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Alexander Agostinelli
WINNER
Tracy Dickens
University was a place where my passions
blossomed, where knowledge and discovery
intertwined to create rich experiences. I
was surrounded by diverse minds, and
relished exploring my interests, expanding
my thinking, and delving deeper into topics
that fascinated me. The vibrant campus
life, stimulating discussions, and inspiring
lecturers fuelled my curiosity and nurtured
my growth. I enjoyed the freedom to choose
my path, engage in meaningful projects, and
collaborate with like-minded individuals.
These activities filled my days with
excitement and purpose. University offered
me a transformative journey, shaping my
worldview, fostering enduring friendships,
and igniting a lifelong love for learning.
I was involved in the Civil Engineering
Society and the head of faculty asked me to
help them in facilitating a workshop for high
school students from rural communities.
The students were involved in engineering
challenges where we taught basic structural
engineering concepts. Being able to hear
these students say ‘I want to grow up and
study engineering’ and ‘wow engineering
is cool’ because of the series of engaging
workshops warmed my soul and made me
smile. It was pretty special to walk past the
University and see some of these students
from the workshop are now UoA students.
B Ma and Comp Sc 2021
Faith Blake
When I crossed the stage to receive my
parchment after four years of hard work!
Graduating was such a memorable moment
for me and was made even more magical
by the picturesque Bonython Hall and the
ceremonial grandeur.
I graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of
Arts degree, majoring in Creative Writing
and Sociology. I am currently a full-time
professional staff member at the University of
Adelaide in the Central Enrolments team Student Administration Officer.
Charles Ng
I studied at the University of Adelaide as
a part-time student. I needed to put effort
into my job and my study. It made me have
good time planning so I could manage them
both. It was an enjoyable time, advancing my
knowledge and building up work experience.
Finally, I passed and finished with my MBA.
It is a treasure in study and gives me a
memorable state of mind. I hope to extend
my lifelong learning experience onward
from the University of Adelaide.
I am a graduate of 2003 MBA. I am a founder
and director of ‘Trinity CPA Limited, Certified
Public Accountants (Practising)’ firm in Hong
Kong. I am mainly providing audit assurance,
accountancy, secretarial and tax services to our
clients.
I graduated from a Master of Counselling and
Psychotherapy in 2019 from Adelaide Uni.
Angela Davison
I presently have a Counselling and
Psychotherapy Private Practice in Prospect,
South Australia.
Eating chocolate muffins while working in
the cafe in The Gallerie in Union Building
circa 1986.
I’m a town planning consultant around
Australia.
I finished a BA in which I majored in
architectural history and theories via
architecture department and history.
WINNER
David Low
Hanging out in The Rubble, with the
gamers, proto-subversives, sci-fi groupies
and archery fanatics (don’t ask...). Some
may have liked the lawns, some the library,
some (OK, many) the bar, and some
the faux-snobbery of the be-cushioned
bohemian coffee house in the Loft. But for
a place where diverse interests flourished,
the area that didn’t officially exist behind
an unmarked door, or off a partly hidden
stairwell on the other side, let me meet
people from across the spectrum of
University of Adelaide scholars. I was lucky
to be there while it still existed!
PhD (Sc) 1996
Claire Page
I did love the social time spent between
classes, particularly regular lunches in the
Union building with fellow commerce
friends, but I also loved spending time alone
in the Barr Smith Library looking through
the books or using a study room. Years later
I went back to university to study to be a
librarian, and a love of libraries came from
that time. I loved the beautiful reading room
and the dark corridors of books. I guess I
can be a fairly solitary person sometimes
and this library gave me important time to
myself to concentrate and get work done.
I graduated in 2001 from a Bachelor of
Commerce (Accounting) then 2002 from a
Bachelor of Economics.
I finished in 1986. I guess graduation was
March 1987 by which time I was living in
London.
I’ve since got a Master of the Built
Environment from UTS, graduating 1996.
Romesh Nalliah
I graduated from the dental school when it
was on Frome Road. My fondest memory is
walking up and down Frome in autumn with
all the coloured leaves on the ground. It was
like going to another country.
I graduated with a Bachelors in Dental Surgery
in 2000. I’m now the Associate Dean for
Clinical Services at University of Michigan
School of Dentistry.
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