News: staff news
Staff Forum recording
A Staff Forum was held by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter Høj AC and Professor David Lloyd, Vice Chancellor of the University of South Australia, on Friday 24 November. They provided an update on current activities to create Adelaide University and answered questions. A recording of the forum is now available on the Staff News website (staff login required).
Vice-Chancellor's message
The University Awards for Outstanding Achievement acknowledge the varied and transformative academic and professional contributions made by our people. It is such contributions, and their flow-on benefits, that underpin our collective success.
Vinnies Christmas Appeal Toy Drive
A University tradition leading up to Christmas is to collect toys for disadvantaged children under the Giving Tree in the foyer of the Mitchell Building. This year, the University is supporting St Vincent de Paul Society (SA). Please leave your gifts unwrapped under the Giving Tree by midday, Monday 11 December.
Network Modernisation: New Network in Oliphant & Physics
Starting today, you may be prompted to use your University account username (e.g. a1234567) and password to access the new and improved network in the Oliphant and Physics buildings. For personal or non-SOE devices connecting to the network, use our network on-boarding tool. More information.
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Financial Systems Security Procedures
The revised Financial Systems Security Procedures were approved by the Policy Custodian on 24 November, effective immediately.
Women innovators helping to change the world
Dr Sarah Scholten and Dr Tiffany De Sousa Machado have been recognised for their outstanding work at this year’s Women in Innovation Awards.
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South Australian Science Excellence Awards
World-renowned University of Adelaide medical expert Professor Helen Marshall AM has been named the SA Scientist of the Year, alongside experts who have been recognised for excellence in their chosen fields.
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Co-creation update: Shaping our Strategic Intent closes today
Don’t forget that today is the last day to contribute to the co-creation activity on shaping Adelaide University’s Strategic Intent through the IdeaPlace platform. There is still time to jump in and post your ideas, comment and vote up until midnight tonight. Work will then commence on collating and synthesising your ideas to help inform our new shared Strategic Plan.
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Brand and market research agencies appointed
Following a comprehensive and multi-staged tender process, the Market and Partner Engagement Domain is pleased to announce that the new Adelaide University brand will be developed in partnership with international branding powerhouse, Lippincott, in conjunction with Adelaide-based creative agency, Fuller. Supporting this work will be market research specialist, Fifityfive5, who are part of Accenture Song and will bring extensive knowledge in brand strategy and positioning, innovation, category strategy and customer experience.
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Scaffolding for success
The Corporate/Finance Domain with participation from both universities and the Integration Management Office has begun critical work to establish the foundations for the new Adelaide University. This spans the mapping of all assets and infrastructure, a stocktake of existing contracts and new framework for future operations, relevant insurances, along with New Entity Planning.
