News: achievements
Recognition of Outstanding Service and Contribution Reception
On Friday 7 November, the University hosted a morning tea to honour staff who have reached 40 or more years of continuous service. The event recognised the dedication, wisdom, and contributions of the following individuals to the University community: Peter Apoefis, Greg Badger, Antoinette Brincat, Helen Brown, Jordana Feek, Heather Fraser, Professor Michael Horowitz, Professor David Kennaway, Christopher Leigh, Marisa Lopresto, Antonietta Luppino, Joanne Moore, Morena Pelle, Julie Raeck, Jennifer Richter, Professor Anthony Thomas AC FAA, Stephen Whittington, Dr Peter Zalewski and Dr Peter Zilm.
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Advance HE Fellows
Congratulations to Dr Rachael Farrington, Dr Ngoc Nhu Nguyen (Ruby) and Dr Mahmud Al Masum who have received the Advance HE Fellowship in recognition of their reflective and effective professional practice in teaching and support of learning.
Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year
Global leader in sustainable hydrogen production Professor Yao Zheng, from the University's School of Chemical Engineering, has been awarded the Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year at the Prime Minister's 2025 Prizes for Science event in Canberra. More information.
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Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA)
Professor John Williams AM, University of Adelaide Provost and Adelaide University Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA). The Academy brings together over 700 of Australia’s leading researchers and professionals across the social science disciplines. Fellows are elected by their peers based on a sustained and internationally distinguished contribution to their field. Read more.
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Winners of the 2025 Barbara Kidman Women’s Fellowship
The Barbara Kidman Women’s Fellowship is designed to support female academics to enhance and promote their career. We’re thrilled to announce the six outstanding recipients for 2025: Dr Amy Dwyer, Adelaide Medical School; Dr Ilaine Silveira Matos, School of Biological Sciences; Dr Irene Bolognino, School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences; Dr Jessica Viven-Wilksch, Adelaide Law School; Dr Kelsi Dodds, School of Biomedicine; and Dr Skye Krichauff, School of Humanities.
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Silver Jubilee staff reception
A special event was held on Friday 3 October to acknowledge the commitment, achievements and efforts of staff who have dedicated 25 years of service to the University. Please join us in congratulating these individuals for their valuable contributions made over the last 25 years to the University. Further information.
116th Rhodes Scholar-elect
Jessica March has been named the University of Adelaide's 116th Rhodes Scholar-elect at a ceremony at Government House in September. Ms March completed a Bachelor of Economics (Advanced) at the University in 2024, and is currently working as a paralegal for the Crown Counsel team within the South Australian Crown Solicitor's Office, while completing a Bachelor of Laws (Honours). Read more.
Guidelines International Network Najoua Mlika-Cabanne award
Dr Danielle Pollock (School of Public Health) from Health Evidence Synthesis, Recommendations and Impact (HESRI) was the winner of the Najoua Mlika-Cabanne award for her contributions to evidence synthesis synthesis and guideline development methods alongside her work the Chair of the GIN ANZ Region at the recent Guidelines International Network conference held in Geneva.
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Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering fellowships
Professor Shizhang Qiao FTSE FAA (School of Chemical Engineering), and Professor Peng Shi FTSE (School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering) have been awarded Fellowships from the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering. Read more.
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Public Health Association of Australia Fellowship
Dr Joanne Flavel (School of Social Sciences) was awarded a Public Health Association of Australia Fellowship at the PHAA’s national AGM. The Fellowship recognises outstanding contributions to the Public Health Association of Australia and to public health.
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