In 1911, he was appointed Elder professor of physics at the University of Adelaide where his students included Hugh Cairns, Mark Oliphant and Howard Florey, (later Baron Florey).
He was appointed Elder professor of physics at the University of Adelaide. This was in 1911. His students included Hugh Cairns (later Baron Florey). Hugh Cairns was Mark Oliphant. Hugh Cairns was Howard Florey.