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Li Tu

Li Tu smiling while playing tennis in front of a huge crowd

Li Tu is a professional tennis player and Bachelor of Commerce graduate whose unusual career path has taught him the value of hard work, reliability, focusing on what's truly important, and having a great team by your side. 

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Dr Ross Williams and Andrew Hensel jumped out of a plane for O-Week 1986

Three men smiling in the sun, wearing skydiving gear and holding their bundled parachutes

“We Could Die!” announced the posters that two students plastered across the North Terrace Campus during O-Week 1986. Beneath this provocative heading, they printed a picture of a human figure under a parachute with the strings cut. The dramatic posters drew quite the crowd to the University oval to witness a “demonstration jump”...

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Kim Sparks

A portrait of Kim smiling, wearing glasses

Kim Sparks is currently the Quality Manager at Udder Delights Australia, where she ensures the company’s products meet quality standards and customer expectations. She takes pride in having worked with iconic brands that feature in many people’s fridges and pantries.

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Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee bin Wan Ariffin

A portrait of Wan Zul smiling widely

Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee bin Wan Ariffin is a business leader and Chairman of DRB-HICOM Berhad, Gas Malaysia Berhad and Nestle (Malaysia) Berhad. Previously, he was Group Chairman of Malaysia Aviation Group and Malaysia Airlines Berhad, Director of Exxon Mobil Corporation and President and CEO of Petronas.

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Associate Professor Craig Lockwood

Associate Professor Craig Lockwood

Association Professor Craig Lockwood is a PhD qualified Registered Nurse, a staff member at the School of Public Health at the University of Adelaide, and Adjunct Associate Professor, Queen's School of Nursing, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. He has been Deputy Director at Joanna Briggs Institute of Implementation Science since 2002.

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Tirana Hassan

Tirana Hassan portrait in her office

Tirana Hassan is the Executive Director of Human Rights Watch. Now based in New York, she has spent decades defending the human rights of vulnerable people around the world. She received a Distinguished Alumni Award in November 2024.

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Her Excellency Dr Serey Chea

A portrait of HE Dr Serey Chea in the garden

Her Excellency Dr Serey Chea is the Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia. Under her leadership across this and other positions, Cambodia has seen the modernisation and regulation of payment and banking systems that have created significant impacts for people around the country. She received a Distinguished International Alumni Award at the Distinguished Alumni Awards in November 2024.

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Talisha King

Talisha King portrait

Talisha King is a Gurindji, Mudburra and Waanyi woman and a public health advocate working to improve the lives of indigenous peoples through health and reconciliation. She received a Tirkapena Indigenous Award at the Distinguished Alumni Awards in November 2024.

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Peter Clark

Peter Clark portrait smiling at Monarto Safari Park

Peter Clark is the Director of Monarto Safari Park and a vocal advocate for conservation of species. His work over a 50-year career in both Australia and Papua New Guinea earned him a UNESCO Achievement Award in 2021. He received a Distinguished Alumni Award in November 2024.

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Graham Winter

Graham Winter smiling in front of trophy cabinet

Graham Winter is a performance psychologist and bestselling author whose career has centred on helping people unlock their potential, whether they’re Olympic athletes or senior executives. Serving as Chief Psychologist to three Australian Olympic teams and the Australian Test Cricket Team, and as a trusted advisor to top leadership teams in industry, government, and universities, Graham has guided people to build the mindset, skills, and resilience needed to perform at their best. He received Outstanding Alumni Contribution to Sport Award in November 2024.

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