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Celebrating Culture, Community and Competition at UniSport Indigenous Nationals

As NAIDOC Week comes to a close, we are reflecting on the outstanding efforts of the First Nations student athletes who proudly represented Adelaide University at the 2026 UniSport Indigenous Nationals in Awabakal and Worimi Country in Newcastle.

Fri 10 Jul 2026

People First Bank Scholarships support inclusion at Adelaide University Sport

Adelaide University Sport and Fitness is proud to announce the recipients of the People First Bank Scholarships, recognising three student-athletes whose sporting journeys reflect the importance of inclusion across university sport.

Thu 09 Jul 2026

Adelaide University Sport & Fitness and Volleyball Australia Scholarship Backs Dream Chaser

The Adelaide University Sport & Fitness (AUSF) and Volleyball Australia (VA) Scholarship is a high-performance athlete scholarship designed to provide a pillar of support to Australia’s elite and emerging volleyball athletes.

Elite Sport Program Scholarships

Mon 06 Jul 2026

Announcing the 2026 Adelaide University Sport Scholarship Recipients

Adelaide University Sport and Fitness are proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 sport scholarships. These scholarships celebrate high-achieving student-athletes who display remarkable skill, dedication, and a passion for excellence in their chosen sport.

Scholarships Elite Sport Program

Wed 01 Jul 2026

Tirkangkaku / Adelaide University farewells students for UniSport Indigenous Nationals

Tirkangkaku / Adelaide University has farewelled its First Nations intervarsity squad at a pre-departure ceremony held on Wednesday 24 June. The squad will travel to Awabakal and Worimi Country in Newcastle, New South Wales, to represent Adelaide University at the 2026 UniSport Indigenous Nationals.

Intervarsity

Tue 30 Jun 2026

Play With Pride calls on allies to be active in their support of inclusive sport

Adelaide University Sport and Fitness brought athletes, allies and sporting organisations together at the SkyCity Ballroom on Friday 26 June for Play With Pride - an annual event dedicated to diversity and inclusion in sport.

Events Diversity & Inclusion

Mon 29 Jun 2026

Adelaide University Sport & Fitness and the Australian Institute of Sport partner to provide golden opportunities

Adelaide University Sport and Fitness (AUSF) and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) have combined to further elite sport amongst Australia’s youth. We are thrilled to announce that AUSF has achieved gold status in its inaugural year as part of the Elite Sport Education Network, and that Aidan Murphy has been awarded the 2026 AIS/AUSF Sports Scholarship.

Elite Sport Program Scholarships

Tue 23 Jun 2026

Ash Brazill, Leigh Ryswyck and Sam Stanton line up for Play with Pride 2026

Presented by Adelaide University Sport & Fitness, Play With Pride 2026 is dedicated to supporting diversity and inclusion in Sport, Recreation and Fitness, and is set to be a powerful afternoon of thoughtful discussion, while bringing together the LGBTQIA+ community over great food and wine.

Wed 10 Jun 2026

Adelaide University partners on landmark China-Australia youth sports exchange

Adelaide University will play a leading role in a new flagship youth engagement initiative between Australia and China, with the China-Australia People-to-People Youth Exchange (CAPYE) Program launched today in Canberra.

Tue 09 Jun 2026

Vice Chancellor's Cup Calendar Unveiled

The Adelaide University Vice Chancellor’s Cup (VC Cup) Calendar has been unveiled for 2026, bringing students and staff together for the University’s biggest interfaculty sporting competition of the year.

Wed 03 Jun 2026

Squad announced for 2026 Indigenous Nationals

Congratulations to the squad of 18 student-athletes who will represent Tirkangkaku / Adelaide University at the UniSport Indigenous Nationals on Awabakal & Worimi Country (Newcastle, NSW) from June 29 to July 3.

Tue 02 Jun 2026

Adelaide University achieves success at UniSport Athletics Nationals

The first Intervarsity contingent from Adelaide University have achieved great success as UniSport Athletics Nationals against university sporting heavyweights, achieving an outstanding overall 6th place and 3rd among women's teams. Read the full recap.

Intervarsity UniSport Nationals Athletics

Tue 28 Apr 2026

Adelaide University students set to take on Athletics Nationals

Hear from Jack Grosser, Jess McManus and Tryphena Hewett, three of the 19 track and field athletes representing Adelaide University at UniSport Athletics Nationals on the Gold Coast from 22-24 April.

Intervarsity UniSport Nationals Athletics

Tue 21 Apr 2026

Jonathan Nguyen looking to set personal best at Triathlon Nationals

Jonathan Nguyen becomes Adelaide University's first national Intervarsity athlete as he looks to beat his personal best in this weekend's UniSport Triathlon Nationals, run as part of the Peoplecare Triathlon Wollongong.

Intervarsity UniSport Nationals

Fri 17 Apr 2026

Aidan Murphy sets season's best at the Adelaide Invitational

Adelaide University student, Elite Sport Program member, and Australian track and field athlete Aidan Murphy set a season's best in the 200 metres in front of family and friends at the Adelaide Invitational on Sunday 15 March in Adelaide.

Wed 01 Apr 2026

Over 350 guests celebrate progress at the 6th Annual Women in Sport Brunch

The 6th Annual Women in Sport Brunch, held at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Friday 27 March in front of more than 350 guests, was both a celebration of women’s achievements in sport and a call to action to continue the fight for progress.

Mon 30 Mar 2026

SA Challenge 2026: Results from every round!

SA Challenge is a state-based Intervarsity competition endorsed by UniSport, where the focus is on fun and participation - but not without fierce competition from rival South Australian universities!

Tue 24 Mar 2026

A who’s who of female sport line up for the 6th Annual Women in Sport Brunch

As female athletes and teams across Australian sport continue to make history with record crowds, notable achievements, and rising participation, Adelaide University Sport and Fitness continue the vital conversation around supporting progress, overcoming challenges, and improving the future of Australian women's sport at the 6th Annual Women in Sport Brunch.

Fri 20 Mar 2026