Welcome to the Waite
This website is the online portal to the Waite Campus, the largest agricultural research and teaching precinct in the Southern Hemisphere. Established in 1924 and located at Urrbrae in Adelaide, South Australia, ‘The Waite’ is a co-located partnership of 12 complementary organisations and centres engaged in world-class R&D in plant, agricultural, food, wine and natural resources science.
In an increasingly food-insecure world with serious climate and economic challenges facing us, the vision of Peter Waite, to harness science in support of agricultural productivity, has never been more important or relevant.
The Waite is a world-renowned brand in agricultural research and education, and a leading centre of Australian research capability in wine, grains, soil and plant breeding.
The aim of this website is to bring together in one place the relevant information, including key contacts and links, from across the organisations based at the Waite Campus for our various stakeholder groups. We trust you will find it useful.
Campus Notices
WRI Seminar Series – Upcoming speakers
Bringing together research and ideas from across the Waite campus and beyond, our seminar series features leading researchers, industry experts and visiting speakers exploring a wide range of topics. Check out our upcoming speakers and mark your calendars to join us for these engaging talks.
Australian Space Week 2026 at the Waite
Plants 4 Space will be hosting a workshop as part of Australian Space week 2026. Learn how P4S is transforming plant performance and sustainability through the development of new plant forms, products, and uses.
Applications open: Australia-China Winemaker Immersion Program
The Australia–China Winemaker Immersion Four positions available for early career winemakers and viticulturists. This program is an industry-first exchange initiative designed to strengthen collaboration, technical learning and long‑term relationships between the Australian and Chinese wine industries.
The Waite Winery new label launch
Last week, the Waite Winery held a launch event for their inaugural Adelaide University labelled wine. The new releases are now available for purchase through their website!
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THIS WEEK
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ON Accelerate 11 applications are now open
ON Accelerate is designed for researchers or research based start-ups looking to de-risk commercial assumptions, engage with customers/industry partners and build the market evidence needed to develop a high-potential innovative venture.
WRI Seminar Series – Upcoming speakers
Bringing together research and ideas from across the Waite campus and beyond, our seminar series features leading researchers, industry experts and visiting speakers exploring a wide range of topics. Check out our upcoming speakers and mark your calendars to join us for these engaging talks.
EVENTS
Traces – SALA Festival 2026 at Waite Campus
Traces - embodies the imprints of the historical Urrbrae House and the Waite Arboretum. A group exhi...
Aug 3, 10:00 am - Aug 26, 3:00 pmWRI Seminar Series: Prof Jenny Mortimer, Deputy Director of the WRI; SAFW, Adelaide University
Join us for an exciting seminar by Professor Jenny Mortimer, Deputy Director of the Waite Research I...
Aug 20, 10:00 am - 11:00 amAPBA Networking Event: Cultivating Connections in Plant Breeding
The Australian Plant Breeding Academy (APBA) would like to invite you to their upcoming networking e...
Aug 27, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pmWRI Seminar Series: Professor Kerry Wilkinson, SAFW, Adelaide University
Professor Kerry Wilkinson is an engaging wine educator and a world-renowned wine scientist. As an AR...
Sep 3, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
