South Australia Gears up to Create ‘University of the Future’

The new university would contribute half a billion dollars annually to the state’s economy while delivering better student opportunities, the premier said.

An entrance of the University of Adelaide taken on August 2018. Screenshot/Google Maps

Legislation to deliver Adelaide University through merging the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia will proceed in Parliament on Oct. 19 after securing crucial cross-bench support. 

South Australia’s Connie Bonaros MLC and Sarah Game MLC supported the Adelaide University Bill on Oct. 18 after a parliamentary committee found the amalgamation would likely advance the state’s economic and social interests.