News and events

Get up to date with the latest Adelaide University news and events. Discover what’s happening on campus, breakthroughs in research and our communities’ achievements. 

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Upcoming events

22 October - 27 November 2025

Info Night Series

Explore Adelaide University’s postgraduate programs through a series of focused information sessions. 

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9 February 2026 - 27 March 2026

Sanaa Exhibition

Sanaa returns to the Kerry Packer Civic Gallery with its latest exhibition, Let Creativity Shine. Featuring the work of twelve artists from Australia and around the world, each brings their own bold stories, styles, and energy to Adelaide.

Sanaa Exhibition is sponsored by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre and co-presented with Sanaa: A Better World Through Creativity, as part of Adelaide Fringe.

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Latest news and events

21 November

Media Release: Ranking underlines sustainable future

Australia’s newest university has been highly ranked among global leaders for sustainability in updated list.

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Adelaide University
19 November

co-Vice Chancellors THE OpEd: After take off, we'll proudly walk away

This is the final entry in our captain's log as the future of our endeavour passes into the care of another highly capable crew.

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Professors Peter Hoj and David Lloyd
13 November

Media Statement: Adelaide University ranked amongst the world's best

With the endorsement of Times Higher Education, Adelaide University is pleased to share its updated and confirmed position in the global top 150 in the 2026 THE World University Rankings at #133 worldwide.

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AU Student
13 November

Media Release: New partnership signals opportunities in innovation

Adelaide University and Qantas have inked a partnership that reflects the start of an ambitious, long-term collaboration.

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Adelaide University, SA Premier Peter Malinauskas and QANTAS group photo
13 November

Media Release: Defence partnership primed for the future

Saab Australia and Adelaide University have signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) as the next step in their ongoing relationship to support sovereign defence capability. 

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Adelaide University and SAAB group photo
13 November

Media Release: Research leaders granted national funding

More than $17 million has been awarded to Adelaide University academics through ARC grant programs.

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AU Researchers
15 October

Media Release: Adelaide University program to upskill SA pharmacists in 2026

New Graduate Certificate in Pharmacist Prescribing will take pressure off GPs and emergency departments.

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SA Health Minister Chris Picton, Provost and Deputy Vice Chancellor Joanne Cys and National Pharmacy Staff
11 September

Media Release: Adelaide University takes centre stage at international trade fair

The University has announced a new cultural partnership with the China Arts and Entertainment Group Ltd (CAEG) at the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS).

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Adelaide University representatives including Adelaide University Pro Vice Chancellor, College of Engineering and IT Professor David Lewis, with Austrade General Manager, Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan Dominic Trindade, Australian Ambassador to China HE Mr Scott Dewar, Australia Trade and Investment Commission Deputy CEO Daniel Boyer and China Arts and Entertainment Group representatives at the official MoU signing.
11 September

Media Release: Adelaide University toasts international relationships at CIFTIS

The University will be part of Australia's largest-ever service delegation at the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) from 10 to 14 September 2025.

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Austrade General Manager, Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan Dominic Trindade, Adelaide University Pro Vice Chancellor, College of Engineering and IT Professor David Lewis, Australian Ambassador to China HE Mr Scott Dewar, Australia Trade and Investment Commission Deputy CEO Daniel Boyer and TWE Director Public Affairs Asia Ma Chen at the official signing ceremony.
3 September

Media Statement: Adelaide University releases first annual report

The Adelaide University Transition Council has tabled the inaugural annual report for Australia’s newest public comprehensive university in State Parliament. 

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Adelaide University North Terrace Campus
26 August

Media Release: From Adelaide to orbit - SA space startups make their mark at International Space Congress

Some of South Australia’s most promising space startups will join up to 10,000 international delegates in Sydney next month for the International Astronautical Congress, the world’s largest space event. 

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Satellite in orbit
20 August

co-Vice Chancellors THE OpEd: Elitism has no place in education

Broadening traditional conceptions of what it means to be ‘smart’ must now be part of HE’s mission, say Adelaide University’s David Lloyd and Peter Høj

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Professors Peter Hoj and David Lloyd
11 August

Media Release: Students gear up for world solar car challenge

Using a fully solar-powered vehicle built from scratch, university students will race across Australia as part of the world’s biggest solar car challenge aimed to foster sustainable transport innovation.

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Members of Adelaide University Solar Racing Team: Adam Longmire, Maria Kapsis and Adam Palkovics. Credit: University of Adelaide/Lachlan Wallace
30 July

Media Release: Australia’s new Group of Eight university positions SA to lead in innovation, tech and high-value jobs

Adelaide University’s Research Strategy released today is set to accelerate at-scale research and its commercialisation – advancing industries through transformational investments into nation-critical and globally relevant priorities.

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Two students using the virtual reality research facilities
24 July

Media Release: Open Days an exciting sneak preview into the new Adelaide University experience

The new Adelaide University is set to host its first ever Open Days, offering future students and their families a glimpse into the transformative new institution ahead of its official opening in 2026

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Image from Open Day 2024
18 July

Media Release: Adelaide University first to receive Aboriginal name

In an Australian university first, Adelaide University’s Kaurna name – Tirkangkaku – has been enshrined in its founding legislation. 

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Tirkangkaku sticks gifted from Kaurna to Adelaide University
07 July

Media Release: Adelaide University among nation's leaders for research grants

Recent national grants have propelled Australia’s new major university to the top.

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Wite campus
04 July

Media Release: University glows with pop-up venue and light trail

Lumen Bar once again lights up North Terrace amongst Illuminate Adelaide’s City Lights trail. The buzzing sanctuary brings the community together on campus to unwind and soak up the winter glow of the city.

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Lumen bar
19 Jun

Media Release: Adelaide University debuts in the world’s top 100

Australia’s new major university has launched into the 2026 QS World Rankings global top 100. Released today, Adelaide University claimed 82nd position in the world and 8th nationally in its inaugural institutional ranking.

 

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Lumen bar
20 Jun

co-Vice Chancellors THE OpEd: Australian research is steaming ahead – but we can do even better

It is widely recognised that Australia punches above its weight when it comes to global research impact. The country ranks highly in terms of both productivity and performance despite low business investment by OECD standards.

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Artwork: Gink Yang - Watercolours of Pathology
11 Jun

Media Release: Adelaide University appoints new Vice Chancellor

Following a comprehensive global search, Professor Nicola Phillips has been appointed as the institution’s new Vice Chancellor commencing 12 January 2026. 

 

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Professor Nicola Phillips
2 May

Media Release: Adelaide University and Tasting Australia are serving up something special

It’s the perfect pairing, as Adelaide University partners with Tasting Australia to celebrate the culinary delights and natural wonders of South Australia with a shared vision for a sustainable future.

 

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Adelaide University and Tasting Australia are serving up something special
22 Apr

Adelaide University's first Senior Executive Mission (UK and India)

Adelaide University’s first senior executive mission takes flight to the UK and India.

 

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Adelaide University's firt Senior Executive Mission (UK and India)
16 Apr

Media Release: Adelaide University visits the regions to hear from key partners

Adelaide University leaders are visiting Whyalla and Mount Gambier campuses and meeting with regional government and industry leaders, ahead of the new institution opening in 2026.

 

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Merging 11,000 staff brand new structure requires delicate dance
15 Apr

Adelaide University says 'G'day' to the UK

Adelaide University has hosted its first joint alumni reception in London, bringing together more than 80 alumni and guests from the foundation universities to celebrate a joint future.

 

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Adelaide University says 'G'day' to the UK
21 Mar

co-Vice Chancellors THE OpEd: Merging staff requires a delicate dance

Choreographing the merging of two large workforces into one unified structure involves precision, speed and syncopated sequences.

 

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Merging 11,000 staff brand new structure requires delicate dance
25 Feb

Media Release: Thunderbirds announce Adelaide University as principal partner

Reigning premiers the Adelaide Thunderbirds launch landmark partnership with Adelaide University.

 

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Thunderbirds announce Adelaide University as principal partner
18 Feb

Media Release: Launching contemporary degrees for the future

Adelaide University has launched its full program suite for 2026, totalling more than 400 in-demand degrees. 

 

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Launching contemporary degrees for the future
5 Feb

Media Release: Global search has commenced to recruit Adelaide University's first Vice Chancellor

Applications open for new Adelaide University Vice Chancellor. 

 

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Applications open for new Adelaide University Vice Chancellor
31 Jan

Media Release: Crows team up with Adelaide University

The Adelaide Football Club is entering an exciting era by welcoming new premier partner Adelaide University, which is on a groundbreaking journey of its own.

 

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Crows team up with Adelaide University
15 Jan

Media Statement: Global search for the new Adelaide University Vice Chancellor

Adelaide University’s Transition Council announces that it is working towards the appointment of a single Vice Chancellor to lead the transformation phase of Australia’s newest university from January 2026. 

 

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Global search for the new Adelaide University Vice Chancellor
15 Nov

co-Vice Chancellors THE OpEd: The bright side of merging

A tactical takeover might have been easier in the short term, but not better. 

 

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Adelaide University launch event in Hanoi
3 Oct

Adelaide University treks the globe

Adelaide University has been propelled onto the world stage sharing details of its bold vision, brand and proposition for students, staff and global partners through exciting international engagements.  

 

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Adelaide University launch event in Hanoi
1 Oct

News: Is the traditional lecture a thing of the past?

In a digital age where access to knowledge is only ever one click away, has the traditional university lecture format had its day? 

 

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Is the traditional lecture a thing of the past?
30 Sep

Media Release: Deputy Vice Chancellors appointed at Australia’s newest major university

Adelaide University has today announced the appointment of its first Deputy Vice Chancellors (DVCs).

 

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Transformative new Adelaide University launches to the world
21 Aug

co-Vice Chancellors THE OpEd: Adelaide University merger is no Game of Thrones

The joining of two of Australia’s universities is more of a meeting of minds than clash of clans.

 

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Transformative new Adelaide University launches to the world
15 July

Media Release: Transformative new Adelaide University launches to the world

Australia’s newest major university has launched in market, taking Adelaide University to the world stage. Today’s milestone showcases Adelaide University’s transformative approach to education and its future-focused identity.

 

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Transformative new Adelaide University launches to the world
28 May

Media Release: New Adelaide University receives formal registration

Adelaide University has received registration from the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) as an Australian University higher education provider, and for the maximum possible period of seven years.

 

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Media Release: New Adelaide University receives formal registration
27 May

co-Vice Chancellors THE OpEd: Our new logo will be met with jubilation and judgement

Adelaide University’s brand personality tries to find a sweet spot between proven and audacious.

 

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co-Vice Chancellors THE OpEd: Our new logo will be met with jubilation and judgement
14 May

Media Release: Lot Fourteen Heralds New Defence Academy

Adelaide University will operate a new state-of-the-art facility to provide digital training, education and research capabilities to the defence industry.

 

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Media Release: Lot Fourteen Heralds New Defence Academy
15 Mar

co-Vice Chancellors THE OpEd: Merging two universities is a tense but rewarding Odyssey

No journey in strange new waters can be smooth sailing, but healthy conflicts have a place in innovation and transformation.

 

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co-Vice Chancellors THE OpEd: Merging two universities is a tense but rewarding Odyssey
26 Nov

Vice Chancellors THE OpEd: For reimagining tertiary education, many heads beat two

AI is helping us mine 200,000 stakeholders’ ideas, sensible and silly, about core elements of the new Adelaide University.

 

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Vice Chancellors THE OpEd: For reimagining tertiary education, many heads beat two
16 Nov

Media Release: Legislation passes State Parliament

Legislation to facilitate the creation of the new Adelaide University has passed State Parliament, paving the way for the new institution to open in 2026.

 

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Media Release: Legislation passes State Parliament
31 Oct

Vice Chancellors THE OpEd: A university merger in Australia is a political obstacle course

Both boards approved the case for the amalgamated Adelaide University – but politicians still formed a scrutiny committee.

 

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Vice Chancellors THE OpEd: A university merger in Australia is a political obstacle course
12 Oct

The Chronicle: Transformational investments for South Australia

The tie-up between the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia can create a stronger, more competitive institution in the state.

 

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The Chronicle: Transformational investments for South Australia
20 Sep

Vice Chancellors THE OpEd: Big, bold and for the better

Many ask why we assume a combined university will offer more. The answer is that we are purposefully designing it that way.

 

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Vice Chancellors THE OpEd: Big, bold and for the better
7 Aug

Vice Chancellors THE OpEd: How we got from there to here

In the first of a series of articles charting the amalgamation of the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide, the institutions’ Vice...

 

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2 Jul

Media Release: Councils confirm support to transform higher education

The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia have today entered into a formal agreement to work together to support the South Australian...

 

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Media Release: Councils confirm support to transform higher education