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Possingham Family Legacy
A new postgraduate top-up scholarship in environmental sustainability will honour Barbara and Max Possingham and promote vital research.
Smoke tainted grape donation to revolutionise brandy
Research into the use of smoke-tainted grapes in brandy production is an innovative project paving the way to sustainable, climate-resilient alcohol production.
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The gift of music
Dr Pem Gerner OAM, architect, musician, teacher and author, recently gifted his collection of saxophones to the Elder Conservatorium of Music.
Supporting students, one sausage at a time
The humble sausage in bread is an Australian icon. On May 7th, the ³ÉÈË´óƬ joined together with Tasting Australia to bring to life the 'Festival of Sausage in Bread'.
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Saving lives on a daily basis
Dr Christina Theodore (MBBS) is a frontline healthcare worker, ³ÉÈË´óƬ graduate and former recipient of a life-changing gift, the Augustus Short Scholarship.
Civil engineer in training
Thanks to the Augustus Short Scholarship, Declan has been able to juggle study, professional placements and relocating from rural Victoria, all while putting his time and energy towards excelling in his Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering degree.
Prize creates lasting legacy
An inaugural recipient of the Alicia Rose Doherty Memorial Fund Prize, Dr Burford-Rice has completed her Master of Clinical Psychology/PhD and is giving back in remote and regional areas of South Australia. Â
Philanthropic Support for Online Learning
In a year when online learning has become commonplace, the University’s Health and Medical students have received an additional learning resource – thanks to the generosity of alumna and donor Peggy Barker.
SA vet motivated to help
In 2013, Dr Christopher Smith embarked on his veterinary journey, studying a Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) at the University’s Roseworthy Campus. He completed an internship at a specialist hospital in Perth in 2019, and today works as a vet in regional South Australia.
Brittany's story: Inner strength leads to dreams pursued
Brittany's family background was a driving force behind why she wanted to study Psychology. With a deep understanding and empathy for people who come from disadvantaged backgrounds, she now wants to help as many people as she can through being a clinical psychologist.
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