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News: 150th

A year of celebrations

The celebrations for our 150th have already begun – the party has officially started.

Treasures of Waite

To some, the trove may seem to be a slightly quirky collection of oddities. But they are very dear and important to us.

Though Peter Waite’s name looms large over our eastern campus, there are many other prominent people who, through their research or riches, contributed to the ��˴�Ƭ, WARI, or South Australian science, and earned a building dedication in response.

Famous visitors

A look at the signatures of our history.

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Jubilee and Centenary Celebrations

University Centenary Medal1974 Grant Hancock

Cast a glance backwards at past major milestones.

Our earliest film

The Maths Lawns in front of the Barr Smith Library have not always been dedicated to gentle academic pursuits.

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Future history

While our history is our foundation, the future is being created now in the minds of our people.

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On the dog’s back?

Everyone thinks they have the best dog. None of them are wrong.

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Celebrating 150 years!

Our new look Lumen shares the personal stories of students, staff and alumni – and how our University continues to change lives. Guest “history editor” Keith Conlon explores our past, and how our State and our University have grown together.

Andy Thomas: Celebrating a local hero

When Andy Thomas first graduated from the ��˴�Ƭ 50 years ago, travelling into space as an astronaut was an impossible dream.