News: impact of giving
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.
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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.
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.
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).
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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.
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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.
