Community /lumen/ en Children's University turns 10 /lumen/news/list/2023/09/11/childrens-university-turns-10 <p>It can be difficult for some young people to envision a future at university, particularly if no one in their family has ever attended one. This is where Children’s University steps in, to educate young people about future possibilities. In 2023 the initiative is celebrating its 10-year anniversary.</p> September 28 2023 Isaac Freeman /lumen/news/list/2023/09/11/childrens-university-turns-10 Letters to the editor /lumen/news/list/2023/09/22/letters-to-the-editor <p>Fond memories of Uni life are shared in these heart-warming responses to our recent contest.</p> September 28 2023 Lachlan Wallace /lumen/news/list/2023/09/22/letters-to-the-editor Making the most of every opportunity /lumen/news/list/2023/09/11/making-the-most-of-every-opportunity <p>For Pamela Wall – known by most as Pammie – and her late husband Ian, opportunity and generosity are the common threads woven throughout their lives.</p> September 28 2023 Isaac Freeman /lumen/news/list/2023/09/11/making-the-most-of-every-opportunity Preview: Celebrating our 150th /lumen/news/list/2023/09/28/preview-celebrating-our-150th <p>In 2024 the ³ÉÈË´óƬ will be rolling out a diverse series of events, parties, celebrations, special discussions and commemorative merchandise to celebrate our 150th anniversary.</p> September 28 2023 Isaac Freeman /lumen/news/list/2023/09/28/preview-celebrating-our-150th Codan founders' scholarship legacy /lumen/news/list/2023/09/21/codan-founders-scholarship-legacy <p>In 1959 three exceptional ³ÉÈË´óƬ students embarked on a humble business venture. Their huge success, and generosity, now helps others.</p> September 27 2023 Lachlan Wallace /lumen/news/list/2023/09/21/codan-founders-scholarship-legacy Giving Day: Waite clubrooms redevelopment /lumen/news/list/2023/09/27/giving-day-waite-clubrooms-redevelopment <p>Plans are in place for the Waite clubrooms to undergo major redevelopment in 2025 as part of the proposed masterplan for Waite Oval.</p> September 27 2023 Isaac Freeman /lumen/news/list/2023/09/27/giving-day-waite-clubrooms-redevelopment Giving Day: Lifelines for stroke research /lumen/news/list/2023/09/27/giving-day-lifelines-for-stroke-research <p>Every 10 minutes someone in Australia suffers a stroke, making it the leading cause of disability in our country. In 1992, at just 42 years old, healthy stockbroker and father of three Peter Couche became one of the 250,000 Australians who were then living with the aftermath of a stroke.</p> September 27 2023 Isaac Freeman /lumen/news/list/2023/09/27/giving-day-lifelines-for-stroke-research Giving Day: Citizen Science supports important research /lumen/news/list/2023/09/27/giving-day-citizen-science-supports-important-research <p>Citizen science has boomed in Australia in the past few years, with volunteers now contributing valuable data to more than 640 projects nationwide. In addition to representing billions of dollars annually in volunteered time, citizen scientists contribute to and enable breakthrough research.</p> September 27 2023 Isaac Freeman /lumen/news/list/2023/09/27/giving-day-citizen-science-supports-important-research