Nations and country

Adelaide University operates across Country in South Australia and beyond, including Kaurna, Boandik and Barngarla Countries and the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands. These places are living, connected and shaped by enduring cultural knowledge and relationships.

For tens of thousands of years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have cared for and learned from these lands. These knowledge systems remain central to how we understand place and responsibility today.

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Country is more than a physical place. It encompasses lands, waters and skies, and the deep cultural, spiritual and social relationships connected to them.

Across our locations

Our campuses and learning environments are connected to Country in different ways.

We also work across a broader network of regional and remote locations through education, research and community partnerships.

Our presence across South Australia

Adelaide University’s work extends beyond campuses through teaching, health, outreach and community-based programs delivered across metropolitan, regional and remote South Australia.

These activities are shaped by local context and developed in partnership with communities, reflecting the knowledge, priorities and leadership of the places we work.