News: staff news
2025 Annual Meeting of the University Community
On Monday 17 February 2025, The University Council will convene the Annual Meeting of the University Community. This is an opportunity for staff, students and graduates of the University to ask questions and to hear from the Vice-Chancellor and the Chancellor.
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Celebrating our colleagues: Ross Ganf
What we’re trying to do with our events is take a lot of the elements that make the University of Adelaide great, and be creative with our researchers, professors and academics, and incorporate their expertise into innovative events that inspire, and ignite curiosity.
Australia India Women Researchers’ Exchange Program
Dr Indu Bala (School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences) has been awarded a fellowship as part of the Australia India Women Researchers’ Exchange (AIWE) Program. Dr Bala will collaborate with Dr B R Ambedkar (National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar) to develop an advanced model to optimise urban rainwater harvesting systems. This partnership aims to enhance sustainable water management through innovative research.
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Motor Vehicle Procedures
The Chief Operating Officer has approved amendments to the Motor Vehicle Procedures under the Financial Management Policy, effective immediately.
TFN declaration and super choice
The transfer of staff employment from the foundation universities to Adelaide University will begin on 18 January 2025, as confirmed by Proclamation of the Governor of South Australia on 5 December 2024. To avoid having your tax calculated at the highest marginal tax rate, all staff are required to complete a TFN Declaration and confirm their choice of Super fund with Adelaide University. Click here for more information and to complete the online form now.
Round 1 of the Global Engagement Funding Program opening soon
Round 1 of the Global Engagement Funding Program will open for applications in December. This round will provide staff, academics and researchers with an opportunity to secure funding for joint activities and initiatives with flagship, emerging flagship and core partners. Complete the form to be notified when applications open.
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New printer fleet now in use across the University
Staff and students are now enjoying a more consistent and reliable print, copy and scan experience, thanks to the recently completed Sustainable Printing Services Project. This project oversaw the deployment of 285 energy-efficient printers across the University. Read more.
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Network upgrade now complete
The Network Modernisation project recently upgraded the network infrastructure in 165 University buildings, providing staff and students with faster network access, a seamless connection across locations, and increasing wireless coverage by 35%. Read more about the project’s efforts to minimise user disruption while deploying the 4,500 devices here.
Staying safe from cybercrime
Stay safe from cybercrime over the busy holiday season and year ahead with these five cyber safety reminders. If you need urgent technical assistance during the end of year closedown, Service Desk will remain open to provide essential services. Contact Service Desk 24/7 by calling 8313 3000 or logging a ticket via the MyIT portal.
New online research ethics and compliance system
Research Services and ITDS are implementing a new online system for managing human research ethics, animal ethics, and gene technology/biosafety applications called ACES (Adelaide Compliance and Ethics System). Work is underway to transfer current systems and processes into this single online platform, scheduled for release in early 2025. More information.
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