News: achievements
Academic Excellence Postgraduate Research award
Nishadi Gamage (School of Biomedicine) is the winner of the Academic Excellence Postgraduate Research award in the 2024 International Student Awards from StudyAdelaide. Read more.
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Silver jubilee staff reception
A special event was held to acknowledge the commitment, achievements and efforts of staff who have dedicated 25 years of service to the University. View the list of staff.
2024 South Australian Young Tall Poppy Science Awards
Dr Wei Zhang (School of Computer and Mathematical Science) and Associate Professor Xiaoguang Duan (School of Chemical Engineering) are recipients of the 2024 South Australian Young Tall Poppy Science Awards. Read more.
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115th Rhodes Scholar-Elect
Madeleine McNeil was the Valedictorian of her class at the University of Adelaide, graduating with First Class Honours in the Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Philosophy. Madeline is the University's 115th Rhodes Scholar-Elect, announced at a ceremony at Government House. Read more.
Visualise Your Thesis winners
Mel Ngyuen (School of Agriculture, Food and Wine) is this year's University of Adelaide Visualise Your Thesis winner, impressing the judges with From your kitchen food scraps to your kitchen food wrap. Mel has won $1,000 and the opportunity to participate in the international competition later this year. Read more.
Canstar Blue 2024 Most Satisfied Students Award - SA Universities
The University received 5-stars for 'Overall Student Satisfaction' in the Canstar Blue surveys and is the sole recipient for this award among South Australian universities. Additionally, the university received 5-stars for 'Teaching Staff', 'Quality of education received', 'Learning resources' and 'Campus amenities'. More information.
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Australian Research Council's Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA)
Dr Phillipa McCormack, Dr Bing Yan, Dr Daniel Carragher, Dr Jodie Yuwono, Dr Navid Freidoonimehr, Dr Emma Watson, Dr Jinqiang Zhang, Dr Cheryl Suwen Law, Dr Gemeng Liang and Dr Rahil Valani will share in more than $4.5 million through the latest round of the Australian Research Council's Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. Read more.
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Adelaide Education Academy new members
Seven staff members were successful in their application to join the Adelaide Education Academy in the recent round. From the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences: Associate Professor Stacie Attrill, Dr Abdullah Barazanchi, Dr Nicola Eastaff-Leung and Associate Professor Muhammed Yakin. From the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology: Dr Mike Chen, Mr Eyad Hassan and Associate Professor Michelle McArthur. Read more.
Advance HE Fellows
Ms Laura Airey, Associate Professor Kathryn Boyd, Dr Anna Pearce, Dr Maeghan Toews and Dr Hannah Wu have received the Advance HE Fellowship in recognition of their reflective and effective professional practice in teaching and support of learning. Read more.
Steve Larkin joins ARC Indigenous Forum
Professor Steve Larkin, Pro Vice-Chancellor – Indigenous Engagement, has been appointed as an inaugural member of the ARC Indigenous Forum. The forum is made up of a cross-section of eminent Indigenous members with significant experience in research, as well as engagement with end-users of research.
