Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology Prizes
View prizes for students from the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology.
More prizes to be added, please direct any questions to prizes@adelaide.edu.au.
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Alwin Clements Prize in Natural History
Details Value In 2012, Peter Clements made a donation to the University to establish a Prize in memory of his father, Alwin, who was a passionate preservationist of South Australian flora and fauna and an elected fellow of the Natural History Society of South Australia.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed a Masters or Honours degree in the School of Biological Sciences in research directly related to the conservation, preservation or ecology of Australian native flora or fauna in the year for which the Prize is awarded. To be considered, the research project should have included a fieldwork component.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who best demonstrated the contribution of their research to the conservation of Australian wildlife.
$1,200 -
Angas Hurst Prize
Details Value This Prize wasÌýestablished in 1996 when funds were raised and given to the ³ÉÈË´óƬ to establish a prize in commemoration of the work of Professor Charles Angas Hurst (1923-2011) in the Department of Mathematical Physics for over thirty years.
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate program in the School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences and have successfully completed the coursesÌýPHYSICS 3542 - Physics III, PHYSICS 3006 - Advanced Dynamics and Relativity III and PHYSICS 3544 - Quantum Mechanics III in the year for which the Prize is awarded. Students will be considered for the Prize in the year they first complete this set of courses.
The Prize will be awarded to the student who achieves the highest load-weighted mark in courses stated above.
$230 -
Ann Coultas First Year Statistics Prize
Details Value This Prize was established by a donation to the University by the School of Mathematical Sciences to recognise academic achievement by first year students in the Discipline of Mathematical Sciences and to commemorate Ann Coultas who served the University from 1996 to 2003 in the Discipline of Statistics.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the course
STATS 1005 - Statistical Analysis and Modelling I and be enrolled in one of the following degrees in the year for which the Prize is awarded:
• Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences or associated double degree with a Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences; or
• Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences; or
• Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced).The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtained the highest mark in the course stated above.
$300 Ìý
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Applied Probability Trust Prize
Details Value This Prize was established in 2001 by a donation to the University by the Applied Probability Trust to encourage excellence in Applied Probability and Statistics and to encourage students to pursue higher studies in these fields.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have completed their Honours degree of Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences or a Master of Philosophy degree in the year for which the Prize is awarded, and who has written their research project in the area of Applied Probability or Statistics.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who achieved the highest mark in one of the degrees specified above.
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Associate Professor Brian O'Neill Prize in Process Control and Instrumentation
Details Value This Prize was established in 2017 by a donation to the University by Associate Professor Brian Kevin O'Neill who was an academic staff member of the School of Chemical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences for 41 years (1973-2014).Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the third year course CHEM ENG 3031 - Process Control & Instrumentation in the following programs (including associated double degrees) in the year for which the Prize is awarded:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (Chemical - Minerals Processing)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (Chemical - Renewable Energy)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (Chemical - Pharmaceutical Engineering)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (Chemical).The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who achieved the highest mark in the course stated above and who is enrolled in the above listed programs (including associated double degrees).
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Audrey Abbie Veterinary Perpetual Prize
Details Value This Prize was established in 2008 by a donation to the University from Mrs Audrey Abbie to provide financial support to an outstanding student to pursue further education or an internship either in Australia or overseas.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must have successfully completed the second year of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in the year for which the Prize is awarded and be undertaking the final year of the DVM.
Applications must:-
a. include documentary evidence of excellent reports from practitioners (feedback from DVM Extramural Studies);
b. explain how they will use the Prize money to assist with costs associated with attending off-campus clinical placements (in Australia or overseas) during their final year.
Candidates would realistically have organised their final year of study and placements before being aware that they have won the Prize.The Prize must be taken up in the year in which it is offered. Acceptance of the Prize cannot be deferred. If a student declines the Prize, the Prize will be offered to the next eligible student.
$15,000 Ìý
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Aurizn Artificial Intelligence Ingenuity Prize
Details Value This Prize has been established by a donation to the University by Aurizn to recognise the best project pertaining to Artificial Intelligence at the University's annual 'Ingenuity' event.
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must be presenting their project at the annual 'Ingenuity' event held by the University and enrolled in an undergraduate degree in any area of Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or Science in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize will be awarded to the student or group of students who present the project demonstrating the most innovative and/or significant application of Al methodologies at the annual 'Ingenuity' event.
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Australian Grain Technologies Plan Breeding Prize
Details Value This Prize was established in 2017 by a donation to the University by Australian Grain Technologies Pty Ltd, Australia's leading private plant breeding company, for the purpose of providing a Prize within the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine in the area of plant breeding. The Prize was instituted to celebrate the substantial contribution past plant breeders have made to the productivity of Australian farms. It recognises the teaching and inspiration that Gil Hollamby and the late Tony Rathjen provided to ³ÉÈË´óƬ students over an extended period of time, some 40 years in duration from the 1970's.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the course
PLANT SC 3200WT - Plant Breeding Ill, towards the degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences in the year for which the Prize is awarded.The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtains the best mark in the course stated above.
$1,000 -
BHP People's Choice Award
Details Value This Prize was established in 2024 by the Faculty Science, Engineering and Technology to recognise the best project, as voted by attendees, at the annual 'Ingenuity' event. The Prize is funded by the Ingenuity Principal Partner, BHP.
To be eligible for a Prize, candidates must present their project at the annual 'Ingenuity' event in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize will be awarded to the candidate who presents the project which receives the most votes by attendees as part of the People's Choice Competition, at the annual 'Ingenuity' event.
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Bill Henderson Prize for Applied Mathematics
Details Value This Prize was established in 2004 by a donation to the University from former students, friends and colleagues of Associate Professor Bill Henderson who served the University in the years 1968-2002 in the discipline of Applied Mathematics.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the course MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB and be enrolled in at least twelve units of Level II courses taught by the Discipline of Mathematical Sciences, including MATHS 2104 Numerical Methods II as of the semester one census date in the following year.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who achieves the highest average combined marks in MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA and MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB.
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Bill Williams Memorial Prize for Freshwater Ecology
Details Value This Prize was established in 2004 following a series of fundraising activities where a sum of money was raised to establish an endowed Prize in memory of Professor William (Bill) David Williams (1936-2002) who was the Professor of Zoology at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ from 1975-1994.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the course
ENV BIOL 3004 Freshwater Ecology Ill in the year for which the Prize is awarded.The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtained the highest mark in the course stated above.
$500 -
Bob Crompton Prize
Details Value In 2003, Prof R W Crompton, a distinguished alumnus of the University, made a donation to the University to establish a Prize for outstanding students in physics. The object of the Prize is to encourage and aid postgraduate students in physics.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must be enrolled in a postgraduate program in Physics from the School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize will be awarded to the candidate who is judged to have the best poster presented at the School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences Research Symposium.Ìý
If there is more than one candidate of equal merit, then the prize may be shared equally.$950 -
Brian and Heather Forster Prize in Biochemistry
Details Value In 1988 Mr and Mrs Brian Forster, parents of Dr Anthony C. Forster, B.Sc. (Hons), Ph.D., made a donation to the ³ÉÈË´óƬ in appreciation of their son's education at the University, for the purpose of encouraging excellence in Biochemistry.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed First Class Honours and have undertaken a research project relevant to Biochemistry in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who achieved the highest result for their Honours research project relevant to Biochemistry.
$800 -
C M Donald Prize for Agronomy
Details Value In 1985, the late Emeritus Professor C.M. Donald, C.B.E., F.A.A., (Waite Professor of Agronomy from 1954 to 1973) bequeathed to the University funds to be administered for the purpose of providing an award within the faculty of Agricultural Science to a student or students of outstanding performance in the study of the subject of Agriculture.
The income from the fund is applied towards a Prize to be awarded to a student or students of the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ.To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the final year of the Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences program and have successfully completed AGRONOMY 3012RW - Innovation in Agronomy III course in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtained the highest mark in the course stated above.
$900 -
CMS Mathematical Science Project Award
Details Value This Prize was established by the School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences to recognise the best promotional material at the annual 'Ingenuity' event.
The value of the Prize shall be $1,000.
If a group Prize is awarded, the value for each participant will be at least $200 per person.To be eligible for a Prize, a candidate or candidates must present their project at the annual 'Ingenuity' event and be enrolled in a postgraduate research program within the Discipline of Mathematical Sciences in the year for which the prize is awarded.
The Prize will be awarded to the student or group of students who are deemed to present the best promotional material as part of their candidature at the annual 'Ingenuity' event, based on visual presentation (poster and display).
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Constance Margaret Eardley Memorial Prize for Botany
Details Amount In 1980, friends, colleagues and former students in the Department of Botany and the Adelaide University Graduates' Union made a donation to the University to establish a fund in memory of the late Constance MargaretÌýEardley,Ìýa member of the academic staff of the Department of Botany 1933-71.Ìý
To be eligible for the prize candidates must have successfully completed the courses ENV BIOL 2500- BOTANY II and ENV BIOL 2510 - PLANT IDENTIFICATION II as part of an undergraduate program in the School of Biological Sciences in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtained the highest combined mark for the courses stated above.
$2,300 Ìý
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D B Adam Memorial Prize
Details Value In 1954, a committee of former students and friends of the late David Bonar Adam, BAgSc, made a donation to the UniversityÌýto establish a Prize in his memory. Mr Adam was Reader in Plant Pathology at the Waite Research Institute.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences program and the course PLANT SC 3510WT - Plant Health Ill in the year for which the prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who achieved the highest mark in the course stated above.
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Daniel Livingston Prize for First Year Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences
Details Value In 1933, Daniel Livingston, storekeeper of Millicent, South Australia, bequeathed funds to the Minister of AgricultureÌýto found annual scholarships at Roseworthy College to be called the "Daniel Livingston Scholarships" and to be awarded in such manner as the cabinet minister controlling the Department of Agriculture in South Australia shall think fit.Ìý
In 2019 the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, being the corporate successor of the Minister for Agriculture and the trustee of this Trust, appointed the University as the sole trustee of the Trust and accordingly, the capital of the fund was transferred to the University's Endowment Fund.ÌýTo be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the first year of the Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences in the year in which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtains the highest aggregate mark in the first year of a Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences degree.
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Daniel Livingston Prize for Second Year Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences
Details Value In 1933, Daniel Livingston, storekeeper of Millicent, South Australia, bequeathed funds to the Minister of Agriculture to found annual scholarships at Roseworthy College to be called the "Daniel Livingston Scholarships" and to be awarded in such manner as the cabinet minister controlling the Department of Agriculture in South Australia shall think fit.Ìý
In 2019 the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, being the corporate successor of the Minister for Agriculture and the trustee of this Trust, appointed the University as the sole trustee of the Trust and accordingly, the capital of the fund was transferred to the University's Endowment Fund.ÌýTo be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the second year of the Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences in the year in which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtains the highest aggregate mark in the second year of a Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences degree.
$600 Ìý
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Daniel Livingston Prize for Third Year Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences
Details Value In 1933, Daniel Livingston, storekeeper of Millicent, South Australia, bequeathed funds to the Minister of AgricultureÌýto found annual scholarships at Roseworthy College to be called the "Daniel Livingston Scholarships" and to be awarded in such manner as the cabinet minister controlling the Department of Agriculture in South Australia shall think fit.Ìý
In 2019 the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, being the corporate successor of the Minister for Agriculture and the trustee of this Trust, appointed the University as the sole trustee of the Trust and accordingly, the capital of the fund was transferred to the University's Endowment Fund.ÌýTo be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the third year of the Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences in the year in which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtains the highest aggregate mark in the third year of a Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences degree.
$800 Ìý
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Davey Prize for Excellence in Chemical Engineering
Details Value This Prize was established in 1992 by a donation from Dr K.R. and Mrs M.S. Davey to establish a Prize to foster the development of biochemical engineering interest and practice at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) degree program or associated double degrees at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ. The candidate must also have successfully completed at least 18 units of Level Ill Chemical Engineering courses, with one of these being completed in the year for which the Prize is being awarded.
The Prize will be awarded annually to the candidate who achieved the highest average mark in 18 units of Level 111 Chemical Engineering courses. The average mark will be based on the candidate's results in their six (6) best Level Ill Chemical Engineering courses.
The prize shall not be awarded to the same candidate more than once.$400 -
David A.L. Saunders Prize for History and Theories of Architecture
Details Value This Prize was established in 1988 by a donation to the University from Doreen A Saunders, to commemorate the memory of Professor David A. L. Saunders, Professor of Architecture 1977-86 and to encourage the study of the history of architecture.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the course
DESST 1505 - History Theory 1 in the Bachelor of Architectural Design program in the year for which the Prize is awarded.The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who achieved the highest mark in the course stated above.
$800 -
David Bradley Memorial Prize
Details Value This Prize was established in 1988 by a donation made to the University from Professor John and Mrs Brenda Bradley for the establishment of a Prize to commemorate the memory of their son David Bradley, a student in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Oenology in 1986 and 1987.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology or the Bachelor of Viticulture & Oenology (Honours) degree in the year in which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who demonstrates personal qualities, enthusiasm and aptitude indicating the promise of an outstanding contribution to the wine industry.
$2,000 Ìý
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David Hayman Prize in Genetics
Details Value In 2006 a donationÌýwas given to the University by the Miller family to establish a Prize in memory of Dr David L Hayman who was an academic staff member of the Genetics Department from 1959 until his retirement in 1992 and a Visiting Research Fellow until his death in 2006. The fund was increased by another donation from the Miller family in 2011. In 2015 the Miller family suggested that the Prize be increased to $2,500 per year and the capital spent out accordingly.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must have successfully completed an Honours degree in Genetics in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize will be awarded to the candidate who achieved the highest result in First Class Honours in Genetics.
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David Murray Prize in Mathematical Sciences
Details Value In 1907, David Murray bequeathed funds to the University for the Scholarship Fund of the University. Mr Murray of London, England and Adelaide, was a Merchant and a former member of the Council of the University, and died in London on 6 January 1907. The David Murray Prizes are awarded each year by the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics, the Adelaide Law School, the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology and the Adelaide Medical School. The rules below refer only to the David Murray Prize in the Mathematical Sciences.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must:-
a) be enrolled in the Honours degree of Mathematical Sciences or the Master of Philosophy degree in Mathematical Sciences as of the semester one census date of the following year; and
b) have satisfied the academic requirements for the ordinary degree of Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences, the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced) or the Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences and have completed at least 12 units of Level Ill Mathematical Sciences courses; and
c) have completed at least one such Level Ill Mathematical Sciences course in the year for which the prize is awarded.The Prize shall be awarded annually to the highest performing student based on performance in Mathematical Sciences courses, with particular emphasis on the Level Ill results.
$1,000 Ìý
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David Murray Prize in Science
Details Amount In 1907, David Murray bequeathed funds to the University for the Scholarship Fund of the University. Mr Murray of London, England and Adelaide, was a Merchant and a former member of the Council of the University, and died in London on 6 January 1907. The David Murray Prizes are awarded each year by the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics, the Adelaide Law School, the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology and the Adelaide Medical School. The rules below refer only to the David Murray Prize in the Science.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must be enrolled in an Honours degree in one of the following Schools:-
•ÌýÌý ÌýSchool of Agriculture, Food and Wine;
•ÌýÌý ÌýSchool of Animal and Veterinary Sciences;
•ÌýÌý ÌýSchool of Biological Sciences;
•ÌýÌý ÌýSchool of Physics, Chemistry and Earth SciencesThe Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who achieved the highest mark for the first three years of their undergraduate degree in one of the above Schools and taking into account the Purpose of the Prize to encourage advanced work and original investigation.
$1,000 Ìý
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David Pawsey Prize in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Details Value This Prize was established in 1985 by donations to the University in recognition of Mr David Pawsey and his 34 years of service to the Department of Electrical Engineering. In 2009 it was decided to establish an annual Prize from those funds to recognise and encourage outstanding students in Electrical Engineering.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the course
ELEC ENG 2104 - Digital Signal Processing in the year for which the Prize is awarded.The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who achieved the highest mark in the course stated above.
$900 Ìý
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David Sutton Memorial Prize
Details Value This Prize was established in 1982 by a donation to the University from Mrs Moya Sutton in memory of her husband Dr David John Sutton, a member of the staff of the Department of Physics and Mathematical Physics for thirty-one years.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize a candidate must be enrolled in either the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science majoring in Physics or the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science (High Performance Computational Physics) in the year for which the Prize is awarded. Candidates must have completed the core experimental Honours Physics coursework modules.
A recipient of the H S Green Prize is not eligible for this Prize.The successful candidate will be the student who completed an experimental physics project and placed highest in the First Class for the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science majoring in Physics or the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science (High Performance Computational Physics).
$1,800 Ìý
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Dr. George Sved Prize for Civil Engineering
Details Value This Prize was established by a donation to the University by the friends and family of Dr George Sved AM, who taught at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ from 1950-1975 and continued to provide academic assistance as an Honorary Visiting Research Fellow until his death in 1994.Ìý
In 2006, Dr Marta Sved bequeathed funds to the University to be added to the fund for the Dr George Sved Prize in Civil Engineering.ÌýTo be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the course
CIVILENG 2001 - Strength of Materials and be enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Civil) in the year in which the Prize is awarded.The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtained the highest mark in the course stated above.
$700 Ìý
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Dr Jennifer Gardner Prize for Waite Arboretum Research
Details Value This Prize has been established by a contribution to the University by an anonymous donor, who wishes to recognise the dedicated and outstanding work of Dr Jennifer Gardner who commenced service in 1986 as the Curator of the Waite Arboretum. The Prize, while honouring Dr Jennifer Gardner and her work, is also aimed at raising the profile of the Waite Arboretum as a resource available for research for students and researchers.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must be enrolled in an Honours program, postgraduate research program, or a ³ÉÈË´óƬ researcher (staff), undertaking a research project which in some way engages the Waite Arboretum as part of, or an important resource for, their research.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the lead student or researcher for a research project involving the Waite Arboretum. The key criteria in identifying the best research project will be the ability of the project to enhance sustainability of the urban landscape or understanding of the natural environment.
$1,500 Ìý
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Dr. John Mannam Prize for Dux of Second Year Mechanical Engineering
Details Value This Prize was established in 2012 by a donation to the University by Dr Kim Boon Lim in memory of the late Dr John Mannam who was an academic staff member of the School of Mechanical Engineering and Dr Lim's former Lecturer, mentor and friend.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed their second year and have been enrolled in at least 18 units towards the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) degree program or associated double degrees in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who achieved the highest weighted average in their second year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Mechanical) degree program or associated double degrees.Ìý
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EA Cornish Memorial Prize
Details Value This Prize was established in 1973 through donations to the University to establish a Prize as a memorial to Dr Edmund Alfred Cornish, Foundation Professor of Mathematical Statistics (1960 to 1964) at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must:
• have successfully completed at least 9 units of Level II courses taught by the Discipline of Mathematical Sciences; and
• have successfully completed MATHS 2103 - Probability and Statistics II and STATS 2107 - Statistical Modelling and Inference II in the year for which the prize is being awarded; and
• be enrolled in at least 9 units of Level 111 Statistics courses as at semester one census date in the following year.Candidates who have previously been awarded the EA Cornish Prize will not be eligible in subsequent years.
The Prize will be awarded annually to the candidate who receives the highest average marks in 9 units of Level II courses stated above and continues to 9 units of level Ill statistics.
$500 Ìý
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E.J. and E.I. Graham Prize in Plant Nutrition
Details Value This Prize was established in 1996 by a donation to the University from Messrs Robin, Peter and Duncan Graham and their families in recognition of the life-long interest in education of their parents, Elgin Joseph and Eunice Isabella Graham.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the course
PLANT SC 3505WT - Soil and Plant Nutrition III in the degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences, Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology or Bachelor of Science, in the year for which the Prize is awarded.The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtained the highest mark in the course stated above.
$400 Ìý
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E O Tuck Prize for Applied Mathematics
Details Value In 2004, former students, friends and colleagues made a donation to the University in recognition of the contribution to applied mathematics of Professor E.O. Tuck who served the ³ÉÈË´óƬ in the years 1967-2002, to establish a Prize for applied mathematics.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must:-
• have successfully completed nine units of Level II courses taught by the School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, including at least one of APP MTH 2105 Optimisation and Operations Research II or MATHS 2104 Numerical Methods II; and
• have completed at least one of the above courses in the year for which the Prize is awarded; and
• be enrolled in at least 9 units of Level Ill Applied Mathematics courses as at the semester one census date of the following year.The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtained the highest average mark in the 9 units of Level 11 courses specified above.
$1,000 Ìý
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E S Barnes Prize in Pure Mathematics
Details Value This prize was established in 1984 by a donation to the University by former students, friends and colleagues of Professor E.S. Barnes in recognition of his contribution to the discipline of Pure Mathematics. Professor Barnes served the University in the years 1959 to 1983. The purpose of the Prize is to recognise and encourage talent in Pure Mathematics.
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must:-
a. be enrolled in the Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences or the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences or the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced) or a double degree with a Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences component; and
b. have successfully completed 12 units of Level 111 Pure Mathematics courses.
c. The candidate must have completed at least one of the above courses in the year for which the Prize is awarded.The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who achieves the highest average mark in the 12 units of Level Ill Pure Mathematics courses.
The Prize shall not be awarded to a previous recipient of the ES Barnes Prize in Pure Mathematics.
$1,000 Ìý
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Elise Marion Cornish Prize for Botany
Details Amount In 1947 Reverend Raymond Baron Cornish donated funds to the University for the purpose of establishing an annual Prize in memory of his late sister Elsie Marion Cornish,Ìýwho for many years tended the gardens in the University grounds.Ìý
To be eligible for this Prize candidates must have successfully completed the course ENV BIOL 2500 - BOTANY II as part of an undergraduate program in the School of Biological Sciences in the year for which the Prize is awarded.Ìý
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtained the highest mark for the course stated above.
$350 Ìý
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Ern & Betty Wickes Prize in Animal Pathology
Details Value In 2013, Ms Merry Wickes made a donation to the University as an endowment to establish the Ern and Betty Wickes Prize in Animal Pathology in memory of her parents.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the course
VET SC 7304RW Pathology and Diagnostic Services Rotation in the year for which the Prize is awarded.The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtained the highest mark in the course stated above.
$1,200 -
Esso Australia Prize for Chemical Engineering
Details Value This Prize was established by a donation to the University by Esso Australia Pty Ltd.
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the course
CHEM ENG 2010 Process Design II and be undertaking their second year of a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Chemical) degree (including combined or double degrees) in the year for which the Prize is awarded.The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtains the best mark in the course stated above.
$700 Ìý
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Fred Jacka Memorial Prize
Details Value In 1996, students and colleagues donated funds to the University to establish a Prize in memory of Dr Frederick John Jacka, Director of the Mawson Institute for Antarctic Research for twenty-seven years.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor of Science program of study and have successfully completed the course PHYSICS 3002 - Experimental Physics Ill.Ìý
Candidates will be considered for the Prize in the year they satisfy the requirements for a major in Physics in the year for which the Prize is awarded.The Prize will be awarded to the Bachelor of Science student majoring in Physics with the highest mark in the course stated above.
$140 Ìý
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Ganf Prize in Aquatic Sciences
Details Value By Deed of Gift dated 20 June 2019, Associate Professor George Grinnell Ganf donated funds to the University to establish an award to encourage and support students in aquatic sciences/limnology / oceanography/coastal science.
Various other donors have provided donations to the fund.
By Deed of Amendment to Deed of Gift dated 22 May 2024, Associate Professor George Ganf made a further donation to the fund to be added to the capital sum so that the Prize can be awarded in perpetuity from the income of the fund.To be eligible for the Prize candidates must:-
• be in the final year of their PhD candidature at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ in any of the fields of aquatic sciences, limnology, oceanography or coastal science;
• have completed and submitted their thesis within the calendar year March 1st to February 28th in the year for which the Prize is made; and
• have submitted a scholarly paper(s) to a scientific journal(s) based upon their thesis (within six months of submission).The Prize will be awarded annually to the candidate who is deemed to be most worthy of the Prize based on examiners and/or referee reports.
The candidate may be required to present a written or verbal report summarising the importance and originality of their research and how it fills a knowledge gap.
$5,000 -
G. Della-Putta Memorial Prize in Architecture
Details Value This Prize was established in 2024 by donations to the University from Mrs Bice Della-Putta, in memory of her late husband, Giovanni Della-Putta, who was an architect and artist who migrated to Australia from Italy. The Prize will acknowledge the most outstanding student completing the final year of the Master of Architecture program.
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must have successfully completed the final year of the Master of Architecture at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize will be awarded annually to the candidate who has achieved the highest mark in the ARCH 7043 - Final Architecture Project (M) course.
$1,000 -
G.M. Badger Prize
Details Value The GM Badger Prize was established in 1978 by a donation to the University from Professor G. M. Badger to establish an endowed Prize in Organic Chemistry.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must have satisfied the requirements for a major in chemistry and have successfully completed the course CHEM 3620 - Organic Chemistry III in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize will be awarded annually to the student who has achieved the best result in the course stated above.
Ìý$600 Ìý
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G. S. Laurence Prizes in Practical Chemistry
Details Value In 1992, Dr Gerald Laurence, through his company ADUCHEM Pty Ltd, donated funds to the University to provide annual Prizes in Practical Chemistry. Dr Gerald Laurence was a member of the Discipline of Chemistry for 31 years and maintained a strong commitment to excellence in laboratory classes throughout his career.
There shall be two prizes awarded annually.
To be eligible for the Prizes, candidates must be undertaking a Bachelor of Science program in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
One prize will be awarded to the student obtaining the highest average mark for practical work in Level IIIÌýchemistry courses. The student must have completed a major in Chemistry in the year for which the prize is awarded.
One prize will be awarded to the student obtaining the highest average mark for practical work in Level II chemistry courses. The student must have completed at least CHEM 2545 - Organic Chemistry II and CHEM 2550 - Physical & Inorganic Chemistry II Level II courses in the year for which the prize is awarded.
$200 each Ìý
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Gertrude Rohan Memorial Prize
Details Value This Prize was established in 2005 by a donation to the University from Dr Paul Rohan to establish a Prize in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in memory of his late wife, Gertrude Rohan.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have been a PhD candidate in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering whose thesis topic is in the area of Information and Communications Technology in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who qualified for the degree of PhD in the previous 12 month period between 1 July and 30 June and who is deemed to have produced the best PhD thesis on the basis of the reports of the external examiners of the thesis, refereed publications and any other measurable attributes of quality.
$300 Ìý
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H S Green Prize
Details Value In 1996, funds were raised and given to the University to establish a Prize in commemoration of the work of Herbert Sydney Green, Founding Professor in the Department of Mathematical Physics and Professor of Mathematical Physics for thirty-four years. In 2019, Roy Green contributed a further donation which was added to the capital sum.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must be enrolled in either the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science majoring in Physics or the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science (High Performance and Computational Physics) in the year for which the Prize is awarded. Candidates must have completed the core theoretical Honours Physics coursework modules.
A recipient of the David Sutton Memorial Prize is not eligible for this Prize.
The successful candidate will be the student who completed a theoretical physics project and placed highest in the First Class for the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science majoring in Physics or the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science (High Performance Computational Physics).
If there is more than one candidate of equal merit, then the Prize may be shared equally.
Ìý$1,000 Ìý
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Harold Woolhouse Prize
Details Value In 1996, friends, family and colleagues of Harold Woolhouse made a donation to the University to establish a Prize in memory of Harold Woolhouse, to be awarded for the best PhD thesis produced in the Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences. In 2002, the Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences merged with the Faculty of Science to become the Faculty of Sciences. In 2002, the Faculty of Sciences merged with the Faculty of Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences to become the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering & Technology.Ìý
Professor Harold Woolhouse was a botanist and Director of Waite Agricultural Research Institute from 1990 to 1995.ÌýTo be eligible for the Prize, candidates must have successfully completed the final year of their postgraduate studies in the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology, in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded to the candidate deemed to have produced the best PhD thesis in a subject related to or aligned with agriculture or natural resource sciences, on the basis of the reports of the external examiners of the theses, refereed publications, letter of support from supervisor and any other measurable attributes of quality.
$2,000 Ìý
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Heather Ridgway Prize
Details Value This Prize was established in 2022 by a donation to the University by the Ridgway Family in memory of Heather Ridgway, DVM 2 student who was tragically killed in a car accident prior to the 2022 academic year. Heather loved animals (particularly cats) and was passionate about becoming a veterinarian. Heather made many friends during her studies and shared wonderful memories and experiences while living in the Roseworthy College.
To be eligible for the Prize, students must be female and have successfully completed the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The successful candidate will be selected by taking into account theÌýfollowing characteristics and attributes over the course of their studies at Roseworthy:
A student who made a positive contribution to the Roseworthy community through participation in Roseworthy clubs, sports, and social events.
A student who demonstrated commitment, care and support to fellow students (a team player who looked to help others).
A student who was genuine, unapologetically themselves and selfless.If there is more than one candidate of equal merit, then the Prize may be shared equally.
$1,500 Ìý
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HILT CRC Ingenuity Prize
Details Value This Prize has been established by a donation to the University by HILT CRC to recognise the best project pertaining to the decarbonization of heavy industry at the University's annual 'Ingenuity' event.
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must be presenting their project at the annual 'Ingenuity' event held by the University and enrolled in the Final Year Honours Research Project in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize will be awarded to the student or group of students who are deemed to present the best project pertaining to the decarbonization of heavy industry at the annual 'Ingenuity' event. This can be awarded to any engineering discipline however priority is given to the projects focusing on decarbonizing of iron ore/steel making, lime/cement, and alumina/aluminium industries.
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Hon Dr Bruce Eastick Prize in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Details Value This Prize was established by the University and the Roseworthy Old Collegians Association Inc. (ROCA) in recognition of the Hon Dr Bruce Eastick AM, an outstanding contributor to the veterinary profession and supporter of ROCA. The Prize is funded by the Roseworthy Campus and Student Fund, an endowed fund invested in the University's Endowment Fund, established by ROCA. Funding has been approved for an indefinite period with a review of these arrangements required every 5 years commencing in 2024.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed their final year of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who achieved the highest cumulative GPA in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
If there is more than one candidate of equal merit, then the winner shall be determined based on the highest mark in the final year course VET SC 7308BRW Transition to the Veterinary Profession B.
$1,000 Ìý
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Ingenuity Principles & Practice of Research III Prize
Details Value This Prize has been established to recognise quality poster presentation in the course SCIENCE 3100 - Principles & Practice of Research (Advanced) III, as presented at the University's annual 'Ingenuity' event.ÌýThe Prizes are funded by the School of Biological Sciences and School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences at the University.
To be eligible for a Prize, candidates must present their poster at the annual 'Ingenuity' event and be enrolled in the course SCIENCE 3100 within the Bachelor of Science (Advanced), in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually and selection will be made from all eligible posters and the Prizes awarded to the top Bachelor of Science (Advanced) poster presentation in the broad disciplinary areas within the School of Biological Sciences (one Prize) and the School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences (one Prize).Ìý
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Ingenuity Prize (Engineering)
Details Value These Prizes were established by the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and School of Chemical Engineering to recognise quality project presentation and extensive audience engagement at the University's annual 'Ingenuity' event.ÌýThe Prizes are funded by the relevant Schools at the University.
The value of the Prize shall be:
• 1st place - $1,500
• 2nd place - $1,250
• 3rd place - $1,000
If a group Prize is awarded, the value of the Prize for each participant will be a minimum of $200 per person.To be eligible for a Prize, a candidate or candidates must present their project at the annual 'Ingenuity' event and be enrolled in the honours component, Masters by Coursework, Masters by Research, postgraduate coursework or postgraduate research program in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
A first, second, and third Prize will be awarded within each School.Ìý
Selection will be made according to project based on visual presentation (poster and display) and audience engagement at the ingenuity event in the following School/Discipline:School of Architecture and Civil Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Environmental EngineeringSchool of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Biomedical EngineeringSchool of Chemical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Mining and Petroleum Engineering1st:Ìý $1,500
2nd:Ìý$1,250ÌýÌý
3rd:Ìý $1,000
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Ingenuity Science Prize
Details Value These Prizes were established by the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, School of Biological Sciences and School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences to recognise quality project presentation and extensive audience engagement at the University's annual 'Ingenuity' event.Ìý
The Prizes are funded by the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology at the University.The value of the Prize shall be $1,000.
If a group Prize is awarded, the value of the Prize for each participant will be a minimum of $200 per person.To be eligible for a Prize, candidates must present their project at the annual 'Ingenuity' event and be enrolled in the honours component, Masters by Coursework, Masters by Research, postgraduate coursework or postgraduate research program in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to a candidate or candidates and selection will be made according to project based on the best visual presentation (poster and display) and audience engagement at the ingenuity event in the following Schools:
• School of Agriculture, Food and Wine
• School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
• School of Biological Sciences
• School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences$1,000Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý -
Innovative Computer Science Award
Details Value This Prize was established by the School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences to recognise the innovative project presented at the annual 'Ingenuity' event in Computer Science.Ìý
The value of the Prize shall be $1,000.Ìý
If a group Prize is awarded, the value for each participant will be at least $200 per person.To be eligible for a Prize, a candidate or candidates must present their project at the annual 'Ingenuity' event and be enrolled in the honours component, Masters by Coursework, Masters by Research, postgraduate coursework or postgraduate research program in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize will be awarded to the student or group of students who are deemed to present the most innovative computer science project at the annual 'Ingenuity' event, based on visual presentation (poster and display).
$1,000 -
Innovative Software Engineering Award
Details Value This Prize was established by the School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences to recognise the innovative project presented at the annual 'Ingenuity' event in Software Engineering.Ìý
The value of the Prize shall be $1,000.Ìý
If a group Prize is awarded, the value for each participant will be at least $200 per person.To be eligible for a Prize, a candidate or candidates must present their project at the annual 'Ingenuity' event and be enrolled in the honours component, Masters by Coursework, Masters by Research, postgraduate coursework or postgraduate research program in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize will be awarded to the student or group of students who are deemed to present the most innovative Software Engineering project at the annual 'Ingenuity' event, based on visual presentation (poster and display).
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Institution of Radio and Electronics Engineers (IREE) Prize in Microelectronics
Details Value This Prize was established in 1990 by a donation to the University from the Institution of Radio and Electronics Engineers (IREE). The fund was augmented by the then Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences to provide the minimum required amount for an endowed Prize.
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the course
ELEC ENG 4109 Digital Microelectronics in the year for which the Prize is awarded.The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who achieved the highest mark in the course stated above.
$500 -
ISER Ingenuity Prize
Details Value The Prizes have been established by the Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER) and associated Centres to recognise the best project and presentation at the annual 'Ingenuity' event from each of the following 5 areas of study:Ìý
• Hydrogen and alternative fuels
• Green metals
• Critical minerals
• Net zero electricity
• Carbon Capture, Utilisation and StorageThere shall be five Prizes and the value of each prize shall be $1,000.
The value of the Prizes will be $1,000 per area of study which will be divided equally between the recipients (if applicable), funded by the Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER) and Centre for Energy Technology (CET). Ìý
The minimum value of the prize will be $200 per participant.Each Prize will be awarded annually by the University to eligible students who nominate themselves for the Prizes and present their research project at the annual ‘Ingenuity’ event.
To be eligible for one of these Prizes, candidates must be enrolled in either:
• Honours Engineering Research Project, or
• Masters Engineering Research Project,
in the year in which the prize is awarded.Candidates may nominate for more than one Prize in a particular year but can only be awarded one Prize.
The Prizes shall be awarded annually to candidates who are selected by a judging panel.Ìý
$1,000Ìý ÌýÌýÌýx 5
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J G Wood Memorial Prize for Botany
Details Amount In 1961, friends and former students of the late Joseph Garnett Wood, Professor of Botany in the University from 1935-1959, gave funds to the University for the purpose of founding a Prize in his memory.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the course
ENV BIOL 2510 - Plant Identification II as part of an undergraduate program in the School of Biological Sciences in the year for which the Prize is awarded.ÌýThe Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtained the highest mark for the course stated above.
$1,000 Ìý
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J H Michael Prize in Pure Mathematics
Details Value This Prize was established in 1984 by a donation to the University by former students, friends and colleagues of Dr J H Michael in recognition of his contribution to the discipline of Pure Mathematics. Dr Michael served the University in the years 1959 to 1983. The purpose of the Prize is to recognise and encourage talent in Pure Mathematics.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must:-
a. be enrolled in the Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences or the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences or the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced) or a double degree with a Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences component; and
b. have successfully completed 9 units of Level II Pure Mathematics courses.
c. The candidate must have completed at least one of the above courses in the year for which the Prize is awarded.The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate with the highest average mark in the 9 units of Level 11 Pure Mathematics courses.
The Prize shall not be awarded to a previous recipient of the J H Michael Prize in Pure Mathematics.
$1,400 Ìý
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J Mazumdar Prize in Engineering and Mathematics
Details Value This Prize was established in 2004 by a donation to the University from former students, colleagues and friends of Jagannath Mazumdar, Adjunct Professor associated with the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and the School of Mathematical Sciences. The Prize acknowledges high achieving students across the two disciplines.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic) with a Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences double degree in the year for which the prize was awarded. The Mathematical and Computer Sciences component of the degree must include a major in Mathematics.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the best candidate for the work and examinations of all courses presented towards the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Science double degree majoring in Mathematics.
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John Bagot Honours Prize for Botany
Details Amount In 1922 Mrs John Bagot donated funds to the University to establish, in memory of her late husband, an annual Prize in Botany.
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed their Honours year of an undergraduate program in the School of Biological Sciences and have undertaken a research project in botany in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who is deemed to have undertaken the best research project in botany.
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JR Wilton Prize
Details Value This Prize was established in 1957 when a donation was made to the University to establish an annual Prize in memory of Professor JR Wilton, Elder Professor of Mathematics at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ from 1920-1944.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed 21 units of Level Ill Mathematical Sciences courses (including one of these undertaken in the year for which the Prize is awarded).
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtains the best average mark in the 21 units of Level Ill Mathematical Sciences courses.
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K P Barley Prize
Details Value In 1977, a donation was given to the University by friends and former students of the late Keith Percival John Barley, reader in agronomy in the University from 1955 to 1975 for the purpose of founding a Prize in his memory.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must:-
• be enrolled in a postgraduate research degree within the areas of agriculture and natural resource sciences in the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology;
• hold an Honours degree or equivalent qualification;
• have been enrolled for not less than one year; and
• at the time of awarding the Prize, be still undertaking research for the degree.A previous recipient of this Prize is not eligible to receive the Prize more than once.
The Prize shall be awarded annually based on research performance.
If there are candidates of equal merit, preference may be given to a candidate whose field of study is concerned with agronomy, soil-plant relationships or soil science.
$4,500 Ìý
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Laurence T. Schneider Prize in Art History and Theories
Details Value This Prize was established in 1987 by a bequest to the University from Laurence Theodore Schneider, a former student in the program for the degree of Bachelor of Architecture.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must have successfully completed the course
DESST 2521 - History Theory II in the Bachelor of Architectural Design program in the year for which the Prize is awarded.The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who achieved the highest mark in the course stated above.
$1,000 Ìý
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Lokan Prize
Details Value This Prize was established in 1941 when the Adelaide University Engineering Society made a donation to the University to establish a prize in memory of Robert Albert Lokan, formerly a student in the Department of Mining.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must:-
a) be enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) degree program or associated double degrees;
b) have completed the following four level 2 Chemical Engineering courses with at least one completed in the year for which the prize is awarded:
CHEM ENG 2010 - Process Design II (3 units)
CHEM ENG 2011 - Process Engineering Thermodynamics (3 units)
CHEM ENG 2014 - Heat and Mass Transfer (3 units)
CHEM ENG 2018 - Process Fluid Mechanics (3 units)The Prize shall be awarded annually to the best performing second year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) student who achieves the highest average mark in the courses stated above.
$150
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LYSAGHT Prize for Outstanding Achievement
Amount Details The Prize has been established by a contribution to the University by BlueScope Lysaght for a Prize in architecture in the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering.
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must be enrolled in Bachelor of Architectural Design program and have successfully completed the Level III course DESST 5313 Design Studio V in the year for which the Prize is awarded.Ìý
The Prize will be awarded annually to the candidate who obtains the highest mark in the course stated above.
$1,000 Ìý
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Mabel Tapp Prize
Details Value This Prize was established in 1972 by Adrian Lynda Tapp who bequeathed funds to the ³ÉÈË´óƬ to establish an annual Prize in mathematics in commemoration of her sister, Mabel Tapp.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics undertaken as part of the South Australian Certificate of Education in the year prior to that in which the Prize is awarded and be enrolled full-time at the Semester one census date at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the student who achieved the highest academic merit in Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics.
If there is more than one candidate of equal merit, then the Prize may be shared equally.
$1,850 Ìý
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Maptek Prize for Computer Science
Details Value This Prize has been established by a contribution to the University by Maptek Pty Ltd for a prize in Computer Science.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must have successfully completed at least 12 units of Level II Computer Science courses.
The Prize will be awarded annually to the student who obtained the highest aggregate mark in the courses stated above.
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Mark Edwin Hurd Memorial Prize
Details Value This Prize was established in 2018 by a bequest to the University from Mark Edwin Hurd who graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Sciences) (Honours) in 1991.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must have successfully completed their final year of their undergraduate degree in Mathematical Sciences or Computer Sciences, in the year for which the Prize is awarded and be enrolled in their Honours year.
The Prize will be awarded annually according to high achievement in the final year of the undergraduate degree in Mathematical Sciences or Computer Science to gain entry to an Honours degree.
$1,000 Ìý
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Mark Paul Bowker Memorial Prize
Details Value This Prize was established in 1994 when a donation was given to the University by the family of the late Mark Paul Bowker for the purpose of establishing a Prize in his memory.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the Level III courses in the degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences, AGRIC 3500WT Professional Skills in Agricultural Science III and AGRIC 3515WT - Agricultural Experimental Design and Analysis III in the year in which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtains the best mark in the above stated courses and whose assessment submission(s) is relevant to sustainable agricultural practice.
If there is more than one candidate of equal merit, then the Prize may be shared equally.
$3,000 Ìý
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Mathematical Sciences First Year Prize
Details Value This Prize was established by a donation to the University by the School of Mathematical Sciences to recognise academic achievement by first year students in the Discipline of Mathematical Sciences.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the course MATHS 1012 - Mathematics IB in one of the following degrees: Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences, Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced), Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences or a double degree with a Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences component.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtained the highest average mark in MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA and MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB.
$300 Ìý
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Michael Smyth Memorial Prize
Details Value In 1974, funds were donated to the University by the family Ìýand friends of the late Dr. Michael Ewers Bayne Smyth, a member of the staff of the Zoology Department for nine years, to establish a Prize in his memory for the encouragement of original thought and clear expression among students specialising in any branch of Zoology.
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must have successfully completed the Honours degree of Bachelor of Science and undertaken a research project in zoology in the School of Biological Sciences in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate with the highest grade for the program stated above and whose research project in zoology is deemed the most outstanding as determined by the Discipline Lead, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
$1,200 Ìý
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Molineux Nankivell Agricultural Prize
Details Value This Prize was established in 1911 by subscribers to The Albert Molineux Fund in memory of Albert Molineux (1832-1909) for the promotion of education at Roseworthy Agricultural College (the College). Albert Molineux was the founder and for many years Secretary, of the Agricultural Bureau in South Australia. He was a farmer and editor who exerted great influence on South Australian agriculture.Ìý
The College resolved to use the fund to support an annual Prize for a student of agriculture. The College merged with the ³ÉÈË´óƬ in 1990. Agriculture, once taught exclusively at the College, is now taught at all University campuses.Ìý
In 2019, Mr William F Nankivell generously donated further funds to the University to augment the Prize. Mr Nankivell was a previous trustee of the Albert Molineux Trust (from 1956); a member of the Advisory Board to the South Australian Agricultural Bureau (1956); a former Parliamentarian, becoming the State Member for Albert in 1959 and a Past President, Roseworthy Agricultural College (1973 - 1979).ÌýTo be eligible for the Prize, candidates must have undertaken their third year of the Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences and successfully completed PLANT SC 3505WT Soil & Plant Nutrition III and AGRONOMY 3012RW Innovation in Agronomy III in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize will be awarded to the candidate who has achieved the highest aggregate grade in the two courses stated above.
$1,000 Ìý
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Nancy Webb Prize in Mathematics
Details Value This Prize has been established by a contribution to the University by Graduate Women SA Trust Fund for a Prize in mathematical sciences in the School of Computer and Mathematical Science, in recognition of the contribution of Nancy Webb to Mathematics and Mathematics education in South Australia. The purpose of the Prize is the recognition and encouragement of talented women in the Mathematical Sciences (Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics).Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must be female and have successfully completed the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences degree program and have Majored in Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Statistics in the year for which the Prize is awarded. The Major may have been spread over more than one year, but candidates must have completed at least one of the courses contributing to that Major in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize will be awarded annually to the candidate who obtained the highest overall GPA (Grade Point Average) in the program stated above.
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Optimatics Prize in Water Engineering - Second year
Details Value This Prize hasÌýbeen established by a contribution to the University by Optimatics Pty. Ltd. for a Prize in water engineering in the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering.Ìý
To Ìýbe eligible for the Prize, candidates must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) degree program including double degrees and have successfully completed the Level II course CIVILENG 2003 - Civil Engineering Hydraulics in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize will be awarded annually to the student who obtains the best results in the course stated above.
$1,000 -
Optimatics Prize in Water Engineering - Third year
Details Value This Prize has been established by a contribution to the University by Optimatics Pty. Ltd. for a Prize in water engineering in the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering.Ìý
To Ìýbe eligible for the Prize, candidates must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) degree program including double degrees and have successfully
completed the Level Ill course CIVILENG 3005 - Advanced Civil Engineering Hydraulics in the year for which the Prize is awarded.The Prize will be awarded annually to the student who obtains the best result in the course stated above.
$1,000 -
Peter Behrenbruch Prize for International Petroleum Engineering (Honours)
Details Value This Prize was established in 2008 by a donation to the University from Professor Peter Behrenbruch who was Head of the School of Petroleum Engineering and Management from its inception to the merger with NCPGG to form the Australian School of Petroleum on 1 July 2003.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must be an international student and have successfully completed the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum) program of study at the University in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtained the highest mark for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Petroleum).
$600 Ìý
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Peter Behrenbruch Prize Master of Petroleum Engineering
Details Value This Prizes was established in 2008 by a donation to the University from Professor Peter Behrenbruch who was Head of the School of Petroleum Engineering and Management from its inception to the merger with NCPGG to form the Australian School of Petroleum on 1 July 2003.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must be an international student and have successfully completed the Master of Petroleum Engineering program of study at the University in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the international student who obtained the highest mark for the Master of Petroleum Engineering.Ìý
$600 Ìý
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Peter Brooker Prize in Geophysics
Details Value This Prize was established by a donation to the University by Dr Peter Ian Brooker BSc 1965, BSc (Hons) 1966, PhD (Mathematical Physics) 1970, to recognise excellence and encourage further study in the field of Geophysics.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must be undertaking their third year of a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Advanced) at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ and is enrolled in the level 3 courses GEOLOGY 3022 Geophysics IIIA and/or GEOLOGY 3023 Geophysics IIIB.
The Prize will be awarded annually to the candidate who is placed highest in order of merit amongst those who have completed the Level 2 course GEOLOGY 2515 - Geophysics II.
If there is more than one candidate of equal merit, then the Prize may be shared equally.
$1,000 Ìý
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Peter Brooker Prize in Physics
Details Value By Deed of Gift dated 27 June 2017, Dr Peter Ian Brooker BSc 1965, BSc (Hons) 1966, PhD (Mathematical Physics) 1970, made a donation to the University to establish a Prize to recognise excellence in Geostatistics and Mathematical Geology in the fields of Geology, Geophysics, Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics.
Due to ongoing international travel restrictions as a result of COVID-19, the Prize was only awarded once and in 2021 the donor decided to repurpose the funds by cancelling the Conference Travel Prize and instead establishing three smaller prizes in geophysics, physics and musical excellence, to ensure that the funds are used to support students now.
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must be undertaking their third year of a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Advanced) program of study with a major in Physics or a Bachelor of Science (Space Science & Astrophysics) or a Bachelor of Science (High Performance Computational Physics) (Honours) at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize will be awarded annually to the student who is placed highest in order of merit amongst those who completed their second year of study, whilst undertaking courses required for a major in Physics in the degrees listed above.
If there is more than one candidate of equal merit, then the Prize may be shared equally.
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Philip Nayda Architecture Prize
Details Value This Prize has been established by a contribution to the University by Hodgkison Pty. Ltd. for a Prize in architecture in the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must have been enrolled in the Bachelor of Architectural Design degree program and have successfully completed the Level 3 course DESST 3516 Design Studio VI in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize will be awarded annually to the candidate who obtained the highest mark in the course stated above.
$1,000 -
R B Potts Prize
Details Value This Prize was established in 1990 by a contribution to the University from former students, friends and colleagues of Professor R.B. Potts who served the University in the years 1948 to 1990, to establish a Prize in Applied Mathematics in recognition of Professor Potts' contribution to the discipline.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have:-
a) have completed 9 units of Level III Applied Mathematics courses and have completed at least one of these in the year for which the Prize is awarded; and
b) be enrolled in the Honours degree of Mathematical Sciences or the Master of Philosophy degree as at the semester one census date of the following year and be writing a research project in Applied Mathematics.No candidate shall receive the Prize more than once.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who achieves the highest average mark in 9 units of Level III Applied Mathematics courses and is writing a research project in Applied Mathematics.
If there is more than one candidate of equal merit, the Prize may be shared equally.
$2,300 -
Planning Institute Prize
Details Amount The Prize has been established by a contribution to the University from the Botantic Gardens of South Australia, in honour of Allen Dale Correy for a Prize in landscape architecture in the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must have successfully completed the Level III course LARCH 7031 Studio - Landscape Architecture (M) in the year for which the Prize is awarded.Ìý
The Prize will be awarded annually to the eligible candidate who obtains the highest mark in the course stated above.Ìý
$600 Ìý
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Reg Sprigg Prize in Geology
Details Value In 1955, the University was given shares in Nickel Mines of Australia at the behest of one of the Directors Dr R.C. Sprigg. Funds from the sale of the shares were invested and in 1983 the Council resolved that funds from the accumulated income be reserved for a Prize in Geology, in accordance with a wish expressed by Dr R.C. Sprigg. Dr Sprigg wished to support students who want to proceed further with Geology as a career.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must be undertaking a Bachelor of Science program and be enrolled in their second-year undertaking Geology courses (minimum of 6 units) and have undertaken Level 1 Geology courses GEOLOGY 1100 - Planet Earth and GEOLOGY 1103 Building a Habitual Planet I in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize will be awarded to the student who obtained the best result in the Level 1 Geology courses stated above.
If two or more candidates are of equal merit, the Prize shall be shared equally.
$1,500 -
Rennie Prize for Research in Chemistry
Details Value In 1930, subscribers paid funds to the University for the purpose of founding a research Prize to perpetuate the memory of Edward Henry Rennie, Angas Professor of Chemistry in the University from 1884 to 1926.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize students must be undertaking the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science majoring in Chemistry in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize will be awarded annually to the student who is placed highest in order of merit amongst those who were awarded first class Honours for the Bachelor of Science majoring in Chemistry.
$200 -
R J Jennings Memorial Prize for Mechanical Engineering Design
Details Value This Prize was established in 1980 by the University as a result of a contribution from Dr and Mrs A.C. Jennings and friends, for the purpose of founding a Prize in memory of Richard James Jennings, formerly a student in the School of Mechanical Engineering.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) degree program or associated double and have undertaken the courses ENG 4002A Honours Engineering Research Project Part A and ENG 4002B Honours Engineering Research Project Part B in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who achieved the highest overall mark in the above stated course(s).
$1,700 -
Robert Warner Medal
Details Value This Prize was established in 1999, by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University in memory of Professor Robert Warner with donations from alumni and friends of Professor Warner.Ìý
Professor Warner retired from the Chair of Civil Engineering at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ after 20 years of service. Professor Warner was only the fifth professor in the history of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His contributions to the profession of civil engineering particularly in the field of concrete structures, has been enormous. This was recognised by the Institute of Engineers, Australia by the award of the inaugural John Connell Gold Medal in Structural Engineering.ÌýTo be eligible for the Prize candidates must have been enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) degree program or associated double degrees with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) component and have successfully completed the Level III course CIVILENG 3002 Reinforced Concrete Design in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtained the highest mark in the course stated above.
Ìý$500 -
Robin Oliver & Pat James Prize
Details Value This Prize was established by a donation to the University by Robin Oliver and Pat James. Dr Robin Oliver was appointed as Lecturer in the Geology Department at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ in 1958. His principal interests during his 30 years in Adelaide as Lecturer and Senior Lecturer (1958-1987) were metamorphic petrology and the geology of Antarctica. Patrick James was Associate Professor in Geoscience and Deputy Head of School of Earth and Environmental Science, former Associate Dean of Science (Teaching and Learning and Learning Technology), and former Head of Geology and Geophysics Department at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize, students must have completed the course GEOLOGY 1100 - Planet Earth and be undertaking a Bachelor of Science program of study and must proceed to take GEOLOGY 2502 - Igneous and Metamorphic Geology II in the following year.
Students in receipt of the Reg Sprigg Prize in Geology are not eligible for this Prize.
The Prize will be awarded annually to the highest achieving student in the course stated above.
$250 -
Roseworthy Old Collegians Association - Roseworthy College Old Students' Cup
Details Value This Prize was established by the Roseworthy Old Collegians Association Inc. (ROCA) and is funded by the Roseworthy Campus and Student Fund, an endowed fund invested in the University's Endowment Fund, established by ROCA. ROCA is an organisation which aims to provide links between Roseworthy campus and its alumni.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must be a resident of the Roseworthy Residential College in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who has made the most significant positive contribution to College culture and College life. This includes in areas such as College sport, social events, student support and wellbeing, and student mentoring.
The Prize will be presented at the annual Roseworthy College End of Year Event.
$1,000 -
Roseworthy Old Collegians Association - Roseworthy Residential College Bursary
Details Value This Bursary was established by the Roseworthy Old Collegians Association Inc. (ROCA) and is funded by the Roseworthy Campus and Student Fund, an endowed fund invested in the University's Endowment Fund, established by ROCA. ROCA is an organisation which aims to provide links between Roseworthy campus and its alumni.
To be eligible for the Bursary candidates must be a resident of the Roseworthy Residential College in the year for which the Bursary is awarded.
Students will be required to submit an application for the Bursary. Applications must address the selection criteria developed to assess the student's contribution and engagement with professional associations and primary industries.
The Bursary shall be awarded annually and selection shall be madeÌýaccording to student's contribution and engagement with professional associations and primary industries.
$1,000 -
Roseworthy Old Collegians Association Prize in Animal Behaviour
Details Amount This Prize was established by the Roseworthy Old Collegians Association Inc. (ROCA) and is funded by the Roseworthy Campus and Student Fund, an endowed fund invested in the University's Endowment Fund, established by ROCA. ROCA is an organisation which aims to provide links between Roseworthy campus and its alumni.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must be undertaking their final year of the Bachelor of Science (Animal Behaviour) program in the year for which the Prize is awarded.Ìý
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who has achieved the highest cumulative GPA in the Bachelor of Science (Animal Behaviour) program.Ìý
If there are more than one candidate of equal merit, preference will be given to the candidate who has the highest weighted aggregated mark.Ìý
$1,000 Ìý
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Roseworthy Old Collegians Association Prize in Animal Science
Details Amount This Prize was established by the Roseworthy Old Collegians Association Inc. (ROCA) and is funded by the Roseworthy Campus and Student Fund, an endowed fund invested in the University's Endowment Fund, established by ROCA. ROCA is an organisation which aims to provide links between Roseworthy campus and its alumni.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must be undertaking their final year of the Bachelor of Science (Animal Science) program in the year for which the Prize is awarded.Ìý
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who has achieved the highest cumulative GPA in the Bachelor of Science (Animal Science) program.Ìý
If there are more than one candidate of equal merit, preference will be given to the candidate who has the highest weighted aggregated mark.Ìý
$1,000 -
Roseworthy Old Collegians Association Prize in Veterinary Bioscience
Amount Details This Prize was established by the Roseworthy Old Collegians Association Inc. (ROCA) and is funded by the Roseworthy Campus and Student Fund, an endowed fund invested in the University's Endowment Fund, established by ROCA. ROCA is an organisation which aims to provide links between Roseworthy campus and its alumni.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must be undertaking their final year of the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) program in the year for which the Prize is awarded.Ìý
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who has achieved the highest cumulative GPA in the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) program.Ìý
If there are more than one candidate of equal merit, preference will be given to the candidate who has the highest weighted aggregated mark.Ìý
$1,000 Ìý
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Roseworthy Old Collegians Association Prize in Veterinary Technology
Details Amount This Prize was established by the Roseworthy Old Collegians Association Inc. (ROCA) and is funded by the Roseworthy Campus and Student Fund, an endowed fund invested in the University's Endowment Fund, established by ROCA. ROCA is an organisation which aims to provide links between Roseworthy campus and its alumni.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must be undertaking their final year of the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology program in the year for which the Prize is awarded.Ìý
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who has achieved the highest cumulative GPA in the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology program.Ìý
If there are more than one candidate of equal merit, preference will be given to the candidate who has the highest weighted aggregated mark.Ìý
$1,000 -
Ross Grasso Prize
Details Value Funding was gifted to the University for a Prize in memory of Ross Grasso to support students in geoscience.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must have been enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Mineral Geoscience) program including double degrees and have successfully completed the Level I courses GEOLOGY 1100 Planet Earth and GEOLOGY 1103 Building a Habitable Planet in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize will be awarded annually to the candidate who obtained the highest mark in the courses stated above.
$900 -
Rutter Jewell-Thomas Prize
Details Value In 1954, a donation was made to the University from Mr R Jewell-Thomas to provide for an annual Prize for a student in the final year of the undergraduate course in metallurgical and chemical engineering.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have been enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) degree program or associated double degree and have completed the course CHEM ENG 4058 - Metallurgical Processes in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the student placed first on academic merit in the final year of the degree and who has completed the course stated above.
$600 -
Sir Robert Chapman Prize
Details Value In 1937, the University received funds subscribed by former students of Sir Robert William Chapman, first Professor of Engineering and for fifty years a teacher at the University, for the purpose of founding a Prize in his honour and memory.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must have successfully completed the course
ClVILENG 1004 - Engineering Mechanics - Statics in the year for which the Prize is awarded.The Prize shall be awarded to the candidate who achieved the highest mark in the course stated above.Ìý
$400 -
Stan Edmonds Memorial Prize
Details Value This Prize was established in 1995, by a donation to the University from former colleagues and students of Dr Stan Edmonds to commemorate the long and significant association he had with the Department of Zoology. Dr Stan Edmonds was a much-loved Lecturer and ultimately Reader in the Department of Zoology from 1952 to 1974, remembered especially for his excellence in his teaching in first year Zoology.
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must have completed the course BIOLOGY 1101 - Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells in the School of Biological Sciences in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who achieved the highest mark in the course specified above.
$250 -
Stormwater SA Hydrology & Flood Management Prize
Details Value This Prize has been established by a sponsorship to the University by Stormwater SA for the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must have successfully completed CIVILENG 3004 Hydrology and Flood Management in the year in which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the eligible candidate who obtained the highest mark in the course stated above.
$500 -
Stormwater SA Water Resource Systems for Climate Change Prize
Details Value This Prize has been established by a sponsorship to the University by Stormwater SA for the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering.
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must have successfully completed ENV ENG 4010 Water Resource Systems for Changing Climate in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the student who obtains the highest result in the course stated above.
$500 -
Thomas Gepp Prize in Veterinary Pathology
Details Value The Prize was established in 2013 by a contribution to the University by Mr TL W Gepp (a Roseworthy Graduate (RDA 1939) in memory of his Great Grandfather, Thomas Gepp (1809 - 1894), the first veterinary surgeon in South Australia and a horse trainer. Gepps Cross is named after his brother, Isaac who opened the Gepps Cross Inn in 1848.
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed Level 1 of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program and have successfully completed the courses VET SC 7009RW - General Pathology and VET SC 7010RW - Systems Pathology in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who obtained the highest average mark in the two courses stated above.
$350 -
Thornber Prize
Details Value The Prize was established in 1925 by a donation to the University from the old scholars of the Unley Park School in memory of the late Catherine Maria Thornber, who was for many years principal of that school.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must be female and be commencing a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours} degree program including associated double/combined degrees (excluding pathway programs).
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the eligible commencing student with the highest overall Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR} score or equivalent (excluding any applicable bonus points).
Where two or more candidates are of equal merit in any year, the Prize may be divided equally amongst them.
$1,000 -
Wazir Hasan and Amir Hasan Abdi Prize
Details Value This Prize was established in 1973 by a donation to the University from Dr Wazir Hasan Abdi to perpetuate the memory of his father, Amir Hasan Abdi, of Jaupur (Uttar Pradesh), India. In 1999, after the death of Dr Wazir Hasan Abdi, the Prize was renamed to the Wazir Hasan and Amir Hasan Abdi Prize in his honour. Dr Wazir Hasan Abdi was awarded a PhD at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ in 1969 and was a University staff member from 1967-1976.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have successfully completed the Honours degree of Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences or Master of Philosophy degree and have written their research project in the area of Applied Mathematics or Pure Mathematics in the year in which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate who achieved the highest overall mark in one of the degrees specified above.
$600 -
William Culross Prize in Scientific Research
Details Value In 1952, Gertrude Culross bequeathed funds to the ³ÉÈË´óƬ for a Prize to be given annually to the student who has most greatly distinguished himself in scientific research such Prize to be known as "The William Culross Prize for scientific research.
To be eligible for the Prize candidates must have submitted their thesis for a higher degree by research in one of the fields of biological sciences, mathematical sciences, physical sciences, engineering, or sciences studied at the Waite Research Institute, in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize shall be awarded annually to the candidate deemed, by reason of the thesis submitted, to have the most outstanding thesis in scientific research.
$250 -
W J Colebatch Memorial Prize
Details Value In 1960, the family and friends of the late W J Colebatch established a Trust for the purpose of establishing a Prize in his memory. Walter John Colebatch was a graduate (Dux 1898) of Roseworthy Agricultural College and former College Principal (1911, 1914-1927. He was always very appreciative of the industrious student who perhaps missed out on other prizes by the odd mark - "the trier". Mr Colebatch was most interested also in encouraging character building and leadership.
The object of the Prize is to encourage industry in both academic and practical Ìýwork and the development of character by participation in games and other group activities.
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must be undertaking the second year of the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) (or equivalent) in the year for which the Prize is awarded.
The Prize will be awarded annually to the student whose sustained industry and character marks them out as a leader amongst their fellow students and who shows the greatest all-round promise having regard for scholastic ability, industry, practical work, leadership and sportsmanship. Consideration shall be given to other criteria in addition to 'scholastic ability' as the wish of the donors was to award a genuine 'trier' involved in campus and community life and who may not have gained any other academic Prize in the School's programs.
$120Ìý Ìý Ìý (in the form of a book)
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WV MacFarlane Prize
Details Value In 1984, friends, colleagues and former students of the late Professor WV MacFarlane, Professor of Animal Physiology at the Waite Agricultural Research Institute of the University from 1964 to 1978, donated funds to the University to establish a Prize in his memory.Ìý
To be eligible for the Prize, candidates must be enrolled in the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science majoring in Animal Science and be undertaking a research project relevant to animal physiology and production.
The Prize will be awarded annually with selection made based on academic merit and relevance of the student's research relating to animal physiology and production. Preference may be given to a candidate who has completed the core animal anatomy, physiology and production coursework modules.
$1,200