April/May 2021 Graduation Ceremonies
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GRADUATION CEREMONIES 2021 Acknowledgement of Country UniSA respects the Kaurna, Boandik and Bangarla peoples' spiritual relationship with their country. Artist: Ngupulya Pumani Find out more about the University’s commitment to reconciliation at unisa.edu.au/RAP Aisha Rowse In Between (detail) 2020. Linocut, watercolour and gold leaf on paper This booklet exhibits the outstanding work of graduates from UniSA Creative. 1 Alex Lemmer Untitled 2020. Brass 2 3 Contents UniSA Acknowledgement of Peoples and Country 5 Chancellor’s welcome 6 Vice Chancellor’s welcome 7 About the University of South Australia 9 Our journey so far 10 Processional Music 18 History of Academic Dress 20 University of South Australia’s Academic Dress 21 Ceremony Tradition 22 University of South Australia Awards 23 University of South Australia Medal Winners 25 Pridham Hall 26 Leave a lasting impression 27 Welcome to your alumni network 29 Monday 12 April 2021 at 9.30am 31 Monday 12 April 2021 at 12.30pm 35 Monday 12 April 2021 at 3.30pm 39 Tuesday 13 April 2021 at 9.30am 43 Tuesday 13 April 2021 at 12.30pm 47 Tuesday 13 April 2021 at 3.30pm 53 Wednesday 14 April 2021 at 9.30am 57 Wednesday 14 April 2021 at 12.30pm 61 Thursday 15 April 2021 at 9.30am 65 Thursday 15 April 2021 at 12.30pm 69 Thursday 15 April 2021 at 3.30pm 73 Friday 16 April 2021 at 9.30am 77 Friday 16 April 2021 at 12.30pm 81 Friday 16 April 2021 at 3.30pm 85 Monday 19 April 2021 at 9.30am 89 Monday 19 April 2021 at 12.30pm 93 Monday 19 April 2021 at 3.30pm 99 Tuesday 20 April 2021 at 9.30am 103 Tuesday 20 April 2021 at 12.30pm 107 Tuesday 20 April 2021 at 3.30pm 111 Wednesday 21 April 2021 at 9.30am 115 Wednesday 21 April 2021 at 12.30pm 121 Wednesday 21 April 2021 at 3.30pm 125 Thursday 22 April 2021 at 9.30am 131 Thursday 22 April 2021 at 12.30pm 135 Thursday 22 April 2021 at 3.30pm 139 Friday 23 April 2021 at 9.30am 143 Friday 23 April 2021 at 12.30pm 147 Friday 23 April 2021 at 3.30pm 153 Friday 30 April 2021 at 11.00am 157 Tuesday 11 May 2021 at 2.00pm 161 Prizes 164 Previous Honorary Award Recipients 168 3 Amber Cronint Ark (detail) 2020. Sculpture 4 5 UniSA Acknowledgement of Peoples and Country We respectfully acknowledge the Kaurna, Boandik and Bangarla First Nations Peoples and their Elders past and present, who are the First Nations’ traditional owners of the lands that are now home to the University of South Australia’s campuses in Adelaide, Mount Gambier and Whyalla. We are honoured to recognise our connection to the Kaurna, the Boandik and the Bangarla lands, and their history, culture and spirituality through these locations, and we strive to ensure that we operate in a manner which respects their Elders and ancestors. We also acknowledge the other First Nations of lands across Australia with whom we conduct business, their Elders, ancestors, cultures and heritage. Kaurna UniSA tampinthi, UniSA Kaurna yartangka yuwanthi. Kaurna miyurna yaitya mathanya Wama Tarntanyaku. Parnaku yailtya, parnaku tapa purruna, parnaku yarta ngadlu tampinthi. Yalaka Kaurna miyurna ithu yailtya, tapa purruna, yarta kuma puru martinthi, puru warriapinthi, puru tangka martulyainthi. We acknowledge that the University of South Australia is on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land, and we acknowledge that they are of continuing importance to the Kaurna people living today. Boandik Ngathu putama nhu mraat, mraat Boandik-at wulnuwitjara Berrinat ba mraatat mingro Berrin. I recognise this country (is) the country of the Boandik, the custodians of Mount Gambier and the country around Mount Gambier. Bangarla Ngarrinyarlboo nagoodoo Bangarla mirinyi yoorari yarda malboo. Ngarrinyarlboo nagoodoo Bangarla yoorari yarda wardana indoo. We acknowledge and respect the Bangarla people as the traditional custodians of the ancestral lands. We acknowledge the deep feelings of attachment and relationship of Bangarla people to the country and the sea. 5 Chancellor’s welcome Today is a time for celebration as you mark both the end and the beginning of exciting and sometimes very challenging times. It is also an occasion on which to look forward to the opportunities available to you as a graduate of the University of South Australia. The University is honoured to be able to share this special event with you, and your family and friends. During your time with the University of South Australia you have developed a set of distinctive qualities which describe the knowledge, skills and personal abilities that you will need as you move into a constantly changing global economy. You have acquired an international outlook; a capacity for critical thought and lifelong learning; an ability to communicate effectively and work autonomously and cooperatively; and a sense of social responsibility. You are well equipped to succeed, confident in the knowledge and skills you possess. Congratulations and all the very best as you start the next big adventure in your lives. Ms Pauline Carr Chancellor Ms Pauline Carr BEc (ANU), MBA, FAICD, FCIS, FGIA Pauline Carr is the Chancellor of the University of South Australia. She has over 30 years of management and commercial experience in the resources industry with both Australian and international companies. In addition she has over 20 years comprehensive compliance and governance experience with listed company boards. Previously Ms Carr was a senior executive with Normandy Mining Limited, where she was actively involved in the company’s growth, its corporate activities and its international expansion and subsequently Newmont Mining Corporation. Ms Carr is currently a Director of ASX listed Highfield Resources Limited and Deputy Chairman of National Pharmacies as well as the Minerals and Energy Advisory Council and the South Australian Minerals and Petroleum Expert Group. She also provides management support, business improvement, governance, compliance and risk consultancy services to companies in the resources, construction and superannuation sectors. 6 7 Vice Chancellor’s welcome Graduating with a university degree represents a major milestone in life. Now, after some well publicized challenges, your hard work and resilience has been recognised and rewarded. You will leave us today with a parchment and a career path and we couldn’t be prouder of you. We are all very pleased to share the excitement of this day with you and with the people who have supported you throughout your studies: your family, your friends and your mentors. Yours is an important graduation ceremony and we are celebrating your success along with our own. We have come a long way since 1991 when we amalgamated colleges of advanced education and institutes of technology to become the University of South Australia. Now we’re considered one of the world’s best young universities – Australia’s University of Enterprise – putting our best teaching and research into creating bright futures for our students and partnering with industry and the professions to bring the benefits of that teaching and research to our community. We hope the achievement you celebrate today opens many doors of opportunities for you so that you can make your mark as a global citizen, a professional in everything you do. You, like over 220,000 graduates who have preceded you, are very important to us; you are our success stories, the role models for current students and those who might follow in your footsteps. As your career grows and your success is assured, current students look at you and see what’s possible in their own lives. We wish you every success, happiness and prosperity as you take your first steps into your new lives as graduates of the University of South Australia. Professor David Lloyd Vice Chancellor and President Professor David Lloyd BSc(Hons), PhD, CChem, FRSC, FTSE David Lloyd was appointed to the University of South Australia as Vice Chancellor and President in 2012. A Dublin-born and educated chemist who specialises in computer-aided drug design, Professor Lloyd has re-focused institutional culture to position UniSA as Australia’s University of Enterprise and to shape its activities to better meet the challenges of the 21st century. Professor Lloyd was a member of the South Australia Economic Development Board (EDB) from 2014 to 2018. A past Chair of the Australian Technology Network group of technology- focused universities, he now sits on the board of Universities Australia, the peak body representing the university sector where he is the lead vice- chancellor for research & innovation. He was also appointed to the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) Advisory Council to provide advice to the ARC on key research policy issues, to lend independent strategic guidance and experience that will strengthen the ARC’s ability to support research and innovation in Australia. Before joining the University of South Australia, Professor Lloyd was Vice-President for Research and later Bursar and Director of Strategic Innovation at Trinity College Dublin. Professor Lloyd was Chair of the Irish Research Council and prior to academia, worked in the pharmaceutical industry in the UK. He holds an honorary Professorship from Tianjin University. 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