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Ambitious geologist maximises opportunities

Georgie, 2020 Augustus Short Scholarship recipient

Posted on May 1 2022 by Dalice Kennedy

Georgie is a Bachelor of Science (Advanced) third-year student and 2020 Augustus Short Scholarship recipient who credits her mother’s strong work ethic for motivating her to pursue her studies and reach her full potential.

Elder Hall’s grand piano part of grand plan

Posted on Feb 14 2022 by Dalice Kennedy

Sydney born and raised singer-songwriter, Nico Wyatt-Smith, knew he wanted to propose to his partner Diana in an intimate and unique way that reflected his musical talents.
A romantic at heart, in the past he had written love songs for his now fiancé and played them at home on his piano on their anniversaries, but he felt popping the question called for something more special, something grander.

Inspired by nature

Scholarship recipient student standing next to a horse holding the reins

Posted on Jan 4 2022 by Dalice Kennedy

Driven by a love of plants and animals, and with a particular affinity for birds, Catherine, a previous Augustus Short Scholarship recipient, tells us about her journey before and after receiving the scholarship.

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Inspired to teach

Posted on Nov 26 2021 by Dalice Kennedy

Despite a difficult childhood, Maria finished Dux of her school in 2013. Inspired by the positive impact her teachers had on her life and studies, she pursued a career in teaching, receiving an Augustus Short Scholarship in 2014. Today, Maria is an English and Humanities teacher at her old high school and a Council member for the City of Salisbury.

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A world of discovery

Posted on Nov 25 2021 by Dalice Kennedy

Driven by a wonder about how the universe works and how it evolves over time, Kendall, an Augustus Short Scholarship recipient, will graduate in 2022 with a Master in Philosophy (Physics & Astronomy).

Supporting students, one sausage at a time

Posted on Jul 26 2021 by Emma Kate Dwyer

The humble sausage in bread is an ��Vlogn icon. On May 7^th, the ��Vlog of Adelaide joined together with Tasting ��Vlog to bring to life the 'Festival of Sausage in Bread'.

Civil engineer in training

Research materials on a table, students conversing in the background.

Posted on Jan 28 2021 by Emma Kate Dwyer

Thanks to the Augustus Short Scholarship, Declan has been able to juggle study, professional placements and relocating from rural Victoria, all while putting his time and energy towards excelling in his Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering degree.

Prize creates lasting legacy

Posted on Dec 16 2020 by Dalice Kennedy

An inaugural recipient of the Alicia Rose Doherty Memorial Fund Prize, Dr Burford-Rice has completed her Master of Clinical Psychology/PhD and is giving back in remote and regional areas of South ��Vlog.

Philanthropic Support for Online Learning

Posted on Nov 26 2020 by Dalice Kennedy

In a year when online learning has become commonplace, the ��Vlog’s Health and Medical students have received an additional learning resource – thanks to the generosity of alumna and donor Peggy Barker.

Ensuring students can learn from the world’s best academics

Posted on Nov 27 2019 by Tusha Bhatia

Warren studied a Bachelor of Sciences at the ��Vlog of Adelaide and, for a period, worked as a cadet in the ��Vlog’s Physiology Department, before going on to enjoy a successful career as chief
chemist at an oil refinery.