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Taplin Indigenous Bursary
Aboriginal staff and students at the University of Adelaide will have the opportunity to travel overseas to learn about indigenous research and teaching projects in other countries, thanks to the generosity of former Pro Vice-Chancellor (International), Emeritus Professor John Taplin.
Natasha’s gift of education
Quality education for everyone – no matter what their background – has been a key motivator for Natasha Stott Despoja AM for as long as she can remember.
Westpac Bicentennial Foundation: 2018 Scholarship Afternoon Tea
Together with Westpac Bicentennial Foundation, the University of Adelaide hosted an afternoon tea to celebrate our 2018 scholarship recipients.
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A gift to the tune of a Koenig-Betcher violin
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Through the generosity of donors Mae Napier-Traeger become the custodian of the Koenig-Betcher violin last year for the final 18-months of her studies.
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The inaugural Board of Benefactors' FESTUM
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More than 150 guests assembled at the National Wine Centre for the inaugural Board of Benefactors’ FESTUM, which recognises the exceptional contributions made by alumni and friends who have pledged more than $25,000 to different areas of the University.
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Connor says thank you
![Connor Bakaj, recipient of Augustus Short Scholarship 2017](/give/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-05/DSC_7721_Contact.jpg?h=82f92a78&itok=qZGIybK7)
With generous support from alumni and friends of the University, a new Augustus Short Scholarship was awarded in 2017.
University Medical Orchestra prescribes philanthropy
![Adelaide University Medical Orchestra's Thomas Johns and Michael Riceman](/give/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-04/Medical-Orchestra-FB-IOG.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=94XNvA4R)
The Adelaide University Medical Orchestra (AUMO) was always going to be exceptional.
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Celebrating our volunteers
![Volunteers Bill Wallce and Lyn Mackay in full costume](/give/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-04/Photojo%200001.jpg?h=f2fcf546&itok=_-IIqlMq)
We cannot thank the University’s inspiring community of volunteers enough.
A life, and a love, remembered
![Graham Smith with Roseworthy veterinary science students](/give/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-04/Graham-FB-IoG.jpg?h=a08a33c1&itok=7PvZ7P9v)
Graham Smith established a scholarship for Roseworthy veterinary science students in the name of his late partner, Rosa Samuels, to honour her memory.
Our crowd steps up for families in Rajasthan
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The University of Adelaide entered the dynamic world of crowdfunding in 2017. Thanks to the generous response of our University community, more than 1,000 families in India’s north-west will have the capacity to maintain a reliable supply of life-sustaining pure drinking water.
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