News: staff news
Aurora upgrade
The new version of Aurora has a new look and feel, whilst retaining all its great features. Please refer to the Aurora and Researcher Profiles support page for assistance with Aurora, including how to create and maintain your public Researcher Profile.
De-risking local administrator rights
To improve the security of our IT systems,Ìýlocal administrator rights are now restricted on ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥-managed Standard Operating Environment (SOE) Windows devices.ÌýIf you require administrator rights on your ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥-managed Windows devices, please submit anÌýthrough theÌý.Ìý²Ñ´Ç°ù±ðÌýinformation.
Deputy Vice-Chancellors' Message

Increasing connectivity with our global network of collaborators is critical to the ongoing achievement of our strategic aspirations. Collaboration underpins and expands our existing research excellence and extends the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s global reach, reputation and impact.Ìý
Integrating our systems
We recently hosted a joint virtual town hall, in partnership with Deloitte, to provide an update on the extensive Systems Integration (SI) required for the new Adelaide ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥. The cross-functional SI Program team walked through what the potential future and its success looks like.Ìý
Student Loan Policy
The revised Student Loan Policy was approved by the Acting Vice-Chancellor and President on 1 November 2023, effective immediately.
Student Complaint Resolution Policy
The revised Student Complaint Resolution Policy (formerly known as the Student Grievance Resolution Policy) was approved by the Vice-Chancellor and President on 13 November 2023, effective from 1 January 2024.
Childrens' ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ graduations

Over 3,000 Ìýstudents crossed the Bonython Hall stage over 11 graduation ceremonies in the last few weeks.ÌýThis year's program involved 120 schools.ÌýIn 2023, we also celebrated 10 years of Children’s ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ and had the pleasure of welcoming some of our inaugural graduating cohort to host the celebrations.Ìý
PeopleSoft finance maintenance
On Sunday 26 November the PeopleSoft finance system will undergo planned maintenance and will be unavailable between 8am and 1pm. It is recommended not to plan any significant activities that involve ITDS services during this time to minimise potential disruptions.Ìý
Casual professional timesheets for staff who are students
To comply with new minimum engagement provisions of the Enterprise Agreement, a field has been added to the timesheet for casual professional staff who are also current students of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥.ÌýFrom the pay period commencing 18 November 2023, students will be asked to declare whether they have been on campus for 3 hours or more on their days of work to ensure they are paid correctly. CAPS Instruction sheet.Ìý
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Postdoctoral grant winners
(Adelaide Medical School) and Dr Lulu He (School of Architecture and Civil Engineering) areÌýrecipients of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Federation of ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Women Trust Postdoctoral Grants. These grants provide financial assistance for early career female postdoctoral fellows to attend a conference, or to cover research costs.