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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.

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Westpac Bicentennial Foundation: 2018 Scholarship Afternoon Tea

Westpac Scholars South Australia Scholarship Philanthrophy

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

Mae Traeger Koenig-Betcher violin philanthrophy University of Adelaide

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

Board of Benefactors Festum 2018

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

With generous support from alumni and friends of the University, a new Augustus Short Scholarship was awarded in 2017.

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University Medical Orchestra prescribes philanthropy

Adelaide University Medical Orchestra's Thomas Johns and Michael Riceman

The Adelaide University Medical Orchestra (AUMO) was always going to be exceptional.

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A life, and a love, remembered

Graham Smith with Roseworthy veterinary science students

Graham Smith established a scholarship for Roseworthy veterinary science students in the name of his late partner, Rosa Samuels, to honour her memory.

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Our crowd steps up for families in Rajasthan

Photo of a young boy drinking water in the deserts of Rajasthan

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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Giving the gift of education

Feng Fu donor

Feng Fu’s contributions to the University of Adelaide can be traced back to when he started his Masters of Commerce (Accounting) degree. While studying, he set up a soccer team, worked as a teaching assistant, and won the Commerce Award for Excellent Tutoring in 2006.

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Making a lasting difference to health care

Dr Chen Peh

From the bedsides of the Royal Adelaide Hospital to the rice fields of Myanmar, renal physician Dr Chen Peh is committed to relieving human suffering.

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