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Take a Seat at Elder Hall this Valentine's Day
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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](/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-09/LumenWEB_Hoj_landscape.jpg?h=c4dd2c7b&itok=9pTg4fOg)
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
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Recipient of the 2021 James McWha Rising Star Award
Dr Jared Thomas
![Dr Jared Thomas in the Barr Smith Library](/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-12/jared-thomas-daa-web-edit.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=4is-BO8q)
Recipient of the Tirkapena Indigenous Award 2021
Professor Jane Taylor OAM
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Recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award 2021
Dr Leanna Read FTSE, FAICD
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Recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award 2021
Dr Brian Croser AO
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Recipient of Distinguished Alumni Award 2021
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.
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
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Abla Benhammouche is this month's Alumni in Focus.