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How to know if a PhD is right for you

Imagine a journey where you can experiment, fail, and grow without repercussions, transforming passion into expertise. In this interview, Taseef, an Adelaide Dental School PhD student, talks about how helping a child was a significant turning point that motivated him to pursue further research.
Three things considered cheating that may surprise you
It’s an hour to midnight and you’re 500 words away from submitting an assignment. Bleary-eyed you chugg down a coffee and stare into the void that is your computer screen. You pull up some notes and do another Google search as your willpower leaves the building. You might be tempted to take the easy route by copying and pasting from your friend’s graded assignment into your own, but is that really the right thing to do?
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Participate in the Student Services & Amenities Fee Survey for a Chance to Win $100!
Participants will go into the draw for a chance to win a $100 gift voucher. The survey aims to capture your views on priority areas for SSAF funding.
Grant’s advocacy for a community where students and academics thrive together

Practice your leadership skills when you join over 200 student representatives across our faculties. Supported and guided by staff, student leaders are encouraged to drive positive change. Read Grant's story about what student representative roles look like in practice.
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Library Webinars for Students
The University Library is offering a weekly 30-minute webinar series in semester 2 for students interested in building their fundamental library and research skills.
Enter the Images of Learning and Teaching competition and WIN
Get snapping and you could win up to $1000! Entries are still open for the Images of Learning and Teaching competition.
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SA Challenge Semester 2
Represent the University of Adelaide in the SA Challenge, a state-based intervarsity competition focused on fun and participation with competitive games against UniSA and Flinders Uni.
Adelaide University Sport & Fitness Social Sport Program
Check out our free weekly social activities to keep you active and engaged for Semester 2. Most activities don’t require prior sign-up—just show up and enjoy.
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Fitness Hub Group Fitness
Experience a range of group fitness classes at the Fitness Hub, including boxing, HIIT, and Pilates.
Fitness Hub Recovery Services
Adelaide University Sport’s Fitness Hub offers recovery services including ice baths, NormaTec compression boots, and massage guns.