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Help shape the future of Adelaide University fitness facilities
Help shape the future of Adelaide University fitness facilities by completing a short survey. Have your say to go in the draw to win an Adelaide University Sport & Fitness and UniSA Sport merchandise pack. The survey ends Saturday 16 August.
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Research Small Equipment Support Scheme 2025
The University of Adelaide Research Small Equipment Support Scheme has been established to support researchers by providing funding for the purchase and maintenance of small, high-quality research equipment. Funding of between $5,000 and $15,000 is available. Applications are open until 5 pm Friday 29 August. Further information.
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Data manipulation and visualisation in R
Do you have a good knowledge of the basic concepts and techniques in R and want to level up? In this workshop, you will learn how to use popular packages to manipulate, explore and get insights from your data, and how to visualise the results. Thursday 28 to Friday 29 August, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. Online. Register.
Library webinar: Open Access publishing
This Library research webinar will cover the updated University Open Access Policy, the different types of Open Access publishing currently available and what options are available for publishing your own work Open Access, OA licensing and copyright, and things to look out for in Open Access publishing agreements. Thursday 7 August, 11 am to 12 pm. Online. Register.
Planned Okta update for PeopleSoft HR
The Okta service for PeopleSoft HR will be updated between 8am Sunday 10 August and 8am Monday 11 August. Service interruptions will be experienced for PeopleSoft HR, Staff Services Online, including casual timesheets. Please clear your browser cache if you experience any issues after the update is complete. More information.
Vice-Chancellor's message
July has been a month of which we can all be proud. Firstly, it was with great pride that on Friday 18 July we announced the culturally significant milestone in our nation’s history when Adelaide University was bestowed a Kaurna name – Tirkangkaku – enshrined in legislation.
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.
