Institutional Transformation in Practice: Adelaide University’s Partnership Journey
03 November, 6:30am - 7:00am UTC | Fireside Chat
The formation of Adelaide University represents one of the most significant higher education mergers in recent years. Beyond bringing two institutions together, the merger has implications for how the new university works with industry, government and the wider ecosystem — from partner relationships and collaboration pathways to internal coordination and the shape of a unified external offer. In this Fireside Chat, Peter Stevens, Executive Director, Industry and Government at Adelaide University, will reflect on what the merger has meant for business development, external engagement and partnerships, and what it takes to maintain partner confidence, continuity and momentum while internal structures, teams and offers are still evolving.
Peter Stevens is Executive Director, Industry and Government at Adelaide University, where he leads engagement with industry and government partners across teaching, learning, workforce development, innovation and research. He has more than 20 years’ experience in sales, delivery and programme management in complex environments across a range of clients and industries. He has played a key role in supporting partner engagement through the formation of Adelaide University, bringing together relationships, capabilities and collaboration pathways from the foundation institutions.