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NIDA Graduation Honours Sarah Snook and Sigrid Thornton AO

5 May 2026

NIDA celebrated internationally acclaimed actor and alum Sarah Snook and iconic Australian performer and advocate Sigrid Thornton AO, with Honorary Degrees at its Class of 2025 graduation ceremony, recognising their extraordinary creative contributions and lasting impact on Australia’s cultural landscape.

Sigrid Thornton's Speech to 2025 Graduating Class

NIDA Graduation Honours Sarah Snook and Sigrid Thornton AO

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