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2021: The Year in Photographs

A look back at the memorable moments

It was a strange and surreal 2021 for many, with lockdown defining the latter half of the year. ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app photographer Paul Jones shares his best images of the year.


January

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app student Susie Alderman, pictured under a tree at the beach. Photo: Paul Jones

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app student Susie Alderman reflected on her five-year journey after graduation. 

Two researchers work at a lab at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app campus. Photo: Paul Jones

In January, ACES researchers dispatched two customised bioprinters designed and manufactured in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app to Indian medical device manufacturers as part of a strategic collaboration between ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app and Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone in India. 

Dr Sepehr Talebian and Dr Sepidar Sayyar, pictured in the lab at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app. Photo: Paul Jones

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app researchers Dr Sepehr Talebian and Dr Sepidar Sayyar with their 3D printed ear. 

 

February

Students chat to a ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app staff member during a Discovery Day event. Photo: Paul Jones

 School students take part in Discovery Day activities at ±«°¿°Â’s ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Campus.

A man stands in a pond next to a giant duck at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app. Photo: Paul Jones

Attack of the Giant Duck as the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app staff prepare for O Week.

March

A picture of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app's skyline. Photo: Paul Jones

In March, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app felt like it was emerging from COVID…

A singer stands on stage with black, yellow and red balloons behind him. Photo: Paul Jones

A singer takes part in National Close the Gap Day event at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app.

April

Two students chop bacon during a cooking lesson. Photo: Paul Jones

In April, students of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Tottenham Global Football Program took part in cooking lessons.

Geoff Spinks and Javad Foroughi look through a microscope. Photo: Paul Jones

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app researchers Professor Geoff Spinks and Dr Javad Foroughi mimicked the supercoiling properties of DNA to develop a new type of artificial muscles for use in miniature robot applications.

May

Adam Gilchrist gives a thumbs up as he broadcasts from a ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app studio. Photo: Paul Jones

In May, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Ambassador Adam Gilchrist took part in a live broadcast from ±«°¿°Â’s studios.

Guy Warren stands in front of a work of art in a gallery at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app. Photo: Paul Jones

Hills and Wings, an exhibition that celebrated the life of artist Guy Warren, was launched at ±«°¿°Â’s Art Gallery.

June

New Vice Chancellor Patricia Davidson stands in front of a line of trees. Photo: Paul Jones

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app welcomed Professor Patricia M. Davidson as Vice-Chancellor. 

Vice Chancellor Patricia Davidson meets a nursing student at Loftus Campus. Photo: Paul Jones

Professor Davidson visited ±«°¿°Â’s campuses, including nursing students at Loftus Campus in Southern Sydney.

July

A man is given his COVID-19 shot during a vaccination clinic at Woolyungah. Photo: Paul Jones

A COVID-19 vaccination clinic for First Nations Peoples was held at Woolyungah Indigenous Centre.

An image of a rockpool with a cloudy sky. Photo: Paul Jones

Rockpool swimming was one of the few activities to do in the Illawarra, which entered a COVID-19 lockdown.

August

Sunlight peers through a canopy of trees. Photo: Paul Jones

 In August, bushwalking kept many busy during the COVID lockdown.

A fence is covered in stuffed animals. Photo: Paul Jones

 One of the region’s unique frontyards during lockdown.

September

A cloud that looks like a UFO is pictured in a blue sky. Photo: Paul Jones

Cloud watching was another way to pass the time during the COVID lockdown.

An echidna is pictured on campus at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app. Photo: Paul Jones

A little echidna enjoyed having ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app campus all to itself.

October

A soccer player dives for a ball in front of a soccer net. Photo: Paul Jones

Sports teams were allowed to play again in October as the state slowly emerged from lockdown.

Moemoana Schwenke pictured on a rock, with a background of trees, at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app. Photo: Paul Jones

Young climate warrior Moemoana Schwenke travelled to Glasgow to speak at the COP26 summit.

Hampus Eriksson, pictured standing at the beach against a cloudy sky. Photo: Paul Jones

ANCORS researcher Associate Professor Hampus Erikson was part of a team awarded $2.4 million to improve fish-based livelihoods in the South Pacific.

November

Davina Robson stands in front of a bird mural in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app. Photo: Paul Jones

PhD candidate Davina Robson was one of two researchers awarded a NSW Department of Education Waratah Scholarship.

A man sits in front of La La La's bar in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app. Photo: Paul Jones

±«°¿°Â’s Set the Bar initiative will help keep people safe throughout ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app.

Two people stand under a shower at the beach, against a blue sky. Photo: Paul Jones

Beachgoers emerged from months of lockdown to enjoy spring at McCauley’s Beach. 

December

Patricia Davidson chats to international students, wearing a mask. Photo: Paul Jones

In December, the first cohort of international students were welcomed back to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app.

A man lights a fire during a smoking ceremony at Woolyungah. Photo: Paul Jones

A Smoking Ceremony was held at Woolyungah Indigenous Centre to close the year.