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First among equals
The daughter of a German immigrant horse-trader, Edith (Edie) Emily Dornwell was far more familiar with the stables than the Manor House and was certainly not born to a life of privilege and ease.Â
Celebrating creativity
In this edition of Lumen we celebrate all things creative. Art, music, theatre, comedy, literature, research, teaching and volunteers. Plus we unveil a new artwork created by noted Australian artist and alum Peter Drew.
100 years of better breeding
A lot can happen in a century, especially in the field of plant breeding.Â
When research meets opportunity
It can take years to be in the right place at the right time. Waite has a legacy – and a future – of turning incidental discoveries into world-shifting knowledge.Â
Sowing a greener future
In a world grappling with escalating climate change and global agricultural concerns, the Waite’s research is vital to addressing modern-day food and biodiversity needs.Â
Magic dirt
There’s a magical world beneath our feet. Academics and scientists at Waite are working tirelessly to help improve soil health across the nation.Â
Gardens of Note
The Waite Arboretum, Urrbrae House gardens and the Waite Conservation Reserve are made of many impressive parts.
Nurturing excellence
Waite’s teaching community remains a testament to Peter Waite’s enduring commitment to innovation and science.Â
The other friends of Waite
A great strength of the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Waite campus is the like-minded organisations who’ve chosen to nest amid the gumtrees with us – some of whom have been our neighbours and collaborators for generations.
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