Events

Events

Find out what's on at the University of Adelaide.

AU Sport Quiz Night


Friday 15 August

Adelaide University Sport & Fitness is hosting a quiz night with all proceeds going towards sending the University athletes to Uni Nationals. With a $500 cash prize up for grabs, teams are invited to test their knowledge of sport, fitness, pop culture and more. 

Florey Annual Public Lecture


Thursday 21 August

Each day, around 6,300 people are diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide. Internationally renowned oncologist Dr Laura Esserman will share the latest in personalised breast cancer screening approaches. 

2025 Play with Pride


Friday 22 August

Join us for the 2025 edition of Play with Pride – a celebration of inclusion and diversity in sport. This event will be hosted by Ali Clarke and brings together athletes, advocates, and allies to champion LGBTIQA+ representation in sport.

Childhood Obesity: Prevention and Action


Wednesday 27 August

Join us for the Healthy Development Adelaide and Preventive Health SA forum. Childhood obesity is escalating globally. Our expert speakers will present on international and local research and insight with collaborative partnerships for obesity prevention and action. 

Elder After Hours - Beauty and Power


Saturday 30 August

Elder Hall welcomes two of Australia’s most compelling musicians, pianist Aura Go and cellist Timo-Veikko ‘Tipi’ Valve, for an intimate evening of chamber music. 

Elder After Hours - Classical meets Jazz: Crossing the Great Divide

Friday 12 September

Gershwin’s Cuban Overture, is a lively and rhythmically-charged celebration of Latin American influences

Events

18

Aug

Academic Integrity Awareness Week

Academic Integrity Awareness Week aims to uphold and refresh student and staff understanding of academic integrity. Encourage your students to engage in fun activities like workshops, pop-up stalls, games, quizzes, social media activities, free donuts, free pizza and prizes. Monday 18 to Friday 22 August, various times and locations. Register.

22

Aug

2025 Play with Pride

Join us for the 2025 edition of Play with Pride – a celebration of inclusion and diversity in sport. This event will be hosted by Ali Clarke and brings together athletes, advocates, and allies to champion LGBTIQA+ representation in sport. Friday 22 August, 2–5 pm. Bonython Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

22

Aug

School of Economics and Public Policy research seminar

Professor Astghik Mavisakalyan (Curtin University) will present her research on the effect of intimate partner conflict on child health in Australia. Professor Mavisakalyan has research interests in gender, violence, crime, health, wellbeing and institutions. Friday 22 August, 3–4.30 pm. Room 3.01, Nexus 10 building, Pulteney Street, Adelaide and online.

25

Aug

Guest lecture from the ASEAN Secretary General

In this exclusive opportunity, internationally renowned diplomat and educator His Excellency Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, will host a guest lecture for students, staff and alumni from the University of Adelaide and UniSA. Speaking on the topic Deepening Relations as Comprehensive Strategic Partners: ASEAN and Australia. Monday 25 August, 11 am to 12 pm. Lecture room 3, Napier building, North Terrace campus. Register.

27

Aug

UniSuper webcast – The basics of investing your super

Understanding how your super is invested can make a big difference to your balance when you retire. Everyone is welcome – even if you are not a UniSuper member. Wednesday 27 August, 12.30–1.30 pm. Online. Register.

27

Aug

Childhood Obesity: Prevention and Action

Join us for the Healthy Development Adelaide and Preventive Health SA forum. Childhood obesity is escalating globally. Our expert speakers will present on international and local research and insight with collaborative partnerships for obesity prevention and action. Wednesday 27 August, 5.30–8.15 pm. Napier 102 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus. Register.

28

Aug

Behind the Bottle

On the last Thursday of each month at Taikunthi taste and discover exciting wines with the Behind the Bottle series, where you'll join an expert sommelier for a free guided wine tasting. Featuring a live vinyl DJ and complimentary tastings of the NV Grace Under Pressure ‘Blanc de Blancs, 2023 Henschke ‘Peggy’s Hill’ Riesling and 2023 Yalumba ‘Bush Vine’ Grenache. No bookings required.⁠ Thursday 28 August, 4–7 pm. Taikunthi Restaurant, Level 5 Union House, North Terrace campus.

28

Aug

From decriminalisation to future reform: fifty years of LGBTIQ+ legal progress in South Australia

Join for a compelling symposium that explores the profound legal and social changes sparked by one of Australia’s most harrowing unsolved crimes — the drowning of Dr Duncan in the River Torrens in 1972. Thursday 28 August, 5.30–7 pm. The Braggs lecture theatre, North Terrace campus. Register.

29

Aug

School of Economics and Public Policy research seminar

Dr Marta Khomyn will present her research on drivers of donations to Ukraine and how they vary around major events, Twitter exposure (X) and foreign aid announcements. Friday 29 August, 3–4.30 pm. Room 3.01, level 3, Nexus 10 building, North Terrace campus and online.

30

Aug

Elder After Hours - Beauty and Power

Elder Hall welcomes two of Australia’s most compelling musicians, pianist Aura Go and cellist Timo-Veikko ‘Tipi’ Valve, for an intimate evening of chamber music. Saturday 30 August, 6.30–8.30 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

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