News: staff news
Australian Research Council (ARC) 2024 Australian Laureate Fellows
Two University of Adelaide researchers, Professor Derek Abbott (School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering) and Professor Alan Collins (School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences), have been named Australian Research Council 2024 Australian Laureate Fellows for their work in transforming terahertz biosensing and unearthing the secrets of our planet. Read the full story.
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Election of academic staff to Academic Board
Voting in the election to Academic Board of academic staff level A to D from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences and the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology closed on Monday 27 May. The full list of elected academic staff can be found here.
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Health, Safety and Wellbeing Chapter – Laser Safety Management
Feedback is being sought from the University community on the draft version of the chapter. Any comments may be submitted via the draft policies page before COB Friday 21 June, 5 pm.
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Review of Undergraduate Programs in Animal Science and Animal Behaviour
The University is currently undertaking a Review of Undergraduate Programs in Animal Science and Animal Behaviour. Education Quality invites staff to make a submission on matters relevant to the Terms of Reference. Submissions can be uploaded to the online form now until Friday 12 July, 5 pm. More information.
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Planning, Development and Review (PDR) mid-term review
Planning, Development and Review (PDR) mid-term review meetings can take place from Monday 3 June. All conversation records must be submitted in SSO by Friday 26 July. This is an important time to review progress on work and development objectives, identify any blockages and share constructive feedback. More information.
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Launching Adelaide University
In mid-July 2024, Adelaide University will be launched on the world stage with a series of events and campaigns, marking another significant step towards opening our doors on 1 January 2026. We will create “moments that matter” as we see the university and its new brand expression come to life.
Pro Vice-Chancellor's message
National Reconciliation Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and encourages all Australians to actively contribute towards reconciliation in our country.
Union House restaurant name
Over 50% of respondents in the recent poll chose Taikunthi, the Kaurna word meaning ‘coming together’ or ‘united together in partnership’, symbolic of people meeting and eating, with a nod to our upcoming merger. Taikunthi (pronounced Turkindi) will open later this year along with four function rooms. For more information about the Union House revitalisation project, including updated opening details, visit the website.
Adelaide University Student Experience Vision & Roadmap
Adelaide University aims to empower students to become life-long learners and effect positive change in themselves, their communities, and the world at large. We have partnered with students and staff over the past six months to create a Student Experience Vision & Roadmap that will allow us to create an environment where students can be supported to be the best they can be.
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University’s young achievers celebrated
Staff member Dr Dhani Dharmaprani, distinguished alum Tiahni Adamson, and students Amelie Parker, Fiona Goodsite, Amber Brock-Fabel and Zoe Velliaris have been honoured for their accomplishments in the 2024 Young Achiever Awards. Read more.
