News: staff news
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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Chancellor's message

Much of our enduring value as an institution resides in the strength of our community with its culture of respect for all. Indeed, we attract and retain remarkable staff and students at this university because they know that they are welcome and respected here. It is within such a cohesive community that most people find they can do their best work.
Keeping up to date on the creation of Adelaide University
Staff are reminded to keep an eye on the fortnightly Building Adelaide University newsletter and to check out the interim staff intranet, both of which provide the most recent information and FAQs about the creation of Adelaide University. You can find previous newsletters here.
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Help build the AU employee experience
All staff are invited to participate in the design of the future employee experience. The upcoming Show and Tell sessions will invite your input into additional elements of the future orient and parental leave journeys, as well as new items under early development. Join us at our March Show and Tell sessions in-person on North Terrace, Mawson Lakes or online.
Australian Law Reform Commission
Dr Maeghan Toews (Adelaide Law School) has been appointed to the Australian Law Reform Commission as full-time Commissioner to lead the inquiry into Australia’s human tissue laws. Read more.
Centre of Excellence in Trade and Environment - Call for papers round 2
Funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, The Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence in Trade & Environment is offering a grant of up to $7,500, awarded on a competitive basis, for research papers exploring the linkages between trade and environment. Further information.
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Gender Equity Snapshot
Achieving gender equity and fostering culture change are long-term commitments that require patience, dedication, and consistent effort. An overview of the University's gender equity initiatives and programs is on our gender equity webpage.
Nominations: 2025 Committee for Adelaide Emerging Leaders ‘Future Series'
The University is offering an opportunity for one emerging leader to participate in the Committee for Adelaide's reimagined Emerging Leaders ‘Future Series’ leadership program. The program is designed to equip emerging leaders with the knowledge to navigate and lead amongst an unpredictable and rapidly changing future. To be considered for this opportunity, complete the expression of interest form by Friday 7 March. For more information contact Jacoba Clough or Jade Henschke.
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Free BBQs on campus for staff and students
Free to use BBQs are located in the Eastern Courtyard outside Hub kitchen, Barr Smith Lawns, and Mawson Corner at the North Terrace campus, and Gum Oval at Waite campus. Check out the bookable spaces on campus and email facilities.booking@adelaide.edu.au to book a BBQ now. More information.
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eProcurement (ePro) access training
Staff requesting access to ePro will be required to complete online training as part of the application process. It can also be taken as a refresher course at any time. More information.