2022 Student Compendium

The SA Division of the Agricultural Institute of Australia (AIA), in partnership with the Australian Association of Animal Sciences (SA Branch) and Adelaide University Agricultural Students Association (AUASA) have a keen focus on supporting the development of students and early career professionals’ in having an enjoyable, productive and rewarding educational experience, while laying a solid career foundation.

What is the Compendium?

The 2022 Student Compendium is a book containing over 150 Graduate Programs, Internships, Competitions, Training, Conferences, Awards, Scholarships, Tours and Trips. It is an is an innovative and unique centrepiece resource that is a talking piece and conversation starter to ‘call everyone to action’ on all of the ‘building human capacity’ pillars of SA Sheep, Beef and Grains Industry Blueprints.

Who makes the Compendium?

The Student Compendium is a resource for students, made by students! In 2022, the Compendium was compiled by three undergraduate student interns from AUASA, James Easter, Shannon Blanett and Emily Chambers. The students were supported and guided through their internship by AIA-SA committee member Bruce Hancock, who acted as Working Group Leader.

What is AIA?

The Agricultural Institute Australia is the peak industry body for agricultural and natural resource management professionals. Ag Institute Australia is committed to advancing the profession, and the application of science and technology, for the sustainable development of agriculture and natural resource management in Australia.
The AIA recognises the importance of building capacity within the next generation of agricultural professionals, hence the linkage between the AIA-SA Division and AUASA.

Who supports the Compendium?

In 2022, the Student Compendium was largely funded by the SA Sheep Industry Fund, as well as receiving funding and sponsorship from other businesses. The Compendium has been fortunate to secure SAGIT funding for the 2023-25 editions, which will be used to support the student internships. It is important to recognise that AIA-SA will continue to partner with sponsors and supporters for other components of The Student Compendium project.

2022 Compendium Sponsors:

Angaston Agricultural Bureau, Ag Excellence Alliance, Fight Food Waste CRC, Grain Growers, Ag Innovation & Research – Eyre Peninsula, Craig Davis Agronomy, Regional Development Australia-Adelaide Metro, AgInnovate.

2022 Compendium Supporters:

Lallemand Animal Nutrition, Van Schaik’s Biogro, Elders, SA Livestock Consultants, Livestock SA, Crop Science Society of SA, Landscape South Australia: Northern and Yorke, AW Vater & Co, Australian Association of Animal Sciences.