/newsroom/ en /newsroom/news/list/2024/04/10/university-of-adelaide-scores-highly-in-subject-rankings The University of Adelaide has retained its position among the world’s top universities, with the release of the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject. April 11 2024 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2024/04/10/university-of-adelaide-scores-highly-in-subject-rankings /newsroom/news/list/2024/04/04/waite-100-black-tie-gala-celebrates-waite-campus-as-century-long-engine-of The University of Adelaide celebrates 100 years of scientific discovery in agriculture, food and wine during its 150th year. April 04 2024 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2024/04/04/waite-100-black-tie-gala-celebrates-waite-campus-as-century-long-engine-of /newsroom/news/list/2024/04/02/plants-to-be-grown-on-the-moon-when-humans-return NASA has announced that when humans take their first steps back on the Moon after 50 years during the Artemis III mission, astronauts will cultivate and return lunar-grown plants to Earth for the first time. April 03 2024 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2024/04/02/plants-to-be-grown-on-the-moon-when-humans-return /newsroom/news/list/2024/03/25/renowned-baritone-teddy-tahu-rhodes-joins-adelaides-elder-conservatorium Internationally recognised opera singer, Teddy Tahu Rhodes has been appointed to 91×ÔÅÄ’s Elder Conservatorium of Music where he will play a leading role in its Classical Voice department as a teacher and mentor. March 26 2024 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2024/03/25/renowned-baritone-teddy-tahu-rhodes-joins-adelaides-elder-conservatorium /newsroom/news/list/2024/03/18/future-space-leaders-made-here-how-the-australian-rover-challenge-is-sending University students from around Australia and the world will converge at 91×ÔÅÄ to pit their custom-built lunar rovers against each other in a one-of-a-kind event this 20-24 March, during the University’s 150th anniversary year. March 18 2024 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2024/03/18/future-space-leaders-made-here-how-the-australian-rover-challenge-is-sending /newsroom/news/list/2024/02/28/university-of-adelaide-marks-150-years-with-first-ever-kaurna-day-honouring As 91×ÔÅÄ celebrates its 150th year, a new tradition emerges: Kaurna Day - Tirkanthi - Ngutu - Taikurrinthi (Learning – Knowledge - Be united together), a free public event dedicated to honouring the Kaurna people, the traditional custodians of Adelaide and the Adelaide plains. February 27 2024 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2024/02/28/university-of-adelaide-marks-150-years-with-first-ever-kaurna-day-honouring /newsroom/news/list/2024/02/23/honorary-doctorate-awarded-to-dr-lewis-yarlupurka-obrien Highly respected Kaurna Elder and leader, Dr Lewis Yarlupurka O'Brien AO, has been presented with the highest honour a University can bestow, receiving an honorary doctorate from 91×ÔÅÄ.  February 24 2024 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2024/02/23/honorary-doctorate-awarded-to-dr-lewis-yarlupurka-obrien /newsroom/news/list/2024/02/13/university-of-adelaide-reappoints-chancellor The University of Adelaide Council has announced the Honourable Catherine Branson AC KC will serve a third term as Chancellor. February 13 2024 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2024/02/13/university-of-adelaide-reappoints-chancellor /newsroom/news/list/2023/08/28/transformative-gift-will-support-future-excellence-in-engineering South Australian philanthropist Pamela Wall has donated $5 million to 91×ÔÅÄ to establish an endowed academic chair: the Ian and Pamela Wall Chair in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. This extraordinarily large and generous gift will kickstart 91×ÔÅÄ’s 150th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign. August 28 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/08/28/transformative-gift-will-support-future-excellence-in-engineering