News: achievements
CSL Centenary Fellowship
Dr Qi Zhang (SAiGENCI), who leads the Epigenetics and Gene Regulation Laboratory, has been awarded a CSL Centenary Fellowship, worth $1.25 million across five years. Dr Zhang, who is a European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) Australia fellow, investigates the epigenetic processes that turn genes on and turn off to influence the development of individual cells, which may have positive or negative consequences. Read more.
Viertel Fellow
Molecular epigenetic expert Dr Luke Isbel (SAiGENCI) has been awarded a 2024 Sylvia and Charles Viertel Charitable Foundation Senior Medical Research Fellowship. Read more.
2024 Japanese Foreign Minister's Award
Associate Professor Shoko Yoneyama (School of Social Sciences) has received an award from the Japanese Foreign Minister for her contribution to promoting Japanese culture and language education in Australia. Read more.
Russell Cole Memorial ANZCA Research Award
Professor Andrew Somogyi, Dr Daniel Barratt, and Dr Sanam Mustafa (School of Biomedicine) were awarded the Russell Cole Memorial ANZCA Research Award for their project Optimising oxycodone pain management in cancer patients through metabolic, proteomic, genetic and immune biomarkers.
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2024 Ramaciotti Medal for Excellence
Professor Jozef Gécz, Head of Neurogenetics at the University, has received the 2024 Ramaciotti Medal for Excellence. The medal, awarded by the Clive & Vera Ramaciotti Foundations, is presented to individuals who have made an outstanding discovery in clinical or experimental biomedical research which has had an important impact on biomedical science, clinical science, or the way in which healthcare is delivered. Read more.
New Colombo Plan External Advisory Group appointment
Professor Jessica Gallagher, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement), has been appointed to the New Colombo Plan External Advisory Group. Members will help to design the next phase of the program and ensure it continues to build the capability of Australians to engage with the Indo-Pacific region. More information.
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Academic Excellence Postgraduate Research award
Nishadi Gamage (School of Biomedicine) is the winner of the Academic Excellence Postgraduate Research award in the 2024 International Student Awards from StudyAdelaide. Read more.
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Silver jubilee staff reception
A special event was held to acknowledge the commitment, achievements and efforts of staff who have dedicated 25 years of service to the University. View the list of staff.
2024 South Australian Young Tall Poppy Science Awards
Dr Wei Zhang (School of Computer and Mathematical Science) and Associate Professor Xiaoguang Duan (School of Chemical Engineering) are recipients of the 2024 South Australian Young Tall Poppy Science Awards. Read more.
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115th Rhodes Scholar-Elect
Madeleine McNeil was the Valedictorian of her class at the University of Adelaide, graduating with First Class Honours in the Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Philosophy. Madeline is the University's 115th Rhodes Scholar-Elect, announced at a ceremony at Government House. Read more.
