A local advocate can change the world
Being a founding member of the team that received Australia’s first Nobel Peace Prize – the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) – represents only […]
Archive Author: David Sly
At the centre of the action in SA’s film industry
Connectivity – to people, their ideas, their talents and resources – has been paramount to the success of Helen Leake AM (BA‘ 83) as a movie […]
Intellectual disability inclusion begins with respect
Improving inclusivity for people with intellectual disability depends on changing community perceptions of their capabilities – and Felicity Crowther (BDisComRehab ’12) is leading the push to […]
Embracing Antarctica, dunnarts, remote medical emergencies - and everything...
Diverse interests coupled with diverse skills and expertise means that Dr James Doube (BSc ’96, BM, BS(GradEntry) ’02) is making an extraordinary impact – in delivering […]
Improving our wine – one molecule at a time
The Australian wine industry, which contributes $40 billion to the national economy and is especially valuable to South Australia, is entering a crucial generational shift as […]
Providing a way forward after disasters
Disasters have befallen regional Australia with terrifying ferocity and frequency in recent years, placing great strain on national disaster relief resources, but Anastasia Bougesis (BHlthSc(Paramedic) ’10, […]
Standing tall as a STEMM studies advocate
Recognising the great value of her science degrees from Flinders University has compelled Dr Melanie Fuller (BSc(Hons) ’16, PhD(Chem) ’20) to stand tall as an […]
Applying scientific thinking to politics
Shane Rix (BMSc, BSc (Hons) ’14) had dreamed of being a medical scientist since his childhood but never realised the powerful and diverse skillset his […]
Being resourceful with water management
Growing up in Mount Gambier, Ryan Judd (BSc (Hons) ’17) had little idea how importantly STEMM studies affected his region. However, having returned to his hometown […]