Lumen Winter 2015 - Flipbook - Page 2
The University of Adelaide Alumni Magazine
www.adelaide.edu.au/lumen
The Lumen masthead is derived
from the University of Adelaide
motto “Sub Cruce Lumen” –
the light (of learning) under
the (Southern) Cross.
Message from
the Vice-Chancellor
At the University of Adelaide we
remain committed to a vision of small
group teaching and excellent research.
In this edition you can read about our
first foray into massive open online
courses (MOOCs) where we explore
ways to share our knowledge online
with the wider global community.
The University of Adelaide’s rankings
are higher than they have ever been,
having achieved the largest leap of any
Australian university in 2014. We will
continue to encourage students and
researchers to pursue their passion for
new knowledge, and to support our
alumni through their careers.
I hope you enjoy this edition of Lumen.
Studying at the University of
Adelaide means being part of
a rich tradition of excellence in
education and research, with
world-class academics and a
vibrant student life.
Seek Light.
The light of new knowledge.
W
elcome to the winter edition
of Lumen, which focuses on
the great benefits of a degree
from the University of Adelaide. Read
about our graduates in leadership
positions; what motivates alumnus
Gillon McLachlan, CEO of the AFL, and
the difference our dentists make in the
Community Outreach Dental Program.
World
rankings
Professor Warren Bebbington
Vice-Chancellor and President
Top
164
th
200
100
Top
in the world
in QS world
university rankings
in Times Higher
Education rankings
in Academic Ranking
of World Universities
