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Professor Mervyn Paterson

A geophysicist who has led Australian research into rock mechanics, Professor Paterson invented the 'Paterson apparatus', a device designed to measure the strength and deformation of minerals and rocks when they are exposed to tectonic stresses and to temperatures as hot as 1,000°C.

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Alumni in Focus: Dr David Lam

Recently named GP of the Year, Dr David Lam (MBBS 2012) had originally planned to study Jazz at the Elder Conservatorium.

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Phil Downey

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine alumnus Phil Downey with dogs

Get to know our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine class of 2018 alumnus Phil Downey.

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Alysha Thriscutt

Get to know our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine class of 2015 alumna Alysha Thriscutt.

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Aparajita Kadam

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Alumnae Aparjita with horse

Get to know our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine class of 2018 alumna Aparajita Kadam.

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Thomas Westermann

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Alumnus Thomas Westermann with dog

Get to know our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine class of 2015 alumnus Thomas Westermann.

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Support local. Support our wine regions.

Browse our list of alumni wineries that are offering wines delivered straight to your doorstep, along with some other delicious deals to quench your thirst. You’ll be supporting local South Australian business and your fellow alum. 

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Winery turns its hand to make sanitiser for local community

Victoria Angove

Angove Family Winemakers is testament to how businesses are helping the wider community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Riverland winery is making and donating hand sanitsers to the Renmark Medical Clinic, Hospital and Nursing Home.
 
Victoria Angove (Bachelor of Commerce, 1998) responded quickly after hearing the local medical clinic was struggling to get supplies.

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Self-care during COVID-19

Dr Preeya Alexander at her practice

Alumna Dr Preeya Alexander (MBBS 2010) shares her top tips for managing our health and supporting our immune systems during self-isolation.

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Isolated and thinking about buying a dog? Read this first

Ana Goncalves Costa with her pets

Alumna Ana Goncalves Costa is warning us to be super vigilant when searching online for a pet because of the risk of puppy farms and fake advertisements.

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