Impact of Giving

Sharing our supporters' stories is an important way to acknowledge their generosity. We celebrate the impact of every gift, big and small.

Our donors are inspirational. Although every donor has a personal reason for giving, the outcome of each gift is the same – transformation. Helping disadvantaged students access scholarships, contributing to the growth of our library collections, funding cutting-edge research- every part of the University is impacted by philanthropy.

Explore our most recent Impact of Giving report to see how recent donations have fuelled innovation, equity and education.

Impact of Giving report

The Impact of Giving report demonstrates the impact that research and education can have in our communities, creating opportunities for countless students and researchers to follow dreams, push boundaries and build a brighter tomorrow. Read powerful stories of impact, from investments in paediatric brain cancer research at the South Australian immunoGENomics Cancer Institute (SAiGENCI), the Augustus Short Scholarships, CSIRO Indigenous STEM Scholarship and the Bob Croser Woodland Recovery Project.

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Dylan Alcott Foundation

The Dylan Alcott Foundation Scholarship has given Daphne Dale the resources she needs to excel in her studies and explore all the possibilities the Bachelor of Science degree has to offer.

SAiGENCI supporter repairs bicycles to support prostate cancer research

Richard Dopheide’s younger brother was only 65 years old when his life was taken by cancer. This tragedy was the motivating force behind Richard’s decision to repair and sell bicycles to raise funds for cancer research.

Taking music education global

The Decie Denholm Scholarship has taken an innovative music education and conservation project global, allowing honours student Billy St John to undertake transformative research into Zimbabwean folk music with the invaluable support of local cultural heritage expert Bright Mutyandaedza.

Elder Hall Take a Seat - Loretta De Palma

Honouring Nana in Elder Hall

Classical violinist, passionate educator, and Elder Conservatorium alum Loretta De Palma has honoured her Nana with a seat dedication through the Take a Seat campaign.

John's gift

As an undergraduate student and the first in his family to attend University, Dr John Byron (BA (Hons) 1998) received financial assistance from the University at a critical time during his degree.

Helping Emma

Emma Knights, a highachieving Creative Arts student, is a recent recipient of a grant from the Student Emergency Fund.

The future of cancer research

With support from a diverse community of foundations and donors, Professor Lisa Butler’s multidisciplinary research team is creating new tools for the diagnosis and management of prostate cancer.

Medtronic - Professor Prash Sanders Bradley Watson

Industry partnership critical for heart research

Working across the University of Adelaide and Royal Adelaide Hospital, Professor Prash Sanders leads a team of researchers and clinicians developing innovative solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF).

Heritage scholarship with a fascinating legacy

More than 50 years ago, Ella Syme Everard (nee Russell) bequeathed her estate of approximately $260,000 (the equivalent of approximately $3.2 million AUD today) to the University of Adelaide to establish scholarships in the memory of her late husband, Charles John Everard.

Classic Scholarship Success

Shona Edwards was on track to complete her undergraduate studies in 2018 when she was diagnosed with papillary meningioma – a tumour at the base of her spine.