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Hardship inspires learning legacy

Bob and Gayle Cowan with Cowan Travelling Scholarship recipient Clare Dixon

Marnie and his son Bob established the Cowan Grant in 1994 which funds fellowships and scholarships at three universities and two colleges, including the University of Adelaide.

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Bringing smiles to those in need

Community Outreach Dental Program

Since September 2011, the University’s Community Outreach Dental Program has been providing free dental care for some of Adelaide’s most vulnerable and marginalised people.

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Elder Music Library scores a winner

Music students sitting together, one at a piano, one holding a violin and one holding a cello

Donations made available to the Elder Music Library are helping transform the way lecturers and students access music scores for research and study.

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Investing in the future of health care

AHMS building on North Terrace Adelaide

The University proudly opened its stunning new Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences (AHMS) building in February 2017, the culmination of nearly three years’ planning, design and construction.

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Community Outreach Dental Clinic gives Karen a reason to smile again

Karen Community Outreach Dental Clinic

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, volunteers and staff the Community Outreach Dental Program is continuing to thrive.

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Playroom donation in memory of a wonderful boy

David Dewar left a gift in memory of his loved son, bequest

David Dewar and his family have made a generous donation to help fund a playroom in the newly-opened Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building in memory of his son Adrian.

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Scholarship's lasting value: Sometimes it is rocket science

Dr Justin Hardi with fellow alumni retired NASA astronaut Dr Andy Thomas AO, Dr Kimberley Clayfield and Ms Andrea Boyd, in Adelaide for the 2017 International Astronomical Congress

In 2006, the Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith Scholarship recipient Dr Justin Hardi graduated with a double degree in science and aerospace engineering from the University of Adelaide.

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Sharing a love of books

Dr Alan Brissenden

For as long as he can remember, Alan Brissenden, AM, has been passionate about rare and old books – and that’s proving truly beneficial for the University of Adelaide’s Barr Smith Library.

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