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Uni merger confirmed – legislation passes Parliament

Words by Sebastian Andrew ‘Adelaide University’ is now a lot more official, with the recent passage of the Adelaide University Bill 2023, an Act which legally establishes the merged institution.  The Adelaide University Bill 2023 passed with an overwhelming majority in the House of Assembly on Wednesday 15 November, with the support of both Labor […]

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Staff under the merger: An Interview with Professor Geoff Hanmer

Interview by Sebastian Andrew The merger between the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia has been approved by the Councils of both institutions. As we’ve previously reported on the impacts of this decision on students, I was eager to hear a staff member’s perspective. I sat down with Professor Geoff Hanmer, an […]

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A tumultuous engagement – University of Adelaide and University of South Australia Councils approve merger

Words by Louise Jackson It’s official. The controversial merger of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia is going ahead. The combined ‘Adelaide University’ has a target launch date of 1 January 2026. In a late-night email to students, Chancellor of the University of Adelaide, the Hon. Catherine Branson AC KC, officially […]

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More merger info + consultation begins

Words by Sebastian Andrew Consultation on the proposed merger of The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia has begun.  Earlier this week, the Vice Chancellors of both institutions published a joint statement titled ‘A Vision Statement for a South Australian university for the future’. This six-page document outlines the ‘shared ambitions’ and […]