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As part of Australia’s largest solar vehicle race, the University of Adelaide Solar Racing Team (AUSRT) is gearing up for the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. The competition pushes students to design, build, and drive a fully solar‑powered car from Darwin to Adelaide’s central business district—a 3,020‑kilometre test of efficiency and endurance. Ready to follow […]
Adelaide University’s research community has secured more than $30 million in federal government grants, positioning the university as a leading force in Australian science and technology. The funding, sourced from the Department of Education’s Australia Economic Accelerator (AEA) program, the Future Drought Fund, and the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) Linkage Projects scheme, underpins a wide spectrum of initiatives—from […]
Experience the Lumen Bar Pop‑Up: A Winter Sanctuary on Campus The University of Adelaide has turned Goodman Lawns into an inviting, retro‑styled lounge this July, offering student and community visitors a chance to relax and mingle amid a winter glow. The Lumen Bar, opened in partnership with the National Wine Centre, now welcomes guests with […]
University’s Inaugural Ranking Sets a New Benchmark Adelaide University has entered the 2026 QS World University Rankings at 82nd place, becoming the 8th‑ranked institution in Australia. The ranking places the new university within the top 1 % of more than 15,000 global contenders, an achievement that underscores its foundation in the combined strengths of the University […]
Introducing the Partnership Adelaide University, a newly formed Group of Eight institution, joined forces with Tasting Australia, the nation’s longest‑running food and drink festival, to launch a series of events that showcase the close relationship between the State’s primary production, hospitality, and academic research sectors. The collaboration aims to highlight sustainable practices, advance food science […]
Overview of the Mission In March 2025 Adelaide University launched its inaugural Senior Executive Mission, sending senior university leaders to the United Kingdom and India. The delegation was led by Co‑Vice Chancellors Professor Peter Høj AC and Professor David Lloyd, together with Deputy Vice‑Chancellor for International and External Engagement, Professor Jessica Gallagher. Their aim was to raise […]
Strengthening Education in Whyalla and Mount Gambier Adelaide University’s recent outreach to the Whyalla and Mount Gambier regions underlines a commitment to keep tertiary education rooted in community needs. By engaging local government and industry leaders, university leaders aim to refine curricula, augment research collaborations, and expand placement opportunities that directly benefit regional students and […]
Bringing Adelaide’s Legacy to London On 15 April 2025 the Adelaide University community gathered in the heart of London for a landmark event that signalled a new era of global engagement: the first joint alumni reception for the university’s two foundation institutions. With more than 80 attendees—including alumni, industry partners and representatives from the foundation […]
Broader Reach: Adelaide University Unites Alumni Across the Atlantic On 15 April 2025, Adelaide University hosted its inaugural joint alumni reception in London, bringing together more than 80 former students, staff, and guests from partner universities. The event marked a strategic step in extending the university’s alumni network to the United Kingdom, creating fresh opportunities […]
Adelaide University Joins Forces with Adelaide Thunderbirds and Netball SA The University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide have merged to form Adelaide University, which will officially launch in 2026. In a strategic move that underscores the growing link between higher education and elite sport, the new institution has signed a three‑year, principal […]
