Adelaide University Celebrates Year 2023 & Envisions A Good Future-by Michael Roberts
Source:Thuppahis
A Circular from The Deputy Vice-Chancellor Jessica Gallagher to Michael Roberts, 14 December 2023
Dear Michael, As 2023 comes to a close, I want to thank you, and all the valued members of our University community, for your ongoing commitment and support. It has been a full calendar of in-person and online events this year with many overseas executive missions, alumni receptions and partnership meetings. We’ve enjoyed connecting and reconnecting, sharing stories and forging exciting plans.
We have had so many reasons to celebrate in 2023.
On our inaugural Giving Day, our community raised over $440,000 to support world-leading research, student scholarships and community initiatives.
Generous donors made 3,062 individual gifts, contributing to over $26m in philanthropic funds.
More than $268 million in grant funding was awarded to cutting-edge research across 1,542 projects.
Our Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony was held last night, recognising eight alumni who are making incredible contributions to our global community.
We witnessed the historic decision and passing of legislation to establish the new Adelaide University by 2026, an ambitious vision for a contemporary, for-purpose university.
I invite you to celebrate 150 years of making history with us. Join us for events or share your story to celebrate your place in our collective history. Our official calendar will host unique opportunities like Kaurna Day, an immersive and celebratory day of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, and the 150th Celebration Weekend, a full weekend of festivities that will bring together alumni from SA, interstate and around the world. Sign up to the 150 mailing list to hear about 150 events and news.
On behalf of the University, I wish you and those you care about a safe and joyful festive season.
I look forward to celebrating with you in 2024. As we look back on a fabulous year, we also look forward to 2024, the 150th celebration of the University of Adelaide.
I invite you to celebrate 150 years of making history with us. Join us for events or share your story to celebrate your place in our collective history. Our official calendar will host unique opportunities like Kaurna Day, an immersive and celebratory day of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, and the 150th Celebration Weekend, a full weekend of festivities that will bring together alumni from SA, interstate and around the world. Sign up to the 150 mailing list to hear about 150 events and news. On behalf of the University, I wish you and those you care about a safe and joyful festive season.
I look forward to celebrating with you in 2024.
Dr Jessica Gallagher, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement)
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