Lumen Winter 2016 - Flipbook - Page 3
Contributors:
Kelly Brown, Genevieve Sanchez, Fiona Solente,
Ian Williams, Johnny von Einem
Contents Winter 2016
Design:
Chris Tonkin, Naomi Cain
Editorial Enquiries:
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Celebrating our alumni community
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Recognising our outstanding alumni
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Spotlight on IPAS
Will Littleton and Nat Wiseman strengthening
communities through gardens in New York
and Adelaide
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The latest initiatives from the Institute for
Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS)
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Go The Blacks
Balancing study, professional
sport and the unexpected
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Safety first as researchers
cut the road toll
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World-first egg research leads
to new fertility treatment
Augustus Short Scholarships
helping our brightest students
to pursue their passions
The Sia Furler Institute
New institute of contemporary music and
media named after Sia Furler
Dr Hannah Brown’s work attracts
international attention
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Adelaide Education Academy
has its first class of 2016
A new academy for staff who specialise
in teaching
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Front cover image:
Dr Ezani Farhana Md Monoto,
winner of the first season of
MasterChef Malaysia. Read
her story on page 25.
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
readers are warned that this publication may
contain images of deceased persons.
Adelaide’s out-of-this-world author
New York Times best-selling author,
Sean Williams
Researchers at the Centre for Automotive
Safety Research (CASR) deliver unique insights
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Ezani juggles dentistry, fame
and motherhood
From dentistry to the Malaysian Masterchef title
Elite athlete Amber Halliday gets back on the
bike and starts a PhD after her horrific accident
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Taste for success
Steve Dorman, Sacha La Forgia, Corinna
Steeb and Joe Noone have taken their
university learnings to the world of cider,
gin, beer and street food
Spotlight on some of our proud Adelaide
University Sport members
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Sowing the seeds of success
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Thomas family
One family’s proud 50-year connection
to agricultural science
Supporting young leaders of tomorrow
A legacy of support for women
and music
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Alumni on the move
Recent alumni achievements
How a generous bequest from Doris West
has provided long-lasting support
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