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There’s a lot happening here at the University of Adelaide. Education. Research. Innovation. But it all stems from one motivation—progress. For our students. Our community. Our world. And we can’t wait to see what’s around the next corner.

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Creating a University for the Future

The University of Adelaide has entered into an agreement with the University of South Australia and the State and Federal Governments to explore in more detail a business case for the creation of a new university for the future.

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