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- We develop the future leaders of science and actively partner with innovative industries to solve scientific problems.
- We're a synergy of four research intensive schools; thriving research centres and groups; and strong cross-institutional collaborations.
- Study science with us and get more than just a degree. Start your career and help shape the future by choosing science at The University of Adelaide.
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Study with us and learn from scientists working at the cutting-edge of their fields.
Our research
World-class scientific expertise and facilities with high-quality training at honours, masters and doctorate levels.
Engagement & industry
Industry, researchers, STEM teachers, alumni, students, and future scientists... work with us to shape the future of science.
Our faculty & schools
The Faculty of Sciences is spread across three vibrant campuses. Explore our four schools who each specialise in areas of teaching and research.
Our co-location with major national and global research organisations keeps our researchers and students at the forefront of developing technologies and the latest discoveries in science.
School of Agriculture, Food & Wine
At the centre of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest hub of agricultural science, plant science and food and wine science.
School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences
World-class education and training to future animal and veterinary scientists in an intensive research environment.
School of Biological Sciences
Home to cutting edge research and teaching in ecology and environmental science, evolutionary biology and molecular and biomedical science.
School of Physical Sciences
A synergy of innovation and discovery in the fields of chemistry, earth sciences and physics.
Science news
Local boost for AgTech, food and wine start-ups
Start-up companies in agricultural technology, food and wine are being given a guiding hand with a new business incubator launched at the University of Adelaide’s Waite campus.
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Shedding new light in many directions
In a unique initiative, Defence Science and Technology and the University of Adelaide are conducting dual-use research that has found applications in defence, mining, medicine, soil forensics and archaeology.
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Getting down to business - Vets set for real world practice with new elective
New program set to teach future veterinarians key business and entrepreneurship skills
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01 Jan A summary of seminars and events hosted by the Department of Chemistry at the University of Adelaide. 01 Jan
Earth Sciences Seminars - 2019
A summary of seminars and events hosted by the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Adelaide. 23 Sep
Animal & Veterinary Science Information Session - Roseworthy [AM]
Morning session: Visit Roseworthy campus to learn about our programs and the career opportunities in animal and veterinary science. 23 Sep
Animal & Veterinary Science Information Session - Roseworthy [PM]
Afternoon session: Visit Roseworthy campus to learn about our programs and the career opportunities in animal and veterinary science. 30 Sep
Chemistry Seminar: Professor Susumu Kitagawa
SEPT 30: Professor Susumu Kitagawa from Kyoto University will present a seminar on Forth generation (4G) porous coordination polymers/metal-organic frameworks