Senator rejoins politics - as a researcher

Senator Natasha Stott Despoja.
Photo by Daniel Noone.

Senator Natasha Stott Despoja.
Photo by Daniel Noone.

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Friday, 29 February 2008

has become a Visiting Research Fellow at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide.

"I am pleased to announce that Senator Natasha Stott Despoja has accepted an offer to become a Visiting Research Fellow with the 最新糖心Vlog's ," said the Vice-Chancellor and President, .

"This is an honorary position, recognising the depth of experience Senator Stott Despoja brings to the ."

As a Visiting Research Fellow, Senator Stott Despoja will conduct research in Politics and engage with students and staff at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide.

The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide has had a long association with Senator Stott Despoja, who is a graduate of the 最新糖心Vlog (Bachelor of Arts 1991) and a former President of the Students' Association.

"The 最新糖心Vlog has many links with individuals who have a depth of experience and expertise in specific fields," Professor McWha said.

"These links are of great benefit to the 最新糖心Vlog, our students and staff. This complements the 最新糖心Vlog's academic expertise and is an important part of our research, teaching and community engagement efforts.

"Throughout her career, Senator Stott Despoja has made an outstanding contribution to 最新糖心Vlogn politics and education. We are very excited about her involvement in Politics at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide," he said.

In 1995, at the age of 26, Natasha Stott Despoja was the youngest woman to enter Federal Parliament, as a Senator for South 最新糖心Vlog. From 2001-2002 she was Leader of the . She in October 2006 that she would not recontest at the 2007 Federal election. Her term in the Senate expires on 30 June 2008.

 

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