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To all staff and students,
A fire main was damaged during construction works on the North Terrace Campus of the University of Adelaide on Friday 11 March 2005. While there was damage caused to a number of areas, the quick action by a number of University staff and emergency services has ensured that the damage was not much greater.

As a result of the water damage to buildings, some classes in Computer Sciences and Psychology will have to be moved and other services will be affected. I am pleased to report that all timetabled lectures across the University will proceed as normal from Monday 14 March and onwards. In addition, a number of staff in Computer Sciences will not be able to return to their workplaces at this stage. I apologise for the disruption caused to both students and staff of the University. Please be assured that the University is working around the clock to ensure the restoration of all areas as soon as possible.

I have been in contact with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor James McWha, who is currently attending overseas graduation ceremonies. He has asked me to express his thanks to staff for their time and commitment in addressing the problem. In addition he would ask all students and staff to be patient while areas are being assessed, tested, reinstated and repaired. The Vice-Chancellor would also like to assure all students that, where the water damage and the recovery process has interrupted coursework and assessment, this will be taken into account as appropriate. Students should contact their individual Schools for more information and to make any special arrangements.

More detailed information is now available on the University of Adelaide homepage at www.adelaide.edu.au.