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A major leap forward

Sometimes the kindest thing we can do for animals under our care is to leave them alone. This is particularly true for some of the animals in our zoos where the future of wildlife conservation is going hi-tech.

The (environmental) future of the planet

Answering your environmental concerns. Special Lumen feature: Director of the Environment Institute Andy Lowe explores some of the work being done by the University and its communities for our future.

Lumen readers' prize - Exploring the future issue

Win premium bottles by our alumni winemakers.

World News

Three of our special “foreign correspondents” report back to Lumen to share their stories.

The future of death

Is death still the end? Or does advancing technology provide us, already, with ways to live on?

The future and AI

Our experts respond to your concerns on AI.

A major leap forward

Sometimes the kindest thing we can do for animals under our care is to leave them alone. This is particularly true for some of the animals in our zoos where the future of wildlife conservation is going hi-tech.

The future and AI

Our experts respond to your concerns on AI.

From flower fields to deep space

How a backyard daisy is helping to fight cancer.

AI and our University

Artificial intelligence is a significant topic of conversation across our University community.

University net zero

The University of Adelaide is proud to announce that we have achieved net zero emissions across our directly controlled operations.

A matter of life or death

Our researchers seek to improve life from birth to old age.

The future of death

Is death still the end? Or does advancing technology provide us, already, with ways to live on?

The future and AI

Our experts respond to your concerns on AI.

Museum of the future

Discover the future-focused museum, MOD.

Casting the runes

Two prominent alumni futurists tell Lumen, the future is ours to imagine and create.

University net zero

The University of Adelaide is proud to announce that we have achieved net zero emissions across our directly controlled operations.

Lumen readers' prize - Exploring the future issue

Win premium bottles by our alumni winemakers.

On futures passed

An exclusive essay from a literary great.

A new seat of power

Another classic student prank from the 1970s.

Letters to the editor - Exploring the future

Your thoughts and contest entries.

The speed of time

For an athlete, time is often the toughest opponent. Olympian and honoured alum Amber Halliday knows this all too well.

Exploring the future

Tempus fugit. Differing perceptions of time.

The (environmental) future of the planet

Answering your environmental concerns. Special Lumen feature: Director of the Environment Institute Andy Lowe explores some of the work being done by the University and its communities for our future.

Future of movies

Very soon, we can expect hyper-immersive viewing.

On futures passed

An exclusive essay from a literary great.

The speed of time

For an athlete, time is often the toughest opponent. Olympian and honoured alum Amber Halliday knows this all too well.

Time of the crime

The time of death isn't quite as simple as lawyers and 'whodunnit' writers suggest. We take you to the scene of the crime.

A new prank revealed

Another Lumen exclusive!

World News

Three of our special “foreign correspondents” report back to Lumen to share their stories.

Global impact

International partnerships to improve the planet.

News in brief

Uni news — from backyard chickens to lunar rovers.

Farewell to Lumen

Lumen takes its place in our shared history as Adelaide University moves us forward to our future.

World News - The time issue

Profiles of our amazing international alumni.

Celebrating our legacy

Our Chancellor reflects on our past - and future.

The (environmental) future of the planet

Addressing the environmental challenges of our time requires more than awareness — it demands informed action, collaboration, and bold new thinking. In this thought leadership video, University of Adelaide Environment Institute Director Andrew Lowe shares perspectives on environmental change and answers alumni questions about some of the most important issues we face.

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Orangutans and AI

Why movies matter

Rover to help dogs

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From the Newsroom

3

Oct

Moisturisers tested to find best for scar management

Not all moisturisers are equal when it comes to scar management, according to new research by University of Adelaide experts and researchers at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

2

Oct

Tribute to William Finn’s music of life, love and loss

Elegies: A Song Cycle delivers a rich tapestry of stories by Tony Award-winning composer William Finn in Adelaide this October.

2

Oct

Reaching the next frontier of space-architectural designs

An international contingent of applicants has unveiled their futuristic designs of deep-space human habitats as part of the Australian Space Architecture Challenge (ASAC).

1

Oct

From space science to dinner plates: the future of farming indoors

Extreme weather events, from heavy rainfall to heatwaves and droughts, are increasingly threatening crop yields globally, so new solutions are needed for agriculture.

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University events

22

Sep

2025 Latin American Film Festival

The University is hosting the 2025 Latin American Film Festival. 13 films will be shown free of charge, after hours and on weekends. There is a great range of countries and genres being showcased. Monday 22 September to Sunday 5 October. Various times. The Braggs lecture theatre, North Terrace campus. Register.

2

Oct

Elder Con Music Theatre present How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

This musical took Broadway by storm, winning both the Tony Award for Best Musical and a Pulitzer Prize. Matinee & evening performances. Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 October. Scott Theatre, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

2

Oct

Dynamic Balance Course

Adelaide University Judo Club's upcoming Dynamic Balance Introductory Course commences in October running through to December. If you want to be safer in the instance of a fall this course is designed to lower your risk and improve your balance. Thursday 2 October to Friday 4 December, 11:15 am to 12:15 pm. 34 Phillips Street, Thebarton. $195. More information.

3

Oct

School of Psychology Research Seminar

Dr Natasha Van Antwerpen (School of Psychology) will present her quantitative and qualitative research studies aiming to provide empirical insights into how people and institutions navigate epistemic uncertainty, and how psychology can help them to do so effectively and responsibly. Friday 3 October, 1–2 pm. Room 526, Hughes building, North Terrace campus and online. Register.

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