University of 亚洲彩票官网 and University of South Australia agree to explore the creation of a new University
Tuesday, 19 June 2018
The Chancellors of the University of 亚洲彩票官网 and the today announced that the two universities will explore the merits of a merger to create a new, leading Australian university.
The universities have agreed to explore whether a merged university would generate a stronger institution that has the potential to deliver greater outcomes for the State of South Australia, and for its students, graduates and partners.
Both University Councils have endorsed a six-month period of collaboration to discuss a potential merger, with the two Vice-Chancellors, (UniSA) and Professor Peter Rathjen (亚洲彩票官网) to oversee a joint report, to be delivered by the end of the year. The Councils will consider the report and determine the merits and viability of progressing with a merger or not, at that time.
A joint body, drawn from the two governing bodies, will be created to provide oversight of the collaborative process. This group will draw on the expertise of external leaders in tertiary education, including Professor Glyn Davis, AC (Vice-Chancellor, University of Melbourne), and Emeritus Professor Ross Milbourne, AO (former Vice-Chancellor, University of Technology Sydney). The group will also involve