News: staff news
Australian Water Awards
Dr Jessica Bohorquez (School of Architecture and Civil Engineering) has been named the 2025 Young Water Professional of the Year at the Australian Water Awards. Read more.
ThincLab's ThincSeed Pre-Accelerator Program
Are you an early stage founder wanting to validate your idea? ThincLab, in partnership with the Adelaide Economic Development Agency, is launching the ThincSeed Pre-Accelerator - a new 5-week program designed to support early-stage founders as they shape their ideas into investor-ready ventures. Further information.
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Staff Pride Network
The Pride Network exists to connect staff and HDR students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, queer, plural, intersex, asexual, sistergirl, brotherboy, or anywhere else within the queer spectrum (LGBTQIASB+) and support the inclusion and celebration of our community. To join us contact at pridenetwork@adelaide.edu.au. Further information.
Writing workshop - Stephen Cole the Elder Awards for Excellence
If you are considering applying for a Stephen Cole the Elder Award in 2025 or beyond, this session will assist you in planning your approach and will include insights from an experienced assessor on what makes a strong application. Wednesday 16 July, 12–2 pm. Room 706, Level 7, Nexus 10 Tower, North Terrace campus. Register.
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National Foundation for Australia-China Relations 2025-26 Grants Program
Applications are now open for the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations 2025-26 Grants Program. The Foundation’s grant program objectives are to strengthen risk-informed engagement with China in Australia’s national interest and reinforce social cohesion by engaging our Chinese-Australian communities, showcasing their contribution and strengthening their voice and agency. Further information.
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Falling Walls Lab Adelaide applications now open
Pitch your innovative idea in three minutes at Falling Walls Lab Adelaide. Winners go to Canberra for the national final, with a chance to compete at the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin. Applications close Wednesday 2 July. Further information.
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Pro Vice-Chancellor's message
National Reconciliation Week is a time to honour and recognise the rich history, diverse cultures and significant contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
2025 Three Minute Thesis competition
HDR students – can you explain your research in just three minutes using one slide? Build confidence and engage new audiences. Join a training workshop with Hugh Kearns on 3 June and register to participate by 9 June. Further information.
Barr Smith Library
For nearly 130 years, the Barr Smith Library has supported generations of students and researchers at the University of Adelaide. By making a tax-deductible gift today you will be helping to preserve this treasured space and enhancing access to knowledge for future learners.
AU Research Strategy: provide your feedback by 3 June
We are pleased to share the draft AU Research Strategy for your review and feedback via a Qualtrics survey closing midday Tuesday 3 June 2025. Alongside the first draft of the AU Research Strategy, we also invite you to view and provide feedback on the draft strategies for the Signature Research Themes (SRT) and the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Research Strategy.
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