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Gear Up for Sports Week 2025 and the 17th Vice-Chancellor’s Cup!

The excitement is building for Sports Week 2025 and the 17th Annual VC Cup, running Monday 20 – Friday 24 October at the University of Adelaide’s North Terrace Campus. Get ready for a week of fast-paced action, friendly rivalry, and campus-wide fun for both staff and students!

Thu 04 Sep 2025

UoA go back-to-back to become 2025 SA Challenge champions!

The University of Adelaide successfully defended their SA Challenge trophy, winning eight trophies across all competitions in a dominant campaign. Congratulations to the 117 students who participated!

Thu 04 Sep 2025

UBL 2025 - Updates for Every Game!

Stay informed with updates for every New Balance University Basketball League (UBL) game! Get event recaps and stay up-to-date on the latest standings. Don't miss out – stay in the know!

Tue 02 Sep 2025

Play with Pride 2025 Highlights the Power of Sport to Drive Change

On Friday 22 August, 170 people came together at the beautiful Bonython Hall at The University of Adelaide for the second edition of Play with Pride, an afternoon celebrating LGBTIQA+ inclusion and representation in sport.

Tue 26 Aug 2025

AU Wing Chun Kung Fu Club to host 2025 AWCF Conference in Adelaide

The Australian Wing Chun Federation (AWCF) Conference is making its highly anticipated return to Adelaide this October, bringing together martial artists from across the country for four days of immersive training, collaboration, and celebration of Wing Chun’s enduring legacy.

Thu 07 Aug 2025

Adelaide University Sport and Fitness become official partners of The R66T Academy

Adelaide University Sport and Fitness is delighted to announce a new partnership with The R66T Academy. The partnership will involve R66T Academy High Performance Players using the high-quality sporting facilities at AUSF.

Tue 05 Aug 2025

AU Waatu Ready to Tip Off in UBL 2025 Season

The 2025 New Balance University Basketball League (UBL) is here, and the University of Adelaide’s AU Waatu are ready to take the court as South Australia’s sole representative in this semi-professional competition.

Mon 04 Aug 2025

Play With Pride Returns to Lead the Conversation on LGBTIQA+ Inclusion in Sport

Now in its second year, Play with Pride is a vibrant afternoon celebrating LGBTIQA+ inclusion in sport and beyond. The event will bring together athletes, students, allies, and advocates for an inspiring program of storytelling, discussion, and connection.

Fri 25 Jul 2025

Brendan Chases A Personal Best At UniSport Nationals Distance Running

Brendan is one of four student-athletes representing the University of Adelaide at this year’s UniSport Distance Running event taking place within the Gold Coast Marathon from July 5-6 as he tackles the half-marathon.

Thu 03 Jul 2025

Co-Captains announced ahead of 2025 UniSport Indigenous Nationals

Temaana Yundu Sanderson-Bromley and Tashani Wyatt, two University of Adelaide student-athletes, have been selected as co-captains at this year’s UniSport Indigenous Nationals. Both are preparing to guide their team for the first time as they head to Whadjuk County (Perth) for the 2025 UniSport Indigenous Nationals, running from June 23-27.

Fri 20 Jun 2025

Inaugural AIS and AUSF Sports Scholarship Recipient, Isaiah Muller – A Story of Determination and Drive

This year, a new initiative was launched to support elite athletes and coaches balancing the demands of high-performance sport with education. The AIS and AUSF Sports Scholarship, a joint venture between the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and Australian University Sport and Fitness (AUSF), offers $5,000 per year for up to three years, enabling recipients to pursue tertiary studies at The University of Adelaide while continuing to train and compete at the highest level.

Thu 12 Jun 2025

Swanbury Penglase Appointed as Architects for the Waite Redevelopment Project

Following a competitive tender process, we are excited to announce that Swanbury Penglase has been appointed to lead the next stage of the Waite Redevelopment Project.

Wed 04 Jun 2025

Adelaide University Sport and Fitness, People’s Choice Credit Union Scholarships for 2025

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the Adelaide University Sport and Fitness, People’s Choice Credit Union Scholarships for 2025!

Mon 02 Jun 2025

Scholarship Recipients 2025

Adelaide University Sport and Fitness are proud to announce the following scholarship recipients for 2025...

Thu 29 May 2025

University of Adelaide’s 3x3 Contenders - Meet the Team Heading to Melbourne

In the lead-up to the UniSport Nationals 3x3 Basketball tournament held in Melbourne from 27–29 May at Monash University, four student-athletes from the University of Adelaide are preparing to represent their university on the national stage.

Mon 26 May 2025

More Than a Role - Sophia Costello Lives the Spirit of National Volunteer Week 2025

National Volunteer Week 2025 (19–25 May) kicks off today! This week, Adelaide University Sport & Fitness is celebrating the people who power our 40 AU Sport clubs – the volunteers. This year’s National Volunteer Week theme is ‘Connecting Communities’, highlighting the power of volunteering to bring people together. Few people embody that spirit more than Sophia Costello.

Mon 19 May 2025

National Volunteer Week: Celebrating Our Student Volunteers

This National Volunteer Week, we’re celebrating the contributions of our student volunteers, whose passion and involvement have enriched student life on campus by assisting AU Sport in delivering events.

Mon 19 May 2025

University of Adelaide Swimmers Ready to Make a Splash at UniSport Nationals

Two of the University of Adelaide’s rising stars are set to make a splash at this year’s UniSport Nationals Swimming in Sydney from May 16-18, representing the University across multiple events on the national stage.

Wed 14 May 2025