Well-known arts alumni

The arts world is littered with University of Adelaide graduates who have made their mark in literary and performing arts circles.

Here are just a handful of alumni who fall into this category:

Max Harris: Distinguished poet, writer, journalist, publisher and bookseller, who was credited as "the founding father of Australian modernism in the arts". Mr Harris studied Arts and Economics at the University of Adelaide, where he won 20 academic prizes, and was known as a "rebel editor and extremely talented poet".

Colin Thiele: Australian author and educator. He was renowned for his award-winning children's fiction, most notably the novels Storm Boy, Blue Fin, the Sun on the Stubble series, and February Dragon. Colin Thiele gained a Bachelor of Arts, Diploma Education and Diploma of Teaching from the University of Adelaide.

Hazel Rowley: Celebrated author renowned for her biographies of novelists Christina Stead, Richard Wright, Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir as well as the acclaimed book Franklin and Eleanor: An Extraordinary Marriage about the former US President and his wife's relationship. Hazel Rowley gained her Bachelor of Arts and PhD from the University of Adelaide.

Greta Bradman: The granddaughter of cricketing legend Donald Bradman, soprano Greta Bradman has been described as "one of Australia's finest young singers". Her debut album Forest of Dreams was nominated for an ARIA. Since completing her Bachelor of Music studies in 2003, Greta has performed as a soloist with a large number of world class ensembles and musicians around Australia.

Jo Lawry: Jazz vocalist Jo Lawry left for New York in 2003 as one of the most promising jazz graduates from the Elder Conservatorium of Music. Her debut album I Want to Be Happy was released in 2008 to rave reviews and named among the "Best CDs of the Decade" in Downbeat Magazine. In 2010 she performed with Sting and has signed up for another tour with him later this year.

Timothy Sexton: Freelance composer, conductor, arranger, singer, writer and adjudicator. Timothy has composed more than 200 works, mostly for the theatre and choirs, including operas and musicals. He is CEO and Artistic Director at the State Opera of South Australia. Timothy has a Bachelor of Music (Honours) and a Graduate Diploma of Education from the University of Adelaide.

Rob Brookman: Chief Executive of the State Theatre Company in South Australia. Rob Brookman has more than 30 years' experience as a theatre producer, working with the likes of Robyn Nevin, Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton. Former Director of the 1992 Adelaide Festival and founder and director of Australia's leading world music festival WOMADelaide for 12 years (1992 - 2004). Rob has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Adelaide.