University of South Australia
Public university in Adelaide
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| July 18 2025 | University was assigned the Kaurna name Tirkangkaku (meaning 'place of learning'), selected by elder Uncle Lewis Yarlupurka O'Brien in consultation with Aboriginal staff and UniSA's Purkarninthi Elders in Residence. |
| 2025 | Achieved a tied position of #424 in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities, ranking 24th nationally. |
| 2025 | A Freedom of Information (FOI) document revealed an increase in bullying and harassment reports at the University of Adelaide following the merger announcement, with staff expressing concerns about the potential negative impact on student education. |
| 2025 | Introduction of new international student tuition fee structure for the academic year. |
| June 11 2025 | Nicola Phillips was selected as vice-chancellor for Adelaide University by the Transition Council in a unanimous decision. |
| 2025 | Students starting studies at Adelaide University and its merging institutions will begin receiving degree certificates from Adelaide University, with the option for alumni to include previous institution names and logos. |
| 2025 | University of Adelaide tied 82nd place in the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings (published in 2024), ranking 8th nationally. |
| 2025 | University of Adelaide tied 128th place in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, ranking 7th nationally. |
| 2024 | University ranked #15 in the Australian Financial Review Best Universities Ranking. |
| 2024 | Achieved a tied ranking of #340 in the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, placing 22nd nationally. |
| 2024 | Attained a position of #564 in the CWTS Leiden Ranking, placing 23rd nationally. |
| 2024 | Ranked #401–500 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities, tied 22–24th nationally. |
| 2024 | Achieved #378 position in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities, ranking 24th nationally. |
| 2024 | University ranked #313 in the Aggregate Ranking of Top Universities, positioning 22nd nationally. |
| 2024 | Placed in the #301–350 range in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, tied 20–24th nationally. |
| 2024 | As part of a merger, the University of Adelaide's coat of arms will be de facto retired for new students, remaining available only to existing alumni and continuing students who started their programs on or before this year. |
| 2024 | Achieved a tied position of #82 in the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, ranking 8th nationally. |
| 2024 | Attained a tied position of #128 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, ranking 7th nationally. |
| 2024 | Ranked #151-200 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities, positioning 8th nationally. |
| 2024 | University of Adelaide ranked #5 in the Australian Financial Review Best Universities Ranking. |
| 2024 | University of Adelaide ranked #247 in the CWTS Leiden Ranking, positioning 18th nationally. |
| 2024 | BAE Systems announced establishment of its Australian headquarters at the Lot Fourteen Innovation Centre |
| 2024 | University of Adelaide ranked #91 in the 2024 Aggregate Ranking of Top Universities, positioning 8th nationally. |
| 2024 | Adelaide University is established as a planned public research university. |
| 2024 | University of Adelaide ranked #92 in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings, ranking 9th nationally. |
| September 2024 | YouX (Adelaide University Union) and the University of South Australia Student Association announced their intention to merge. |
| July 2024 | Adelaide University launch event held, with over 3,000 staff attending and reportedly showing enthusiasm for the new brand identity. |
| May 2024 | Pauline Carr leaves her position as Chancellor of the University of South Australia to serve the same position at Adelaide University. |
| May 2024 | John Hill is appointed as the new Chancellor of the University of South Australia by the University Council, succeeding Pauline Carr. |
| May 2024 | John Hill succeeds Pauline Carr as the Chancellor of Adelaide University in May. |
| May 22 2024 | Received approval from TEQSA, enabling the new institution to issue degree certificates from 2025 onwards. |
| May 22 2024 | Received approval from TEQSA, enabling students starting studies from 2025 to receive degree certificates from Adelaide University. |
| February 2024 | UniSA vice-chancellor David Lloyd raised concerns about the original draft of the land sale media release, warning it would 'create enormous community reaction'. As a result, the media release was modified to use the phrase 'short-term transitional lease to university' instead of the original wording. |
| February 2024 | State Government faced criticism for plans to convert University of South Australia campus lands at Magill and Mawson Lakes for housing and commercial re-development, involving the sale of land with a 10-year leaseback agreement. |
| January 15 2024 | Submitted an application for self-accreditation authority to the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). |
| 2023 | University of South Australia participated in the QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey, where its graduates achieved an 81% overall employer satisfaction rate. |
| 2023 | University reported its annual financial revenue for the year, indicating ongoing operational status and financial reporting. |
| 2023 | University of Adelaide participated in the Employer Satisfaction Survey, with graduates achieving an 83.8% overall employer satisfaction rate. |
| 2023 | The University of Adelaide reported its total research income for the year, receiving funding from multiple sources including the National Competitive Grants Program, public sector research, Cooperative Research Centres, industry research, Research Support Program, and Research Training Program. |
| 2023 | Student Experience Survey conducted, with undergraduates rating their educational experience at 78.1% and postgraduates rating their experience at 72.7%. |
| 2023 | Graduate Outcomes Survey revealed 75.1% full-time employment rate for undergraduates and 89.5% for postgraduates. |
| 2023 | University finances reflected combined revenue from two antecedent universities, marking a significant financial consolidation year for Adelaide University. |
| 2023 | University of Adelaide attained a ranking of #151-200 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities, positioning 8th nationally. |
| November 2023 | State parliament passed legislation enabling the creation of the new university, to be named Adelaide University. |
| July 1 2023 | University of Adelaide and University of South Australia reached a formal merger agreement in consultation with the South Australian Government. |
| June 2023 | Over 61 paper planes were discovered in the ledges of the Barr Smith Reading Room, including one made from a 1991 university brochure. |
| June 2023 | University of Adelaide and University of South Australia agreed to merge, creating Adelaide University. |
| 2022 | Peter Høj appointed as University of Adelaide vice-chancellor, a known merger advocate, leading to renewed merger considerations. |
| 2022 | Kathleen Lumley College closed due to a significant drop in overseas students during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| 2022 | University of Adelaide completed a significant reorganization by merging the Faculty of Arts and Professions with the Faculty of Sciences into the new Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences. |
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