance cars, is probably not the first image you might have of a sustainability expert.
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Celebrating Our Colleagues - Dr Lidwien Verdegaal
Dr Lidwien Verdegaal’s adventurous spirit has taken her from veterinary practice in the Netherlands to Jordan’s Royal Jafaar Stables, saving bushfire-stricken animals and making ground-breaking discoveries about equine athletes. Growing up on a farm in the southern Netherlands, Lidwien was a “pony girl” at school, with a natural affinity for all animals but especially horses.
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Provost's message
This week our North Terrace campus will host seven graduation ceremonies in Bonython Hall. Graduation ceremonies are times of celebration, of joy, of personal accomplishment, and an opportunity for us all to share in the success of our most recent graduates. I personally find the ceremonies moving, and the scenes of families and friends taking photos around our campus heart-warming.
Idea ignition: pathway to research partnerships
Open to University of Adelaide research staff. Do you have an idea for a research or commercialisation project with an external partner? Our experts, from Business Development, Research Development and Commercialisation, can help you refine your pitch, access university support services, make industry connections and target funding programs. Register.
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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. There are strict consent requirements so bookings can only be made by the person taking the appointment. Further information.
AFLW two-for-one membership offer
As part of the Adelaide University sponsorship of the Adelaide Football Club, staff can access a two-for-one ticket deal to the Adelaide Crows v Sydney Swans game on Sunday 28 September at Unley Oval. To claim this offer, enter the code AFLW20252FOR1 via the link. Limits apply.
