News: achievements
Women in leadership mentoring program
The University is participating in the 4th cohort of the Asia Pacific Women in Leadership Mentoring Program, which officially begins on Monday 6 November. Professor Kerry Wilkinson and Associate Professor Tania Crotti and our two mentors, and Associate Professor Zohra Lassi and Dr Esma Dogramaci are our two mentees.
Free microcredentials for teachers across Australia
Professional and Continuing Education (PACE), together with the School of Education and the Computer Science Education Research Group, has been awarded a $3.3 million contract from the Australian Government to develop and deliver a series of free, online microcredentials for teachers, school staff and school leaders across Australia. More information.
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Sports Week and the VC Cup
Congratulations to the Division of Academic and Student Engagement, winners of the 2023 Adelaide University Sports Inter-Faculty Sports Shield during Sports Week, held between 11-15 September. The week ended in style with the 15th annual VC Cup 800 metre relay race, won by the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.
Three Minute Thesis winners
The final of the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition was held on the 12th September, where 10 PhD students from across the University shared their research. Congratulations to the winner: Chelsea Matthews, runner-up: Ashleigh Geiger, and people's choice: Jacqueline Barsby. More information.
Celebrating the Inspiring Achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Graduates
During the University graduation week, graduates will wear a cultural sash over their graduation gown that identifies their cultural heritage as Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or both.
English Australia John Gallagher award
Sandra Caon-Parsons, Education Advisor at the English language Centre was awarded the English Australia John Gallagher award for 2023. English Australia is the national peak body for the English language sector of international education in Australia. The award recognises the outstanding contribution of an individual to the ELICOS sector. More information.
Peak body appointments
Dr Melissa Humphries (School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences) has been appointed to Science and Technology Australia’s STEM Sector Policy Committee. Dr Jordan Pitt (School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences) has been announced as a new executive member of the Academy of Science Early and Mid-Career Researcher Forum.
Future Industry Making Fellow
Leading energy expert, Professor Christian Doonan, has been appointed as a State sponsored Future Industry Making Fellow. In his new role he is set to accelerate new ideas and solutions that will put South Australia at the forefront of renewable energy, minerals and resources research.
Visualise Your Thesis winners
Georgia Moloney (School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences) is the winner in this year's Visualise Your Thesis competition at the University of Adelaide who impressed the judges with Airing out wildlife trafficking. Georgia will receive $1000 and the opportunity to participate in the International competition being held later this year. See the full list of winners and their entries
Eureka prize winners
Cutting-edge medical research carried out at the University has been awarded prizes for excellence in the prestigious 2023 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. Two projects won awards for innovative medical imaging techniques to help treat children with cystic fibrosis and for the improved diagnosis of endometriosis using artificial intelligence. Read more.
