alumni in focus /alumni/ en Dr Chee Seong Kua /alumni/news/list/2024/11/11/dr-chee-seong-kua Dr Chee Seong Kua is a dentist, a former UN Peacekeeper, and an aquatic plant enthusiast driven by a curiosity about the world and its people. His experience as a dental officer and paramedic during civil conflict in Timor-Leste helped shape his empathy and understanding, which he now applies to his work as a dental practitioner. November 11 2024 Claire Bowman /alumni/news/list/2024/11/11/dr-chee-seong-kua Harry Spurrier /alumni/news/list/2024/11/11/harry-spurrier Harry never expected he would be a PhD candidate or entrepreneur. He still doesn’t know the other, different career paths life might take him down later. Currently a 2023 Westpac Future Leaders Scholar pursuing a PhD, and a two-time business founder/ entrepreneur, Harry offers some personal advice for others who are still figuring it out. November 11 2024 Claire Bowman /alumni/news/list/2024/11/11/harry-spurrier Professor Andrew Abell and Percy Charles Blewett /alumni/news/list/2024/11/06/professor-andrew-abell-and-percy-charles-blewett Professor Andrew Abell studied a BSc and PhD at the University and is now a Professor in the School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences, as well as the Adelaide Node Director Centre for Nanoscale BioPhotonics, and Group Leader of the Abell Group. More than a century ago, in 1908, his grandfather Percy Charles Blewett sat exams offered by the ˴Ƭ Public Examinations Board, and went on to become a decorated WWI veteran. November 06 2024 Claire Bowman /alumni/news/list/2024/11/06/professor-andrew-abell-and-percy-charles-blewett Dr Kelli Francis-Staite /alumni/news/list/2024/11/06/dr-kelli-francis-staite Dr Kelli Francis-Staite is a mathematician, researcher and investment manager who is passionate about problem solving and mathematics. Kelli was a Rhodes Scholar, completed a DPhil at Oxford, and is now the Head of Investment Strategy for Hostplus. November 06 2024 Claire Bowman /alumni/news/list/2024/11/06/dr-kelli-francis-staite Chris Mein /alumni/news/list/2024/10/10/chris-mein Chris Mein is the Viticulturalist (Vineyard Manager) at Longview Vineyard, where he gets to perfectly blend his interests in science and agriculture. He is constantly evolving his methods to improve vine and soil health with a focus on biodiversity and sustainability. October 10 2024 Claire Bowman /alumni/news/list/2024/10/10/chris-mein Louisa Rose /alumni/news/list/2024/06/18/louisa-rose Louisa Rose is Head of Sustainability and Brand Ambassador for Yalumba, where she has worked since 1992, including 17 years as Head of Winemaking. Since her teen years helping on her own family vinyard, Louisa has brought a philosophy of fine wine, innovation and sustainability to her successful career as one of South Australia's celebrated winemakers.  June 18 2024 Claire Bowman /alumni/news/list/2024/06/18/louisa-rose Randolph Brazier /alumni/news/list/2024/06/18/randolph-brazier Randolph Brazier is the Global Head of Clean Power Systems at HSBC and on the board of the World Energy Council’s Future Energy Leaders Programme. Now living in London, he is passionate about improving and deploying the real-world solutions and innovative technologies that can truly address climate change. June 18 2024 Anonymous /alumni/news/list/2024/06/18/randolph-brazier Dr Jane Sloane /alumni/news/list/2024/05/10/dr-jane-sloane Jane Sloane is a fiercely passionate advocate for justice and an inspirational leader, whose career as a gender equity champion has taken her around the world. In the years between graduating the University with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in 1985 and receiving her Honorary Doctorate in 2024, she has worked with women all over the globe, lived a decade in a houseboat in California, had a heart-to-heart with Nelson Mandela, and driven true change in the global movement for equality. May 14 2024 Claire Bowman /alumni/news/list/2024/05/10/dr-jane-sloane Stephen Noonan puts children's theatre on the world stage /alumni/news/list/2023/11/07/stephen-noonan-puts-childrens-theatre-on-the-world-stage When asked how to create plays for children, Constantin Stanislavski, the seminal Russian theatre director, actor and theorist reportedly replied, “The same as for adults, only better.” Stephen Noonan’s mission is just that. November 08 2023 Anonymous /alumni/news/list/2023/11/07/stephen-noonan-puts-childrens-theatre-on-the-world-stage Meet some of our nursing alumni /alumni/news/list/2023/06/16/meet-some-of-our-nursing-alumni Crystal Tudo is a Clinical Nurse working in the Emergency Department at SA Health. June 16 2023 Linda Kinsella /alumni/news/list/2023/06/16/meet-some-of-our-nursing-alumni