University of Adelaide
Public university in Adelaide, South Australia
The University of Adelaide is a public research university located in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1874, it is the third-oldest university in Australia. The university's main campus is located on North Terrace in the Adelaide city centre, adjacent to the Art Gallery of South Australia, the South Australian Museum, and the State Library of South Australia.
History[edit | edit source]
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The University of Adelaide was established on 6 November 1874 after a £20,000 donation by grazier and copper miner Walter Watson Hughes, along with support from Thomas Elder. The university was founded with the aim of providing higher education to the colony of South Australia and was the first university in Australia to admit women to academic courses on an equal basis with men.
Campuses[edit | edit source]
The University of Adelaide has four main campuses:
North Terrace[edit | edit source]
The main campus is located on North Terrace in the heart of Adelaide. It houses the majority of the university's faculties and is the site of the historic Bonython Hall.
Waite[edit | edit source]
The Waite Campus is located in Urrbrae, and is home to the Waite Research Institute, which focuses on agricultural science and plant biotechnology.
Roseworthy[edit | edit source]
The Roseworthy Campus is located north of Adelaide and is known for its focus on agricultural and animal sciences.
Thebarton[edit | edit source]
The Thebarton Campus is an industrial testing ground and research facility.
Academic Structure[edit | edit source]
The University of Adelaide is divided into five faculties, each containing constituent schools:
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
- Faculty of the Professions
- Faculty of Sciences
Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]
The University of Adelaide has produced many notable alumni, including:
- Julia Gillard, the 27th Prime Minister of Australia.
- Andy Thomas, a NASA astronaut.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- List of universities in Australia
- Group of Eight (Australian universities)
- Higher education in Australia
See Also[edit | edit source]
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