Episode 3 of 4

First Class Commencement

When: March 1876
Where: Adelaide Town Hall
Part of: Founding of the University of Adelaide

The university commenced its first class, a Latin lecture for the Bachelor of Arts, in March 1876 following its inauguration at the Adelaide Town Hall.

Although formally established in 1874, the university did not begin teaching until March 1876. The first class was a Latin lecture towards the Bachelor of Arts, marking the start of academic operations after the initial administrative and physical setup phases.

Sources

University of Adelaide Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09

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