News and events

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Upcoming events

13 January - 20 November 2026

BEGINNINGS

Discover BEGINNINGS. Embark on a journey to better understand how and why we are here, where we belong in the world, and how we can act in the present to shape the future.

FREE ENTRY.

Exhibition by MOD. North Terrace, Kaurna Yarta, Adelaide.

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9 February - 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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Featured news

27 November 2025

Australian String Quartet announces partnership with Adelaide University and unveils newly refurbished studio

The Australian String Quartet, Australia’s pre-eminent organisation dedicated to string quartet music, has announced a new partnership with Adelaide University and unveiled its refurbished studio on campus. The University will become the exclusive tertiary partner of the Australian String Quartet effective from 1 January 2026 for a three-year term.As Quartet-in-Residence, the Australian String Qua...

24 November 2025

Saab newest industry partner to sign up to apprenticeship model

Leading global defence company Saab Australia (Saab) is the newest industry partner to sign up to an Australia-first initiative, blending university study with practical workplace training to support South Australia’s growing defence sector.The Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, launched by the University of South Australia, the State Government and industry in 2024, will continue in 2026...

21 November 2025

Ranking underlines sustainable future

Adelaide University has performed strongly in its first appearance in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026.The annual sustainability ranking measures impact across environmental, social, and good governance indicators, with Adelaide University placing 89th globally and ninth in Australia.

19 November 2025

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.

13 November 2025

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.This represents the true position of Adelaide University in its inaugural year. The previously released ranking contained a coding error, reflecting the challenges associated with the complexity ...