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Opening January 2026: Inside One of the Biggest University Mergers in Australia

In this episode of The World of Higher Education Podcast, host Alex Usher discusses the historic merger of two major Australian universities—the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia—set to be completed by January 2026. This merger will form Adelaide University, which will be one of the largest academic institutions in the country. Alex interviews David Lloyd, Vice Chancellor and President of the University of South Australia, and Co-Vice Chancellor of Adelaide University, who shares insights about the motivations, strategic planning, and potential impacts of this significant merger. David also elaborates on the potential benefits, challenges in maintaining distinct missions, and the broader implications for higher education internationally. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:05 Overview of the University Merger 01:10 Interview with David Lloyd 01:56 Historical Context and Previous Merger Attempts 03:59 Current Merger Strategy and Execution 07:42 Challenges and Benefits of the Merger 21:06 Pedagogical Changes and Future Vision 24:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 28:35 Closing Remarks and Next Episode Preview —————————— Please note, the views and opinions expressed in each episode are those of the individual contributors, and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host and team, or our sponsors. —————————— This episode is sponsored by KnowMeQ. ArchieCPL is the first AI-enabled tool that massively streamlines credit for prior learning evaluation. Toronto based KnowMeQ makes ethical AI tools that boost and bottom line, achieving new efficiencies in higher ed and workforce upskilling. Learn more at knowmeq.com.