Update from the Vice Chancellors | | Dear Chang Chun,
This is a significant moment in our shared histories with the passing of state legislation to establish a new Adelaide University.
This represents one of the most important steps to date in realising our ambitious vision for a contemporary, for-purpose university that will be truly transformative for future generations of learners and researchers, and the state of South Australia.
The path to today has been extensive. Following a comprehensive six-month feasibility assessment, parliamentary inquiry and State Parliament consideration and debate, the Adelaide University Act that will serve as the foundation of our new institution has now been passed.
We would like to thank our parliamentarians and the parliamentary Joint Committee for their confidence in our roadmap forward – to create a future-focused university that will produce graduates who are in global demand, while prioritising the needs of our local industries and communities through skills development and innovation through world-leading research.
We have absolute clarity of purpose. Knowledge-based transformation leading to sustainable growth of a new Australian university that will consistently feature in the world's top 1% is a compelling reason to exist. However, we acknowledge the responsibility and weighty task ahead of us – to deliver on our bold vision for the sector and state, and to open our doors come 1st January 2026. | | | The passing of legislation through the State Parliament is a key enabler to the creation of a combined Adelaide University, which must now be proclaimed for the Act to come into operation and for the future institution to exist. Further to proclamation, there are a number of steps we must still take before we can become a new, fledging university. This includes, but is not limited to: | | | • | population of the Adelaide University Transition Council | | • | approval of the new university's Strategic Plan | | • | necessary regulatory approvals (TEQSA, CRICOS, ESOS and HESA registrations). | | | As we move through this next phase, we look forward to further engaging with our communities to co-create this future-focused institution. The latest information can be found on our microsite and the online enquiry form and respective futureuni@unisa.edu.au and futureuni@adelaide.edu.au inboxes remain open.
With best regards,
David and Peter
Chairs, Joint Committee
Building the new Adelaide University | | Professor David G. Lloyd Vice Chancellor and President
University of South Australia | | Professor Peter Høj AC Vice-Chancellor and President
The University of Adelaide | |  UoA CRICOS 00123M / PRV12105 | |  UniSA CRICOS 00121B / PRV12107 | | | | |
