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.

Falling Walls Lab Adelaide

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.

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.

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.

The Watsons

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.

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.

HELLO webinar

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.

Quantum Frontiers and the Search for Majorana Fermions, presented by Professor Sergey Frolov

Professor Frolov is a distinguished experimental physicist at the University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on electronic transport in low-dimensional nanostructures, including nanowires and two-dimensional electron gases. Professor Frolov is deeply involved in quantum computing, working with superconducting qubits, quantum dots, and topological states. Monday 4 August, 6.15–8 pm. The Braggs lecture theatre, North Terrace campus. Register.

Raising the Bar

Join Health Evidence Synthesis, Recommendations and Impact Director, Professor Zachary Munn in his pub talk, Why is 85% of Medical Research Wasted Effort?. Zac explains his job in sorting the good stuff from the not-so-good to improve health outcomes for everyone. Tuesday 5 August, 6:30– 7:30 pm. Britannia Hotel, 1 Kensington Rd, Norwood. Register.

Why foundational AI matters

Join Professor Simon Lucey, Director of the Australian Institute for Machine Learning who will argue that gaining a better understanding of the foundational aspects of modern AI offers a cost-effective way for Australia to take a leading role. Wednesday 6 August, 12.30–2 pm. TechCentral lecture theatre, ground floor, Lot Fourteen, Adelaide. More information.