Adelaide University
Australia’s newest major university in a generation.
Built on the strengths and legacies of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, we have leveraged our collective strengths to unlock a new, for-purpose university shaped by more than 180 years of experience. Adelaide University stands for progress and will drive transformational education and research ambitions. It’s a place for both excellence and equity. As a new global powerhouse and member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight (Go8), we aim to be sustainably ranked in the top 1% worldwide. We are reimagining curriculum, redefining the student experience, and reshaping our research activities to create a contemporary and comprehensive university with a bold vision for new generations of learners, researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs.
Governance
Adelaide University is governed by the Adelaide University Act 2023.
The Adelaide University Transition Council will oversee the implementation of our vision for the new institution and ensure the successful delivery of our ambitions for the South Australian community. The University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide have each nominated six representatives. To date, 14 members have been appointed.
The Chancellor
Ms Pauline Carr
Chancellor, Adelaide University
Pauline Carr is a professional non-executive Director with over 35 years of commercial expertise in a range of areas including business improvement, governance, compliance and risk management across the resources, education, retail, healthcare, construction, and superannuation sectors. She has more than three decades’ experience with ASX listed and international companies, a number of which were in executive roles. Appointed as Chancellor of Adelaide University in March 2024, Pauline brings over 16 years of leadership in the higher education sector.
In addition to holding a Bachelor of Economics and an MBA, Pauline is a long-standing Fellow of both the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Governance Institute of Australia.
Governing body
Adelaide University Transition Council
The Adelaide University Transition Council will oversee the implementation of our vision for the new institution and ensure the successful delivery of our ambitions for the South Australian community. The University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide have each nominated six representatives. To date, 14 members have been appointed. One position has been held vacant for appointment at a future time.
Membership
Chancellor: Ms Pauline Carr
Deputy Chancellor: Ms Janet Finlay
Deputy Chancellor: Mr James (Jim) Hazel AM
Professor Nicola Phillips, Vice-Chancellor (Ex-Officio)
Mr Lachlan Coleman
Mr Andrew (Andy) Keough CSC
Mr Jim McDowell AO
Ms Anna Meares OAM
Ms Carolyn Mitchell
Ms Nicolle Rantanen Reynolds
Dr Leanna Read
Professor Deirdre Tedmanson
The Hon Amanda Vanstone AO
Mr Kenneth (Ken) Williams