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2025 University Awards for Outstanding Achievement
Final week to submit your online nomination for the 2025 University Awards for Outstanding Achievement. Up to 13 individual and team awards of $5,000 are available to recognise the many exceptional contributions of academic and professional staff and titleholders across the University. Nominations will close Friday 1 August.
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Celebrating our colleagues: Grayson Rotumah
Grayson Rotumah, Co-director of the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music, discusses growing up as part of the Bundjalung community, his musical influences, and the enduring impact of the oldest Aboriginal music school in Australia.
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Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies Fellowship
FRIAS provides international early-career and senior researchers from all disciplines with the opportunity to undertake their research projects during multi-month fellowships and connect with colleagues from around the world. FRIAS offers excellent research conditions, including dedicated services and additional research funding. Further information.
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Mental health first aid training 2025
This free two-day workshop is available to staff who are interested in further developing their skills in providing initial support to people who are experiencing mental health difficulties. Email mhfa@adelaide.edu.au for more information or to book into a course. Various times and dates. Further information.
Conditionals and Visualisation in Excel
This hands-on workshop will cover some advanced features of Excel, such as how to apply some conditional analysis to glean greater insights from your data. It will also cover how to enhance your charts for inclusion into a manuscript, thesis or report by adding some statistical elements. Wednesday 13 August, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. Online. Register.
Data capture and surveys with REDCap
Would you like to enable secure and reliable data collection forms and manage online surveys? Would your study benefit from web-based data entry? Research Electronic Data Capture might be for you. This course will introduce you to REDCap, a rapidly evolving web tool developed by researchers for researchers. Wednesday 20 August, 1.30–4.30 pm. Online. Register.
TEQSA guidance notes for consultation
The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) has released three guidance notes for consultation: Course approval and accreditation, Orientation and progression, and Qualifications and certification. Feedback may be submitted to consultation@teqsa.gov.au, closing 22 August.
Neurodivergent study skill workshops for semester 2
Registrations are now open for the neurodivergent study skills workshops for semester 2. Workshops are taught from a neuro-affirming and strength-based approach by a neurodivergent facilitator. These workshops are open to all students, no matter their diagnosis status, and students do not need to be registered with Disability Support to attend. Share the full program with your students.
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Wellbeing: breathwork workshop
Join facilitator Kym Jongebloed for a more in-depth workshop on breathwork, learning tools and techniques to help you with stress, sleep, focus, energy levels, and general health. Thursday 14 August, 12–2 pm. North Terrace campus. Register.
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.
