Community partnerships and sponsorships

Sponsorships

Building strong community partnerships and sponsorships

At Adelaide University, we are deeply committed to supporting and celebrating our community through intentional sponsorship and partnership.

Our connection with you, our community, magnifies the work of the University. Through our community partnerships and sponsorships, we aim to effect lasting, positive impact locally, nationally and internationally; opening doors for our students, fostering meaningful engagement for the community, and enriching the life and vibrancy of all South Australians and beyond.

Our partnerships reflect the values of the University and our community, and they play a pivotal role in supporting the University’s commitment to equity, access and inclusion. This includes respectful engagement with the First Nations community, strengthening regional access and supporting equity.

We’re committed to partnering with cultural, not-for-profit and community-focused organisations to deliver shared growth and value for the University, our partners, and society. Our sponsorships celebrate and showcase our world-class thinking, research and teaching, and foster engagement with government, industry and community. They allow us to strengthen our relationships with current and future students, staff, alumni, and partner networks.

By supporting initiatives that promote collaboration and inclusivity, we are proud to contribute to the growth and prosperity of South Australia.

Engaged with community

Our outreach programs, festival partnerships, sporting programs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander reconciliation events, and art and cultural engagements bring people together to share knowledge, celebrate diversity and strengthen community spirit.

Through these collaborations, Adelaide University creates opportunities that support wellbeing, creativity and inclusion across South Australia and beyond. Our partnerships also contribute to economic development in South Australia, increasing public engagement and raising aspirations about higher education in our society.

We are committed to our community and are proud to be supporting like-minded organisations and programs. Some of our long-term sponsorships include:

  • Adelaide Football Club
  • Adelaide Festival
  • Adelaide Fringe
  • Adelaide International Women’s Day Breakfast
  • Adelaide National Reconciliation Week Breakfast
  • Adelaide Thunderbirds and Netball SA
  • Australian String Quartet
  • SA Schools Head of the River Rowing Regatta
  • Illuminate Adelaide
  • Pedal Prix Racing 
  • State Theatre Company South Australia
  • Tasting Australia
  • Young Tall Poppy Science Awards

The University sponsors a large range of organisations, events and programs, and these sponsorships are delivered by teams across the organisation. The above list is a snapshot of some of our engagements.

Engage with us

Adelaide University has a strong existing partnership network and long-term sponsorship portfolio and is not accepting new proposals at this time.

Applications will re-open again later in 2026. If you are interested in engaging or partnering with us in other ways, please contact us.

Explore more partnership opportunities

Partners

Partnerships are central to Adelaide University’s commitment to collaboration. 

Partner collaboration on campus

Alumni

Adelaide University brings together more than 400,000 alumni from 150 countries, representing one of the largest alumni groups in Australia.

Alumni on campus

Global partnerships

Connecting talent, ideas and expertise to shape a better future for everyone, is at the core of our global partnership strategy.

Partner on campus

Giving

Making a gift to Adelaide University is an investment in the future that transforms the lives of students and enables research initiatives, scholarships and community activities.

Partners on campus

Contact us

For sponsorship enquires, please email sponsorships@adelaide.edu.au