Excelling in academic and military careers
One of South Australia’s pioneering nursing and midwifery academics, Professor Annette Summers AO RFD, forged successful careers in both academic and military life. Daughter of a […]
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
A role model for nursing
Distinguished nursing education pioneer, Dr Joan Durdin AM, RN, FRCNA (Hon), (DUniv ’94), has worked tirelessly throughout her life to improve the professional status of […]
Focusing on improving vision
Drawing attention to patients with keratoconus – an eye condition causing refractive error vision impairment – has enabled Dr Himal Kandel (PhD(HlthSc) ’19) to focus on […]
Marshalling our health resources during the pandemic
Ensuring that South Australia marshalled the necessary health resources throughout the COVID-19 pandemic was the key responsibility of Dr Christopher McGowan (PhD(HlthSc) ’17). As Chief Executive […]
Helping vulnerable populations by expanding your sphere of influence
In 2019 Tim Kittel (BSpPath ‘01) became the President of Speech Pathology Australia, the national peak body for the speech pathology profession in Australia. As a […]
Unforgettable experience for sports dietitian Olivia Warnes
Sports dietitian Olivia Warnes (BNutDiet ‘03) jumped at the chance when a colleague invited her work with her as a Sports Dietitian for the 2021 Australian […]
Living the dream at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics
Cycling bronze for Meg Lemon Cyclist and sports dietitian Meg Lemon (BNutDiet ’13) experienced an emotional rollercoaster at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, held last month. After […]
Dying2Learn is opening up difficult conversations
It’s something we must all ultimately address, yet our society remains deeply reticent to talk openly about death and dying. ‘If we don’t have these conversations, […]
New hope for tinnitus sufferers
With one in six people in Australia suffering from chronic tinnitus, Flinders University audiology researchers are looking for much-needed solutions. DNA forensic science expert Professor Adrian […]