Support services

The online student portal – myAdelaide – is one of your most important resources as a graduate research student. This is a one stop shop to all online University services, including a dedicated graduate research student section where you can access your candidature details including your research topic, start and end dates, information on your supervisor(s), and the due dates and completion status of your progress reviews. 

The Adelaide University Library comprises eight separate libraries accross our Adelaide City, Magill, Mawson Lakes, Roseworthy and Waite campuses. See the locations here. 

The Library supports graduate research students to understand how to search effectively for information, manage your research data, make strategic publishing decisions, manage and store your references and prepare the digital version of your thesis to be made available via the University’s digital research repository (Adelaide Research & Scholarship). Online support material can be accessed 24/7 and the library research support workshop schedule can be found on the Library’s website. 

MyLearning is Adelaide University’s online learning design and delivery platform. Students can access the online Graduate Researcher Induction and Research Integrity course, as well as a range of Graduate Research & Innovation Training (GRIT) activities. 

Graduate research students who are enrolled in coursework will be able to access discussion groups and course materials for these courses within MyLearning. 

The Careers and Employabilty team is here to help you define your career goals and take action. Their team offers a wide range of services, resources and tools to help you plan your career path, build your employability skills, find a job in your chosen field and prepare for the workplace. Specialised career support services are available for those with disability, chronic illness, mental health conditions or who are neurodivergent and need extra guidance. 

Counselling Support provides personal counselling in relation to challenges that may be affecting your study. Professional counsellors are available to assist and help you to explore options towards resolving your difficulties. The service is free and confidential. 

Graduate research students also have access to the University’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a confidential short-term, solutions focussed counselling, coaching and mentoring service, designed to help you and/or your immediate family explore and implement strategies to address issues which may be having an impact on your wellbeing. 

At Adelaide University, we are committed to supporting and empowering our students to achieve their academic goals and participate equitably in all aspects of university life. Our goal is to create a culture that embraces, respects and celebrates diversity in all its forms. 

If you need assistance, confidential and personalised 1:1 appointments (face-to-face and online) are available. Our advisors can provide advice and guidance in relation to access, adjustments and inclusive practices for students who have a disability, impairment or chronic health condition and those with significant caring responsibilities. 

First Nations Student Support are located across Adelaide University’s campuses to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Support is also available to those studying online, whether they live in South Australia or beyond. The team nurtures a strong sense of belonging by hosting cultural events, mentorship opportunities and initiatives that help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students connect with each other and the wider University community. 

The University recognises the additional challenges faced by many of our international graduate research students in relocating and adjusting to the Adelaide research and social environment. International Student Advisors are available to help all currently enrolled students with issues or challenges you may be facing, including, but not limited to, student visa conditions, enrolment variations, leave of absence and Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) extension and settling into life in Adelaide University.  Visit the International Student Support page for more information on the services offered or if you need to contact an International Student Adviser.  

Adelaide University Security Services are here to help keep our community safe, day and night, across all campuses. 

Our trained security officers are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They patrol regularly, respond to emergencies, and provide first aid when needed. Whether you are studying late, attending an event, or just passing through, you can count on them to be nearby and ready to assist.