News: staff news
The Australia-Korea Foundation Grant
The AKF provides grants to organisations and individuals to deliver projects that strengthen the Australia-Korea relationship in ways that enhance mutual understanding and people-to-people links. Applications close on 30 April 2025. More information.
International Transgender Day of Visibility
Monday 31 March is the International Transgender Day of Visibility. This annual event celebrates trans pride and awareness, recognising the experiences and achievements of transgender, gender diverse, and non-binary individuals. Visit the national website or watch some personal stories and consider undertaking Ally Network training.
[Read more about International Transgender Day of Visibility]
Introduction to Strategic Journal Publishing
Liaison librarians will provide guidance on finding journals in different disciplines and assessing journal quality (including rankings and impact factor) using tools such as Journal Citation Reports (JCR), Scopus and Scimago (SJR). Learn how to evaluate predatory journals, assess open access opportunities, and select the best option to maximise research impact. Tuesday 8 April, 11 am to 12 pm. Online. Register.
[Read more about Introduction to Strategic Journal Publishing]
Fitness Hub offers
Take a 14-day trial to the gym and group classes during staffed hours at any of the three Fitness Hub locations for $20. Redeem offer.
Professor Helen Marshall AM awarded NHMRC Elizabeth Blackburn Investigator Grant Award
Professor Marshall AM was awarded the 2024 NHMRC Elizabeth Blackburn Investigator Grant Award (Leadership in Public Health Research) at the NHMRC Research Excellence Awards dinner in Canberra on 26 March.
PDR objective setting due
A reminder that the planning, development and review objective setting conversation records are to be submitted through SSO by Friday 11 April. Further information.
Navigating AI in Higher Degree Research
This webinar explores the use of AI in HDR research, ensuring supervisors understand how students can use these tools responsibly and in accordance with established guidelines. Participants will gain an understanding of the potential benefits and limitations of using AI in research, and maintaining research integrity and ethical practices. Monday 14 April 9.30–11.30 am. Online. Register.
Celebrating our colleagues: Daniel Lawlor
Daniel Lawlor helps manage 40 sporting clubs that sit under the Adelaide University Sport & Fitness banner, and his Play With Pride initiative is working to make them more inclusive for all.
Executive Dean's message
The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences was pleased to recently celebrate an historic first with the appointment of Professor Josephine Thomas, a proud alumna, and the first ever female Dean of Medicine and Head of Adelaide Medical School since the Faculty of Medicine was established in 1885. This milestone, achieved as we entered into our final year as the University of Adelaide, perfectly embodies our commitment to history making.
Special Studies Program
Applications from academic staff for the 2026 Special Studies Program are open until 31 May. Visit the SSP webpage to apply. For any questions, please contact the HR Service Centre on 8313 1111 or via the online enquiry form.
