News: staff news
Council on Australia Latin America Relations 2025-2026 grant round
Expressions of interest for the COALAR 2025-2026 grant round are now open, with grants from $10,000 to $50,000 available for projects that will strengthen Australia-Latin America relations. Strategic priority areas are Culture and Entrepreneurship, Education and Research, Environment and Energy Transition, First Nations, and Mining, Mining Equipment, Technology and Services. Further information.
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor's message
On 29 July, I had the privilege of launching Adelaide University’s inaugural Research Strategy at the National Wine Centre, joined by over 150 guests representing government, industry, and our research community.
New intent to submit form for HREC applications
Over the past year, the University of Adelaide Human Research Ethics Committee has received an unprecedented number of human research ethics submissions. As a result, we are introducing a simple new intent to submit form. Further information.
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Semester 2 Orientation
The University of Adelaide’s final Semester 2 Orientation wrapped up in August, marking three weeks of energy, connection, and campus-wide collaboration. The Main O-Week saw over 1000 commencing students attend program welcomes, connect with their new classmates and enjoy social events.
Learning and teaching in the age of AI
A new University resource supports educators in adopting generative artificial intelligence in teaching. It includes good practice examples, a categories of learning framework, and guidance on ethical AI use and information security requirements. Further information.
South Australia Young Tall Poppy of the Year
Marine ecologist Dr Nina Wootton (School of Biological Sciences) has been named South Australia’s Young Tall Poppy of the Year. Her research has involved quantifying the amount of plastic and microplastic found in seafood species globally, analysing the potential effects of plastic on seafood species and fisheries, and working with the seafood industry to help develop solutions to this growing plastic problem. Read more.
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September graduations
The September graduation ceremonies will be held between Monday 22 September and Friday 26 September in Bonython Hall. Academic staff are encouraged to register to attend as part of the Academic Procession by Friday 12 September. Staff helpers are also required to assist at the ceremonies and can register here.
Racism@Uni survey
On Friday 15 August, all staff and students would have a received an email regarding the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Racism@Uni Survey.
Introduction to machine learning in R
In this live coding workshop series by Intersect, we explain the fundamentals of Machine Learning using R and guide you on how to make better informed decisions on how to leverage Machine Learning in your research. This 3-part series includes: Introduction & Linear Regression, Classification, and SVM & Unsupervised Learning. Various times and dates.
Advanced troubleshooting and translating searches for systematic reviews
If you are conducting systematic database searches for your evidence synthesis project, this presentation will focus on tips for advanced troubleshooting, and for converting your initial systematic search strategy so that it will work in a variety of databases. Monday 8 September, 11 am to 12 pm. Online. Register.
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