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Honouring Nana in Elder Hall

Elder Hall Take a Seat - Loretta De Palma

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.

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John's gift

Student Emergency Fund - John Byron

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.

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Helping Emma

Student Emergency Fund - Emma Knights

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

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The future of cancer research

SAiGENCI - Lisa Butler's team

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.

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Industry partnership critical for heart research

Medtronic - Professor Prash Sanders Bradley Watson

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).

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Gratitude amid grief

Nishadi, Student Emergency Fund recipient

Nishadi had just moved to Australia to complete her PhD in Medicine when her father was suddenly admitted to the ICU in Sri Lanka and unexpectantly passed away at the age of 57.

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Indigenous Support Fund opens doors

Talara, Yaitya Tipanthi Scholarship recipient

The Indigenous Support Fund facilitates the Yaitya Tipanthi Scholarship and the Yaitya Tipanthi Bursary. 

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Nick's story

Nick and his family

“Why me?” were some of Nick’s first thoughts when he was diagnosed with Stage 1 prostate cancer.

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Jed's story

Jed at his high school formal

Jed was 17 and in year 12 when he was diagnosed with a brain tumour – changing his life in an instant.

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Support for future nurses

Anne Garvie, Olivia McInnis and Betty Khor

With its roots going back to the late 1800s, the Nurses Memorial Foundation of South Australia has a long history of playing a pivotal role in advancing the nursing profession through fostering learning outcomes, giving back to community and offering financial assistance.

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