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Nikki Lohitnavy: award-winning tropical winemaker

A portrait of Nikki in front of wine barrels, holding a glass of red wine

Nikki (Visootha) Lohitnavy is an oenologist who has overseen winemaking at GranMonte Co. in Thailand for seventeen years. With her significant experience in tropical viticulture and wine making, alongside new winemaking innovations and techniques that she adapted, the company has led the way for wine tourism in Thailand and amassed more than 100 awards from international wine competitions.

Dr Rachel Spencer: lawyer, writer, life-long learner

A portrait of Rachel smiling widely in front of a huge book case

Dr Rachel Spencer is an independent consultant as well as a writer, editor, academic, and speaker. An avid reader, Rachel also works part-time at Mostly Books, where she hosts a monthly "Law and Literature" book club. She is also the President of the Friends of the Library. She holds an impressive collection of tertiary qualifications, including a Bachelor of Arts (1985), Bachelor of Laws (1986) and a Master of Laws (1994) from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide.

Alumni in Focus: Ron Layton

Posted on Sep 26 2019 by Michaela Skye McGrath

This month’s Golden Jubilee celebrations will mark 50 years since Friends of the Library President Ron Layton graduated with a Diploma of Social Studies from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide in 1969.