News: staff news
Union House function room guides
New guides for Union House function rooms are available to download. Guides provide essential information on catering, liquor licensing, room setup, security, access, cleaning, AV, and caretaker assistance. Currently, function rooms are only available to staff and students, however bookings will open to external guests later in the year. More information.
Textbooks in course readings lists
Reminder to include required textbooks in the textbook section of your Course Readings list, and to add the ‘Textbook’ tag to required texts only. The Library defines a textbook as a prescribed core reading and is integrated into course curriculum or referred to regularly throughout a course. Further information.
Learn to program: Python for Researchers
Python has become a popular language for scientific computing and among researchers, but getting started can be challenging, especially if you have never programmed before. In this introductory live coding workshop, we will use Jupyter notebooks to write programs and produce results. Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 March. Online. Register.
Vice-Chancellor's message
On 17 February, the Chancellor and I shared our reflections on the major moments of 2024, and a brief update on Adelaide University, at the Annual Meeting of the University Community.
Library research support workshops
The Library’s 2025 program of online workshops for researchers is open to all University staff and students. It includes sessions on systematic searching in HMS, ABLE and SET, data management, maximising your researcher profile, strategic publishing, and exploring research metrics. Various dates and times. Register.
Wellbeing webinar - sit right
The Human Resources Staff Wellbeing Program for 2025 has commenced. Bookings have opened for a lunchtime webinar delivered by our health partner, Bupa. Spend an hour learning about how to feel your best through managing sedentary work. Thursday 20 February. 1–2 pm. Online. Register.
Defence Trailblazer Commercialisation Bootcamp
The bootcamp is designed for researchers and innovators with limited commercialisation experience but with a keen interest in developing a novel technology for the defence industry. Applications for in-person sessions close Friday 21 February. Monday 3 to Tuesday 4 March. Adelaide and online. Further information.
[Read more about Defence Trailblazer Commercialisation Bootcamp]
Wellbeing webinar - surviving to thriving
The Human Resources Staff Wellbeing Program for 2025 has commenced. Bookings have opened for the first lunchtime webinar delivered by our health partner, BUPA. Spend an hour learning and reflecting on ways to be and feel your best through building resilience and managing stress. Tuesday 25 February, 12–1 pm. Online. Register.
Leading self through change: session 1
Understand how we respond to change and work through the discomfort it may bring. Come as a team and leverage the opportunity to strengthen your support networks. Open to all professional and academic staff. Tuesday 18 or Wednesday 26 February, various times. Function Room 1, Level 5, Union House, North Terrace campus or online. Register.
Searching for systematic reviews
Introduction to searching for systematic reviews (Health and Medical Sciences). This Library webinar presents an overview of the systematic review process for health and medical sciences, focusing on the literature searching component, selecting databases and building search strategies. Thursday 27 February, 2–3pm. Online. Register.
