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Interim
ViceChancellor’s
Welcome
In what has been a challenging year for all, I am
delighted to share with you just some of the many
highlights that illustrate the strength, resilience and
resourcefulness of our global University community.
Our alumni continue to shine brightly, as evidenced
here in lumen and in the many ways they contribute
to our world.
Our education and research excellence has been
reaffirmed by the latest world university rankings,
with the University of Adelaide retaining its position
as South Australia’s leading university and well
within the top 1% of universities worldwide.
Amid the challenges of this year, the University’s
researchers have continued to deliver outstanding
research to improve the lives of others, including
involvement in vaccine development and detection
of the COVID-19 virus.
The global pandemic has changed the way we do
some things. We have seen a rise in online delivery
of education, and now that restrictions have eased,
blended and dual learning modes are providing
students with greater flexibility in how they learn.
We are immensely proud of all efforts to ensure
our students continue to receive the world-class
education we are known for despite the difficulties.
I am also pleased to report that Semester 2
enrolments for our University have been stronger
than expected. It is gratifying that students continue
to seek a world-class quality of education from the
University of Adelaide at a time of great difficulty
globally. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we
anticipate further challenges over the next few years.
However, I remain optimistic about the University’s
long-term recovery.
Finally, I wish to thank all those who supported the
University’s COVID-19 Student Support Appeal
earlier this year. Your generosity directly impacted
the lives of more than 4,400 students in need,
enabling them to continue their studies and secure
their future despite the unexpected events that
caused them significant financial difficulty.
It’s my belief that the strength of an institution lies
in the dedication and commitment of its people and
community. Here we are very fortunate in both.
I hope you enjoy reading this edition of lumen.
Professor Mike Brooks
Interim Vice-Chancellor and President
Annual Meeting of the
University Community 2021
On 15 February 2021, the University Council will
convene the Annual Meeting of the University Community
comprising the staff, students and graduates of
the University.
The meeting is convened by the University Council pursuant
to section 18 of the University of Adelaide Act 1971.
The meeting is your opportunity to ask questions about
your University and to hear from the Vice-Chancellor and
the Chancellor. Questions may be submitted prior to the
meeting by email to council.secretary@adelaide.edu.au
The meeting will be streamed live at
www.adelaide.edu.au/live/
COVID-19 restrictions permitting, a light lunch will be
provided following the meeting.
We hope that you can join us.
Time: 12.00–1.00 pm
Date: Monday, 15 February 2021
Location: Subject to COVID-19 restrictions – The Braggs
Lecture Theatre, ground floor, The Braggs building.
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