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UNIVERSITY of ADELAIDE
BASIC INFORMATION:
BRIEF HISTORY:
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Located in Adelaide, South Australia
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Motto: Sub Cruce Lumen – "The light (of learning) under the Southern Cross"
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Approximate student population: 22,000
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Student-faculty ratio: 20:1
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Established in 1874, making it the third-oldest university in Australia
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Founded with a progressive outlook – one of the first to admit women and promote science-based education
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The North Terrace Campus, the original site, remains a central hub of activity today
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Has merged with other institutions over time, strengthening its focus on research and innovation
DEGREE PROGRAMMES
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Offers over 200 undergraduate programs across disciplines like Health, Sciences, Engineering, Arts, Law, and Business
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Students can choose majors and minors from a broad range of study areas, including Artificial Intelligence, Marine Biology, Psychology, and Creative Writing
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Most minors consist of a sequence of courses (usually 6 subjects) in one field
ALUMNI:
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Includes five Nobel Laureates
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110+ Rhodes Scholars
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Numerous leaders in science, government, business, and the arts
SOME FAMOUS ALUMNI:
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Howard Florey – Nobel Prize winner, key figure in the development of penicillin
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Julia Gillard – Former Prime Minister of Australia (studied law before transferring)
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Robin Warren – Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
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R.M. Williams – Entrepreneur and bushman
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Roma Mitchell – First female Governor in Australia
CAMPUS INFO:
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The main campus is located in Parkville with 7 others
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Has 11 Libraries across all the campuses
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Over 15 museums
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The main campus is located within a broader knowledge precinct, which encompasses eight hospitals, and many other leading research institutes
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The campus is known for its beautiful gardens. Fowler’s Garden is a favorite for students to relax in between classes
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