Community partnerships

Community partnerships

Building strong community partnerships

At Adelaide University, we’re much more than an education institution. Our connections with the communities we serve magnify the work of the University and our partnerships have positive local, national and international impacts.

We’re committed to partnering with cultural, not-for-profit and community groups to deliver a range of events that provide a blend of learning and entertainment on campus and throughout South Australia.

Our outreach programs, festival partnerships, sporting programs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander reconciliation events, art and heritage and cultural events bring people together to share knowledge, celebrate diversity and strengthen community spirit. Through these collaborations, Adelaide University creates opportunities that supports 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.

Our community partnerships

Adelaide Football Club and Adelaide Thunderbirds

Adelaide University is proud to partner with both the Adelaide Football Club, the Adelaide Thunderbirds and Netball SA. Through these partnerships, we are pairing education and sport to launch bright futures.

Schools’ Head of the River Regatta and Pedal Prix Racing

Adelaide University understands the importance of the Head of the River Regatta and Pedal Prix Championships to school communities and the opportunities they provide students. Characteristics like teamwork and collegiate competition are all qualities that the University values and supports.

Illuminate Adelaide

Illuminate Adelaide has partnered with the University since 2021, bringing a blend of art, music, light and technology to Adelaide Winter nights in July. In 2026, a new phase of the partnership begins, including the City Lights program. This collaboration will continue through to 2028, reflecting a shared commitment to community engagement and accessible cultural experiences.

Adelaide Fringe

Adelaide University is a key partner of Adelaide Fringe, providing exclusive opportunities for students to gain industry experience through internships and workshops. This partnership allows students to work behind the scenes at one of the world's largest arts festivals. Additionally, many students, staff, and alumni are actively involved in performing at the Fringe, contributing to its rich program.

Explore Adelaide University's partnerships

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

Have a question about our community partnerships at Adelaide University? Our team welcomes the opportunity to connect and discuss the many opportunities in which we can partner with you.

Email

Email: lachlan.wallace@adelaide.edu.au

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Enquire

Please contact our partner enquiries team via the enquiry form.

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Call

You can also contact the partner enquiries team by phone on +61 8 8302 3482