News: staff news
Navigating AI in Higher Degree Research
This webinar explores the use of AI in HDR research, ensuring supervisors understand how students can use these tools responsibly and in accordance with established guidelines. Participants will gain an understanding of the potential benefits and limitations of using AI in research, and maintaining research integrity and ethical practices. Monday 14 April 9.30–11.30 am. Online. Register.
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.
Executive Dean's message
The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences was pleased to recently celebrate an historic first with the appointment of Professor Josephine Thomas, a proud alumna, and the first ever female Dean of Medicine and Head of Adelaide Medical School since the Faculty of Medicine was established in 1885. This milestone, achieved as we entered into our final year as the University of Adelaide, perfectly embodies our commitment to history making.
Special Studies Program
Applications from academic staff for the 2026 Special Studies Program are open until 31 May. Visit the SSP webpage to apply. For any questions, please contact the HR Service Centre on 8313 1111 or via the online enquiry form.
Portfolio Change Proposals
A reminder that Change Proposals have been issued for the Indigenous and the People and Culture Portfolios. The consultation period for these closes at 11.59 pm (ACST) on Monday 7 April 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.
2025 Academic program reviews: deadline extended to Friday 4 April
Deadlines for submissions for reviews of 12 SET and ABLE programs in Computer Science, Mathematical Sciences (Honours), and postgraduate Law have been extended. This is your final chance to share your insights and help shape their future. Submit by Friday 4 April, 5 pm.
[Read more about 2025 Academic program reviews: deadline extended to Friday 4 April ]
Introduction to LabArchives
This webinar is for new users getting started, or current users seeking a refresher on how to create notebooks, add and manage data, sharing and access controls, collaboration tools, and export options. Thursday 27 March, 11 am to 12 pm. Online. Register.
Executive Dean's message
The diversity of activities in the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology broadly reflects our commitment to innovation, sharing and creating knowledge, and being prepared for the challenges of the future.
Upcoming network and services outage
This is advance notice of an upcoming IT network and services outage that will affect all University of Adelaide and University of South Australia IT networks and systems from 7 am – 3pm Saturday 5 April. For specific information on how this outage will affect you, including what systems will be affected and how to prepare for this outage, please visit the interim staff intranet.
PDR objective setting due date extension
The due date for planning, development and review objective setting has been extended by 2 weeks to Friday 11 April. Please ensure conversation records are submitted through SSO by 11 April. Further information.
