News: staff news
AU Research Ethics and Compliance Committee roles expression of interest
As we move towards the establishment of Adelaide University, academic staff are invited to submit an Expression of Interest for the roles of Chair or Deputy Chair on the University’s research ethics and compliance committees: two higher-risk Human Research Ethics Committees (HREC), three Animal Ethics Committees (AEC), and one Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC). Further details including the Duty Statements and committee Terms of Reference are available via the PageUp Platform. Applications for these roles close at 11:59pm, Sunday 14 September.
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Research and Research Training Domain Town Hall
The next Research and Research Training Domain Town Hall will be held from 2:30pm - 3:30pm on Wednesday 1 October 2025. Join us for this online session where we will introduce some of our newly appointed leaders in the Research Services and Graduate Research functions. We’ll also update you on the latest work that is underway on research grant applications, Graduate Research Student recruitment and transition, and how our new Adelaide University Signature Research Theme Strategies will be led. Register.
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Here for Good Sustainability Strategy - responsible investment progress
The University has made significant progress in its commitment to divest from direct investments and commingled funds that include public equities and corporate bonds of companies whose core business involves owning or exploiting fossil fuel reserves (defined as earning more than 10% of revenue from these activities). Currently, 99.95% of the University’s investments meet these criteria. Only one remaining fund does not yet comply with the University’s investment screening process. Further details are available in the Annual Responsible Investment Disclosure.
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English Language Centre National awards
At the English Australia conference, held in Brisbane in the last week of August, the English Language Centre were awarded four out of the eight available national awards. Read more.
Swiss mobility programs now open for applications
Three prestigious Swiss mobility programs are now open for applications - the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships, the ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships and the Mertz Fellowship. These programs offer students the opportunity to study and conduct research in Switzerland — a global hub for innovation, academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and international collaboration. Further information.
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Adelaide University Partners with Uni Hub Playford to Expand Educational Access
Adelaide University is proud to be a primary partner of the Uni Hub Playford, strengthening the university's commitment to educational access, participation and community engagement in northern Adelaide.
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor's message
I am so pleased to launch the latest edition of Lumen magazine today. Lumen began as a staff newsletter in 1972, and has evolved across a number of different formats over the previous five decades.
SEA Town Hall – Student Path to AU
Join the Student Experience and Administration Domain today at 3–4 pm for a step-by-step guide through the student experience of upcoming transition activities in September and October, outlined on the Student Path to AU. Join online.
Biodiversity matters
This collaborate event features a panel discussion including Deputy Premier of SA The Hon Susan Close, South Australian of the Year Tim Jarvis AO, Young South Australian of the Year Tiahni Adamson, Jill Collins, and Professor Andrew Lowe Director of the Environment Institute. Thursday 4 September, 5–8 pm. The Braggs lecture theatre, North Terrace campus. Up to 50 complimentary tickets are available to claim, for instructions, click here.
Spring school holiday program
The Adelaide University Sport & Fitness Spring school holiday program is full of sports, games, crafts, and more, all in a safe and supportive environment. Running from 29 September to 10 October, University of Adelaide staff can receive 15% off using the code: UoAStaff15. Further information.
