News: staff news
New Joint Union Forum established
Following our respective Council’s decision to create a university for the future and support the State Government in advancing legislation to establish a potential new Adelaide University, detailed transition and integration planning is now underway with a view to commence operations in January 2026.
Vice-Chancellor's message
Open Day is one of the most significant events on our annual calendar, and a great way to showcase the connection between the University and the community.
Workshop invitation: building on our legacy
Staff are invited to participate in an informal workshop during September to explore our University’s brand legacy and help define elements for the potential new Adelaide University identity. As numbers are limited, please register your interest to attend at either North Terrace, Waite or Roseworthy campus. More information, workshop dates and bookings.
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Templeton Adam Smith Tercentenary Fellowship
Professor Lisa Hill has been made a Templeton Adam Smith Tercentenary Fellow, one of eight worldwide. Their work will be directed at a global audience who will connect the University of Glasgow with worldwide venues to celebrate Smith around the world.
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Mark and Grade Schemes changes
The Withdraw Fail (WF) grade will no longer contribute to the Grade Point Average (GPA) calculation but will remain a Fail grade for the purposes of Academic Progress (these changes take effect from 1 January 2024).
Innovation in Oral Care award
Associate Professor Peter Zilm (Adelaide Dental School) was recently awarded the Innovation in Oral Care award from the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) for research investigating the development of intelligent nanoparticles for the treatment of dental caries.
Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence in Trade and Environment grant
Funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, IIT's Centre of Excellence in Trade and Environment is offering a grant awarded on a competitive basis for research papers exploring the linkages between trade and environment. Grantees will be eligible for a payment of up to $7,500. More information.
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Program SELT survey
This year's Program Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (Program SELT) survey will be available for completion from Monday 28 August to Sunday 17 September. More information.
Reasonable Adjustments for Students requiring Disability Support
The revised Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching and Assessment for Students requiring Disability Support Policy was approved by the Vice-Chancellor and President on 7 August 2023, becoming effective immediately.
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Introduction to LimeSurvey and CANVASS
ACSPRI will host a free webinar demonstrating the set up and execution of an evaluation questionnaire. It shows how to use LimeSurvey for the first time, and gives some hints at the advanced functionality available for more experienced users. Wednesday 13 September, 12.30 – 1.30 pm. Online.
