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Words by Felix Eldridge Last night the SRC held a special meeting to vote to remove SRC President Henry Armfield from office. This was called for on the basis of a letter from the AUU to the SRC regarding allegations of misconduct that brought the AUU and SRC into disrepute. The letter was written earlier this […]

Words by Taylor Fernandez Many students are now experiencing self-isolation. Whilst acknowledging that not everyone has the privilege of studying or working at home, it is very important for those who do to stay home and assist in flattening the curve. Amidst the anxiety and panic, you may feel a little lost and overwhelmed in […]

Words by Ali Amin Every year Young Liberals around the country run their “Axe the SSAF” campaign, a campaign designed to rip apart student unions, defund student clubs, destroy student representation and make sure even more student money is controlled by unelected and disconnected university bureaucrats. Many students may be asking what is SSAF, how is […]

Words by Henry Armfield, SRC President The past few weeks have been incredibly challenging from a student representative perspective. There was so little information available from the University at a time when all we needed was guidance, or at least reassurance. Overheard was as active as I’ve ever seen it, unanimously slamming the University for […]

Words by Nicholas Birchall UofA goes online. After much scrutiny and backlash over the last few days, the University of Adelaide announced through an email from the Vice Chancellor, that come Monday the 23rd of March, lectures will be conducted entirely online and any lectures that are not currently available online will be transitioned as such. The […]

Words by Nicholas Birchall Artist Impression of UofA Suits We currently find ourselves in unique times. In the context of this massive social change, the University of Adelaide finds itself in an interesting position. The decision NOT to transition into online classes has left many students baffled. It is important to discuss what COVID-19 means in the […]

This is my first State of the Union as the chair of Clubs Committee! A big thank you to those who supported me along the way. 作为阿大工会俱乐部委员会的首席，这是我的第一份致辞。感谢一路上帮助我的大家。 Welcome to 2020 — a year full of uncertainty. I am not in Australia as I’m writing this, just like many other international students. Due to the outbreak of the […]

Words by Ana Obradovic and Leila Clendon Credit: Jordan Ellis We are living in a time of crisis. Inequality, climate change, and imperialist tensions are destabilising populations and driving down living standards globally. This has enabled the growth of the far-right across the world, from Brazil’s Bolsonaro, to India’s Modi, to the US with Trump. Blaming minorities, […]

Interview by Ava Viscariello In celebration of International Women’s Day, I am warmly welcomed into the beautiful home of local legend, Paula Nagel. With a prolific career behind her, Paula is famously known as South Australia’s first female presenter on ABC’s This Day Tonight. ~ Although I arrived at the interview sans my morning coffee […]

Words by Nicholas Birchall Credit: AUU Last night the SRC voted to affiliate the Women’s Collective. At the meeting, SRC President Henry Armfield, spoke to his motion to affiliate the Women’s Collective autonomously to the SRC, stating that “it’s ridiculous that [the University doesn’t] have a Women’s Collective.” He further reaffirmed his support for the actions […]