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For 150 years, the University of Adelaide has been breaking new ground, pushing boundaries, getting stuff done, and having fun. Our history tells the story of where we have come from, but it is also the foundation on which we build for the future.

Together, let's celebrate making history.

Vice-Chancellor’s 150th Anniversary Wine Collection

Celebrating our exemplary winemakers in a single collection of six icon wines. Handpicked and handmade from the vineyard on the Waite Campus and the regions of South Australia.

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150th News and upcoming events

150th events

5

Jul

LUMEN Bar

As our cityscape lights up, we are proud to open LUMEN Bar in collaboration with the National Wine Centre, nestled in the heart of Illuminate Adelaide's City Lights.

5

Jul

Illuminate Adelaide: intangible #form

Space takes on new light in this mind-bending installation from Japanese artist Shohei Fujimoto. For the first time in Australia, intangible #form takes over The University of Adelaide’s historic Bonython Hall, using state of the art projections and lasers to create fluid, ever-changing structures that feel both real and intangible, high-tech and magical.

16

Aug

Julia

State Theatre Company South Australia in association with The University of Adelaide presents a Sydney Theatre Company and Canberra Theatre Centre production.

10

Oct

Wonderverse

Lights, beats, dreams: an immersive adventure.

26

Oct

150th Gala Ball

The University of Adelaide’s most spectacular alumni reunion event ever, the 2024 150th Gala Ball is a black-tie gala celebrating both the history and the future of the University.

30

Oct

Ingenuity 2024

Creating our technology future, Ingenuity is an interactive showcase of university student projects exploring real-life applications of architecture, engineering, science, technology, computer sciences, and mathematical sciences.

15

Nov

AdeLOUD Student Music Festival

AdeLOUD will round out the University of Adelaide’s 150th celebrations with a bang! Named by popular vote, and lineup curated by Motez, AdeLOUD will bring the best local, national, and international acts to your doorstep.

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150th news

10

Apr

University of Adelaide scores highly in subject rankings

The University of Adelaide has retained its position among the world’s top universities, with the release of the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject.

4

Apr

Waite 100: Black tie gala celebrates Waite campus as century-long engine of innovation

The University of Adelaide celebrates 100 years of scientific discovery in agriculture, food and wine during its 150th year.

2

Apr

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.

25

Mar

Renowned baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes joins Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium

Internationally recognised opera singer, Teddy Tahu Rhodes has been appointed to the University of Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium of Music where he will play a leading role in its Classical Voice department as a teacher and mentor.

18

Mar

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 University of Adelaide 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.

28

Feb

University of Adelaide marks 150 years with first-ever Kaurna Day: Honouring the past, building our future together

As the University of Adelaide 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.

23

Feb

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 University of Adelaide. 

13

Feb

University of Adelaide reappoints Chancellor

The University of Adelaide Council has announced the Honourable Catherine Branson AC KC will serve a third term as Chancellor.

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Celebrating 150 years

A message from the Vice-Chancellor

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Give to the future

Join us as we celebrate 150 years of history making. Give to the future to support the gift of education.

Give to the future

As we celebrate the past we will continue to transform lives, inspire innovation and push boundaries. Together, we will continue to support excellence and remove barriers to education.

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