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Adelaide, South Australia
Joined August 2008
To celebrate today's #MarriageEqality result, our Tonsley building will shine a bright rainbow from sunset. #YesForEquality #YEStoLove
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Toddler-sized prehistoric parrot discovery was "completely unexpected" — meet Squawkzilla. @jenny_howard9 in @NatGeo .
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It's always great to meet new friends on campus — retired @GAP_SA greyhounds Rhythm and Venus dropped by the Plaza this morning. 13/10 @dog_rates ?
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Here are a couple of campus koalas getting a much needed drink near the Engineering building today. Thirsty koalas will often descend from tees in search of water. If you live in koala territory, placing a low container of water near tree trunks can really help.
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The late Kirsty Boden, Flinders University nursing alumna, has been posthumously honoured with a Florence Nightingale Medal for her exceptional courage, bravery and sacrifice in the 2017 London Bridge terrorist attack.
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Flinders staff and students express sympathy and solidarity with our Muslim community – we value our diverse student population – and deep condolences to our New Zealand colleagues and students.
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Happy International Cat Day everyone — Did you know our university's namesake, Captain Matthew Flinders, was a self-confessed cat man? His loyal cat Trim accompanied him on his journey to circumnavigate and map the coastline of Australia in 1801-1803. #InternationalCatDay
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Big congratulations to Flinders Associate Professor @ChalkerChem, recipient of the Prize for New Innovators at the 2020 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science @ScienceGovAu. A fantastic achievement! #pmprizes
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Congratulations to Prof @billie_bonevski for being appointed as the new Director and Research (Dean) of @FlindersHMRI. With 25+ years of research experience, Billie is set to lead us toward ground breaking discoveries in health and medical research 👏
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Today is World Bee Day 🐝 — here's a spectacular photograph of an Australian Blue-banded Bee (Amegilla cingulata), by Flinders PhD student and photographer James Dorey.
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For #2021NAW we celebrate Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna man and Flinders Early Career Alumni Awardee Dr Chris Wilson, the first Indigenous person in Australia to complete a PhD in #Archaeology 👏. Read more: @FLINArchaeology
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Staff and students looked up from their laptops to take in this exceptionally beautiful autumn sunset.
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Happy Birthday to us! — On this day, 17th March in 1966, a bill was passed by state parliament officially creating what was then called The Flinders University of South Australia. A lot has changed in 53 years, and the best is yet to come!
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Flinders is deeply saddened by the death of staff member Louise Hincks while fighting a bushfire as a CFS volunteer. Hugely respected by staff and students, the University is providing crisis counselling.
RIP Louise. @CFSAlerts has identified devoted mother of two Louise Hincks, 44, a member of the Happy Valley brigade and a volunteer with CFS since 1994, as the volunteer firefighter who was killed fighting a fire near Lucindale. Latest: #TheAdvertiser
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"Remember to look up at the stars. " — Stephen Hawking, 1942-2018.
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Huge congratulations to #scientists - Prof Colin Raston named joint SA Scientist of the year, @small_reynolds @mdpprogram winner in industry collaboration, and our friends at microX for #innovation. #SAScienceAwards 👏 Read more:
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Dylan Alcott is empowering students living with disability by donating to support a new scholarship at @Flinders. We're excited to announce the @DylanalcottFDN Scholarship is now open to current students, to help achieve their dreams in further education👉
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Koalas know how to beat the heat on a 44°c day — this IR image shows how a tree trunk can be 10-15°c cooler than surrounding air. If you live in koala territory, place bowls / low pots of water at the base of tree trunks, as koalas often descend when thirsty. Pic: S Griffiths, CC
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Ngarrindjeri man Dr Christopher Wilson — the first Indigenous Australian to complete a PhD in archaeology — talks about his work and explores the intersections between archaeology, heritage and Indigeneity. #NAIDOC2019 #NAIDOCWeek.
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#AtrialFibrillation is the world’s most common heart rhythm disorder. Research by Prof Jeroen Hendriks (@J_Hendriks1) is exploring a new model of care to improve outcomes for patients & reduce demand on overstretched hospitals. Read more in Encounter mag:
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Congratulations to the ten of our early career researchers whose hard work, and high ranked research publications were recognised by Flinders Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Stirling.
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Vale Kirsty Boden, much loved @Flinders high achiever who courageously helped others in desperate need, embodying goodness in adversity.
We mourn for Kirsty Boden tonight and send our love to her family, friends and the Loxton community.
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We are excited to share our new logo. The design strongly reflects our founding crest, while representing our strengths as a modern, innovative and inclusive university. A new look for a new era.
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Congratulations to three of Flinders star researchers, @DrAliceClement, @shanagland and @Archaeometry named in this year’s @TallpoppiesAIPS Science Awards! 👏 👏 #scienceweek @Aus_ScienceWeek Read more:
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State-of-the-art research and teaching facilities, student accommodation, retail and hospitality all part of a transformational $1.5 billion development at our Bedford Park campus — Welcome to Flinders Village.
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How amazing is this mural? Our Yunggorendi Tjibruke student lounge recently had a vibrant makeover with this mural painted by the talented Elizabeth Close 😍 👏 Read more:
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Happy International Women’s Day! Today, and every day, we celebrate the extraordinary individuals and teams across our University who are breaking the bias and helping build a world that is equal for all. #breakthebias #IWD2022
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It's not really spring until our favourite campus reptiles come out to say hello! 🐍
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Flinders University congratulates alumnus Dr Richard Harris (Flinders Med ’88) for his courageous efforts in the successful rescue mission to free 12 boys and their coach from the flooded Tham Luang cave in Thailand.
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Developed by @FlindersCFI researcher @JulieRatcliff19 and her team, the Quality of Life – Aged Care Consumer instrument (QOL-ACC) will be mandatory for use in residential aged care nationwide on April 1. Find out more 🔗
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Flinders #PhD graduate and Australian bee photographer @JamesBeeDorey has had a new #beespecies named after him - Chrysocolletes doreyi, to acknowledge Dr Dorey’s long-running contribution to Australian bee taxonomy! Read more:
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Congrats to our sister universities @UniofAdelaide & @UniversitySA on their decision to merge. @Flinders is in an enviably strong position to contribute to a robust, internationally competitive & sustainable sector offering distinctive choices to students:
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A new @Flinders study has revealed details about how the tau protein, a critical factor in the development of #Alzheimers, turns from normal to a diseased state. @kstefanoska23 and @Phospho_tau hope one day to be able to reverse the process. Read more:
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Prof Nicola Spurrier, her sister Prof Justine Smith, mother Dr Lesley Smith and brother-in-law Dr Binoy Appukuttan are making important contributions to our society. Read how this compassionate family is making a difference to the Flinders #community.
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We're moving to North Tce! We're very pleased to announce our brand new city campus - Flinders at Festival Plaza in the heart of the Riverbank precinct! Read more about our new move here 👉
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We’ve developed a $12.5 million Flinders Student Support Package, including emergency support payments, a new Matthew Flinders Scholarship program and the waiver of SSAF to help our students through the challenges of COVID-19. More here.
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Exciting news today for @FlindersMarine @FlindersMAP researchers, just published in @PLOSONE on the first Australian underwater #Archaeology discovery! @jon_benj @ChelsWiseman @j_mccarthy @DeepSeaCountry Read more:
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What a shot captured by Dean (Research) @RossAMcKinnon. 👏 Anyone else missing campus life that little bit more now?
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A big congratulations to @drspacejunk for being recognised in the 2024 class of @ExplorersClub; Fifty People Changing the World that the World Needs to Know About! Read more here:
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Congratulations to all our successful applicants in the latest @nhmrc grant round. Ten Flinders-led projects will share in over $8 million to tackle medical research involving cancer, heart disease, mental health and more. #NHMRCIdeas . Read more:
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Congrats to Flinders academics @wormychew and Professors @rayychan @JonathanCCraig @JulianGrant5 and Steve Wesselingh on their appointment to the Principal Committees of the @nhmrc. A fantastic achievement and huge honour! Read more:
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Today we welcome Minister Colbeck's announcement of the $34m national research centre that will transform the way we care for older Aussies. The Aged Care Centre for Growth & Translational Research will make meaningful change to the #agedcare sector. Read:
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With the help of Impact Seed Funding of $10,000, a small research team led by Flinders #ecologist Dr @_MBreed has revealed powerful insights into just how important metropolitan green spaces are for our health and #wellbeing. Read more:
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Millions of respiratory and surgical masks made by Adelaide packing company Detmold Group will be tested at a new facility by #FlindersUni and @UniversitySA to help stop the spread of #COVID19Aus.
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We're very excited to be a major event partner for @AdelaideUnited's inaugural Pride Game this Sat 26 February in support of the LGBTI+ community. 🏳🌈 . Flinders staff & students can get 50% off game ticket prices with the code 'FLINDERS50' here:
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A great result for Flinders today, announced as Australia's No.1 university for #postgraduate employment! 🎉 . Read more here:
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Flinders researchers @conservbytes & @HuveneersSSEG predict the use of personal electronic deterrents could save up to 1063 Aussies from #shark attacks over the next 50 years.
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Congrats to @FlindersHmri Prof Karin Nordström (@puh23) and team who will work alongside @uni_mainz_eng after receiving a funding grant from the Australia-Germany Joint Research Cooperation Scheme, an initiative of @uniaus and @DAAD_Germany. Read more:
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Stressed or anxious about #Covid19? @MikeKyrios is developing effective online interventions to counter challenges of Covid-19 crisis. Check out his important “STREAM” tips if you’re self-quarantined or working from home. #WFH @FlindersEPSW @SAHMRI_WRC
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We're very proud to announce our 2021 Impact Seed Grant recipients with an impressive group of 9 researchers! Read more here: @wormychew @gr4d @DrAniaKotarba @mehwishnetworks
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Congratulations to our three SA Young Tall Poppy Award winners for 2021! .@wormychew, @EddieWBanks1 and Dr Ash Hopkins have been recognised for their research excellence and enthusiasm for science communication. @aipolsci #YTP2021 @sachiefsci . Read more:
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“Because I’m an archaeologist – not the conventional type of space scientist – I want to tell a diverse range of stories to allow different types of people to make a stronger connection with space." — Flinders space archaeologist @drspacejunk .
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Looks like our new recruits are already excited to get back to campus this year 🐨.
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Shining a light on SA's research excellence, with two Flinders psychologists exploring the relationship between genetics and mental health.
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The friends you find at Flinders! This furry friend 🐨 was spotted by one of our staff members over at our Sturt campus yesterday! #koala #Australia
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We need to talk about death as a part of life — That’s why Flinders University has launched a new Research Centre in Palliative Care and Death and Dying. #NPCW19 @Pall_Care_Aus .
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SA Health advises a person who today tested positive to COVID-19 recently attended the IELI Intensive English Language Institute on Sturt Campus. No confirmed student or staff cases. Sturt Campus is closed for precautionary cleaning. Read the full update.
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A new partnership with @AdelaideUnited will deliver new work placement opportunities for Flinders students + the latest in cutting-edge sports science and dietetics research for United players.
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Meet FLEX — Flinders Express — our new driverless shuttle, currently cruising around Tonsley. 🚗
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Big news: we've just launched Australia's first PhD-MBA program 🎓.Become an expert in your field by exploring your passion for #research, while developing world-class #leadership and #business skills through #MBA studies. Find out more:
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Congratulations to our #3MT winner Alex Canty! Also a big congratulations to our two Runner Ups, Ellen Fraser-Barbour and Kari Vallury, and our People's Choice winner Reem Alothmany. 👏 👏 Alex will now head to the 2020 Virtual Asia-Pacific 3MT comp on Thurs 1 October.
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Today on #WorldOceanDay our researchers from @FlindersMarine highlight the importance of the sea and are working hard to improve our understanding of the functioning of marine and coastal systems. Read more here: #WOD2021
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Knowing the early signs of dementia & seeking out a timely diagnosis are vital to living well in the long term according to @Katelaver1 @UniSydney @UniWollongong who today launch a public awareness campaign ahead of Dementia Awareness Week @FaceDementiaAU
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Flinders University is now powering its SA campuses and facilities with 100% #renewableenergy, achieving net-zero emissions from electricity. Read more about our Sustainability Plan here:
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A big congratulations to our Chief Information Officer @kcampbell67 .who has been named the SA #TelstraBusinessWoman of the Year after winning in her category of Public Sector & Academia. What an achievement!
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Congratulations to Dr Alice Gorman @drspacejunk winner of 2017 Bragg @UNSW Press Prize for Science Writing. Her winning essay explored the SA landscape, from the Ediacaran Period to the Atomic Age, and was published in @ConversationEDU earlier this year.
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Our new flagship Health and #MedicalResearch Building (HMRB) will unlock significant health and medical research including the cancer care work of @FlindersCFI Director Professor @rayychan. Read more:
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It's midyear break, so not many students are on campus today. But this guy dropped by a Professor's office to discuss branching out in his studies.
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Congratulations to Dr Lauren Jones, a @Flinders alumnus, for winning the @7NewsAustralia 2023 SA Young Achiever STEM Award! Her exceptional contributions to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are an inspiration to all. Read more 👉 #STEM
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Congratulations to the 31 Flinders researchers who will share in $750,000 of funding for their research projects through @FlindersFound's annual Health Seed Grant Round! Read more:
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We're making another big move! We're very pleased to announce the flagship Health & Medical Research Building at Bedford Park. With state-of-the-art facilities & over 50 years' experience in the industry, the future of #Health & #MedicalResearch is here.
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Better bone health for older Australians, and hoverflies that inspire innovation in drone technology — Flinders research rewarded under @arc_gov_au Future Fellowships.
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Tracking tiger sharks in the waters off Norfolk Island has led to crucial discoveries by @Flinders researchers @HuveneersSSEG & @Meyer_Sci. Researching the tiger shark population was made possible by a grant from the Neiser Foundation and @GeorgiaAquarium.
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Welcome @GirirajssRaj, our incoming Academic Lead for #Audiology! Dr Shekhawat is an award-winning academic, keynote speaker and scientist who is leading research into a possible treatment for tinnitus. Check out his TEDxSFIT talk this Saturday 29 Aug
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Congratulations to our six researchers recently awarded more than $8million from the federal government’s Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF)! Flinders ranked 1st in South Australia and 6th nationally for the number of MRFF projects successfully funded 🥳
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Flinders University’s inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous), Associate Professor Simone Ulalka Tur is set to implement the University’s first #Reconciliation Action Plan. Read more in this year's Encounter Magazine here:
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Congratulations to @FlindersHmri's Dr Emmanuelle Souzeau and Dr Courtney Ryder (@courtcryder) on being awarded @nhmrc Investigator Grants in the latest round! Read more about their newly-funded projects here:
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While much of Adelaide woke to a foggy morning, we get the beautiful bright sunshine up the hill here at Flinders ☀️.Spring. is in!
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Our Kirsty Boden Memorial Nursing Scholarship will support two students in the final year of their studies.
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Some great news! Flinders has been ranked #1 #university in South Australia by @GoodUniGuide for Student-teacher ratio(18:1) + 5-star rating, Full-time employment for postgraduates, Starting salary for undergraduates & Undergraduate student demand.
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It's a little wet & chilly today — so we've got the fireplace burning in the Plaza to keep you warm. ☂️🔥
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Exciting news: @CSIsocialimpact has arrived at Flinders! The network, comprised of @UNSW, @uwanews and @Swinburne, catalyses positive social change through rigorous research and education. Find out more:
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$270m @marinebioCRC creates #oceanofopportunity for Australia’s marine bioproducts industry! Congrats to @CSIRO @SA_PIRSA and all 68 partners @CRCAssoc. Read more here:
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A very generous $1M gift from benefactors Dr Mary Calthorpe & Dr George Wong will establish the Calthorpe Wong Indigenous Medical Scholarship, increasing numbers of medically qualified Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander professionals. Read more:
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Congratulations Dr Richard Harris OAM, jointly named 2019 Australian of the Year. Dr Harris (Flinders alumnus '88) was honoured for his pivotal role in the dramatic rescue of 12 Thai boys and their 25yo coach from a flooded cave in July 2018.
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Congratulations to our up & coming researchers @j_mccarthy, @Meyer_Sci @alyce_martin who have been awarded $1.3 million in @arc_gov_au #DECRA funding for their research projects in archaeology, ecology & gut hormones! Read more: #FlindersFearless
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Looking to explore 12th century Angkor #Cambodia? Flinders Archaeologist Dr Martin Polkinghorne has worked with @googlearts to produce this stunning VR piece, not to be missed. Co-curated w/ @sensilab_monash Tom Chandler.
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We’re locking our VC @colinstirling in a room on Thursday, 30 April from 12-2.30pm with a photographer to photoshop him into your home graduation pics. #VCandMe. Get involved here:
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Today we had some fun with our Vice-Chancellor, Professor @colinstirling to photoshop him into our students' home graduation pics! Check out a few of our favourite photos so far. #VCandMe
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