News: staff news
Sports Week and the VC Cup
Congratulations to the Division of Academic and Student Engagement, winners of the 2023 Adelaide University Sports Inter-Faculty Sports Shield during Sports Week, held between 11-15 September. The week ended in style with the 15th annual VC Cup 800 metre relay race, won by the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.
Festival of Learning and Teaching
Hear from University leaders, be inspired by peer presentations, and discuss ideas crucial to a future-focused curriculum at the October Festival of Learning and Teaching. Features a thought-provoking, interactive on-campus program, with the option to participate in the plenary and an online session if you are unable to attend in person.
Co-creation takes its first steps
Co-creation is an important component of our transition to a potential new Adelaide University. It is about bringing the ‘wisdom of the crowd’ to assist in the building and shaping of core elements that will deliver our ambitious vision for a contemporary university for the future.
Three Minute Thesis winners
The final of the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition was held on the 12th September, where 10 PhD students from across the University shared their research. Congratulations to the winner: Chelsea Matthews, runner-up: Ashleigh Geiger, and people's choice: Jacqueline Barsby. More information.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor's message
This week will see six September graduation ceremonies in Bonython Hall, with more than 1480 new graduates joining our alumni. Graduation ceremonies recognise our students’ hard work and talent, as well as the unique contributions to their learning by our academic and professional staff.
Introduction to Machine Learning using Python
Introduction & Linear Regression. This live and interactive training session for researchers is the first in a 3-course series exploring the fundamentals of Machine Learning in Python. Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 September, 9.30 am—12.30 pm. Online.
[Read more about Introduction to Machine Learning using Python]
In focus: brand and student experience
Developing the Adelaide University brand ready for market in mid-2024 is one of the large pieces of work underway. Both universities have independently conducted a series of staff workshops to explore our existing brands. A workshop to kick-off transition planning for the Student Experience and Administration domain has also been held. Read more.
Celebrating the Inspiring Achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Graduates
During the University graduation week, graduates will wear a cultural sash over their graduation gown that identifies their cultural heritage as Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or both.
International Fellows Award launches
Applications are now open for the inaugural University of Adelaide International Fellows Award. Fellowships of up to $20,000 each are available to bring international collaborators to Adelaide to work with our researchers and students on key global challenges. This round closes on 30 October and two rounds will be available in 2024. More information.
English Australia John Gallagher award
Sandra Caon-Parsons, Education Advisor at the English language Centre was awarded the English Australia John Gallagher award for 2023. English Australia is the national peak body for the English language sector of international education in Australia. The award recognises the outstanding contribution of an individual to the ELICOS sector. More information.
