Events
Events
Find out what's on at the University of Adelaide.
Community forum on citizen science research project results
Thursday 22 May
Join us for this exclusive opportunity to hear first-hand the results of Safe Soil, Safe Food – pioneering research digging into PFAS concentrations in urban garden soils.
The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood
Friday 23 May to Sunday 1 June
Before The Handmaid's Tale, there was The Penelopiad, a feminist spin on Homer's Illiad and Odyssey. Penelope tells her story from the afterlife, from miraculous birth to marriage with the cunning Odysseus.
CU Adelaide Quiz Night
Friday 30 May
The CU Adelaide Quiz Night is back for 2025. Proceeds from this popular annual event will help provide transport to graduation ceremonies for those families who need it most.
Amplify Live at the UniBar
Saturday 31 May
Join us for an exciting afternoon of live music celebrating youth talent, community and connection through music. Showcasing four emerging local bands, performing sets across genres such as indie rock and alternative pop.
Healthy Development Adelaide
Wednesday 11 June
Who is holding the baby? Healthy Development Adelaide and the Australian Association for Infant Mental Health SA branch will host this forum to promote and connect innovations in SA programs for infants and young children.
Elder Conservatorium Lunchtime Concert | Autumn Grace
Friday 13 June
Steeped in the Scottish fiddle tradition, the Catherine Fraser Trio perform repertoire from the wealth of Scottish collections – some dating as far back as the 1690s – as well as writing and arranging their own contemporary compositions.
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Events
15 May
Wise and wonderful women exhibition
The exhibition explores the working lives of women academics in South Australian universities from 1970 to 2024. It draws on findings from a Fay Gale Centre project that critically examined historical and biographical reflections of women who worked in Adelaide’s universities. Thursday 15 May to Wednesday 9 July. Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library, North Terrace campus. Further information. 20 May Join some of Australia’s most visionary business leaders for a full day of bold ideas, strategic insights, and fresh perspectives to support smarter business decisions. Ticket sales close Friday 9 May. Discover where Adelaide is heading – through inspiring keynotes and thought-provoking panels on key sectors including the business economy, tourism, technology, and innovation. Tuesday 20 May, 9 am to 4 pm. William Magarey Room, Adelaide Oval. Tickets. 21 May
EU climate policy – targets, achievements, and open challenges
In this lecture, Professor Hans Fehr (University of Würzburg, Germany) will begin with an overview of the EU’s climate policy evolution and assess its progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared to other major global actors. Wednesday 21 May, 12–1 pm. Rooms 7.04/7.05, Level 7, Nexus 10 Tower, Pulteney Street. Register. 21 May
The global rise of plea bargaining and the innocent defendant’s dilemma
The last decade has seen a significant growth in the global use of plea bargaining. During that period of time, there has also been significant growth in academic research related to plea bargaining, including research examining how coercive plea practices encourage innocent defendants to falsely condemn themselves and, sometimes, other innocent people. Wednesday 21 May, 2–3 pm. G03 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus. 22 May
Community forum on citizen science research project results
Join us for this exclusive opportunity to hear first-hand the results of Safe Soil, Safe Food – pioneering research digging into PFAS concentrations in urban garden soils. Thursday 22 May, 5.30–6.30 pm. G04 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus. Register. 23 May
The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood
Before The Handmaid's Tale, there was The Penelopiad, a feminist spin on Homer's Illiad and Odyssey. Penelope tells her story from the afterlife, from miraculous birth to marriage with the cunning Odysseus. When war erupts, Penelope is left to fend off relentless suitors, relying on her loyal maids to survive. Friday 23 May to Sunday 1 June, various times. Little Theatre, The Cloisters, North Terrace campus. Tickets. 23 May
School of Psychology research seminar
Dr Ella Moeck (School of Psychology) will present her research on how emotion and emotion regulation unfold in everyday life in response to personally meaningful stressors. Friday 23 May, 1–2 pm. Room 526, Hughes building, North Terrace campus and online. Register. 23 May
Elder Conservatorium Lunchtime Concert | Worlds within Worlds
This captivating program celebrates the rich diversity of musical traditions and expressions from around the globe. From Malcolm Arnold’s vibrant Four Scottish Dances, evoking the lively spirit of the Scottish Highlands, to John Barnes Chance’s Variations on a Korean Folk Song, which brings ancient melodies to life, each piece tells a unique story. Friday 23 May, 1.10–2 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets. 24 May
Elder Conservatorium After Hours Concert | Ritual
From birth to death and every important occasion in between, rituals – small and large – are a vital part of our daily lives. This is a program of powerful, emotional and eloquent music connecting us to some of life’s important rituals. Saturday 24 May, 6.30–8.30 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets. 26 May
Sustainability education workshop
Join us for a fully catered workshop about embedding sustainability into higher education teaching and learning. This workshop brings together educators, researchers, and change-makers who are passionate about equipping students to tackle environmental and social challenges. Monday 26 May, 9.30 am to 3 pm. Function Room 1, Union House, North Terrace campus. Register.