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International Fellows Award - final round now open
Applications are now being accepted for the final round of the International Fellows Award. There are six Fellowships of up to $20,000 each available, to support globally recognised researchers to visit University campuses for 4 to 8 weeks. Apply now.
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Adelaide Research and Scholarship upgrade
Between 5 pm Thursday 7 to 9 am Friday 8 November, Adelaide Research & Scholarship will be upgraded. The AR&S digital repository will have an intuitive look and feel, whilst retaining the same features. Access to AR&S, including deposit of research outputs from Aurora, will be impacted during this time.
Planning, Development and Review (PDR) Procedure
Human Resources has reviewed the Planning, Development and Review (PDR) Procedure which has now been approved with minor changes, effective immediately.
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Abandoned bikes get a second life
Ever wondered what happens to the dozens of abandoned bikes left on campus each year? Rather than the scrap-heap, many of them end up in Africa or India, as useful transportation for people living in poor and disadvantaged communities. Security Services has facilitated the donation of hundreds of abandoned bikes and other unclaimed items to Container of Hope, a charity that sends shipping containers full of second-hand goods to vulnerable groups around the world.
Being safe while shopping online
Shopping online can be convenient, but it's essential to be aware of the security risks of online shopping. For our tips on keeping yourself safe, click here.
Council News
The University Council met on Monday 21 October 2024. The Chancellor reported on key activities and an update was provided by the Vice-Chancellor. A summary of the meeting is available in the latest issue of Council News.
AI Literacy Framework
The University Library has launched a new AI Literacy Framework to support students to develop critical AI skills. This framework will help students understand AI, apply it appropriately, evaluate AI-generated information, and use AI tools ethically. More information.
2024 financial year end processing deadlines
View the key processing deadlines including impacted financial systems leading up to the calendar year end. If taking additional leave, please temporarily reassign finance/travel approvals and worklist items to another staff member.
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Celebrating our colleagues: Dharmesh D Bhuva
My family is Indian, but soon after I was born, we moved to Kenya because there were better professional opportunities for my dad. I have always been passionate about learning new things, but coming from Kenya, I didn’t really have access to knowledge as you would here.
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Chief Operating Officer's message
The University of Adelaide has made significant progress on its sustainability initiatives. In 2023, the University accomplished eight targets from our Sustainability Strategy 2030 – Here for good.
