News: staff news
ASEAN-Australia Centre’s 2025-26 grants round
Applications are now open for the ASEAN-Australia Centre’s 2025-26 grants round across three priority areas - creative industry initiatives, projects involving Australians of Southeast Asian heritage, and research to support trade and investment access. Further information.
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Celebrating our Colleagues: Vikram Kenjle
A man in his garage with his sleeves rolled up getting grease on his hands at the weekend, tuning up high performance cars, is probably not the first image you might have of a sustainability expert.
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Celebrating Our Colleagues - Dr Lidwien Verdegaal
Dr Lidwien Verdegaal’s adventurous spirit has taken her from veterinary practice in the Netherlands to Jordan’s Royal Jafaar Stables, saving bushfire-stricken animals and making ground-breaking discoveries about equine athletes. Growing up on a farm in the southern Netherlands, Lidwien was a “pony girl” at school, with a natural affinity for all animals but especially horses.
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Provost's message
This week our North Terrace campus will host seven graduation ceremonies in Bonython Hall. Graduation ceremonies are times of celebration, of joy, of personal accomplishment, and an opportunity for us all to share in the success of our most recent graduates. I personally find the ceremonies moving, and the scenes of families and friends taking photos around our campus heart-warming.
Idea ignition: pathway to research partnerships
Open to University of Adelaide research staff. Do you have an idea for a research or commercialisation project with an external partner? Our experts, from Business Development, Research Development and Commercialisation, can help you refine your pitch, access university support services, make industry connections and target funding programs. Register.
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15 minute seated massages
Take some stress out of your day and enjoy a seated neck, back and shoulder massage thanks to our corporate health partners at Bupa. There are strict consent requirements so bookings can only be made by the person taking the appointment. Further information.
AFLW two-for-one membership offer
As part of the Adelaide University sponsorship of the Adelaide Football Club, staff can access a two-for-one ticket deal to the Adelaide Crows v Sydney Swans game on Sunday 28 September at Unley Oval. To claim this offer, enter the code AFLW20252FOR1 via the link. Limits apply.
Register now to represent your faculty/division at Sports Week + VC Cup
Sports Week is a fun, high-energy interfaculty competition bringing together students and staff across the University of Adelaide. Each day features a new team activity, with points tallied across the week to determine who takes home the Sports Week Shield. Further information.
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Strength For Life - Fitness for over-50s at Fitness Hub
Strength for Life is a personalised program designed for individuals aged 50+, focused on improving strength, balance, and overall fitness. Take charge and feel stronger and more confident. Sessions held at Fitness Hub on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - $9.50 per class, or free with a premium membership. Further information.
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Insurance deadline for notifiable events
The deadline for reporting notifiable events to the Insurance office is Friday 17 October 2025. Incidents occurring after that date must be reported as they occur or as soon as they become known and before 31 October 2025. Further information.
