Alastair Swayn AO was committed to fostering talent and supporting education in the field of design and architecture. The Masters Research Grant continues his legacy.
The award ceremony was held at the University of Canberra on 30 April 2025, with Chris Steel MLA, Treasurer and Minister for Planning and Sustainable Development, and the Honourable Bill Shorten, Vice-Chancellor of the University, officiating. Foundation board members and staff were in attendance, along with the ACT Government Architect Catherine Townsend, representatives of the ACT Government, and staff and students from the University of Canberra.
Congratulations to this year's recipients: Stephanie Bell, Julia McGrath, and Nick Brown!
This grant supports their research on housing challenges in the ACT.
We look forward to publishing this research later in the year.
The Alastair Swayn Masters Research Grant is a joint initiative between the ACT Government, University of Canberra, and the Alastair Swayn Foundation.
Find out more about the Alastair Swayn Masters Research Grant here
Left to right: Dr Erin Hinton (Alastair Swayn Foundation CEO), Alisa Moss (Alastair Swayn Foundation Board member), Stephanie Bell, Julia McGrath, Stephanie Bell, Catherine Townsend (ACT Government Architect), Nick Brown, Professor Michael Jasper (Alastair Swayn Foundation Board member)
Image credits: ACT Government