Vignette 102: Roseworthy Campus

The University’s Roseworthy Campus is a vibrant hub of undergraduate teaching, postgraduate training, research and clinical services. 

The campus began as Roseworthy Agricultural College in 1883. It was Australia’s first college devoted to agriculture and agricultural science. Its association with the University dates back as early as 1905, and the two formally merged in 1991, at which time the College became known as Roseworthy Campus.

Located on a 1600 hectare property, 50 km north of Adelaide, the campus includes a working farm where students gain practical experience and training. 

The School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences opened onsite in 2008 as the inaugural animal and veterinary science school in South Australia and continues to be the major centre for South Australia’s research in this sector. 

Roseworthy has developed an international reputation for excellence in research and teaching in dryland agriculture, natural resources management, winemaking, and animal production. 

The campus grounds contain numerous heritage buildings. The buildings are living testimony to the significance of Roseworthy, and its contribution to the education and careers of local, state, national, and international identities across a range of industries. 

It is home to far-reaching, world-class research that contributes to healthy ecosystems and transforms the health and wellbeing of people, livestock, companion animals and wildlife.

The University of Adelaide: 150 Years of Making History.  Providing a place. p.141