News: staff news
Refurbishment at the Barr Smith Library
From Monday 5 August, the northern end of Level 1 and Level 2 of the Barr Smith Library will be closed for phase 2 of building refurbishments. The Reading Room and southern end of the Library will remain open. The print collection (000-399) is available by request. More information.
Strategic Conference Sponsorship Fund applications closing soon
Applications for Round 2 of the 2024 Strategic Conference Sponsorship Fund are open until 5 pm Monday 12 August. Apply for up to $20,000 funding to support events aligned with our strategic priorities that highlight our research excellence to global audiences.
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Shaping Australia Awards
If you are achieving excellence in research, student development or community engagement, the Shaping Australia Awards celebrate work which transforms lives and the nation for the better. The three award categories are problem solver, future builder and community champion, each with a prize of $2,500. As endorsement from the Vice-Chancellor is required, you will need to seek endorsement first from your Faculty Executive Dean. Entries close Wednesday 18 September. More information.
September graduations academic procession and staff volunteer registration
The September graduation ceremonies will be held between Tuesday 17 and Friday 20 September in Bonython Hall. Academic staff are encouraged to register as part of the academic procession by Friday 6 September. Staff helpers are also required to assist at the ceremonies. Register here.
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Times Higher Education Campus+
THE Campus+ provides a platform for academic and professional staff to disseminate insights and advice on key areas of higher education. Visit the website for further information on topics, due dates and how to submit.
Advance HE
As an institutional member of Advance HE, the University recognises the fellowship program and is able to provide staff with access to a range of other member benefits including grants and resources. Read more about Advance HE benefits on the Learning and Teaching website.
Celebrating our colleagues: Chelsea Deckert
In 2018 I moved from upstate New York to Australia for a six-month internship. That then led to a Master of Education degree here at the University of Adelaide, and six months has ballooned to six years! My Master’s degree in education specialised in educational wellbeing. What I found is that wellbeing is multi-faceted, with no single definition applying to each individual. Rather, it includes a diverse range of mental, emotional, and physical components.
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Chief Operating Officer's message
Information technology plays a central role in the transition to Adelaide University. The University’s Information Technology and Digital Services (ITDS) team, with their functional expertise and knowledge of future Adelaide University systems, will contribute significantly to the merger.
Humanities Travelling Fellowships
Dr Lucy Stone has received one of ten Humanities Travelling Fellowships awarded by the Australian Academy of the Humanities. The fellowship enables early career researchers to undertake research overseas, where they may access materials otherwise inaccessible, connect with international organisations, researchers and forge new networks. Read more.
Digital FUTURES Award / the Matthias Rippmann Memorial Prize
Professor Jane Burry (Head of School of Architecture and Civil Engineering) was awarded the Digital FUTURES Award / the Matthias Rippmann Memorial Prize 2024. The award is in recognition of Professor’s Burry exceptional contributions in advancing digital architecture discourse and community through education and research.
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