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Thursday, 26 November 2009

Adelaide students win prestigious scholarships

Four University of Adelaide students have been awarded Federal Government scholarships valued up to $63,500 to study and work in Asia under a new program initiated by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.

Jade Cooper, Michelle Lee, Matthew Rodda and Kathleen Wang have each won a prestigious Prime Minister's Australia Asia Endeavour Award - the Asian equivalent of a Rhodes Scholarship - which was presented by the Prime Minister in Canberra last night.

The Awards, introduced this year, provide educational and living expenses for 6-12 months of study in 2010 at a university of their choice in Asia, followed by internships of up to a year. They are valued at up to $63,500 for postgraduates, and up to $41,500 for undergraduates. [Full Story]

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Wednesday, 25 November 2009

Pandas prompt student tour guides to join Zoo

The long-awaited arrival of two new Giant Pandas at the Adelaide Zoo this month will give 135 University of Adelaide students a new focus for their summer holidays. [Full Story]

Tuesday, 24 November 2009

University leads the field in recycling e-waste

Almost 20 tonnes of electronic waste - including old computers, scrap metal and plastic - have been recycled by the University of Adelaide this year in a bid to reduce its environmental footprint. [Full Story]

Saturday, 21 November 2009

Trauma specialist is South Australian of the Year

Associate Professor Bill Griggs AM ASM has been announced as the 2009 recipient of the prestigious South Australian of the Year Award. [Full Story]

Friday, 20 November 2009

'Surf's up' SMS wins University's eChallenge 2009

An innovative system for texting surf and weather conditions to those keen to hit the waves has won a team of young entrepreneurs this year's University of Adelaide's eChallenge competition. [Full Story]