Hosting Institution
Living Life Impact
Since its establishment in 1874 the University of Adelaide has been amongst Australia’s leading universities. Its contribution to the wealth and wellbeing of South Australia and Australia as a whole – across all fields of endeavour – has been enormous.
Adelaide has a fine tradition of exemplary scholarship and ground-breaking research, and its unique relationship with industry and other organisations ensure that our research expertise is translated into tangible benefits for the global community.
An innovative and forward-looking University, Adelaide has major strengths in wine and food, health sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, information technology and telecommunications, environmental sciences and social sciences.
At the heart of the University’s vision, achievement and impact is our commitment to excellence, our sense that a focus on the experience of the student is fundamental, and our belief that research intensity and innovative, high quality teaching have a symbiotic relationship that underpins and characterises the finest universities in the world.
The University exemplifies financial, soical and environmental sustainability through its research, teaching and campus operations.
Through the sustainability outreach program called Ecoversity, the University’s Office of Sustainability engages with staff and students on a range of projects, internships, events and activities to assist the University achieve its sustainability goals, meet legislative and community obligations and reduce the environmental impacts of its operations.
