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³ÉÈË´óƬ scores highly in subject rankings
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ has retained its position among the world’s top universities, with the release of the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject.
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Waite 100: Black tie gala celebrates Waite campus as century-long engine of innovation
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ celebrates 100 years of scientific discovery in agriculture, food and wine during its 150th year.
Plants to be grown on the Moon when humans return
NASA has announced that when humans take their first steps back on the Moon after 50 years during the Artemis III mission, astronauts will cultivate and return lunar-grown plants to Earth for the first time.
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Renowned baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes joins Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium
Internationally recognised opera singer, Teddy Tahu Rhodes has been appointed to the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Elder Conservatorium of Music where he will play a leading role in its Classical Voice department as a teacher and mentor.
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Future space leaders made here: How the Australian Rover Challenge is sending next generation space explorers to the Moon
University students from around Australia and the world will converge at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ to pit their custom-built lunar rovers against each other in a one-of-a-kind event this 20-24 March, during the University’s 150th anniversary year.
³ÉÈË´óƬ marks 150 years with first-ever Kaurna Day: Honouring the past, building our future together
As the ³ÉÈË´óƬ celebrates its 150th year, a new tradition emerges: Kaurna Day - Tirkanthi - Ngutu - Taikurrinthi (Learning – Knowledge - Be united together), a free public event dedicated to honouring the Kaurna people, the traditional custodians of Adelaide and the Adelaide plains.
Honorary doctorate awarded to Dr Lewis Yarlupurka O'Brien
Highly respected Kaurna Elder and leader, Dr Lewis Yarlupurka O'Brien AO, has been presented with the highest honour a University can bestow, receiving an honorary doctorate from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ.Â
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³ÉÈË´óƬ reappoints Chancellor
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ Council has announced the Honourable Catherine Branson AC KC will serve a third term as Chancellor.
Transformative gift will support future excellence in engineering
South Australian philanthropist Pamela Wall has donated $5 million to the ³ÉÈË´óƬ to establish an endowed academic chair: the Ian and Pamela Wall Chair in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. This extraordinarily large and generous gift will kickstart the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s 150th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign.
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