Rainbows welcome WorldPride / Trendsetting in Vietnam / Advice for the next generation

Design speaking to the heart of the community Last week, arguably Australia's most famous landmark was lit up to celebrate WorldPride 2023. UniSA Alumna Marie Schultz was part of the team responsible for creating a magnificent rainbow of colour beamed around the globe. more... Trendsetting in Vietnam with e-commerce Now based in Ho Chi Minh City, UniSA alumna Oanh Truong is embracing the challenges of building the fashion category for TikTok Shop Vietnam. more... Dispensing good advice to the next generation Stan Kontos' role as Executive Chairman at Star Pharmacy Group keeps him busy, but his values of paying it forward have compelled him to start two non-profits. He also sits on the advisory board of Starlight Children's Foundation. more... Behrouz Boochani In-Conversation with Professor Peter Greste Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, Kurdish-Iranian writer, journalist, scholar, cultural advocate, filmmaker, and former Manus Island detainee, Behrouz Boochani, discusses his second book, Freedom, Only Freedom: The Prison Writings. watch... Research reinforces importance of exercise in managing mental health University of South Australia researchers are calling for exercise to be a mainstay approach for managing depression as a new study shows that physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counselling or the leading medications. more... Events & Exhibitions Until 6 April >>Sanaa Exhibition Sanaa Exhibition returns to The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre's Kerry Packer Civic Gallery with another eclectic and vibrant exhibition, co-presented with Sanaa: A Better World Through Creativity. This exhibition aims to facilitate intercultural understanding by providing a platform to artists from culturally diverse backgrounds, and will feature an exciting mix of globally recognised names from Uganda, Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya alongside locally based emerging artists. Opening Friday 3 March >> Samstag exhibitions for the 2023 Adelaide Festival (NEW VENUE) Two exhibitions for the Adelaide Festival that bring together the evocative work of Samstag scholar James Newitt, with leading international moving image artist Emily Wardill, will now be presented at North Eastern Concourse, Adelaide Railway Station. Thursday 9 March >> Can Seaweed Save the World? Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, in arrangement with WOMADelaide Festival's Planet Talks Program. Professor Chris Daniels, Professor of Biology at the University of South Australia will be in-conversation with entrepreneur Steve Meller and Associate Professor Catriona MacLeod, Head of the Ecology and Biodiversity Centre within Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania. They will discuss the multiple new applications and industries around seaweed in Australia, seaweed remediation and cultivation, reducing methane emissions and what are the roadblocks across policy and skill set. Wednesday 29 March >> Neuroscience and Nursing: Innovations in the diagnosis and care of people living with Parkinson's disease Join Emeritus Professor Ruth Grant at the first Successful Ageing Seminar for 2023 when she hosts speakers Associate Professor Gabrielle Todd and Dr Sue Sharrad. Register to attend in person or view the presentation in the online archive. Saturday 1 April >> Batoor: A Refugee Journey Join The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre for a screening of the poignant and touching documentary, Batoor: A Refugee Journey by Walkley Award winning photojournalist, Barat Ali Batoor. Batoor: A Refugee Journey follows Batoor's path from Afghanistan through to Australia in search of safety and sanctuary. Following the screening will be a panel discussion with Barat Ali Batoor, Associate Professor Mary Anne Kenny (Murdoch University and University of South Australia) and Professor Nicholas Procter (University of South Australia). Alumni website | Alumni Benefits | Alumni News | Ways to get involved | Careers | Alumni Giving | Contact us © 2023 University of South Australia CRICOS Provider No 00121B   |   View our privacy statement DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: While every effort is made by the University to ensure that accurate information is disseminated through this medium the University of South Australia makes no representation about the content and suitability of this information for any purpose. It is provided 'as is' without express or implied warranty. If you wish to be removed from this list, please email alumni@unisa.edu.au with 'Unsubscribe UniSA Connect' in the subject line or change your email subscription options. ..