News: philanthrophy

Industry partnership critical for heart research

Medtronic - Professor Prash Sanders Bradley Watson

Working across the ³ÉÈË´óƬ and Royal Adelaide Hospital, Professor Prash Sanders leads a team of researchers and clinicians developing innovative solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF).

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In Memory of Peter Francis: A Pioneer in Organic and Sustainable Beauty

Peter, SAiGENCI Cancer Research

Mr Peter Francis was not only a successful World Master Hairdresser, Trichologist and Organic Formulator, he was a loving husband, father, brother and family man. An active community member, he was passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.

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Vale Dr Catherine King

Catherine - SAiGENCI

This month, after fighting breast cancer for over eight years, Dr Catherine King said goodbye to her beloved daughters, husband and friends. 

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Jed's story

Jed at his high school formal

Jed was 17 and in year 12 when he was diagnosed with a brain tumour – changing his life in an instant.

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Heritage scholarship with a fascinating legacy

Everard family

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 ³ÉÈË´óƬ to in the memory of her late husband, .

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Geography grant helps rural students

Andrew Smith and daughters Hilary and Caroline Smith

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 ³ÉÈË´óƬ.

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Physics opens doors

Dr Peter Brooker pictured at the University of Cape Town 1972

Looking back, Dr Peter Brooker is grateful for the opportunities a ³ÉÈË´óƬ education in physics gave him. Now Peter is paying tribute to his education and encouraging Australia’s next generation of physicists through the Peter Brooker Prize in Physics.

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Classic Scholarship Success

Shona Edwards

Shona Edwards was on track to complete her undergraduate studies in 2018 when she was diagnosed with papillary meningioma – a tumour at the base of her spine. 

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Children's University Adelaide

Children's University, Graduation Day

Thanks to a recent partnership with Farina Restoration Group, three new remote schools joined the Children’s University Australasia and Africa (IO) program in term three 2022.

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The Hugh Martin Weir Prize remembers a veteran

Hugh Martin Weir

The Hugh Martin Weir Prize, established by Glen and Robina Weir in 2011, honours the memory of Lieutenant Hugh Martin Weir (1915–2004) and his fellow prisoners of war.

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