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Vice-Chancellor's message
July has been a month of which we can all be proud. Firstly, it was with great pride that on Friday 18 July we announced the culturally significant milestone in our nation’s history when Adelaide University was bestowed a Kaurna name – Tirkangkaku – enshrined in legislation.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor's message
Our Open Days are always special events on our annual calendar that inspire pride for our University of Adelaide community, as we warmly welcome prospective students and their families.
University Awards for Outstanding Achievement: applications open
Award recipient from 2023, Grayson Rotumah, Co-Director of the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music, explains the impact winning one of these Awards had on his career.
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Vice-Chancellor's message
We are past the halfway mark in 2025, a year where we are intent on celebrating the University of Adelaide’s legacy, while inspiring our future in 2026 and beyond.
Pro Vice-Chancellor's message
Running from 6 to 13 July, National NAIDOC Week celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Union House shines bright at the 2025 South Australian Architecture Awards
The University’s revitalised Union House and our restaurant Taikunthi shone bright at the prestigious 2025 South Australian Architecture Awards.
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Win a Double Pass Showdown Experience in The Bunker
We are giving away 3x Double Passes to The Bunker at Adelaide Oval for the Round 20 Showdown on Saturday 26 July. To enter, submit your response to the question "You have 30 seconds to convince a colleague to support the Crows — what do you say?". Enter here before Tuesday 15 July.
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor's message
I am delighted that the University of Adelaide is again partnering with Illuminate Adelaide to create a vibrant gathering place for our staff, students, alumni and the broader community from 4-20 July.
Acting Vice-Chancellor's message
Within our community, there are individuals with strong connections to the Middle East region, and some who may have family and friends directly affected by the current conflict. The current escalating situation, which involves violent events and loss of life, will be particularly distressing for them.
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.
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