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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.
News - What's trending in science?
New ‘king’ of fossils discovered on Kangaroo Island
Fossils of a giant new species from the long-extinct group of sea creatures called trilobites have been found on Kangaroo Island.
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A shore future for our coastal vegetation
Researchers are using new ways to gain genetic information from ocean sediment to determine the past and future survival of our coastal vegetation.
Read more about A shore future for our coastal vegetation
Where do rocks come from?
Five-year-old Claire from Perth asks Professor Alan Collins, "where do rocks come from?"
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20 Jun
Sciences Degree Preview Evening
Exclusive to Science Academy students, the Degree Preview is a chance to meet academic staff in from different areas of science along with recent graduates who are actively working to solve the world's problems. 21 Jun
Earth Sciences Seminar: Emeritus Professor David Groves
Emeritus Professor David Groves will present a seminar on Distribution of iron-oxide copper-gold (IOCG) deposits through earth history with implications for deposit associations and tectonic setting. 19 Jul
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. 19 Jul
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 Jul
Sir Ronald Fisher Lecture 2019: Saving the Tasmanian Devil from Extinction
Professor Kathy Belov will discuss the role that genomics has played in understanding Tasmanian Devils and the disease which threatened it with extinction.