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Dr Phiala Shanahan
South Australia Woman of the Year 2023 winner and recipient of the James McWha Rising Star Award 2022, Professor Phiala Shanahan has made a significant contribution to physics, as the youngest Professor of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) at the age of 27. She has become a leader in theoretical physics and is a passionate educator.
Dr Mercy Mwangangi
Recipient of the Distinguished International Alumni Award 2022, Dr Mercy Mwangangi is a medical practitioner, health economist and policy analyst who fundamentally believes in the crucial role public health plays in Kenya鈥檚 economic and social development. Dr Mwangani is the Chief Administrative Secretary of Kenya鈥檚 Ministry for Health and became the face of the nation鈥檚 COVID-19 pandemic response at just 32 years old.
Alumni receptions around the world
Our alumni are valued members of our University community. Collectively, they are also an incredible resource, a unique global community who help us make meaningful connections with local prospective students, industry, governments and communities.
Tuition fee discount for postgrad study enables lifelong learning
It's never too late to pursue your dreams. And, in Julie Ross-Spooner's case, you're never 'too old' to attend university. The former teacher attended the 成人大片 to study in her seventies and just graduated with a Bachelor of Languages (French) with First Class Honours.听
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Two outstanding alumni awarded 2023 John Monash Scholarships
The 成人大片 wishes to congratulate and commend two alumni who have been recognised in the nation鈥檚 most prestigious postgraduate awards, .听
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Professor John McNeil AO
Recipient of Distinguished Alumni Award 2022, Professor John McNeil AO is a tenured public health researcher specialising in epidemiology and clinical pharmacology. His contributions to medical research have changed how we think about chronic disease, preventative health and healthcare quality.
David Reynolds PSM
Recipient of Distinguished Alumni Award 2022, David Reynolds PSM has dedicated his career to South Australia鈥檚 prosperity and wellbeing. For the Chief Executive of the Department for Trade and Investment, it is a line of work underpinned by a sense of community.
Professor Nicola Spurrier PSM
Recipient of Distinguished Alumni Award 2022, Professor Nicola Spurrier PSM, is a staunch advocate for preventing illness and promoting health across the whole of community. A dual qualified medical specialist, public health physician and paediatrician, Professor Spurrier was instrumental in South Australia鈥檚 response to the COVID-19 pandemic as the state鈥檚 Chief Public Health Officer.
Dr Angela Alder-Price
Recipient of the James McWha Rising Star Award 2022, Dr Angela Alder-Price is an orthopaedic researcher, senior lecturer and the only female upper-limb surgeon in South Australia. Her dual pursuit of surgery and science is driven by a passion for improving patient outcomes.
Tiahni Adamson
Recipient of the Tirkapena Indigenous Award 2022, Tiahni Adamson, a Torres Strait Islander woman descended from the Kauareg Nations of Thursday Island, is a passionate wildlife conservation biologist. Ms Adamson is focused on sustainable aquaculture production as the Lead Community Engagement Officer at CH4Global.
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