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Vice-Chancellor’s 150th Celebration Wine Collection
Celebrating our exemplary winemakers in a single collection of six icon wines. Handpicked and handmade from the vineyard on the Waite Campus and the regions of South Australia.
Alumni tuition fee discount
We are delighted to offer alumni a 15% discount on tuition fees in an eligible postgraduate award program for commencements in 2024. Some exclusions apply.
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12 May
Dr Helen McLean AM: orthodontist, educator and mentor
Dr Helen McLean AM is an orthodontist who has dedicated her career to teaching and mentoring students and postgraduates since 1979. In 2020, she was recognised as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). Helen continues to contribute to multiple professional organisations and community outreach dental projects in Australia and internationally. 07 Apr
The FJ and the footbridge - alumni pranksters "pardoned" by Lord Mayor
They’ve been “on the run” since 1971 after they were accomplices to the dumping of an FJ Holden into the River Torrens. But in April 2025, they had to face the music, confessing to their “crime” to Adelaide Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith. 04 Apr
Nikki Lohitnavy: award-winning tropical winemaker
Nikki (Visootha) Lohitnavy is an oenologist who has overseen winemaking at GranMonte Co. in Thailand for seventeen years. With her significant experience in tropical viticulture and wine making, alongside new winemaking innovations and techniques that she adapted, the company has led the way for wine tourism in Thailand and amassed more than 100 awards from international wine competitions. 04 Apr
Dr Rachel Spencer: lawyer, writer, life-long learner
Dr Rachel Spencer is an independent consultant as well as a writer, editor, academic, and speaker. An avid reader, Rachel also works part-time at Mostly Books, where she hosts a monthly "Law and Literature" book club. She is also the President of the Friends of the Library. She holds an impressive collection of tertiary qualifications, including a Bachelor of Arts (1985), Bachelor of Laws (1986) and a Master of Laws (1994) from the University of Adelaide. 11 Mar Mentoring has benefits that extend far beyond professional development for mentees, as mentor Xinyu Dai explains. Hear both sides of the story from an experienced mentor and a recent mentee in the University's Career Access Mentoring Program.
Alumni events
13 May
Adelaide Nursing School Alumni Network webinar May 2025
Implementation sciences, and the experiences of nurse researchers. This ANSAN webinar will feature the JBI (Joanna Briggs Institute). Join us on Zoom to hear from an expert panel of experienced nursing leaders and alumni. This webinar supports Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and is an opportunity to learn and gain insights from three nursing leaders and alumni working in clinical research. 13 May Please join us at the Roseworthy Veterinary Alumni (RVA) Network's second CPD of 2025 on Tuesday 13 May 2025 to hear from Dr Nicole Kalnins on Bites and Bugs: Management of Dog Fight Wounds. 15 May Ahead of Adelaide University opening in 2026, this event in Canberra will showcase our combined vision for the future – building on the remarkable achievements and enduring legacies of our two foundation institutions. 22 May The Women in STEM Alumni Network (WiSAN) warmly invites you to our flagship networking event - Mingle in May on Thursday 22 May 2025. Registration is essential by 5 pm Wednesday 14 May 2025. 23 May
MBA Masterclass - Power, Politics and Partnership: Leadership at the Top
The University of Adelaide MBA Alumni Network invites you to an exclusive lunchtime masterclass with Rob Chapman, one of South Australia’s most distinguished business leaders, for a candid conversation about the relationship dynamics between board and leadership. Discover how trust, tension and alignment shape modern boardroom dynamics. 25 Oct
1985 Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Reunion
Did you graduate from the Adelaide Medical School in 1985?