News: alumni profiles
James Brown
James Brown graduated from the Elder Conservatorium with a B Mus (Hons) in 2003 followed by a Masters majoring in Music Performance in 2007. He describes his time at ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide as part of his musical journey where he learned lots of life lessons and enjoyed connecting with other creative people. As he says, “Hanging out with a bunch of other like-minded musicians on a daily basis was deeply beneficial, and the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ certainly provided that.â€Â
Dr Phiala Shanahan
South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Woman of the Year 2023 winner and recipient of the James McWha Rising Star Award 2022, Professor Phiala Shanahan has made a significant contribution to physics, as the youngest Professor of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) at the age of 27. She has become a leader in theoretical physics and is a passionate educator.
Alumna 'takes a seat' for mother in Elder Hall refurbishment
Catherine Galvin (Bachelor of Engineering Honours, 1986) discovered the Elder Hall ‘Take a Seat’ refurbishment in the Spring 2022 edition of lumen. She was intrigued by the opportunity to reserve a seat and help refurbish the iconic Elder Hall, a place where the wonder of music has been celebrated for more than a century.
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EQ just as important as IQ engineer shares
Damian Connelly is an engineering alumni based in Perth, Western ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥. For the past 26 years he has worked as a consulting metallurgist for top mining, banking and engineering companies. Damian graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in 1972 and recently returned to campus in 2022 to celebrate his Golden Jubilee, 50 years since the conferral of his degree.
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Melbourne alumna returns to Adelaide for Fringe debut
Sarah Bartolo is an actor, singer and writer based in Melbourne. After completing her Bachelor of Arts in 2007, Sarah moved overseas to pursue her acting career and spent four years in New York and then moved back to Melbourne in 2020 during the pandemic.Â
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Four love stories from couples who met at the Uni
The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide is delighted to be a place where knowledge is acquired, history is made and love is found. This Valentine's Day, four alumni couples who were fortunate to discover romance on campus share their special stories.
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Tuition fee discount for postgrad study enables lifelong learning
It's never too late to pursue your dreams. And, in Julie Ross-Spooner's case, you're never 'too old' to attend university. The former teacher attended the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide to study in her seventies and just graduated with a Bachelor of Languages (French) with First Class Honours.Â
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Professor John McNeil AO
Recipient of Distinguished Alumni Award 2022, Professor John McNeil AO is a tenured public health researcher specialising in epidemiology and clinical pharmacology. His contributions to medical research have changed how we think about chronic disease, preventative health and healthcare quality.
David Reynolds PSM
Recipient of Distinguished Alumni Award 2022, David Reynolds PSM has dedicated his career to South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s prosperity and wellbeing. For the Chief Executive of the Department for Trade and Investment, it is a line of work underpinned by a sense of community.
Professor Nicola Spurrier PSM
Recipient of Distinguished Alumni Award 2022, Professor Nicola Spurrier PSM, is a staunch advocate for preventing illness and promoting health across the whole of community. A dual qualified medical specialist, public health physician and paediatrician, Professor Spurrier was instrumental in South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s response to the COVID-19 pandemic as the state’s Chief Public Health Officer.
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