Events
Events
Find out what's on at the University of Adelaide.
Lumen Bar
Friday 4 to Sunday 20 July
Lumen Bar is back for another year, this time with a 1970s retro theme. The cosy pop-up bar and eatery coinciding once again with Illuminate Adelaide. Live vinyl DJs will be back, along with curated record sales, an updated menu, and new sunken lounges that invite conversation and community-building.
Healthy Development Adelaide
Thursday 24 July
Join us for an eye-opening evening of science, stories, and solutions as two of the Robinson Research Institute’s emerging leaders share their discoveries on how ageing starts before birth, and what this means for pregnancy outcomes, childhood development, and our risk of disease later in life.
Falling Walls Lab Adelaide
Wednesday 30 July
In just three minutes, participants will present their research, business model or innovative idea to try to convince a jury of solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time.
The Watsons
Friday 1 to Sunday 10 August
The Watsons is a clever, funny play that starts as a classic Austen romance before twisting into something wildly unexpected. Modern day author meets old fashioned characters.
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.
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.
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Events
04 Jun
LOWITJA – A Life of Leadership and Legacy’ exhibition
This exhibition portrays the life and influence of the late Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG and will be held at the Kerry Packer Civic Gallery. Wednesday 4 June to Friday 25 July. Kerry Packer Civic Gallery, The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, Hawke Building Level 3, UniSA City West Campus. Further information. 23 Jul Step up with JBI PACES: A clinician's guide to quality improvement. Boost your quality improvement efforts with this engaging and practical webinar tailored for health professionals. This session provides a straightforward, clinician-friendly framework to help you plan and implement evidence-based quality improvement initiatives with confidence. Wednesday 23 July, 11 am to 12 pm. Online. Register. 24 Jul
Tick tock in the womb: how biological ageing before birth drives life-long health
Join us for an eye-opening evening of science, stories, and solutions as two of the Robinson Research Institute’s emerging leaders share their discoveries on how ageing starts before birth, and what this means for pregnancy outcomes, childhood development, and our risk of disease later in life. Thursday 24 July, 5.30–7.30 pm. Napier 102 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace. Register. 28 Jul
Jarrod Walsh speak good workshop
Presented by Adelaide University Sport and Fitness, improve your public speaking, confidence and storytelling through Jarrod's immersive workshop designed for all members of sport to communicate efficiently and effectively. Monday 28 July, 6–7.30 pm. Function room 2, level 5, Union House, North Terrace campus. Tickets. 30 Jul In just three minutes, participants will present their research, business model or innovative idea to try to convince a jury of solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time. The winners will have their travel to Canberra covered to make their pitch on the national stage. The Australian winner will then travel to Berlin for the Global Finale. Wednesday 30 July, 2–4 pm. Function Room 1, Union House, North Terrace campus. Further information. 31 Jul
2025 Three Minute Thesis Faculty Finals
Experience big ideas in just 3 minutes. Join us for the 3MT Faculty Finals across ABLE, HMS, and SET faculties where graduate researchers showcase their work in clear, compelling three-minute talks. Help choose the People’s Choice Winner and celebrate the finalists advancing to the University 3MT competition. Thursday 31 July to Thursday 7 August, various times and locations. Register. 31 Jul
Behind the Bottle: Essential Varietals
Explore some of the exciting wines on the Taikunthi menu at the Behind the Bottle series. This month, explore Essential Varietals featuring wines from Yalumba, Torbreck and Majella. Thursday 31 July, 3.30–5.30pm. Taikunthi Restaurant, Level 5 Union House. 01 Aug The Watsons is a clever, funny play that starts as a classic Austen romance before twisting into something wildly unexpected. Modern day author meets old fashioned characters. The Watsons playfully explores identity, free will, and who really gets to control the story. Friday 1 August to Sunday 10 August. Various times. Tickets. 01 Aug
School of Psychology research seminar
Dr Sabrina Sghirripa (School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences) will present her research on cognition, ageing and lifetime experiences that build cognitive reserve. Friday 1 August, 1–2 pm. Room 526, level 5, Hughes building, North Terrace campus and online. Register. 04 Aug Privilege and social and health inequalities. As inequities in income, wealth, education and health persist and increase globally, scholars are turning the lens on privilege to better understand how these inequities are created and maintained. Monday 4 August, 12–1 pm. Online. Register.