"These old buildings do not belong to us only; they have belonged to our forefathers and they will belong to our descendants unless we play them false. They are not...our property, to do with as we like. We are only trustees for those that come after us." William Morris 1889

The tangible elements of the University - its buildings, statues and grounds - are fundamental to the unique experience of studying and working at the University of Adelaide.

Many of the University's buildings are heritage-listed, reflecting our 134-year history. Founded in 1874, the University of Adelaide has developed side-by-side with Adelaide, producing:

• Over 100,000 graduates
• 100 Rhodes Scholars
• Five Nobel Prize winners
• More than 30 heritage buildings

Among the oldest in the state, the University’s heritage buildings are Adelaide icons as well as working centres of university life. Restoration and preservation of these buildings does not attract government funding. With your help, the scarce resources currently used for heritage buildings will be directed towards students and staff - where they are most needed.

The Heritage Foundation aims not only to restore the past, but also to ensure a bright future. Heritage is more than just history; it is the story of how we got to where we are today, and an indicator of where we can go tomorrow. A gift to the University of Adelaide Heritage Foundation will:

• Finance the ongoing restoration and preservation of our 30+ heritage buildings
• Free up capital to focus on nurturing world-class research
• Allow us to continue to attract the best staff and students from around Australia and the world

Time for Action

The University of Adelaide Heritage Foundation needs your help to raise over $20 million over the next five years, to continue to support both our valuable heritage and teaching and learning for the future. Every gift makes a difference.

To support the University of Adelaide Heritage Foundation, please download a pledge form or contact the Development and Alumni Office:
Telephone +61 8 8303 4275
Email heritage@adelaide.edu.au

For information on leaving a bequest to the Heritage Foundation, please download a heritage bequest brochure, or contact Sue Fox, Planned Giving Officer:
Telephone +61 8 8303 3234
Email susan.fox@adelaide.edu.au

Committee Members

The Heritage Foundation Committee is made up of members from the University and the wider community who are committed to maintaining and restoring the University's heritage buildings for future generations.

Theo Maras AM (Chairperson)
Dean Brown AO
Robyn Brown
Kym Cheek
Chris Chong
Greg Crafter OAM
John Kiosoglous
Pamela Martin
Andrew Strickland
Ian Wilson
Mal Hemmerling
Janet Chin
Kieran Purcell
Phil Morton

Media Ambassador
Keith Conlon