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Unix shell and command line basics
The Unix environment is incredibly powerful but quite daunting to the newcomer. Command line confidence unlocks powerful computing resources beyond the desktop, including virtual machines and High Performance Computing. This training will help demystify Unix as you get to work running programs and writing scripts on the command line. Friday 24 October, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. Online. Register.
Getting started with HPC using Slurm
High-performance computing allows you to accomplish your analysis faster by using many parallel CPUs and huge amounts of memory simultaneously. This online training provides a hands-on introduction to running software on HPC infrastructure using Slurm. Thursday 30 to Friday 31 October, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. Online. Register.
Nominations open for the Tony McMurtrie Award for Academic Integrity
Nominations are now open for the Tony McMurtrie Award for Academic Integrity. This award recognises the work of University staff who put academic integrity into action, through education and/or implementation. Nominations are submitted via the webform. The deadline for 2025 nominations is Friday 31 October. Further information.
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Vice-Chancellor's message
The University of Adelaide is working towards a sustainable future, and we have pursued our ambitions to deliver sustainable change for good
Applications now open – Peer Connect Program (Leaders & Guides)
The Student Connections team is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Peer Connect Program at Adelaide University, including roles for Peer Connect Leaders and Peer Connect Guides. We encourage all staff and academics to share this opportunity with your students. Further information.
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116th Rhodes Scholar-elect
Jessica March has been named the University of Adelaide's 116th Rhodes Scholar-elect at a ceremony at Government House in September. Ms March completed a Bachelor of Economics (Advanced) at the University in 2024, and is currently working as a paralegal for the Crown Counsel team within the South Australian Crown Solicitor's Office, while completing a Bachelor of Laws (Honours). Read more.
Guidelines International Network Najoua Mlika-Cabanne award
Dr Danielle Pollock (School of Public Health) from Health Evidence Synthesis, Recommendations and Impact (HESRI) was the winner of the Najoua Mlika-Cabanne award for her contributions to evidence synthesis synthesis and guideline development methods alongside her work the Chair of the GIN ANZ Region at the recent Guidelines International Network conference held in Geneva.
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2025-26 Maitri Scholarships and Fellowships Programs
The 2025-26 Maitri Fellowships and Scholarships programs are now open. The Fellowship program supports researchers to undertake secondments with Australian and Indian organisations to enhance public discourse on bilateral, economic and broader geostrategic relationships. The Scholarships program helps high-performing Indian scholars complete tertiary studies in STEM-related fields at Australian universities. Further information.
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2025-26 Maitri Grant Program
The 2025-26 Maitri Grant program is now open and has been expanded with over $5 million available to support projects that will strengthen the Australia-India relationship in new and innovative ways across a number of sectors. Learn more about UoA's first successful Maitri funding submission last year here.
Help shape future health professionals 2025 - Admissions interviewer volunteers
The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is inviting volunteers to participate in the 2025 Domestic Admission Interviews for Medicine, Dentistry, and Oral Health. These interviews are a critical part of the selection process for future health professionals and offer a meaningful opportunity to help shape the next generation of graduates. Book a training session here, or contact fhmsinterviewer@adelaide.edu.au for further details.
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