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The South Australian Society of Arts was a society for artists in South Australia, later with a royal warrant renamed The Royal South Australian Society of Arts in 1935.

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81-593: Murray Park may refer to: Australia [ edit ] Murray Park CAE (College of Advanced Education), South Australia Murray River National Park , South Australia Murray-Sunset National Park , Victoria Murray Valley National Park , New South Wales Canada [ edit ] Murray Beach Provincial Park , New Brunswick Murray Park or Murray Hill Park, other name of King George Park in Westmount, Quebec United Kingdom [ edit ] Former name of

162-704: A 1,600 square metres (17,000 sq ft) convertible great hall that can be used for both sports or hosting events with up to 2,000 attendees. It was funded largely by alumni, including its namesake Andrew Pridham and his family who donated A$ 5 million toward its construction. Other buildings on the east end include the Kaurna Building, Barbara Hanrahan Building, Yungondi Building, Lewis O’Brien Building, Elton Mayo Building, David Pank Building, Catherine Helen Spence Building, Dorrit Black Building, Way Lee Building, Sir George Kingston Building, Sir Hans Heysen Building, Rowland Rees Building, Liverpool Street Studios and

243-451: A Samsung SMARTSchool and the de Lissa Institute of Early Childhood and Family Studies named after Montessori education pioneer Lillian Daphne de Lissa . The parkland campus includes the heritage-listed Murray House, named after Scottish-born pastoralist Alexander Borthwick Murray . Built in 1884 and later expanded, the stone building incorporates Victorian-era Italianate and Gothic Revival architecture styles. According to legend,

324-583: A School of Design, and the exhibition of improvements in colonial manufactures. Under the proposed rules of the Society it will be perceived that the promoters already contemplate the exhibition of works of art, either 'pictorial, ornamental, or useful,' and in this they partially carry out the views we would express. It would be necessary to make the laws of the Institution on such a basis as would tend to encourage those manufactures adapted to colonial wants, and involve

405-517: A blonde girl or young woman in Victorian-era attire named May supposedly haunts the manor, scaring patrons from the balcony or stairways. The urban myth , one of many supposed Ghosts of Murray Park , are akin to the white lady phenomenon in other parts of the world. The house replaced an earlier home built in 1854. As part of the merger, the entirety of the campus has been sold for housing and commercial re-development. Approximately half of

486-430: A broader basis than that foreshadowed will establish the Society in greater strength and usefulness. The establishment of a gallery of art would doubtless bring to light many valuable works at present scattered in different parts of the province unknown or unappreciated. When such shall have been collected and classified, we believe great surprise and gratification will be experienced at the extent of our wealth in works of

567-482: A high class. Probably many paintings of really good character have been brought to this colony, especially from Germany and France, in the possession of families to whom they have descended as heirlooms, and who have hung them upon their walls simply as relics long after the name of the master has been lost, and long after the subject has ceased to be distinguishable under the smoky accumulations of age. If these could be brought together, ample work would be provided both for

648-482: A net positive impact on the state economy. The two universities argued that by combining their expertise, resources and finances into a single institution, they can be more financially viable, with stronger teaching and research outcomes. Support for the merger among existing staff were mixed, with a National Tertiary Education Union SA survey showing that only a quarter were in favour of the amalgamation. Warren Bebbington , who previously served as vice-chancellor at

729-475: A new exercise physiology clinic, outdoor walkways, student lounges and other upgrades. Some other notable buildings on the east end of the campus include the Playford Building, Bonython Jubilee Building and Centenary Building. The City West campus is located on the west end of North Terrace . As the university had expanded to the west end of North Terrace over several decades following its establishment,

810-563: A period of high population growth and corresponding demand for secondary and tertiary education. This sector ceased to exist when, between 1989 and 1992, the Hawke-Keating government implemented the sweeping reforms of Education Minister John Dawkins that dismantled the binary system. The states, eager for increased education funding, merged the colleges either with existing universities or with each other to form new universities. Following its expansion and increasing autonomy from

891-607: A range of fields, including the Samstag Museum and Adelaide Planetarium, and is a part of the state's space and defence industry. The University of South Australia was formed in 1991 following by the merger between the South Australian Institute of Technology with three campuses belonging to the South Australian College of Advanced Education. The SA School of Art , the earliest antecedent institution of

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972-577: Is Irish biochemist David Lloyd , who began his role in January 2013 following the departure of Peter Høj who left to serve the same position at the University of Adelaide . While the chancellor's office is ceremonial, the vice-chancellor serves as the university's de facto principal administrative officer. The university's internal governance is carried out by the University Council formed through

1053-615: Is also home to the Adelaide Planetarium and several information technology and engineering laboratories, including a defence research lab and the Future Industries Institute. The campus also has Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 flight and airport simulators and offers pilot training through its aviation academy at the nearby Parafield Airport . It is also neighbours with the Adelaide Technology Park which

1134-626: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Murray Park CAE The University of South Australia is a public research university based in Adelaide , South Australia . Established in 1991, it is the successor of the former South Australian Institute of Technology. Its main campuses along North Terrace are adjacent to the Australian Space Agency in Lot Fourteen and forms part of

1215-530: Is expected to become operational by January 2026, with an additional transitional period extending to 2034. It is projected to have 70,000 students at launch, with one-in-four students being international students, and contribute approximately A$ 4.7 billion to the Australian economy annually. The amalgamation has been subject to mixed reactions . The university has six campuses in South Australia including

1296-514: Is expected to join the Group of Eight following its merger with the University of Adelaide . It is a close partner with the Australian Space Agency , whose national headquarters is located adjacently on Lot Fourteen , and its City East campus forms part of the Adelaide BioMed City research precinct. The Mawson Lakes campus is also adjacent to the Adelaide Technology Park which is home to

1377-470: Is home to several museums, galleries and other exhibitions. These include: MOD. (Museum of Discovery) is described as "a futuristic museum of discovery" featuring exhibitions designed by researchers to showcase "how research shapes our understanding of the world around us to inform our futures". It is located in the Bradley Building. The Samstag Museum of Art is a contemporary art gallery located at

1458-476: Is home to the Australian offices of Lockheed Martin , Raytheon , Northrop Grumman , General Dynamics , Saab among other multinational companies in the space and defence technology sectors. As part of the merger, more than half of the campus has been sold for housing and commercial development. It is one of two campuses belonging to the University of South Australia where land was sold. The Whyalla campus

1539-577: Is located in Mount Gambier , the largest regional city in South Australia . The campus also conducts research on forest management . The establishment of academic units is formally the responsibility of its University Council. The university is divided into seven academic units. These include: The main governing body of the institution is its Council. It is the executive committee responsible for managing operations, setting policies and appointing

1620-666: Is named after former prime minister Bob Hawke and was constructed in 2007. It is also home to the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, Kerry Packer Civic Gallery, Samstag Museum , the Allan Scott Auditorium with a seating capacity of 400 seats and the Bradley Forum with 150 seats. The adjacent Jeffrey Smart Building, named after artist Jeffrey Smart , was constructed in 2014. It is a student hub that comprises "open plan" teaching and learning spaces,

1701-652: Is one of the oldest art schools in Australia, and the oldest public art school. The SASA Gallery in the Kuarna Building, which showcases creative works by students and researchers, is the modern descendant of the school. The Jubilee Exhibition Building was also the birthplace of the South Australian Institute of Technology which was established in 1889 as the SA School of Mines and Industries. It moved to

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1782-554: Is the prime ministerial library of Bob Hawke who served between 1983 and 1991. Established in 1997, it was the first of its kind in the world to be founded during the lifetime of a prime minister. The Bob Hawke Collection forms the bulk of its archives and includes a large collection of his notes, personal papers, state gifts, biographical texts, newspaper extracts, photographs, political comics, articles, recordings and transcripts of speeches and media events, including documents from ministers from his cabinet . Notable artefacts held at

1863-588: The City East and City West campuses in the Adelaide city centre , the two metropolitan campuses in Magill and Mawson Lakes and two regional campuses in Mount Gambier and Whyalla . The City East campus is located on the corner of North Terrace and Frome Road , next to the University of Adelaide . The main Brookman Building, constructed in 1903 and named after its benefactor George Brookman , formed part of

1944-833: The Rangers Training Centre , the training ground of the Scottish football team Rangers F.C. Murray Park School , a maths and computing specialist school in Mickleover, Derby, England United States [ edit ] Murray Park, California , an unincorporated community in Marin County Murray City Park , a municipal park in Murray, Utah Murray Central Park , a municipal park in Murray, Kentucky Lake Murray State Park , Oklahoma See also [ edit ] Murray (disambiguation) Topics referred to by

2025-566: The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) on 15 January 2024, which was needed for the institution to offer courses that issue qualifications. Following approval on 22 May 2024, students starting studies at the pre-merger institutions from 2025 onwards will be issued degree certificates from Adelaide University. Students enrolled on or prior to 2024 will also be able to opt in adding antecedent institutions' names and logos on their parchments. The combined institution

2106-493: The University of Adelaide and the then- Royal Adelaide Hospital . When opened, only the main hall was named after George Brookman, and a plaque commemorating his contribution is still located in the hall. The Brookman Building in the nearby Grenfell Street , now the site of the Grenfell Centre , was his business headquarters. The institute maintained strong ties with the neighbouring University of Adelaide that included

2187-545: The Adelaide BioMed City research precinct. It also has a presence in the Adelaide Technology Park in Mawson Lakes . In mid-2023, it agreed to merge with the neighbouring University of Adelaide to form Adelaide University . Its earliest antecedent institutions were both founded in the Jubilee Exhibition Building of the former Royal South Australian Society of Arts . The South Australian Institute of Technology

2268-557: The Art Gallery of South Australia, the prize for portraiture was instituted in 1921 as a £25 prize awarded annually, then £100 awarded triennially from 1949, when the source of its funding changed and was renamed "Melrose Memorial Prize". Prizewinners included: The Society holds regular exhibitions for its members. Each exhibition has a detailed catalog and in recent years has highlighted different artists from different stages of their careers. For example, 'Youthscape' 22 June - 13 July 2014

2349-561: The Australian offices of Lockheed Martin , Raytheon , Northrop Grumman , General Dynamics , Saab among other multinational companies in the space and defence technology sectors. It also offers some degree programs in Brisbane and Hong Kong as part of a joint ventures with local institutions. In the 2018 ERA National Report , the Australian Research Council evaluated work produced between 2014 and 2018. 100 per cent of

2430-480: The David Murray Library is located in the Brookman Building. It is named after Scottish-born merchant and politician David Murray who donated £2000 towards the library. The Jeffrey Smart Building, named after artist Jeffrey Smart , is a library on the east end of North Terrace . It comprises "open plan" teaching and learning spaces and a central green common area. The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial

2511-536: The Eagle Chambers on 7 June 1892 Minchin's resignation as secretary was accepted, and a new board elected: H. P. Gill , president of the School of Design , as president, W. K. Gold (secretary), H. E. Powell (treasurer), and a new committee consisted of A. Scott Broad , M. F. Cavanagh , James Keane , G. A. Reynolds , and W. J. Wadham , all but Keane having been members of Gill's Adelaide Art Circle . M. F. Cavanagh

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2592-628: The Education Department retained administrative authority throughout its early history. The Hartley Building was built as its permanent home in 1927. The college eventually renamed to the Adelaide College of the Arts and Education. It also established additional teachers colleges in other parts of the city including Magill . Following a series of mergers, the colleges expanded to become advanced colleges which all later amalgamated with

2673-496: The Enterprise Hub. The Magill campus was established in 1973 and is located on St Bernards Road in the eastern Adelaide suburb of Magill . The campus specialises in the social sciences , psychology , neuroscience , teacher education , sports science , journalism , creative industries , human services , social work , media and communication . It also hosts several media studios, research laboratories, health clinics,

2754-549: The Hawke Building. Established in 2007, its history dates back to 1977 as the College Gallery . It is named after Anne and Gordon Samstag and is located at the Hawke Building. Constructed in 1972, the Adelaide Planetarium is a planetarium at the Mawson Lakes campus. It hosts public exhibitions and short courses that are open to the public. South Australian Society of Arts A meeting of persons interested in

2835-459: The University of Adelaide, described the proposed institution as a "lumbering dinosaur" in reference to its timing during an ongoing federal review of the higher education sector. Vice-chancellor Colin Stirling described plans to provide the new institution with A$ 300 million in research funding and scholarships as "unfair" to students who choose to study at Flinders University. The combined figure

2916-429: The University of Adelaide, the South Australian Institute of Technology was given the option to merge with either TAFE South Australia or the South Australian College of Advanced Education. It chose to merge with the latter advanced college resulting in the establishment of the University of South Australia, which continues to remain neighbours with the University of Adelaide. The University of South Australia became

2997-476: The University of South Australia Act 1991. In 2023, the university had a revenue of A$ 715.47 million (2022 – A$ 667.5 million ), an expenditure of A$ 732.66 million (2022 – A$ 675.49 million ) and net assets of A$ 1.46 billion (2022 – A$ 1.48 billion ). The university is currently a member of the Australian Technology Network , a coalition of technology-focussed Australian universities, but

3078-445: The University of South Australia, was established in 1856 at the former Royal South Australian Society of Arts . The independent art school, which went through many name changes, resided for most of its history at the Jubilee Exhibition Building which was later transferred to the University of Adelaide in 1929. It remained on its campus until 1962 when the building was demolished to make way for several university buildings. It

3159-546: The buildings on the site are considerably newer than on the east. The Bradley Building is home to various clinical and simulation facilities in the fields of healthcare and medicine, form part of the Adelaide BioMed City Precinct which also includes the affiliated Royal Adelaide Hospital and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute . The Hawke Building, also the chancellery,

3240-403: The campus is currently leased back to the university for a period of up to 10 years. The Mawson Lakes campus, established in 1972 as The Levels , is located in the northern Adelaide suburb of Mawson Lakes along 144 hectares (360 acres) of wetlands. It specialises in fields of science , engineering , computer science , environmental sciences , civil aviation and teacher education . It

3321-496: The chancellor and six other appointed members, can appoint members to the Council. The chancellor of the university is a limitless term position that is mainly ceremonial and is held by former politician John Hill who succeeded Pauline Carr who left to serve the same position at Adelaide University in May 2024. John was appointed by the University Council. The current vice-chancellor

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3402-415: The chancellor and vice-chancellor. The Council comprises the chancellor, vice-chancellor, a member of the academic staff, a member of the professional staff, an undergraduate student, a postgraduate student, at least one member with a commercial background, two members with prior experience in financial management and other members appointed by the selection committee. The selection committee, which comprises

3483-424: The co-ordination of teaching, laboratories and examinations across fields of engineering and sciences. Despite the university later establishing its own faculty of engineering in 1937, the reciprocal relationship remained intertwined to its University Council and studies completed at the institute were recognised as equivalent studies eligible for credit towards university courses. The institute later expanded to

3564-419: The commission. Following the appointment of merger advocate Peter Høj as University of Adelaide vice-chancellor, both universities announced that a merger would once again be considered. The universities began a feasibility study into a potential merger at the end of the year. The invitation to merger negotiations was rejected by Flinders University , the state's third public university. The agreement for

3645-482: The connoisseur and the Restoration Committee. 'In addition to works of this class it may fairly be anticipated that many creditable productions will find their way into the exhibition from the easels of colonial amateurs, many of whom are not only industrious, but also deserving of the title of clever artists. And if an exhibition offers advantages to any class of persons, surely the amateur will expect to reap

3726-462: The contemplated arrangements. We do not, of course, suppose that with the materials at present in the colony any very rapid strides could be made in the development of works of art of any high pretensions. But the taste for the fine arts which exists without doubt among our community might be cultivated to a point that would give South Australia no mean position in this hemisphere. We have no doubt that this Society, if successful, will ultimately include

3807-540: The country resulted from a broadening appeal of higher education beyond the traditionally elite education provided by the universities. Advanced colleges were originally designed to complement universities, forming a binary system modelled on that of the United Kingdom . It was originally created by the Menzies government following World War II on the advice of a committee led by physicist Leslie H. Martin , during

3888-435: The development of colonial resources. A School of Art and Design would obtain a wider scope for its usefulness, and combine with a cultivation of graceful tastes an element of utilitarianism suited to the present position and future growth of the colony. Again, the proposed lectures or discourses on art might be made of immense benefit, if the topics discussed were not simply confined to a description of 'the line of beauty,' or

3969-477: The donor to all the advantages of membership for life; the Society reserving the right to decline any unsuitable object. 'The Society to be governed by a President, two Vice- Presidents, and a Committee of 10 members, to be elected by the Society annually. 'This meeting requests Mr. Hill to secure promises of membership, and to convene a meeting of the members for arranging the operations of the Society as soon as 50 names are enrolled.' The meeting then adjourned until

4050-575: The formation of a School of Design and an Art Union , by means of which fortunate investors would become owners of local art at a small cost, and artists provided with a living. A competition was held in conjunction with this exhibition, won by J. H. Adamson , with his painting The First Steamer on the Murray, and the Surprise of the Natives . Adamson later worked in New Zealand. At a General Meeting held at

4131-556: The formation of a society for the promotion of the fine arts was held on Monday evening 13 October 1856 at the Adelaide School of Arts, in Pulteney Street . Owing to the inclemency of the weather very few persons were present. Mr James Macgeorge took the chair. Letters were read from Mr. Fisher , M.L.C., Mr. Tomkinson , Mr. J. Howard Clark , Mr. C. A. Wilson, expressing regret at being unable to attend, but expressing approval of

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4212-549: The greatest benefit, for he will have all the influences of comparison and competition. With such prospects before them, we shall feel great disappointment if the promoters of the Society of Arts do not spiritedly carry out their enterprise. From the names of the Provisional Committee — appointed to make rules and regulations for carrying out the objects of the Society— we feel assured that the project will be fairly started under

4293-509: The library include a hide belt gifted by former President Ronald Reagan , the jacket he wore to the 1983 America's Cup celebrations, a replica of a Panther Model 100 motorcycle that he crashed as a university student and several prime ministerial briefcases. The library, which was expanded following his death in 2019, is located in the Hawke Centre. The Mawson Lakes and Magill campuses also have their own libraries. The university

4374-406: The library. The original SAIT campus has undergone several building upgrades and expansions. The Basil Hetzel Building was opened in 2005 and includes 2,000 square metres (22,000 sq ft) of multipurpose biomechanical, pharmaceutical and microbiological laboratory space. There was also a major reconstruction to the main Brookman Building from 2008 to 2009 to include a new outdoor plaza,

4455-407: The main library on the east end and a central green common area with an outdoor cinema . Pridham Hall is a gymnasium and multi-sport facility constructed in 2018. It was designed as a collaboration between Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta , JPE Design Studio and JamFactory . It features a 25 metres (82 ft) heated swimming pool, gymnasium, dance studio, a sloping roof amphitheatre and

4536-472: The merger was reached on 1 July 2023 by the two universities, which then accounted for approximately two-thirds of the state's public university population, in consultation with the South Australian Government . The rationale for the amalgamation was a larger institutional scale may be needed in order to increase the universities' ranking positions, ability to secure future research income and

4617-515: The most favorable auspices, and with a good prospect of success. The Society first met early in 1857 and became known to the general public by an exhibition held in March of that year, when membership had reached around 60 and some 300 objects were shown, of which around 200 were paintings, though few would have been works by the exhibitor and made in the Colony. Thomas Wilson , in his opening speech, envisaged

4698-530: The neighbouring Brookman Building in 1903, named after the Scottish-born businessman George Brookman who contributed £15,000 towards its construction. The building, which took three years to complete, was opened by then-state governor Samuel Way . It is located on the site formerly the eastern annexe of the Jubilee Exhibition Building on the corner of North Terrace and Frome Road between

4779-786: The new rules (as amended) were approved to be presented at the October Annual General Meeting in October. At the end of that year, many members, including Wadham and his brother Alf Sinclair , Reynolds and Broad, left the Society to form the Adelaide Easel Club . The Easel Club merged with the Society of Arts in 1901, largely through the diplomatic efforts of the society's president, Chief Justice Way and Prof. W. H. Bragg . Much needs to be written on later history. (became Royal South Australian Society of Arts 1935) Named for Alex Melrose (1865–1944), chairman of trustees of

4860-567: The objects sought to be attained by that meeting. The following resolutions were passed unanimously:— That a Society, to be called the South Australian Society of Arts , be now formed, 'The annual payment of one guinea shall entitle the subscriber to all the benefits of membership, consisting in free admission to all lectures, meetings, and exhibitions of the Society. 'A donation of painting, sculpture, or other such grant of not less value than £10 sterling, or of £10 in money, shall entitle

4941-419: The original School of Mines and Industries later renamed to the South Australian Institute of Technology . It was inherited by the university, which also later expanded to the west end of the terrace as City West . The David Murray Library is the main library on the site and is located in the Brookman Building. It is named after Scottish-born merchant and politician David Murray who donated £2000 towards

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5022-525: The original mother college to become the South Australian College of Advanced Education in 1982. The combined institution continued its presence alongside the University of Adelaide with which it maintained joint teaching, facilities and committees. The campus merged with the latter university in 1991 with three of the remaining campuses merging with the SAIT to establish the University of South Australia. Stronger demand for advanced college places throughout

5103-447: The peculiarities of a classical profile. We imagine that the subjects, if selected with a view to the exposition of manufactures, agriculture, and chemistry, and the adaptability they would bear to colonial uses, would afford an attraction to every class in the community, and secure for the Society the popular support. In making these remarks we wish to be understood as cordially supporting the promoters in their project; but we conceive that

5184-410: The possibility of a merger between the state's three public universities should they decline. He had made an election promise to take a heavy-handed approach towards the merger to reduce students departing to higher-ranking institutions on the east coast and to improve the state's ability to attract international students and researchers. At the time, staff's opinions were evenly divided on the idea of

5265-410: The possibility of a merger. The proposition was dubbed a "super uni" by then South Australian premier, Steven Marshall , and Simon Birmingham , but the merger was called off in October 2018 by the University of South Australia, which was less keen. Vice-chancellor David Lloyd , in an email to University of South Australia staff, claimed that the amalgamation lacked a compelling case. This statement

5346-507: The regional city of Whyalla in 1962 and to the Adelaide suburb of Mawson Lakes in 1972 as The Levels . In 1965, it was designated an advanced college which initiated an expansion in the variety of courses available. The campuses on North Terrace, Mawson Lakes and Whyalla all remain a part of the University of South Australia. The Adelaide Teachers College, which changed names and shifted locations multiple times throughout its existence,

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5508-406: The state's largest university by student population. It also became the second-largest university nationally by number of online students, either in the state or from other parts of the country, and expanded to Mount Gambier in 2005. In 2021, the university celebrated its 30th birthday. In June 2018, the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide began discussions regarding

5589-419: The state's largest university with 34,878 students in 2023. The university comprises six campuses including the City East and City West campuses along North Terrace , a tech-oriented campus in Mawson Lakes , the Magill campus specialising in social sciences and two regional campuses in Mount Gambier and Whyalla . Its academic activities are currently divided between the seven academic units. In 2023,

5670-517: The state's third public university, a continuation of the former South Australian Institute of Technology that merged with most of the SACAE, and maintained their historical presence next to the University of Adelaide , in the suburbs of Mawson Lakes and Magill and in the regional city of Whyalla . Its expansion over the next few decades, including to sites on the west end of North Terrace , and broadening fields of studies contributed to its status as

5751-549: The time appointed by the prior resolution. ‘That His Excellency Sir Richard Graves MacDonnell be requested to be the first Patron of the Society.’ ‘That the Committee take the necessary steps to have the Society incorporated into the South Australian Institute .' We give publicity to this series of proposals, with a view of forwarding the interests of the new Society, by affording an opportunity to parsons favorable to its progress of considering and expressing their views regarding

5832-618: The university had a revenue of A$ 715.5 million . It is a member of the Australian Technology Network , an association of technology-focussed universities, but will join the Group of Eight following the merger. Notable alumni of the university include the incumbent foreign affairs minister Penny Wong , the Human Rights Watch director Tirana Hassan , the founding editor-in-chief of Vogue China Angelica Cheung , former state premier Steven Marshall and retired politician Christopher Pyne . It also manages several museums and exhibitions in

5913-400: The university's research activity was judged to be "at or above world standard" (3-5*). The university operates a number of disciplinary-specific research institutes and centres in partnership with other research institutions and private enterprises. Notable examples include: There are currently five libraries located across five campuses, excluding Mount Gambier . Established in 1903,

5994-475: Was a prized exhibition of artworks for artists aged 15–26 years. Oil painter, Mary Millicent Wigg (1904-2001) from the well-known South Australian stationer E.S.Wigg family exhibited The Loft - Paradise on May 2, 1961 and King's Cross on 7 May 1963 held at the Society of Arts Gallery, Institute Building in North Terrace, Adelaide opened by Allan Sierp on May 7, 1963. Her work was used to illustrate

6075-442: Was agreed upon by both universities and Chris Schacht , who previously served on the University of Adelaide Council, alleged that the merger talks failed due to disagreement on which vice-chancellor would replace the other following their amalgamation. In early 2022, the topic of a merger was raised again by the new state government led by premier Peter Malinauskas , which proposed setting up an independent commission to investigate

6156-479: Was contradicted by the University of Adelaide's chancellor who said that the merger continues to be in the state's best interests and a spokesperson for the university added that it was still open to future talks. Following the release of several internal FOI documents retrieved by ABC News , it was later revealed that the merger talks failed due to disagreements on the post-merger institution's leadership structure. The name Adelaide University of South Australia

6237-475: Was established in 1876. Despite not being located at the University of Adelaide campus until 1900, students from the institution attended university lectures since at least 1878. In 1921, it renamed to the Adelaide Teachers College, in line with other interstate teachers colleges. Despite offers from the university to take control of the college, which was heavily integrated into the university,

6318-690: Was established in 1962 and is the largest regional campus in South Australia . Located in city of Whyalla in the Eyre Peninsula , it is set on 22 hectares (54 acres) and offers studies in teacher education , nursing , midwifery , physiotherapy , occupational therapy , social work and human services . Based in the Limestone Coast , the Mount Gambier campus was established in 2005 and offers studies in commerce , teacher education , nursing , midwifery , social work and human services . It

6399-530: Was founded in 1889 as the School of Mines and Industries and the South Australian College of Advanced Education dates back to the School of Art in 1856. The institute later gained university status during the Dawkins Revolution following their merger in 1991. Its expansion over three decades, including to sites on the west end of North Terrace , and broadening fields of studies later contributed to its status as

6480-415: Was later revised to A$ 464.5 million to include land purchases, with an additional A$ 40 million research fund set up for Flinders University. In November 2023, legislation passed state parliament enabling the creation of the new university to be named Adelaide University , previously a colloquial name used by the University of Adelaide. An application for self-accreditation authority was submitted to

6561-515: Was subsequently named as the society's representative on the board of governors of the Public Library. At a subsequent General Meeting held on 12 September 1892 at the board room of the Public Library, Museum, and Art Gallery on North Terrace, Chief Justice Samuel Way was elected president, Gold, Powell, and Cavanagh confirmed to their previously elected positions, D. Murray, Henry Scott and Gill as vice-presidents. The 1860 rules were rescinded and

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