2015 Graduation Ceremonies 2015 Graduation Ceremonies This publication was produced by Document Services using environmentally sustainable consumables and technology. 1 Nancy Downes Black Mirror (Mandala) 2014 Gouache on paper 75 x 75 cm This booklet exhibits the outstanding work of graduates of the University of South Australia’s School of Art, Architecture and Design. 2 Chancellor’s welcome Today is a time for celebration, as you mark both the end and the beginning of exciting parts of your lives. 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. I am 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. Dr Ian Gould AM Chancellor Dr Ian Gould AM BSc(Hons), PhD, FTSE, FAusIMM, CompIEAust Dr Ian Gould has been Chancellor of the University Industry Development Board, the Royal Flying of South Australia since July, 2008. He is a Doctor Service and St Andrew’s Hospital (South geologist with 40 years’ experience in the minerals Australia). He is also a member of the South industry, including working for the CRA and Rio Australian Economic Development Board. Tinto Group as Managing Director Australia, and for Normandy Mining Ltd as Group Managing Dr Gould was made a Member of the Order of Director. Australia (AM) in the 2011 Queen’s Birthday Honours for service to the mining industry, He is highly experienced in corporate governance particularly as a proponent of environmental having served, mainly as Chair, on a range of management, to education in his role as boards including the Australian Institute of Marine Chancellor of the University of South Australia, and Science, the CSIRO Minerals Sector Advisory to the community. Committee, the South Australian Resources 3 4 Vice Chancellor’s welcome Graduating with a university degree represents a major milestone in life, and I am both proud and thrilled to share the occasion with you and those who have supported and encouraged you through your academic journey – your family, your friends and your mentors. Not only is your parchment a deserved testament to your hard work, your discipline and your commitment, it also cements an enduring connection with the University of South Australia as you take your place among our worldwide network of more than 185,000 alumni. I hope that the achievement you celebrate today opens many doors of opportunity and helps you to realise your personal and professional ambitions, as well as to make your mark as an inspired and inspiring global citizen. Rather than a farewell, your graduation heralds a new phase in our relationship as you attain greater, brighter heights and as your university travels with you. Whatever your chosen path and regardless of the opportunities and challenges that you encounter, we are honoured to have you as a graduate of our university and I wish you every success, happiness and prosperity for the future. Professor David Lloyd Vice Chancellor and President Professor David Lloyd BSc(Hons), PhD, CChem, FRSC David Lloyd is the Vice Chancellor and President Before joining the University of South Australia, of the University of South Australia. A Dublin- Professor Lloyd was Bursar and Director of born and educated biochemist who specialises Strategic Innovation at Trinity College Dublin, one in computer-aided drug design, Professor Lloyd of Europe’s oldest and most prominent universities. joined the university at the beginning of 2013, He had also been Dean and Vice President of re-focusing it as a university of enterprise and Research at Trinity and was concurrently the shaping its activities to better meet the challenges inaugural Chair of the Irish Research Council. of the 21st century. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Globally connected and engaged in helping solve Applied Chemistry and a PhD in Medicinal Organic the problems of industry and the professions, the Chemistry from Dublin City University, and was university is now building partnerships that will also a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Trinity ensure it remains at the cutting-edge of creativity College Dublin. and new knowledge. Professor Lloyd has published extensively in related In May 2014 Professor Lloyd was appointed fields in high impact international journals while to the South Australia Economic Development generating significant grant income. He is a Fellow Board (EDB) to establish the networks between of the Royal Society of Chemistry. education, research and industry that will transition the South Australian economy into one of innovation and growth. 5 Introducing the University of South Australia The University of South Australia is built on Today, the University of South Australia is a the foundation of pioneering institutions globally focused, locally engaged institution that include Australia’s first public art school that is ranked among the top three per cent (the South Australian School of Art, founded of more than 10,000 universities worldwide. in 1856), the state’s first Teacher Training In 2014, it was again ranked among the College (1876), and the landmark South top 50 in The Times Higher Education ‘Top Australian School of Mines and Industries 100 Universities under 50’, and was the (1889). youngest university in Australia to receive that accolade. And Quacquarelli Symonds The University of South Australia was (QS) World University Ranking ranks UniSA formally established in 1991 through the as Australia’s youngest university in the top merger of the South Australian Institute of 50 of world universities under 50 years and Technology and South Australian Colleges of in the top 10 of universities aged under 25. Advanced Education and is now the state’s largest university. With campuses located in the heart of Adelaide, in the city’s metropolitan area (at The disciplines upon which its antecedent Mawson Lakes and Magill), and in regional institutions were founded – arts, teaching, centres (Whyalla and Mount Gambier), engineering and the sciences – remain the University provides opportunities to cornerstones of the University of students from a diversity of geographic, South Australia’s mission to equip and socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. inspire individuals, and to work closely It also delivers a number of programs for and collaboratively with industry and international students in offshore markets. communities. It offers a wide range of educational choices It is through these historic enterprises that across its four academic divisions – business the University has forged a reputation for and law; education, arts and social sciences; excellence that recognises the power of health sciences; and information technology, education to change lives, and to build engineering and the environment. stronger societies. Since its establishment in 1991, more than Since its establishment, the University has 185,000 students have graduated from the also maintained its foundation commitment University with a range of qualifications to deliver equity and access to students from to form a foundation of the 21st Century diverse backgrounds while aspiring to the workforce. high-quality teaching, learning and research benchmarks that characterise world-class, The contribution they are making, innovative institutions. throughout Australia and around the world, stands as the University of South Australia’s enduring legacy. Taylor Schramm London, 2014 Watercolour on canvas 100 x 100 cm 6 Introducing the University of South Australia Freya Kingston Untitled 2013 Thrown stoneware Dimensions variable Teaching Among the University of South Australia’s The University of South Australia offers priority areas for multidisciplinary research undergraduate and postgraduate programs are health sciences, resources and energy across its four academic divisions, with sustainability, world-changing designs and a focus on educating professionals for a technologies, resilient and inclusive societies, broad range of careers. Among them are and the enhanced quality and productivity of physiotherapy, pharmacy, occupational working life. therapy, law, commerce, business, management, computer and information science, engineering, visual arts, architecture Community Engagement and psychology. The University of South Australia makes a profound contribution, at all levels, to the The University’s programs are designed to community’s social, intellectual, economic provide students with specialist graduate and cultural development. qualifications that are sought after by industries and professions, and to ensure The lectures, seminars and research projects they are ‘career ready’ for the global that the University presents attract national workforce. and international speakers who offer informed viewpoints on key global issues, To ensure these outcomes are achieved, and its free public lecture series enables students work closely with