What Anne and Gordon did next
As a celebrated American artist, the late Gordon Samstag would have had quite an impact on his students in the 1960s at UniSA’s South Australian School of Art, but it was what he and his wife Anne did subsequently that has had the most powerful impact. Artist Archie Moore returns to the Anne & Gordon Samstag Museum of Art thanks in no small part to this couple's quiet generosity. more…
And that's a wrap
The past few months have been a whirlwind as we hosted Alumni Connect Networking Events at home in Australia and Asia. We have been delighted to introduce our new Chancellor, the Honourable John Hill, and guest speakers and also talk more about Adelaide University. Images from these events can be found in our image gallery…
Empowering with tech
A thirst for knowledge and a journey across thousands of kilometres has helped Egyptian UniSA alum Neven Abdelaziz Mohamed Elsayed lead her country into the future of Augmented Reality (AR) with the nation welcoming its first AR PhD graduate in 2024. more...
A word from the artist
In 2023, Samstag Museum of Art Associate Curator Anna Zagala spoke with artist Archie Moore about his plans for the Venice Biennale and his upcoming exhibition in Adelaide. The installation of his solo work kith and kin was to take two months, working six days a week, but the results speak for themselves. listen...
The sobering truth
The concept of sufficiency, or sobriété as it is known in France, is gaining traction, with the World Sufficiency Lab in Paris aiming to establish the Australia Hub based in Adelaide. But what is meant by "sufficiency", and how can we change our habits to live more responsibly? Co-founder and UniSA Adjunct Professor David Ness, explains in a recent article in The Conversation. Image: Blue Marble, NASA.
Events & Exhibitions
Wednesday 30 October >> Democracy and Entrepreneurship
The Centre for Enterprise Dynamics in Global Economies invites you to attend a public lecture featuring UniSA Visiting Research Fellow Professor David Audretsch. On Friday, 1 November, Prof Audretsch will also participate in The Enterprising Places and Ecosystems Symposium.
Thursday 7 November >> Breaking the Boss Bias
Despite the surge of women into university, jobs and sitting in federal parliament, why are men still overwhelmingly running the show? Author and advisor, Catherine Fox AM argues that toxic sexism woven through processes, beliefs, management, education and leadership norms is keeping privileged men in power, making decisions for us all. In conversation with Jane Caro AM, Catherine outlines a new way to lead and unlock the talent currently being wasted due to the 'boss bias'. Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre.
Monday 11 November >> 30th Anniversary Duguid Memorial Lecture presented by Professor Janine Mohamed
The 30th Anniversary Duguid Memorial Lecture will be held at Flinders University’s city campus. Professor Janine Mohamed will present My truth: Racial Gaslighting and First Nations Inequity in Australia. Professor Mohamed is a Narrunga woman from Point Pearce. A UniSA Alumni Award recipient in 2016, she was the CEO of the Lowitja Institute until earlier this year and is renowned for her distinguished work in advancing Indigenous health. Tickets are free, but registration is essential.
Wednesday 20 November >> Successful Ageing Seminar – Small Steps towards dementia risk reduction
Associate Professor Ashleigh Smith will speak about the Small Steps towards dementia risk reduction project and co-designing, implementing and evaluating a first-of-its-kind personalised dementia prevention physical activity intervention.
Thursday 28 November >> Minority Report: George Megalogenis In-Conversation with Tory Shepherd
Australian politics is shifting. The two-party system was broken at the last federal election, and another minority government is a real possibility in the future. Politics-as-usual is not enough for many voters. Discussing his richly insightful essay, Minority Report: The New Shape of Australian Politics, George Megalogenis explores the strategies and secret understandings of a political culture under pressure. Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre.
Monday 9 December >> 25th Annual Hawke Lecture delivered by Senator the Hon Penny Wong
The Annual Hawke Lecture is an opportunity to listen to the views of someone whose experience of human affairs is notable and whose concerns about our world are truly worthy of consideration. Senator the Hon Penny Wong was appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs in 2022 after serving as Shadow Foreign Minister for six years. In this role, she aims to rebuild Australia's reputation by leveraging national power to foster a stable and prosperous region where sovereignty is respected and international rules are upheld. Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre.
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Achievements & Opportunities
Alumni at the Emmys
Congratulations to our UniSA Creative visual effects (VFX) alumni, who worked on four of the five TV series nominated for 'Outstanding Special Visual Effects’ at the 2024 Emmys, and to our industry partner Rising Sun Pictures, who worked on two of those in the same category.
Discount offer for alumni
As a valued alum, you can enjoy the 2024 Adelaide Film Festival (AFF) with 10% off the General Admission price for all standard screenings! Enter the code AFFUNISA10 when purchasing tickets.
Celebrating research in just three minutes
Occupational therapist and current UniSA PhD student, Sarah McMullen-Roach, was announced as this year’s UniSA Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) winner. Sarah's work focuses on how the LGBTI+ community and older adults view aged care. more...
