News: staff news
10% off Thunderbirds tickets
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.
Show & Tell Sessions: 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 for an upcoming session, visit the Future Employee Experience intranet page.
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Portfolio Change Proposals
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.
Changes to casual timesheet submission and validation dates
In the lead up to academic staff transfer, academic casuals are reminded to ensure all outstanding (backdated) timesheets, including timesheet amendments (if any) for work done, are submitted and approved by these dates, to avoid delays in payments. Further information.
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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.
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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.
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Disability inclusion training
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.
Visualise Your Thesis Programme
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.
Children’s University Adelaide On Campus Experience Day
On Wednesday 2 July, up to 120 of Children's University students will be on campus for a taste of university life through various hands-on learning experiences. 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.
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Academic promotion applications to Level D
Academic staff wishing to apply for promotion to Level D, are now invited to submit their applications. Online applications must be submitted by 5 pm Monday 23 June 2025. To apply and for further information, visit the Academic Promotions website.
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