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National Student Volunteer Week

National Student Volunteer Week 2019

Every year more than 1200 student volunteers contribute 28,000 hours of their time and skills for the University community. This year during National Student Volunteer Week we celebrated and thanked them for their efforts with a special afternoon tea with The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of the City of Adelaide, Ms Sandy Verschoor. 

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Poor housing leaves its mark on our mental health for years to come

Housing

Researchers at the University's Hugo Centre for Migration and Population Research are part of a team researching how housing disadvantage is increasing mental health burden. A recent systematic review of the evidence showed housing disadvantage is harmful for mental health and its effects remain well after housing situations are improved. 

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Indigenous students engineer careers

Indigenous students engineer careers

Twenty nine young Indigenous students from across Australia immersed themselves in the world of renewable energy, race car engineering and structural engineering in early-July as part of a partnership between Santos and the University of Adelaide.

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Julia Gillard awarded honorary doctorate

Julia Gillard receiving honorary doctorate from Chancellor Kevin Scarce

The University of Adelaide recognised the outstanding contributions to society of four eminent Australians during the University’s April and May graduation ceremonies.

Former Prime Minister the Hon. Julia Gillard AC; South Australia’s Chief Scientist, Professor Caroline McMillen; Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Queensland Professor Peter Høj AC; and renowned ecologist Professor Hugh Possingham, were awarded honorary doctorates. 

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How do we meet our climate change targets?

climate change

In April the University of Adelaide held an event that explored options for Australia to meet its climate change targets.

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Elder Conservatorium opened to country kids

kids at the elder conservatorium

In May, SA Education Minister John Gardner announced the Government's support for the University of Adelaide's Open Music Academy. 

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Distinguished Alumni Awards 2019

Distinguished Alumni Awards 2019

Nominations are now open for Distinguished Alumni Awards 2019.

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Career Mentor Program

Career Mentoring

The University is seeking industry mentors to assist with the professional and personal development of our students.

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New University Strategic Partnerships

Strategic partnerships

The University of Adelaide has recently signed partnership agreements with Wine Australia and SARDI.

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University of Adelaide on mission to support space agency

From left to right: NASA astronaut, Dr Andy Thomas AO and South Australian Premier, the Hon Steven Marshall MP.

South Australia would be the home of Australia's first dedicated space agency. 

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