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Andy Thomas: Celebrating a local hero
When Andy Thomas first graduated from the University of Adelaide 50 years ago, travelling into space as an astronaut was an impossible dream. Australians didn’t do that – space was for people from other countries.
Take a trip into space
As part of the celebration of 50 years since Andy Thomas first graduated from our University, we are pleased to present our readers with this unique “space simulation”.
A passion for change
Alexandra Bruhn, known to everyone as Alex, this year won the Commendation Award for South Australia’sYoung Citizen of the Year.
Children's University turns 10
It can be difficult for some young people to envision a future at university, particularly if no one in their family has ever attended one. This is where Children’s University steps in, to educate young people about future possibilities. In 2023 the initiative is celebrating its 10-year anniversary.
World news
We invited some of our family of “foreign correspondents” to give a brief insight into their lives and careers. Their stories in this new feature of Lumen.
News in brief
The people and research of the University of Adelaide receive wide media attention locally, nationally and internationally, on a broad range of topics.
Letters to the editor
Fond memories of Uni life are shared in these heart-warming responses to our recent contest.
Lumen Readers’ Prize
Lumen readers have the chance to win one of 10 prizes worth $150 each to help celebrate our 150th birthday.
Look at moi! It's Cardy, but not as we knew it
The Lumen wine review: were Kath and Kim right all along? Is Cardy cool again?
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Law: The Way of the Ancestors
A review of Marcia Langton and Aaron Corn’s book on Indigenous Law, launched at the University of Adelaide in May.