Latest news

Search news stories

Enter a keyword to search news.

Anonymous donor funds Emeritus Professor George Rogers AO Supplementary Scholarship

In 2017 an anonymous donor made a donation of $150,000 to the University of Adelaide to establish the Emeritus Professor George Rogers AO Supplementary Scholarship. With additional funding by the Faculty of Sciences, this scholarship valued at $10,000 per annum will be awarded each year to the highest ranked applicant for a Research Training Program Scholarship in the field of Molecular Bioscience.

[Read more about Anonymous donor funds Emeritus Professor George Rogers AO Supplementary Scholarship]

Taplin travel fund helps to further Indigenous education

John Taplin and Yvonne donors

The Taplin Indigenous Bursary Fund made it possible for PhD candidate, Yvonne Clark, to attend an international psychology conference in Paris.

[Read more about Taplin travel fund helps to further Indigenous education]

Supporting those who teach and inspire others

Peter Routely

With a passion for agricultural science and education, Holly Crighton is one step closer to realising her dream after she received assistance from the Peter H Routley Awards.

[Read more about Supporting those who teach and inspire others]

Fellowship gift attracts young scientists

Stephen Ramsay Scholarship

Some of the nation’s brightest young scientists are being lured back to Australia to pursue groundbreaking research thanks to two of the most generous gifts ever made to the University of Adelaide.

[Read more about Fellowship gift attracts young scientists]

Volunteers help bridge language barriers

Talking with Aussies Volunteer Ron Seidel with graduating student Omid

Volunteering provides an integral link between the University and the wider community.

[Read more about Volunteers help bridge language barriers]

Jackson breaks new ground in farming

Jackson Adams Impact of Giving 2017

Jackson Adams realised he had a passion for farming and agriculture at a young age, excitedly taking up a job milking cows at the local dairy at age 13.

[Read more about Jackson breaks new ground in farming]

New law fund supports students in need

Professor John Williams and Elise Thomson Impact of Giving 2016

Since its inception the Dean of Law's Support fund has raised over $100,000; with investment earnings ensuring at least $5000 will be available to provide financial support to students in need each year.

[Read more about New law fund supports students in need]

Supporting a passion for agriculture

Farrah Preston donor scholarship agriculture student

Coming to the University from Broken Hill, Farrah Preston was feeling the pressure of juggling study and work.

[Read more about Supporting a passion for agriculture]

The future of health treatment, training and discovery

Thomas Lu Student AHMS Building Appeal

Thomas Lu, currently in his fifth year of a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, will be one of the students to receive medical training in state-of-the-art facilities at the new University of Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building.

[Read more about The future of health treatment, training and discovery]

Hardship inspires learning legacy

Bob and Gayle Cowan with Cowan Travelling Scholarship recipient Clare Dixon

Marnie and his son Bob established the Cowan Grant in 1994 which funds fellowships and scholarships at three universities and two colleges, including the University of Adelaide.

[Read more about Hardship inspires learning legacy]