Sam takes Oxford 101

Graduations

Sam Stranks, the University of Adelaide's 101st Rhodes Scholar, will leave for the University of Oxford this year to start a PhD in Condensed Matter Physics.

Sam will join research efforts to find organic semi-conductors that could form the basis of next-generation solar cells.

When Sam arrives at Oxford next September he'll be sporting a new RM Williams 'Droughtbreaker' oilskin engraved with his Rhodes Scholar number. This was recently presented to him by Vice-Chancellor and President Professor James McWha in acknowledgement of Sam's achievements.

Sam recently graduated with an Honours degree in the School of Chemistry and Physics, following a double degree in Science and Arts. He attended Scotch College and has been vice captain of the Scotch College Old Collegians' Australian Rules football team.

Story by Robyn Mills