The head of the federal government’s higher education review has praised the planned univer­sity merger in South Australia, saying she sees it as an experiment aimed at putting into action some of her panel’s recommendations. Universities Accord panel chairwoman Mary ...

Southern Adelaide’s economy is set to boom after plans were released for Flinders Village, a $1.5 billion health and education precinct. Located at Flinders University’s Bedford Park campus and adjacent to Flinders Station, the Village will include a Health Research ...

It could be the 'super university' that transforms the city of churches into the university city. Or, it could be a cost-cutting exercise. These are the headlines surrounding the potential University of South Australia-University of Adelaide merger. Yet, it is much more complicated than these extremes ...

The University of Adelaide will provide smaller classes over the next decade according to vice-chancellor Warren Bebbington. The new 10-year Strategic Plan: Beacon of Enlightenment outlines the University's plan to "commit to transformation rather than growth" said Bebbington. He said ...

As the chilly winter winds blow across Adelaide, spare a thought though for Torrens University (Laureate Education Asia), which is still homeless. Amongst much fanfare, honorary chancellor Bill Clinton launched the new university last October by video link. Yet the ...

Plans are on track for the establishment of Australia’s first private university since 1989 with the granting of permission by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations for the use of the word “university” in the institution’s company name. The ...