University of South Australia

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. We are agile and astute, known for relevance, equity and excellence.

We educate and prepare learners from all backgrounds, instilling professional skills and knowledge, and capacity and drive for lifelong learning.

The University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide are joining forces to become Australia’s newest university – Adelaide University. Building on the rich history, expertise and resources of two leading universities, Adelaide University will deliver globally relevant research at scale and innovative, industry-informed teaching. Adelaide University will open its doors in January 2026. Find out more on the Adelaide University website https://adelaideuni.edu.au/about/.

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Victims are responding to the Christchurch mosque shooting with bravery and compassion, not anger and hate. Mick Tsikas/AAP

Finding dignity and grace in the aftermath of the Christchurch attack

At a time when we could expect anger, vengeance and resentment to take hold in a community so demolished by violence, Professor Mohamad Abdalla visited victims and found compassion and forgiveness.
Despite a ten-point roadmap and bold commitments, Australia has not stayed on track to reduce youth homeless over the past decade. Roman Bodnarchuk/Shutterstock

Youth homelessness efforts get a lowly 2 stars from national report card

In 2008, Australia had a national homelessness strategy, plus a ten-point roadmap to reduce youth homelessness. Why has it fallen so far short of its goals, and what still needs to be done?
Regional Australia is no longer a desolate place when it comes to parliamentary representation. from shutterstock.com

Regional Australia is calling the shots now more than ever

Research shows there are now more ministers responsible for regional issues across Australian governments than ever before.
The remote community of Urapunga in South East Arnhem Land, more at the mercy of the finance industry than most. J. Louth

Banking Royal Commission: How Hayne failed remote Australia

It’s far away from the cities and towns where banks and finance companies are really predatory, but it’s not where Hayne looked.
Lochiel Park in Adelaide was Australia’s first large-scale attempt to create homes that use near net zero energy. Stephen Berry

When the heat hits: how to make our homes comfortable without cranking up the aircon

Air conditioning changed both building design and people’s active management of home temperatures. A return to houses designed for our climate can keep us comfortable and cut energy use and emissions.

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