Aligning Adelaide’s research with South Australia’s industry needs

A new report on Adelaide University was released on 10 October. Elsevier has undertaken a ground-breaking analysis connecting economic and research data, in a globally trailblazing approach, to generate insights that will help shape Adelaide University. A workshop was held on Friday 10 October to look at the detail and methodology of the reports, and its implications.

From the Elsevier webpage:

South Australia (SA) is undergoing a bold, government-driven transformation to secure its economic future, centred on a vision of a knowledge-driven and sustainable growth.

At the heart of this reform agenda is the landmark merger of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, creating the new Adelaide University. It will be one of Australia’s largest universities, poised to contribute approximately $4.7 billion annually to the national economy with research expenditure of $500 million per annum.

Adelaide University and Elsevier collaborated on this analysis, with the goal of positioning Adelaide University as an engine for innovation, productivity, and growth in South Australia.

Key findings

Mapping Adelaide University’s research specialisation against SA’s industries of economic specialisation reveals strategic opportunities, areas of alignment, niche research strengths, and latent opportunities across the university’s Signature Research Themes.