Events
Events
Find out what's on at the University of Adelaide.
Angels in America
Thursday 2 to Saturday 25 May
An exciting, epic production in two parts, Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes is a complex, metaphorical and symbolic examination of sexuality in America in the 1980s.
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.
J.M. Coetzee: A Public Reading
Friday 17 May
Nobel Laureate J. M. Coetzee will give a free public reading from his work followed by a reception in the foyer, hosted by the J. M. Coetzee Centre for Creative Practice.
Hugh Stretton Oration 2024
Wednesday 22 May
Inequality in Australia: What role does government policy play? Productivity Commission Chair Danielle Wood is one of Australia's leading policy analysts and University of Adelaide graduate.
Speaking from the South
Friday 31 May to Wednesday 5 June
What does it mean to speak from the South? What unique perspectives does this vantage point offer on the pressing issues currently facing the world? 'Southern Theory' seeks to empower thinkers beyond the traditional centres and focus on issues which affect them.
Make History Speaker Series: Wizards of Oz
Thursday 6 June
Brett Mason's book Wizards of Oz tells the story of Mark Oliphant and Howard Florey, who emerge as the two most consequential Australians of the Second World War - perhaps of all time.
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Events
02 May
Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes
This two-part epic is a complex, metaphorical and symbolic examination of sexuality in 1980s USA by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning playwright Tony Kushner. Playing over four weekends, Angels in America is a two-part play, presented in two halves over two separate performances. Thursday 2 to Saturday 25 May, 1 pm, 2 pm and 7 pm. The Little theatre. Register. 06 May
Tasting Australia Masterclass Series
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. 09 May
ThincBoards: Get Your Business Board Ready
Join ThincLab and Managing Director of Steam Ventures, Sasha Baranikov (previously Co-Founder of Uniti Group ASX:UWL) in our 2 day short course on getting your business board ready. Thursday 9 to Friday 10 May, 9 am to 5 pm. ThincLab Room 101, 10 Pulateney St, Adelaide. Register. 10 May
Tasting Australia Masterclass: Cellar to Ceylon (sold out)
This sensory masterclass will explore the consumer emotions evoked by wine and tea flavours, and the best choice for different occasions. It will also reveal the secrets of wine and tea terroir. University of Adelaide Associate Professor Sue Bastian, a world-renowned sensory and consumer scientist, has been collaborating with Dilmah CEO Dilhan Fernando on this groundbreaking research. Try the fruits of their thought. 10 May
Lunchtime Concert: Mentorship Series
Darius Milhaud - La Création du monde, Op. 81a and Mozart - Clarinet Quintet, K. 581 Dynamic staff members Helen Ayres, Stephen King and Lloyd Van't Hoff mentor a select group of classical performance students through a series of tutorials and rehearsals. The opportunity to perform side-by-side with professional musicians launches these stars-in-the-making to new heights. Friday 10 May 1.10–2 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. $20. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. 10 May
Fay Gale Annual Public Lecture
Youth, Masculinity and the Far Right in Australia. In conjunction with the Academy of Social Sciences, The Fay Gale Centre is delighted to present the 2024 Fay Gale Public Lecture with Professor Pam Nilan from the University of Newcastle. Friday 10 May, 5.30–7 pm. Nexus 10, Level 7, room 704/705 MBA Suite and online. Register. 11 May
Tasting Australia Masterclass: A Chance to Celebrate (sold out)
Cheers! Sparkling wine is synonymous with celebration, and in its 150th year the University of Adelaide has invited some of the most heralded sparkling winemakers to come together and raise a toast. This masterclass will celebrate all things bubbly – the hero of all celebrations – whether it be blanc de blanc, cuvée or rosé. 12 May
Tasting Australia Masterclass: Chardonnay Academy (sold out)
Chardonnay is perhaps the ultimate confluence of terroir and winemaker. It’s the hottest top-end white wine in the world right now – and the sought-after wines of pioneering New Zealand label Kumeu River have played a significant role in shaping its global rise over the past four decades. Join winemaker, University of Adelaide alumnus and Master of Wine Michael Brajkovich for a closer look. 13 May University of Adelaide researchers will speak at three events during Pint of Science 2024 in Adelaide. Dingo DNA to Sheep Smarts, Unlocking Neuroplasticity from Predicting Risk to Enhancing Recovery, and Savouring the Sip: Unveiling wine's secret flavours and the vibrant future of agave. Monday 13 to Wednesday 15 May, 7–9 pm. Wheatsheaf Hotel, 39 George St, Thebarton and Suburban Brew, 26-30 Provident Ave, Glynde. Tickets. 14 May Animal ethics, presented by Associate Professor Susan Hazel and Associate Professor Alexandra Whittaker. What does it mean to recognise that animals, from house cats to dairy cows, experience feelings just like ours? Does acknowledging the emotional complexity of other living beings change our responsibilities toward them?. Tuesday 14 May, 5.30–6.30 pm. The Braggs lecture theatre, North Terrace campus and online. Register.