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Two options for COVID-19 Roadmap to Recovery

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Leading researchers from the University of Adelaide have contributed to a major Group of Eight report which presents two clear options to lead Australia out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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2019 Sir John Downer Oration

Pictured: Professor Peter Rathjen AO, Vice-Chancellor and President; Hon Vickie Chapman MP, SA Deputy Premier and Attorney-General; Hon Cathy Branson AC QC, Deputy Chancellor; Hon Josh Frydenberg MP Treasurer of Australia; Nicky Downer AM; Hon Alexander Downer AO; Georgina Downer.

The Federal Treasurer, Hon Josh Frydenberg MP recently presented the 2019 Sir John Downer Oration where he spoke about federalism and the Australian economy.

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Glenthorne Farm transfers to State for new national park

Pictured: Professor Peter Rathjen AO, Vice-Chancellor and President; Hon David Speirs MP, SA Minister for Environment and Water.

Glenthorne National Park has taken a major step closer to becoming a reality, with the official transfer of land from the University of Adelaide to the State Government now signed. 

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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?

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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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City Deal for Adelaide signed

The city from Adelaide from above

Recently, the Australia Government, the Government of South Australia and the City of Adelaide signed the Adelaide City Deal, a ten year agreement to grow Adelaide as an innovative and vibrant city.

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Climate change update 2019

Hon Mark Butler MP, Federal Shadow Minster for Climate Change and Energy

The University's Environment Institute recently hosted Climate Update 2019, an overview of how our climate is changing and how we are responding to these changes in Australia and around the world.

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Playford Trust Scholarship Awards

Playford Trust Scholarship Award winners

The University of Adelaide hosted the Playford Trust Scholarship Awards in the Scott Theatre recently.

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