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The Union is responsible for many
iconic aspects of the University and
ensuring there is a thriving social life on
campus. On Dit, student radio and the
many clubs and associations are all run
by the Union and are still a flourishing
part of the University today.
Although no longer a part of the
Union, the Adelaide University Sports
1973 Students’
Association of
the University of
Adelaide (SAUA)
established. Past
presidents include
Natasha Stott
Despoja (BA 1991)
and Sarah
Hanson-Young
(BSocSc 2002)
1980s Uni Bar
opened
Association and Uni Bar were both
established by the Union and continue
to play a big part in University life.
The Union also has a colourful history
in student activism. The late 1960s
saw a rise in radicalism amongst
Australian youth, especially as the
student population increased when
baby boomers entered university.
1990 Roseworthy
Agricultural
Campus Student
Union Council
(RACSUC)
established
2007 Government
introduces voluntary
student fees - the
Union’s source
of direct funding
was removed
2007 Students
Association of
the University of
Adelaide replaced
by a Student
Representative
Council (SRC)
On Dit cover
March 2005
Demonstrations in this era were rife
with students protesting the Vietnam
War, participating in anti-apartheid
demonstrations and speaking out
against capital punishment.
This tradition continues today: students
took to the streets in 2003 to protest
against the Iraq War and in 2004 to
protest an increase in HECS fees.
2009/2010
Adelaide University
Sport gains
independence
from the Union.
Both organisations
continue to work
cooperatively on a
range of activities
and projects
5UV Folk
Fundraiser 1987
2011 Introduction
of Student
Services and
Amenities Fee
(SSAF) to fund
campus and
cultural activities
Adelaide
University Sport
Julia Gillard
AUU President 1981
Ingkarni
Wardli
s 80s
2000s
2010s
70s 90s
Protest flyer
2004
Have you previously
been involved
with the Union?
The Union would love to
hear from you. Join our
Facebook group at
facebook.com/groups/
auualumni or
email alumni@auu.org.au
to stay informed about
120th celebrations.
The Braggs
Prosh parade 1982
1975 Adelaide
University Student
Radio established.
It is the oldest
student radio
in Australia
1987 Students
protest the
introduction of
HECS fees
1999 Control of
Union Hall handed
from the AUU to
the University.
The hall was
renovated into
a lecture theatre
2004 Students
protest increases
in university fees
2008 Ten-year
funding agreement
with the University
established
2010 Braggs
Building replaces
Union Hall
2012 The Union
opens a new
commercial arm, a
Convenience Store
called ‘The General’,
in the Hub
Images from 1890
to 2000 are courtesy
University Archives
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