Following the release of the comprehensive Australian Universities Accord report on Sunday 25 February the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia will carefully consider the recommendations and their implications for the nation's higher education sector.
We believe that the future of the tertiary education sector depends on secure funding and structural changes; the interconnectedness of the tertiary education system; access and opportunity; and a focus on excellence in learning, teaching, student experience and research.
The vision of a future tertiary education system must be dedicated to ensuring the prosperity, wellbeing and cohesion of society by addressing educational inequality through actions and through the success and impact of learners, graduate researchers, staff and alumni. This can be achieved through a strong Accord outcome and supported by a future Adelaide University.
Both the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia recommend using the new Adelaide University as an exemplar to support the Accords' recommendations.
As South Australia's tertiary education sector looks to the future, the goals and ambitions articulated for the future Adelaide University are well-aligned to improving access to higher education and retention, creating a destination for leading research and study, and strengthening the foundations of the community through education.
