News: staff news
New cyber security mandatory learning
In keeping with our continued efforts to keep our systems and data safe the new Cyber Security Mandatory Learning has been launched. All fixed term and continuing staff must complete the training by Wednesday 11 December.
Celebrating our colleagues: Dana Rawls
I met my future husband at the US Embassy in Baghdad, literally the last place on the planet that I would’ve anticipated meeting the love of my life, and yet here we are! It just goes to show that love can be found in even the strangest places.
Vice-Chancellor's message
Last week I had the pleasure of attending one of my favourite annual events at our University: the Children’s University graduations in Bonython Hall.
ARC LIEF scheme
Professor Gavin Rowell, Professor Paul Jackson, Professor Nigel Spooner (School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences), Dr Andreas Boes (School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and IPAS), and Professor Andre Luiten (IPAS) are the University's five successful recipients of the ARC LIEF scheme and have been awarded over $5 million of funding. Read more.
Maths Learning Centre running over summer
The Maths Learning Centre runs activities over summer to support prospective and current coursework students, with staff also welcome to join. There are maths play sessions called One Hundred Factorial each month, the online bridging course MathTrackX runs continuously, and the Drop-In Centre is open 1–4 pm during weekdays until Friday 13 December and will resume in the new year on Monday 6 January 2025.
Student awarded SA Young Australian of the Year
Amber Brock-Fabel, University of Adelaide’s Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) student majoring in Psychology and Criminology, has been awarded 2025 Young Australian of the Year for South Australia. Read more.
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Images of Learning and Teaching competition
Associate Professor Emma George (School of Allied Health Science and Practice) is the staff winner of the Images of Learning and Teaching competition with her photograph Rolling with consumers and lived experience in occupational therapy. Read more.
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Changes to the University’s Management Organisational Structure
As we move toward the creation of Adelaide University, a moratorium on changes to the University of Adelaide’s Management Organisational Structure (MOS) is now in effect. This stability is crucial for the accurate mapping of our current structure to the new Adelaide University’s systems and processes ahead of the 2026 launch. Requests for MOS changes will only be considered if they are critical to the immediate operations of the University. For further information contact Planning & Analytics.
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Content Manager upgrade
Content Manager and business systems integrations will be unavailable between 5 pm Friday 15 November and 8 am Monday 18 November. Connect to GlobalProtect VPN to access. For more information, contact Records Services at 08 8313 5334 or records.services@adelaide.edu.au.
Vinnies Christmas Giving Tree
With Christmas fast approaching, the University is proud to continue its tradition of collecting gifts to bring joy to families in need. This year we are partnering with Vinnies SA, which is seeking gifts for children of all ages, with a particular focus on teenagers. More information.
