Vignette 10: Hicks paying it forward

After studying for a Bachelor of Science here in the 1940s, Warren Hicks leveraged his academic learning to attain great success. As a cadet in the University’s Physiology Department during the Second World War Hicks gained invaluable research experience that helped him become the chief chemist at a major oil refinery in the 1960s. 

To show gratitude for the role the University played in his success, Hicks made a generous bequest. His donation created the Hicks Chair of Quantum Materials and contributed to the Frances Adamson Scholarship in collaboration with the Adelaide University Sports and Fitness Association.

The characteristics of Hicks’ life story, his attention to detail, and his commitment to giving back are essential to our University’s academic culture. His philanthropy ensures that students like him can benefit from the same transformative educational experiences that shaped his remarkable career.

The University of Adelaide: 150 Years of Making History.  Giving with impact.  p.22