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New scholarship to support agriculture and animal care
The Trustees for the Commonwealth Hill Trust are laying the foundation for tomorrow’s agriculturalists and veterinarians, with an undergraduate scholarship for students who are passionate about agricultural science, animal behaviour, veterinary bioscience and veterinary technology.
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Joining forces to fight type 1 diabetes
Thanks to philanthropic funding from JDRF and the Helmsley Charitable Trust, experts at the Robinson Research Institute have been collaborating with research institutions across the country to uncover environmental factors that contribute to type 1 diabetes.
Possingham Family Legacy
A new postgraduate top-up scholarship in environmental sustainability will honour Barbara and Max Possingham and promote vital research.
Smoke tainted grape donation to revolutionise brandy
Research into the use of smoke-tainted grapes in brandy production is an innovative project paving the way to sustainable, climate-resilient alcohol production.
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The gift of music
Dr Pem Gerner OAM, architect, musician, teacher and author, recently gifted his collection of saxophones to the Elder Conservatorium.
Supporting students, one sausage at a time
The humble sausage in bread is an Australian icon. On May 7th, the University of Adelaide joined together with Tasting Australia, bringing to life the Festival of Sausage in Bread.
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Saving lives on a daily basis
Dr Christina Theodore (MBBS) is a frontline healthcare worker, University of Adelaide graduate and former recipient of a life-changing gift, the Augustus Short Scholarship.
Georgia’s Story: putting the heart in Cardiovascular Nursing
A six-week clinical placement was all that stood between Georgia and achieving her dream of graduating from the University of Adelaide Nursing School. Excited at the prospect of gaining hands-on experience, Georgia’s enthusiasm was quelled by financial hardship. A full-time placement brought with it the challenge of balancing paid employment and student nursing, a hard task exacerbated by poor health, which led to Georgia needing a month off work at this critical time.
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Civil engineer in training
Thanks to the Augustus Short Scholarship, Declan has been able to juggle study, professional placements and relocating from rural Victoria, all while putting his time and energy towards excelling in his Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering degree.
Prize creates lasting legacy
An inaugural recipient of the Alicia Rose Doherty Memorial Fund Prize, Dr Burford-Rice has completed her Master of Clinical Psychology/PhD and is giving back in remote and regional areas of South Australia.
