Graduation Ceremonies - Australian Technology Network

Carly SnoswellUntitled (detail) – Various Fastening Pins(white, blue, purple)The University’s programs are designed toprovide students with specialist graduatequalifications that are sought after byindustries and professions, and to ensurethey are ‘job ready’ for the global workforce.To ensure these outcomes are achieved,students work closely with world-classresearchers in research-rich environments,undertake placement-based educationprograms, and learn through the delivery ofservice to the community.The success of this approach is reflectedby the fact that more than 90 per centof the University’s graduates currently infull-time work are employed in professionaloccupations, and that its graduateemployment rate remains above theAustralian average.ResearchThe University of South Australia’s reputationfor research excellence continues togrow, as shown by its performance in the2012 Excellence in Research for Australiaevaluation which rated more than 86 percent of the University’s assessed research asworld class standard or above.In addition, the University is home to arange of dedicated research institutes andcentres, and is a key partner in a numberof Cooperative Research Centres that, incollaboration with industry and government,are focused on helping to deliver practicaland enduring solutions to real-worldproblems.Among the University of South Australia’spriority areas for multidisciplinary researchare health sciences, resources and energysustainability, world-changing designs andtechnologies, resilient and inclusive societies,and the enhanced quality and productivity ofworking life.Community EngagementThe University of South Australia makes aprofound contribution, at all levels, to thecommunity’s social, intellectual, economicand cultural development.The lectures, seminars and research projectsthat the University presents attract nationaland international speakers who offerinformed viewpoints on key global issues,and its free public lecture series enablesworld-class and innovative research to beshared directly with the community.In addition to hosting the Samstag Museumof Art, one of Australia’s pre-eminentuniversity art museums, the Universityof South Australia delivers a range ofprograms designed to increase opportunityfor Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople, and those who have experiencededucational, social or geographicaldisadvantage.The University also remains a proud sponsorof major community events such as theSantos Tour Down Under cycling race, and isa presenting partner of Artist’s Week duringthe renowned Adelaide Festival of the Arts.Susan MichaelEudunda Backyard – Acrylic on canvas