News: staff news
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.
[Read more about 2025 University Awards for Outstanding Achievement]
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.
[Read more about Celebrating our colleagues: Grayson Rotumah]
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.
[Read more about Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies Fellowship]
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.
Conditionals and Visualisation in Excel
This hands-on workshop will cover some advanced features of Excel, such as how to apply some conditional analysis to glean greater insights from your data. It will also cover how to enhance your charts for inclusion into a manuscript, thesis or report by adding some statistical elements. Wednesday 13 August, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. Online. Register.
Data capture and surveys with REDCap
Would you like to enable secure and reliable data collection forms and manage online surveys? Would your study benefit from web-based data entry? Research Electronic Data Capture might be for you. This course will introduce you to REDCap, a rapidly evolving web tool developed by researchers for researchers. Wednesday 20 August, 1.30–4.30 pm. Online. Register.
TEQSA guidance notes for consultation
The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) has released three guidance notes for consultation: Course approval and accreditation, Orientation and progression, and Qualifications and certification. Feedback may be submitted to consultation@teqsa.gov.au, closing 22 August.
