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Vice-Chancellor’s 150th Celebration Wine Collection
Celebrating our exemplary winemakers in a single collection of six icon wines. Handpicked and handmade from the vineyard on the Waite Campus and the regions of South Australia.
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We are delighted to offer alumni a 15% discount on tuition fees in an eligible postgraduate award program for commencements in 2024. Some exclusions apply.
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12 May
Peter Anderson: invaluable lessons learned during a successful career
Motivated by positive reinforcement from his Honours supervisor at the University of Adelaide, Peter Anderson, a “less-than-confident law student from Adelaide’s working class” applied his dedication and work ethic to a 41-year career, achieving great success. Recently retiring from his position as Deputy President of the Fair Work Commission, Peter wrapped up an outstanding career that began at the University in the late 1970s. 12 May
Dr Helen McLean AM: Orthodontist, educator and mentor
Dr Helen McLean AM is an Orthodontist who has dedicated her career to teaching and mentoring students and postgraduates since 1979. In 2020, she was recognised as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). Helen continues to contribute to multiple professional organisations and community outreach dental projects in Australia and internationally. 07 Apr
The FJ and the footbridge - alumni pranksters "pardoned" by Lord Mayor
They’ve been “on the run” since 1971 after they were accomplices to the dumping of an FJ Holden into the River Torrens. But in April 2025, they had to face the music, confessing to their “crime” to Adelaide Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith. 04 Apr
Nikki Lohitnavy: award-winning tropical winemaker
Nikki (Visootha) Lohitnavy is an oenologist who has overseen winemaking at GranMonte Co. in Thailand for seventeen years. With her significant experience in tropical viticulture and wine making, alongside new winemaking innovations and techniques that she adapted, the company has led the way for wine tourism in Thailand and amassed more than 100 awards from international wine competitions. 04 Apr
Dr Rachel Spencer: lawyer, writer, life-long learner
Dr Rachel Spencer is an independent consultant as well as a writer, editor, academic, and speaker. An avid reader, Rachel also works part-time at Mostly Books, where she hosts a monthly "Law and Literature" book club. She is also the President of the Friends of the Library. She holds an impressive collection of tertiary qualifications, including a Bachelor of Arts (1985), Bachelor of Laws (1986) and a Master of Laws (1994) from the University of Adelaide.
Alumni events
15 May Ahead of Adelaide University opening in 2026, this event in Canberra will showcase our combined vision for the future – building on the remarkable achievements and enduring legacies of our two foundation institutions. 22 May The Women in STEM Alumni Network (WiSAN) warmly invites you to our flagship networking event - Mingle in May on Thursday 22 May 2025. Registration is essential by 5 pm Wednesday 14 May 2025. 23 May
MBA Masterclass - Power, Politics and Partnership: Leadership at the Top
The University of Adelaide MBA Alumni Network invites you to an exclusive lunchtime masterclass with Rob Chapman, one of South Australia’s most distinguished business leaders, for a candid conversation about the relationship dynamics between board and leadership. Discover how trust, tension and alignment shape modern boardroom dynamics. 19 Jun
John Bray CLE - Facts without trial: fact-finding in appellate courts
Adversarial fact-finding is the foundation upon which judicial decisions are built. However, appellate courts are sometimes forced to make assessments of fact in circumstances where there has not been a trial – ‘facts without trial’. Part of the challenge of these ‘facts without trial’ is that in these cases, appellate courts are often confronted by matters beyond the immediate interests and knowledge of the parties, involving broader social facts and extended implications. 25 Oct
1985 Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Reunion
Did you graduate from the Adelaide Medical School in 1985? 14 Nov
The Milton Sims Visiting Professor Program (CPD) 2025
This year we welcome Professor Carlos Flores-Mir as the Milton Sims Visiting Professor. Professor Flores-Mir will deliver the Paul Lee Lecture and will speak on a variety of orthodontic topics at the Milton Sims Visiting Professor Day.