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Take a Seat at Elder Hall this Valentine's Day

Nico and Diana kiss outside Elder Hall

Past and present, the Elder Con continues to provide the perfect environment for young musicians.

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End of year update from the Vice-Chancellor

Professor Peter Høj AC

As we come to the end of 2021, there is much on which to reflect as we prepare for a new year.
Despite the challenges of the global pandemic, we have been able to celebrate some outstanding achievements across the University.

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Luisa Panuccio

Luisa Panuccio smiles, she is wearing an academic gown and stands in front of a leafy background

Recipient of the 2021 James McWha Rising Star Award

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Dr Jared Thomas

Dr Jared Thomas in the Barr Smith Library

Recipient of the Tirkapena Indigenous Award 2021

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Professor Jane Taylor OAM

Professor Jane Taylor in front of a blurred background

Recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award 2021

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Dr Leanna Read FTSE, FAICD

Dr Leanna Read stands by a window

Recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award 2021

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Dr Brian Croser AO

Dr Brian Croser AO stands in a vineyard

Recipient of Distinguished Alumni Award 2021

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Meet South Australia's new Governor

This month we sat down with our new Governor, Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC. Repeatedly ranked as one of South Australia's most influential people before her appointment, Ms Adamson was a member of the Champions of Change Coalition and Australia’s most senior diplomat. A University of Adelaide economics graduate, international diplomat, political counsellor and mother of four, she has had an illustrious career and is refreshingly humble when talking about her journey to Government House.

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Perfect pitch: The restoration of two Elder Conservatorium icons

The Elder Conservatorium of Music serves as an important educational institution for budding South Australian musicians, training and hoping to one day perform on the world stage. Elder Hall, situated on the University’s North Terrace campus has a rich history and is home to two particularly iconic Steinway pianos.

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Alumni in Focus: Abla Benhammouche

Abla Benhammouche

Abla Benhammouche is this month's Alumni in Focus.

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