University of Adelaide Campus
- Located in Adelaide, South Australia
- Offers a range of programs and degrees
- Consists of multiple buildings and facilities
- Known for its beautiful architecture
- Provides a conducive learning environment

Urban and Regional Presence
- Engages with the local community through various initiatives
- Contributes to the development of the city and region
- Collaborates with local businesses and organizations
- Offers opportunities for internships and work placements
- Conducts research relevant to urban and regional issues

University of Adelaide Colors
- Black, white, red, gold, and blue
- Colors represent the university's identity and brand
- Used in official documents, signage, and promotional materials
- Symbolize excellence, strength, and tradition
- Reflect the university's rich history and heritage

Nickname: The Blacks
- University of Adelaide's official nickname
- Represents the university's sports teams
- Reflects the university's colors (black and gold)
- Evokes a sense of pride and unity among students
- Used in sporting events and competitions

Sporting Affiliations
- University Basketball League (UBL)
- UniSport Nation
- Provides opportunities for students to participate in sports
- Represents the university in intervarsity competitions
- Promotes physical fitness and healthy competition among students

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.

The University of Adelaide
Latin: Universitas Adelaideensis
Motto
Sub Cruce Lumen (Latin)
Motto in English
Light beneath the cross
TypePublic research university
Established6 November 1874; 149 years ago (1874-11-06)
AccreditationTEQSA
Academic affiliations
ChancellorThe Hon Catherine Branson AC KC
Vice-ChancellorProf Peter Høj AC FAA FTSE
Academic staff
1,649 (2022)
Administrative staff
1,800 (2022)
Total staff
3,449 (2022)
Students30,448 (2022)
Undergraduates20,321 (2022)
Postgraduates6,960 (2022)
2,318 (2022)
Other students
849 (2022)
Address
North Terrace
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5001
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34°55'14.4"S 138°36'19.3"E
CampusUrban and regional
ColoursBlack, white, red, gold and blue
NicknameThe Blacks
Sporting affiliations
University Basketball League (UBL)
UniSport Nationals
Elite Athlete University Network (EAUN)
Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)
MascotEco the Lizard
Websiteadelaide.edu.au

The university has four campuses, three in South Australia: North Terrace campus in the city, Roseworthy campus at Roseworthy and Waite campus at Urrbrae, and one in Melbourne, Victoria. The university also operates out of other areas such as Thebarton, the National Wine Centre in the Adelaide Park Lands, and in Singapore through the Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre.

The University of Adelaide is composed of three faculties, with each containing constituent schools. These include the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology (SET), the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (FHMS), and the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics (ABLE). It is a member of the Group of Eight and the Association of Commonwealth Universities. The university is also a member of the Sandstone universities, which mostly consist of colonial-era universities within Australia.

The university is associated with five Nobel laureates, constituting one-third of Australia's total Nobel Laureates, and 114 Rhodes scholars. The university has generated a considerable impact on the public life of South Australia, having educated many of the state's leading businesspeople, lawyers, medical professionals and politicians. The university has been associated with the discovery and development of penicillin, the development of space exploration, sunscreen, the military tank, Wi-Fi, polymer banknotes and X-ray crystallography, and the study of viticulture and oenology.

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