News: honours
University leaders recognised in Australia Day honours
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A philanthropist funding important University of Adelaide research and community programs, a distinguished judge and law educator, and researchers improving Indigenous oral health and kidney medicine are among the University staff, alumni and friends recognised in the 2025 Australia Day honours list.
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National honours for University of Adelaide community members
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A world-renowned reproductive biologist is among University of Adelaide staff, alumni and friends recognised in the 2024 Australia Day honours list.
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Queen’s Birthday Honours awarded to staff and alumni
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More than 40 members of the University of Adelaide community have today been awarded Queen’s Birthday honours, recognising outstanding contributions to their fields of expertise.
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University community in Queen's Birthday honours
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Alumni, former staff, and members of the wider University of Adelaide community have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours.
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Uni of Adelaide staff and graduates at forefront of Australia Day awards
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The University of Adelaide congratulates eye surgeon and blindness prevention pioneer Dr James Muecke, AM, for being named the Australian of the Year for 2020.
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