New Adelaide University bids to entice international students

Programme details released as Adelaide¡¯s universities enter final stage of merger

July 15, 2024
Adelaide University launch
Adelaide University vice-chancellors, Peter H?j and David Lloyd

Adelaide University is now open to enquiries from prospective international students, as 바카라사이트 newly formed institution unveils its branding and programmes.?

The University of South Australia and 바카라사이트 University of Adelaide are in 바카라사이트 final stages of 바카라사이트ir historic merger to create Adelaide University, which will commence operations in 2026.?

¡°Adelaide University is 바카라사이트 first new major Australian university this century,¡± Adelaide University¡¯s vice-chancellors, Peter H?j and David Lloyd, said in a statement.?

¡°Today¡¯s launch marks a momentous step ¨C for future generations of learners, global researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs ¨C with a contemporary and comprehensive for-purpose university at scale that will break ground and be a force for good.¡±?

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The merger was originally proposed to bring greater security within an increasingly fragile sector and support 바카라사이트 growth of 바카라사이트 two institutions.?

The proposal was endorsed by a parliamentary committee in October last year, and 바카라사이트 new institution was 바카라사이트n granted a?regulatory green light?in May.?

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A new brand identity has been developed for 바카라사이트 university, which aims to convey ¡°a cutting-edge institution that is founded upon two strong legacies¡±, 바카라사이트 university said.?

Details of programmes on offer have also been shared online, which aim to ¡°align with international student interest¡±. All ¡°major disciplines¡± that are currently available at both institutions are set to remain.??

Additional programmes will be released early next year, including domestic offerings, regional study options, research degrees and online courses, ahead of local applications opening.?

Currently, students can browse details of programmes such as aviation, nursing and engineering, with subjects set to be released including Aboriginal languages, law and midwifery.

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It comes as Australian policymakers?move to cap international student numbers?due to pressure on housing, despite?opposition from 바카라사이트 higher education sector.?

The new university has also signalled its intentions to maintain strong research outputs, including becoming a member of 바카라사이트 research-intensive Group of Eight mission group. The University of Adelaide is currently a member, but 바카라사이트 University of South Australia is not.?

¡°Adelaide University will drive a transformative agenda as a global education and research powerhouse, and an exemplar for excellence and equity that reflects not only our vision, but also that of 바카라사이트 Australian Universities Accord,¡± said Professor H?j, vice-chancellor of 바카라사이트 University of Adelaide, and Professor Lloyd, vice-chancellor of 바카라사이트 University of South Australia.

Vicki Thomson, chief executive of 바카라사이트 Group of Eight, said 바카라사이트 merger would deliver ¡°far-reaching benefits¡± for Australia. ¡°South Australia and 바카라사이트 new Adelaide University will be key factors in 바카라사이트 nation¡¯s push to accelerate 바카라사이트 energy transition and to enhance our sovereign capabilities in an increasingly challenging geopolitical environment,¡± she said.?

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