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Building History

Adam Hannon

You may not know his face, but you have seen Adam Hannon's work, ranging from Adelaide Oval to Her Majesty's Theatre. Adam is an architect and urban designer who has shaped award-winning Adelaide landmarks and spaces. 

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ANSAN launch

ANSAN Committee standing in a group

On International Nurses Day on Thursday 12 May 2022  (Florence Nightingale’s birthday) the Adelaide Nursing School launched the Adelaide Nursing School Alumni Network (ANSAN).

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Cancer entrepreneur

To better understand the battles faced by people diagnosed with cancer, we spoke to alumna and scholarship recipient Lauren Whiting who is using innovation to revolutionise the support provided to oncology patients.   

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Vale George Ernest Rogers AO FAA 1927 – 2021

Emeritus Professor George Earnest Rogers OA FAA 1927 - 2021

The late Professor George Rogers AO FAA spent almost six decades at the University of Adelaide, pioneering the application of electron microscopy to advance our understanding of keratin, hair and wool. A beloved figure to generations of students and academics, George was still regularly to be found working in 'Keratin Korner' at Adelaide Microscopy when it was renamed The George Rogers Laboratory in 2015. His legacy will continue at the University through the George Rogers Postgraduate Scholarship in Molecular Bioscience.

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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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