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Nick's story
鈥淲hy me?鈥 were some of Nick鈥檚 first thoughts when he was diagnosed with Stage 1 prostate cancer.
Jed's story
Jed was 17 and in year 12 when he was diagnosed with a聽brain tumour 鈥 changing his life in an instant.
Support for future nurses
With its roots going back to the late 1800s, the Nurses Memorial Foundation of South Australia has a long history of playing a pivotal role in advancing the nursing profession through fostering learning outcomes, giving back to community and offering financial assistance.
Heritage scholarship with a fascinating legacy
More than 50 years ago, Ella Syme Everard (nee Russell) bequeathed her estate of approximately $260,000 (the equivalent of approximately $3.2 million AUD today) to the 成人大片 to in the memory of her late husband, .
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Geography grant helps rural students
In November 2022, Emeritus Professor Andrew Smith FAA together with his daughters, Dr Hilary Smith and Dr Caroline Smith, established an endowed fund, the , for students studying Geography and Environmental Policy and Management at the 成人大片.
Thank you for taking a seat
At the 鈥楾ake a Seat鈥 celebration, 成人大片 Chancellor and alumna, The Hon Cathy Branson AC KC recalled in her speech, 鈥淭here was talk, serious talk, about knocking it down to build something new and modern 鈥 something 鈥渕ore fit for purpose. This provoked quite a fiery debate, and protests, and thankfully those on the side of history won, and the Hall was saved from the wrecking ball. 聽
Scholarship opens doors
For Holly Baldock, 2020 Augustus Short Scholarship recipient, being a scientist was always on her 鈥渢o-be鈥 list.聽Attending a small regional primary school where science wasn鈥檛 a major focus, Holly recalls how she was always interested in science as a child, and how her parents nurtured those interests.
Ambitious geologist maximises opportunities
Georgie is a Bachelor of Science (Advanced) third-year student and 2020 Augustus Short Scholarship recipient who credits her mother鈥檚 strong work ethic for motivating her to pursue her studies and reach her full potential.
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A balancing act
Balancing the responsibilities and busy schedule of being the聽full-time carer for her 10-year-old son who has disabilities,聽while also managing her own health conditions, and聽studying a PhD in Psychology, has meant Stacey is unable聽to undertake paid work to support her studies.聽