News: achievements
Peak body appointments
Dr Melissa Humphries (School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences) has been appointed to Science and Technology Australia’s STEM Sector Policy Committee. Dr Jordan Pitt (School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences) has been announced as a new executive member of the Academy of Science Early and Mid-Career Researcher Forum.
Future Industry Making Fellow
Leading energy expert, Professor Christian Doonan, has been appointed as a State sponsored Future Industry Making Fellow. In his new role he is set to accelerate new ideas and solutions that will put South Australia at the forefront of renewable energy, minerals and resources research.
Visualise Your Thesis winners
Georgia Moloney (School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences) is the winner in this year's Visualise Your Thesis competition at the University of Adelaide who impressed the judges with Airing out wildlife trafficking. Georgia will receive $1000 and the opportunity to participate in the International competition being held later this year. See the full list of winners and their entries
Eureka prize winners
Cutting-edge medical research carried out at the University has been awarded prizes for excellence in the prestigious 2023 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. Two projects won awards for innovative medical imaging techniques to help treat children with cystic fibrosis and for the improved diagnosis of endometriosis using artificial intelligence. Read more.
Awards for innovative measurement achievements
The Atomic Clock Team, represented by Dr Rachel Offer (Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing), has won the NMI Measurement Impact award for measurement-related achievements demonstrating real-world impact. Dr Zhiwei Sun won the Measurement Achievement Encouragement Award for measurement-related achievements by early to mid-career professionals. More information.
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National AAACP Conference awards
Researchers from the Adelaide Medical School have been recognised for their research excellence at the 2023 Australasian Association for Academic Primary Care Conference in Melbourne. Professor Nigel Stocks was awarded the prestigious Charles Bridges-Webb Medal, and Research Fellow Dr Carla Bernardo was awarded the North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPRG) Distinguished Paper award.
International Anti-Corruption Academy
Professor Emeritus Adam Graycar of the Stretton Institute has been appointed to the International Academic Advisory Board (IAAB) of the Vienna based International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA). The IACA, supported by the United Nations delivers professional education and Masters degrees to civil servants across the globe.
Theatre Guild wins two TASA awards
The Theatre Guild's 2022 production, Hand to God has won two TheatriCAL Awards presented by the Theatre Association of South Australia. It won the ComiCAL award for best comedy, and the Outstanding Performance (Play) award for lead Matt Houston. See the Theatre Guild's next production, Ink, beginning 12 October.
Templeton Adam Smith Tercentenary Fellowship
Professor Lisa Hill has been made a Templeton Adam Smith Tercentenary Fellow, one of eight worldwide. Their work will be directed at a global audience who will connect the University of Glasgow with worldwide venues to celebrate Smith around the world.
[Read more about Templeton Adam Smith Tercentenary Fellowship]
Innovation in Oral Care award
Associate Professor Peter Zilm (Adelaide Dental School) was recently awarded the Innovation in Oral Care award from the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) for research investigating the development of intelligent nanoparticles for the treatment of dental caries.
