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Deputy Vice-Chancellor's message
One of the joys of working at this University is the opportunity to play a fundamental role in providing an excellent educational experience. Ultimately, each of us helps to support our students to be outstanding in whatever they choose to study and pursue in their lives. The flow-on effect of our work spreads throughout our communities, and across generations.
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Vice-Chancellor's message
As we begin the second quarter of 2025, it has been pleasing to see that even during change, the University follows its time-honoured rituals. Our campuses are again full of students, and our staff and volunteers are doing their best to ensure that students are equipped with the information, resources, and support services to ensure they get the most out of their studies.
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Celebrating our colleagues: Dr Tiffany De Sousa Machado
Dr Tiffany De Sousa Machado leads a double life. A lecturer in entrepreneurship and Adelaide Business School’s Associate Head of People and Culture, she’s a respected and award-winning academic and researcher.
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Professor Helen Marshall AM awarded NHMRC Elizabeth Blackburn Investigator Grant Award
Professor Marshall AM was awarded the 2024 NHMRC Elizabeth Blackburn Investigator Grant Award (Leadership in Public Health Research) at the NHMRC Research Excellence Awards dinner in Canberra on 26 March.
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Celebrating our colleagues: Daniel Lawlor
Daniel Lawlor helps manage 40 sporting clubs that sit under the Adelaide University Sport & Fitness banner, and his Play With Pride initiative is working to make them more inclusive for all.
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11 Apr Thanks to AU’s recent partnership with the Adelaide Thunderbirds, we’re thrilled to offer all our staff 10% off tickets to their Round 3 clash on Sunday 20 April, 3.30 pm at Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Further information. 11 Apr
Opportunities to build the AU employee experience
All staff are invited to participate in the design of the future employee experience. Join us at our April Show & Tell sessions in-person at North Terrace, Waite Campus, Magill Campus or online. To register, visit the Future Employee Experience intranet page. 11 Apr A reminder that Change Proposals have been issued for Corporate and International and External Engagement Portfolios. The consultation period for these closes at 11.59 pm (ACST) on Thursday 1 May 2025. Please visit the Change Proposal Hub on the interim AU intranet to access the Change Proposals, and for more information or to provide feedback. Recordings of the Portfolio Town Hall meetings held last Thursday are also available on the intranet page.
Noticeboard
11 Apr
Changes to casual timesheet submission and validation dates
In the lead up to academic staff transfer, academic casuals are reminded to ensure all outstanding timesheets, including timesheet amendments for work done, are submitted and approved by these dates, to avoid delays in payments. Further information. 11 Apr
Festival of Learning and Teaching call for contributions
Contributions are invited from academic and professional staff to present at the Festival of Learning and Teaching on Tuesday 24 June. The theme is Transformation in Learning and Teaching. Proposals for the marketplace of ideas or interactive presentations are due by 9 am Tuesday 6 May. Further information. 09 Apr The Library is excited to announce that the Visualise Your Thesis programme for 2025 has officially launched. Present your research in a 60-second video or audio-visual display for a chance to win $1000. Further information. 09 Apr
Children’s University Adelaide on-campus experience day
On Wednesday 2 July, up to 120 Children's University students will be on North Terrace campus to experience university life through various hands-on learning activities. If you’re passionate about sharing your expertise and engaging with primary school students, academics and students are being sought to lead activities for small groups of up to 30 students at a time between 10.30 am and 2 pm. To express your interest, email Kate Ralph. Learn more. 09 Apr
Academic promotion applications to Level D
Academic staff wishing to apply for promotion to Level D are invited to submit online applications by 5 pm Monday 23 June 2025. To apply and for further information, visit the Academic Promotions website. 07 Apr
Easter early HR Processing timelines
HR processing timelines ahead of the Easter long weekend are now available on the HR website, including recruitment and timesheet deadlines as applicable to casuals and ITDS staff members. Further details are available in HR News. 03 Apr The 2025 Country Impact Snapshots for Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, UK, USA and Vietnam are now available. These snapshots provide an overview of the breadth of our collaboration in a particular country, including strategic insights and case studies.
Events
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Apr
Adelaide University Sport school holiday program
If you're looking for a way to keep kids engaged, active, and having fun these school holidays, the School Holiday Sports Program is packed with a variety of exciting sports and activities. This program isn’t just about sports—it’s about building confidence, creating lasting friendships, and having fun. Monday 14 April to Thursday 24 April, 9 am to 5 pm. Graduates Clubhouse, Park 10, North Adelaide. Register.
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The Empowered Educators series supports reflective cycles to enhance student learning. It is not too late to join. This will be a working session with dedicated time for progressing the plans for your enhancement with support from peers and academic leads. Tuesday 15 April, 9.30–11 am. MBA Suite, level 7, Nexus 10 Tower, Pulteney Street and online. Register.
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Waite Winery bin end sale and tasting
Join us at the Waite Winery for the bin end sale and tasting. There is a large range of wines to try and a few bargains. Wednesday 16 April, 10 am to 4 pm. Wine Innovation East building, Gate 2D Hartley Grove, Waite campus.
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Presented by the 2025 Graduating Class of Elder Conservatorium Music Theatre, Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods will be staged at the Scott Theatre for four performances only. Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 April, various times. Scott Theatre, Kintore Avenue, North Terrace campus. Tickets.
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Join Gallipoli expert Professor Robin Prior (School of Humanities) in Conversation with David Bevan, longtime ABC Radio Adelaide host, on Anzac - How We Got There - Why We Left. Tea and coffee provided. Friday 25 April, 2–5 pm. Eastwood Community Centre, 95 Glen Osmond Road, Eastwood.
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Apr
Elder Conservatorium After Hours Concert | Fantasies for Twenty Fingers
The Neeman Piano Duo are a powerhouse husband-and-wife team: their twenty fingers have sounded together since 2008, at venues across the United States, Asia and Australia. Saturday 27 April, 2.30 –4.30 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.
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Tasting Australia is the country’s longest running eating and drinking festival – celebration and collaboration of people, produce and place lie at the heart of our existence.
Training opportunities
11 Apr
Dynamic Balance for Life safe falls course
This ten-week course developed by Adelaide University Judo Club is open to everyone who would like to learn how to defend themselves from falls and injuries when they might have lost their balance. Participants will be guided through methods to improve posture and balance and also learn the four key fall techniques to minimise injury when you have a fall. Friday 9 May to Friday 11 July, 10 am to 11 am. 34 Phillips Street, Thebarton. Register. 09 Apr Attend our second session of the year-long free training initiative focused on enhancing our engagement with individuals with disabilities. Thursday 1 May, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. Bradley Forum, Level 5, Hawke Building, City West campus. Register. 04 Apr
Understanding predatory publishing
Identifying predatory publishers is important as publishing your work with them can damage your research impact and professional reputation. This workshop will help you to understand how to assess a journal or conference to identify whether it is legitimate, or might be predatory. Thursday 17 April, 11 am to 12 pm. Online. Register.
Policies and reviews
07 Mar
Review of the Master of Computer Science nested suite
Help shape the future of the Master of Computer Science nested suite. Your insights and experiences assist in reviewing program delivery and enhancing student experience. Make a submission towards the Review of the Master of Computer Science nested suite here. Submissions due Friday 21 March, 5 pm. More information. 27 Feb
Review of the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours)
Help shape the future of the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours). Your insights and experiences assist in reviewing program delivery and enhancing student experience. Make a submission towards the Review of the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours) here. Submissions are due Friday 21 March, 5 pm. More information. 24 Feb
Review of the postgraduate programs in Law
Help shape the future of the postgraduate programs in Law. Your insights and experiences will assist the review team in evaluating program delivery and enhancing student experience. Make a submission towards the Review of the postgraduate programs in Law here. Submissions due Friday 21 March, 5 pm. More information.
Job opportunities
The Conversation
Amid the election promises, what would actually help ‘fix’ the housing crisis? Here are 5 ideas
Housing announcements are everywhere right now, but few are based on evidence. Here’s what the politicians aren’t talking about, but should be.
Friday essay: in an uncertain world, ‘green relief’ offers respite, healing and beauty
As cost-of-living soars, wars rage and stock markets fluctuate, we could all use a respite. The natural world has been proven to have a healing effect.
No, that’s not what a trade deficit means – and that’s not how you calculate other nations’ tariffs
To calculate its ‘reciprocal tariffs’, the Trump administration has opted for a crude formula with no basis in trade theory. We are all going to pay the price.
Val Kilmer’s macho action figures held a melancholy just below the surface
Leading man of 1990s Hollywood, Val Kilmer, has died at 65.