The University of Adelaide is an educational institution that provides undergraduate and postgraduate programs, research opportunities, and community engagement. It aims to enhance knowledge through research and innovation.

The University of Adelaide

Adelaide University | 10,419 followers on LinkedIn. Opening in 2026 | Driven by curiosity, Adelaide University delivers world-class education, research and innovations to transform our world – and yours. It’s a place where people and communities unite to create a better tomorrow. Where bold ideas are nurtured and developed.

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Operations) at University of Adelaide

Bruce Northcote

Technology strategist and implementation director

Gideon Lupton

Deputy Vice Chancellor Student Experience & Success

Tom Steer

Vice-Chancellor & President at University of South Australia Co-Vice Chancellor at Adelaide University

David Lloyd

Adelaide University

We are Adelaide University – a new university for the future, focused on making a transformative impact in our world, and yours 🌏 Built on the legacies of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia , we are Australia's first new major university in a generation. Together, we will launch bright futures. We will rise to the occasion as a member of The Group of Eight (Go8) by delivering contemporary and nation-leading curriculum, exceptional student experience, excellence and equity, and future-making research of scale and focus with impact that will transcend borders around the world. Through powerful partnerships with industry, government and the broader community – locally, nationally and internationally – we will break new ground and unlock new ways of thinking and doing. Today, we launch a new university and driving force for good. We are ready to take Adelaide University to the world, including our exciting new brand and first suite of educational programs ready for international application to start in 2026 🎓 Find out more about Adelaide University here 👉 adelaideuni.edu.au

For the first time since we launched: North Terrace Purple 💜✨

Over the past few weeks, staff from the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia have been hosting each other for a series of 'famils' across our shared cultural spaces, which will become part of our future campus footprint. Some of the spaces we're touring include: 🌹 Urrbrae House and Waite Arboretum – Waite Campus 🌏 MOD. – Adelaide City Campus 🪐 Adelaide Planetarium – Mawson Lakes Campus 📚 Barr Smith Library – Adelaide City Campus 🖼️ Samstag Museum of Art – Adelaide City Campus Each of these cultural entities contribute to our communities, supporting research, teaching, student experience, and outreach, through high-quality exhibitions and experiences. These visits have been a fantastic way for staff to connect, exchange knowledge, and gain insights into each other's work as we continue building a shared vision for the future, together.

We've officially completed the first part of the global launch of Adelaide University , finishing up in Melbourne and Sydney this week! 🎓🎉 We were joined by our onshore international education partners, pathway providers – Kaplan and Navitas – and key representatives from both the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide . The University of Adelaide's Executive Director: Future Students, Shirley Chung , and the University of South Australia's Director: Global Recruitment & Engagement, Rishen Shekhar , were at both events, sharing the vision and ambitions of Adelaide University as a part of Australia’s prestigious The Group of Eight from 2026 🌏 Thank you to all our global partners and friends for celebrating the creation and launch of Adelaide University. Together, we will launch bright futures! ✨

This week, we were proud to attend the Australian International Education Conference (AIEC) in Melbourne 🎓🌏 This was the first time Adelaide University had a presence as a sponsor at AIEC, including across: ☕️ An exhibition booth and coffee cart, where we hosted informal conversations 🖋️ A monogramming station, where attendees could monogram AU-branded merch with their initials 🍫 Some Haigh's Chocolates blocks, offering attendees a 'taste of South Australia' We also sponsored a delegate lunch, where co-VC, Prof David Lloyd , and Deputy VC International & External Engagement, Prof Jessica Gallagher , were interviewed by Prof Stan Grant about future opportunities at Adelaide University. AIEC was a fantastic opportunity to showcase how Adelaide University will bring transformational investments in education, research, and innovation at scale, further strengthening South Australia as a global study destination of choice.

The Murray River has just been named one of the '25 best places in the world to travel to in 2025' by the National Geographic 🙌🌏 Just an hour's drive from our Adelaide City campuses, the Murray River is a must-see destination right here in South Australia. We're proud to now be home not only to one of the most liveable and beautiful cities in the world, but also to one of the best travel destinations! ✈️ Come experience our vibrant city life and natural wonders when Adelaide University's doors open from 2026! 🌅 Find out more about Adelaide University here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gwv4d-4c 📸: Ben Goode

This week, we welcomed 60+ education agents to tour the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia campuses for the 2024 StudyAdelaide School-Focused Agent Famil 🌏 The agents arrived from across Australia, as well as from all over South Asia, South East Asia, North Asia, and Europe, and they visited a number of facilities, including: 🌙 Extraterrestrial Environmental Simulation (EXTERRES) laboratory 🦷 Dental Simulation Clinic 📈 Iress Trading Room 🏛️ MOD. a museum of discovery The week finished up with an Adelaide University Dinner at the National Wine Centre of Australia , hosted by the University of Adelaide's Executive Director: Future Students, Shirley Chung , and the University of South Australia's Director: Global Recruitment & Engagement, Rishen Shekhar . The agent partners had the opportunity to hear about Adelaide University's ambitions, strategies, and approaches to transforming students' learning experience and career outcomes. A special thank you to StudyAdelaide for organising this agent famil program and promoting South Australia to our global partners. We look forward to further collaboration on our path to 2026! 🙌

We're thrilled to officially announce the appointment of Adelaide University 's very first Deputy Vice Chancellors (DVCs)! 🙌 The DVCs will provide strong foundational leadership through this time of transition and transformation in South Australia’s education history. Our new DVCs are: 💜 Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic: Prof John Williams AM 💜 Deputy Vice Chancellor Corporate: Paul Beard 💜 Deputy Vice Chancellor Indigenous: Prof Steve Larkin 💜 Deputy Vice Chancellor International & External Engagement: Prof Jessica Gallagher 💜 Deputy Vice Chancellor People & Culture: Paula Ward 💜 Deputy Vice Chancellor Research & Innovation: Prof Anton Middelberg FTSE FNAI 💜 Deputy Vice Chancellor Student Experience & Success: Tom Steer 💜 Provost & Deputy Vice Chancellor: Prof Joanne Cys Our co-VCs, Prof Peter Hoj AC and Prof David Lloyd congratulate the group and are excited to see their vision, expertise, and guidance in realising our collective ambitions for Australia’s newest major university. “This leadership group have a tremendous depth of talent and we very much look forward to continuing our important work in creating a world-class contemporary and comprehensive institution and member of Australia’s prestigious and research-intensive Group of Eight,” Prof Hoj and Prof Lloyd say. The DVCs will commence in their roles this week, working to prepare Adelaide University's doors to open in January 2026.

This week, the Adelaide University global launch wrapped up in mainland China and Hong Kong 🎊 At the events in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong (SAR), we were joined by partners and representatives from Seoul, Tokyo, Taipei, Taichung, and Macau 🤝 The events were hosted by our co-VCs, Prof Peter Hoj AC and Prof David Lloyd , who recalled both founding universities' long and productive relationships in the region through a rich history of transnational education, research collaboration, student exchange arrangements, and alumni communities. “With the region’s highly urbanised and growing economies, there are boundless opportunities for advancement, innovation and collective prosperity,” Prof Hoj and Prof Lloyd say. Adelaide University will create expanded opportunities for research and teaching collaborations and aims to enhance international educational programs and strengthen ties with the global academic community, fostering bilateral exchanges and cooperation 🌏 Find out more about Adelaide University here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gTquxiun

Last week, our team of senior representatives continued the global launch of Adelaide University – this time, landing in Malaysia and Vietnam ✈️ We brought together our South East Asian partners and representatives from local and Australian Government, sponsors, and high schools across Malaysia 🇲🇾 Singapore 🇸🇬 Philippines 🇵🇭 Indonesia 🇮🇩 Vietnam 🇻🇳 Cambodia 🇰🇭 and Thailand 🇹🇭 To mark the special occasion – in Malaysia, the Hon John Hill , Chancellor of the University of South Australia , and Prof Jessica Gallagher , Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement) of the University of Adelaide , sounded a gong as a symbol of prosperity, and guests in Vietnam had the opportunity to toast the bright lights of Adelaide University and its future 🌟 We explored the future skills needs of the South East Asian region, and how Adelaide University will be placed to provide Australia’s most accessible, contemporary, and future-focused curriculum to these students – preparing them for outstanding graduate opportunities post-study 🎓 Find out more about Adelaide University here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gTquxiun

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