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Philanthropic foundation supporting postgraduate students and post-doctoral researchers at a public university in South Australia

14/10/2026

We are only four weeks away from our inaugural Research Symposium!

Please join us to hear our Lumley Scholars share their Sustainable Development Goals-aligned research and impact, with a wonderful keynote from Dr Catherine Earl, CEO of SACOSS (South Australian Council of Social Service).

With research spanning across renewable energy systems, seaweed dynamics, soil eco-acoustics, water systems, bowel cancer screening and more, this is an event not to be missed!

This event is free to attend but registrations are essential and places are limited - book your ticket at https://events.humanitix.com/kathleen-lumley-foundation-research-symposium-2026 or scan the QR code on the banner below.

We hope to see you there!

13/10/2026

The Council and staff of the Kathleen Lumley Foundation extend our heartiest congratulations to our Scholarships Committee member Dr. Gjoko Muratovski for his work on 'Research for Designers: A Guide to Methods and Practice', which received a prestigious 2026 Australian Good Design Award as the Gold Winner in the Design Research category last week. The Good Design Awards is Australia’s longest-running international design awards for excellence in design, innovation and impact.

At a time of unprecedented social, environmental and technological change, this year’s Awards theme of 'Design that Leads' celebrates the critical role of design in navigating complexity, driving innovation and creating positive change. The Awards recognise that good design is more than an outcome, it is a powerful way of thinking, imagining and acting. It challenges us to question what is, envision what could be and design better products, services, places and systems for people and planet.

Congratulations Gjoko on this significant achievement!

30/09/2026

The Foundation is incredibly excited to announce that Dr Catherine Earl, CEO of South Australian Council of Social Service (SACOSS) is our keynote speaker at the inaugural Research Symposium event on Thursday 12 November!

Dr Catherine Earl is a respected policy and advocacy leader, whose career has been dedicated to translating research and evidence into meaningful social change.

As CEO of SACOSS, Catherine leads the state's peak body for the community services sector, championing policies that reduce poverty, address inequality and improve wellbeing for South Australians. Her career spans academia, government, advocacy and executive leadership, giving her a unique perspective on how research can influence public policy and deliver real-world impact.

Catherine has held senior leadership roles with the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE), SACOSS and the Australian Senate, where she has led major advocacy campaigns and policy reforms at state and national level. Her work has contributed to significant legislative and policy outcomes across areas including public health, employment rights, family wellbeing and social justice.

A qualified social worker and researcher, Catherine holds a PhD in Social Science from the University of South Australia. She is a strong advocate for evidence-informed decision-making and the vital role researchers play in addressing complex social challenges.

Tickets are open for the public to attend but registrations are essential - book your place now at https://events.humanitix.com/kathleen-lumley-foundation-research-symposium-2026

23/09/2026

Interested in hearing what South Australia's leading post-graduate and early career researchers are working on to drive sustainable social, cultural, economic and environmental impact in the Asia-Pacific region?

You are warmly invited to join us for an inspiring afternoon at our inaugural Research Symposium where our Lumley Scholars will share their Sustainable Development Goals-aligned research and impact, and we will announce the recipients of the 2026 Lumley Prize.

We are so pleased that Dr Catherine Earl, CEO of South Australian Council of Social Service (SACOSS) will be our keynote speaker.

With research spanning across renewable energy systems, seaweed dynamics, soil eco-acoustics, water systems, bowel cancer screening and more, this is an event not to be missed!

This event is free to attend but registrations are essential and places are limited - book your ticket at https://events.humanitix.com/kathleen-lumley-foundation-research-symposium-2026 or scan the QR code on the banner below.

We hope to see you there!

08/09/2026

How wonderful to see this recognition of Distinguished Professor Susan M. Scott, alumni of the Kathleen Lumley College.

The Foundations extends our heartiest congratulations to Professor Scott on being awarded the 2026 Harrie Massey Medal and Prize, one of Australian physics’ most prestigious honours, for her ground breaking discoveries in the fields of general relativity, cosmology and gravitational wave science, and for her leading role in Australia’s participation in the first detection of gravitational waves.

Furthermore, Professor Scott is only the second female to have received this honour in its 36 year history, paving the way for more women in STEM 👏

Please join us in congratulating Professor Scott on this momentous and well-earned achievement!

02/09/2026

Only two more days until applications close for the Lumley Prize which recognise the achievements of early career post-doctoral researchers employed by Flinders University or Adelaide University whose research aligns with up to three of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and can demonstrate how their research contributes to social, cultural, economic and/or environmental equity in the Asia-Pacific region.

Applications close on Friday 4th September - for more information, head to https://kathleenlumley.au/what-we-do/scholarships-and-prizes/

The four 2026 Lumley Prize recipients will be announced at our inaugural Research Symposium event on Thursday 12th November 2026 at Flinders University City Campus - all are welcome, tickets opening soon!

27/08/2026

📢 Applications closing soon

Only one week until applications close for the Lumley Prize, which recognises the achievements of early career post-doctoral researchers employed by Flinders University or Adelaide University whose research aligns with up to three of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and can demonstrate how their research contributes to social, cultural, economic and/or environmental equity in the Asia-Pacific region.

There are four Lumley Prize awards, totalling $50,000 in value, that will be granted to successful applicants across Adelaide University and Flinders University on a merit basis.

The Lumley Prize program and applications are being administered by Flinders University and Adelaide University, with current employees able to access the Lumley Prize information, eligibility and application process via their respective University intranet.

Applications close 4 September 2026 - for more information, to check eligibility, and to apply please check your staff intranet and/or contact your employer University.

To learn more about the Kathleen Lumley Foundation and our Scholarships and Prizes program, head to https://kathleenlumley.au/what-we-do/scholarships-and-prizes/

26/08/2026

📢 Opportunity alert 📢

Disability Research Leadership Program Fellowships

Applications are open for emerging and early-career Australian-based postdoctoral researchers with disability for two-year fellowships worth $110,000 per year towards salary and up to $60,000 in flexible research funding and professional development funding.

For eligibility, more information and to apply, head to https://lnkd.in/gtRFHpWr

Applications close 21 September 2026 at 5:00pm AEST

19/08/2026

The Kathleen Lumley Foundation is excited to share that applications are now open for the Lumley Prize, recognising the achievements of early career post-doctoral researchers employed by Flinders University or Adelaide University whose research aligns with up to three of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and are able to demonstrate how their research is able to contribute to social, cultural, economic and/or environmental equity in the Asia-Pacific region.

There are four Lumley Prize awards, totalling $50,000 in value, that will be granted to successful applicants across Adelaide University and Flinders University on a merit basis.

The Lumley Prize program and applications are being administered by Flinders University and Adelaide University, with current employees able to access the Lumley Prize information, eligibility and application process via their respective University intranet.

Applications close 4 September 2026 - for more information, to check eligibility, and to apply please check your staff intranet and/or contact your employer University.

To learn more about the Kathleen Lumley Foundation and our Scholarships and Prizes program, head to https://kathleenlumley.au/what-we-do/scholarships-and-prizes/

12/08/2026

📢 SAVE THE DATE! 📢

The Kathleen Lumley Foundation is hosting our inaugural Research Symposium in November this year as an annual event to showcase the research and impact of our Lumley Scholars!

📅 Thursday 12 November 2026 at 2:30pm

📍 Flinders University City Campus

We have an exciting event lined up and anyone is welcome to attend - details coming soon so save the date and watch this space!

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