Humanities and Social Sciences Alumni

If you are a current or former student, current or former staff member or a graduate of the University of Adelaide, you are an alumnus.

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Alumni Forum 2011

Friday 2nd September and Saturday 3rd September 2011

The Alumni Forum focuses on how the University engages with the wider community to deliver excellence in education and research.  Held over two mornings, the theme for this year's Forum is Create, Connect, Collaborate.

Held in Bonython Hall, participants will have the opportunity to hear the Vice-Chancellor, senior managers and key industry and community partners speak at sessions on:
    * Building a Great Research University
    * Innovations in Teaching and Learning
    * and Community Engagement.
Some of the topics covered include research partnerships, online learning, the use of new technology and social media, and the impact of the volunteer program at the University of Adelaide.
Read more and register – Friday’s lunch will be provided so RSVPs are essential.

Our Alumni

Alumni of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) are prized for their ability to think laterally and to find creative solutions to problems. They are individuals who are interested in the big picture, finding answers to burning questions, understanding human behaviours, cultures and history, and exploring new or existing areas of study.

Therefore, it's not surprising HUMSS alumni can be found everywhere, in all manner of careers. From novelist to environmentalist, musician to historian, and social worker to television producer.

The diversity of career pathways alone can create a multitude of challenges for any university to engage and connect their alumni. But it also presents a wealth of opportunities. For alumni this includes: the opportunity to reconnect with fellow graduates and staff, recognition and utilisation of their professional skills as well as career development through postgraduate studies. For the University, engaging with alumni - which is inclusive of industry, government and the wider community - will ensure the quality and relevance of curriculum and research, at the same time providing support to and enriching the student experience.

Staying Connected

There are many ways to stay connected to the University of Adelaide community.

• With more than 17,100 registered members, stay in touch with friends and colleagues by joining our online community Adelaide onLION.
• Register for Perpetual Email - a free service that forwards emails to your nominated account, providing you the convenience of a single, permanent email address.
• Get involved with the Faculty by hosting a student in your organisation as part of the Arts Internship.
• Provide your professional insight and industry knowledge to current students by becoming a mentor in the University's Student and Industry Program.
• Come along to one of the many events held at the University throughout the year - there's something for everyone.
• Participate in the diverse range of Humanities and Social Sciences lectures via the Faculty's Community Access Program.
• Groups of like-minded alumni gather all over the world in alumni networks - join an existing network or start your own.
• Have you thought about volunteering at the University of Adelaide? There are opportunities to suit every interest and time commitment.

• To continue to build on our excellence, we need to invest in vitally important resources. If you (or your organisation) would like to lend financial support to the University as a gift, bequest, scholarship or award, see Giving to Adelaide.

How to register or update your details

To find out more about the great range of benefits and services available to onLION users, or to request an account for the first time, go to Adelaide onLION.

If you have previously registered and wish to update your details, simply log on to Adelaide onLION and follow the links to ‘My Account'.

Where are you now?

If you're a former student or graduate of the Faculty and working in industry, we want to hear from you! The stories of our graduates inspire future students and help them to understand where our degree programs can lead them.

If you'd like to be profiled, please complete the below forms:

• Profile Registration form (pdf)
• Questionnaire (docx)
• Copyright Agreement consent form (pdf)

Please return the forms to the Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty Office (by fax, post, or email). If you have a high resolution digital photograph of yourself, please include this to be used in conjunction with your profile.

If you consent to be profiled, your story and image may be used on a variety of university marketing materials including course information booklets, brochures, and the university's website. Once your forms are received, we will formulate a short summary and return this to you for approval prior to publication. If you have not provided a photo, we may also invite you to attend a photo shoot on campus in 2011.

To view examples of how the information is used, please visit our Graduate Profiles page.

If you have any questions, please contact the Faculty Office on 8313 5245 or email humss.office@adelaide.edu.au

Arts Internship

The Arts Internship is designed to make it possible for students to link up with an outside organisation to write a research report for the host organisation as part of their final year. For further information about the scheme, please visit our Internships page.

Community Access Program

Did you know that all community members can attend the Faculty's diverse range of lectures without the commitment of studying toward a degree and the pressures of completing assessments? Choose from lectures in a wide range of disciplines including Anthropology, Classics, Development Studies, English, History, and Politics. For more information, visit our Community Access Program page.