Events

Events

Lunchtime Concert: Grand Duo (piano)

Friday 5 April

The 2024 concert series commences with the sublime pairing of Anna Goldsworthy, Director of the Elder Conservatorium of Music, and Konstantin Shamray, much-loved alumnus and adjunct senior lecturer.

Margot Osborne author event


Monday 8 April

Anything but parochial. Margot Osborne on the triumphs and tribulations of contemporary art in Adelaide from 1939 to 2000.

Research Tuesdays: Concussions. Lasting impact


Tuesday 9 April, 5.30-6.30 pm

Think a bump on the head is no big deal? Think again. A single concussion can inflict lasting cognitive damage and even elevate your chances of developing neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's or dementia. It’s time to re-evaluate how we handle head injuries.

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Healthier Societies: laying the pathway for change

Thursday 18 April

Professor Kickbusch, a former South Australian Thinker in Residence, will share her knowledge and expertise to address the challenge of building healthier societies and will outline a way forward that reinforces the critical role of health and health equity. 

Tasting Australia Masterclass Series

Friday 3 to Sunday 12 May

Tasting Australia is the country’s longest running eating and drinking festival – celebration and collaboration of people, produce and place lie at the heart of our existence.

Waite 100 Gala


Saturday 4 May

The exclusive Waite 100 Gala will be a black-tie, stand-up cocktail affair celebrating 100 years of the enduring Waite Gift.

Events

03

Apr

Research Network on Countering Violent Extremism seminar

Working with Extremists and Terrorist Offenders: Research and Practice, presented by John Young, Exceptional Needs Unit, SA Department of Human Services. Wednesday 3 April, 10–11 am. S112, Engineering South Building, North Terrace campus.

04

Apr

Research seminar: Language diversity in Europe

Language diversity in Europe: Language variation, tolerance and identity. This research seminar, hosted by the Department of European Languages and Linguistics, on linguistic diversity in Europe focuses on the German language. Thursday 4 April, 1-2.30 pm. Napier 618, Napier building, North Terrace campus and Zoom

05

Apr

School of Psychology Research Seminar

Tethered Rationality: A Model of Behaviour for the Real World. Professor Vinod Goel (York University) will present research on human reasoning that suggests it is tethered to evolutionary older systems such as the autonomic, instinctive, and associative systems. Friday 5 April, 1 pm. Room 526, Hughes building, North Terrace campus, or via Zoom.

05

Apr

Lunchtime Concert: Grand Duo (piano)

The 2024 concert series commences with the sublime pairing of Anna Goldsworthy, Director of the Elder Conservatorium of Music, and Konstantin Shamray, much-loved alumnus and adjunct senior lecturer. Friday 5 April, 1.10–2.00 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. $20. Register.

08

Apr

EOAR seminar

Dr Caitjan Gainty (King’s College London) and Mr Paul Addae (Healthwatch Haringey) will talk about a recently completed project focused on health activism in London’s Brixton neighbourhood. Monday 8 April, 5:30-6:30 pm. Online. More information

08

Apr

Margot Osborne author event

Anything but parochial: contemporary art in Adelaide 1939-2000, editor and principal author Dr Margot Osborne uncovers the previously untold narrative of the art, artists and arts institutions in Adelaide across six decades from the outbreak of the Second World War to the final decade of the 20th century. Monday 8 April, 6.30–7.30 pm. Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library, North Terrace campus $10 (students free). Register.

09

Apr

Emotional intelligence in the workplace webinar

This seminar provides a useful definition of emotional intelligence. All the material presented is evidence-based and it challenges people to make small changes in how they think and behave to achieve better productivity and enhanced personal wellbeing. Tuesday 9 April, 12-1 pm. Online. Register.

09

Apr

Open textbook grants information session

Learn about the grants that are available for staff to publish open access textbooks through the Open Educational Resources Collective. Up to $5,000 are available per project. Learn how to apply, and get your questions answered at this information session, hosted by the University Library. Tuesday 9 April, 12.10–1pm. Online.

09

Apr

Research Tuesdays: Concussions. Lasting impact

Think a bump on the head is no big deal? Think again. A single concussion can inflict lasting cognitive damage and even elevate your chances of developing neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's or dementia. This is why University of Adelaide researchers are investigating our brains’ most complex mechanisms—and finding better ways to heal. Tuesday 9 April, 5.30-6.30 pm. Register to attend in-person at The Braggs Lecture Theatre, University of Adelaide, North Terrace or online

10

Apr

Healthy Development Adelaide forum

Domestic and Family Violence - the Child’s Voice. This forum is held in conjunction with our partner organisation the Department of Human Services and will be held on Wednesday 10 April, 5.308.30pm in the Napier G04 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus. More information

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