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
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Events
11 Aug
Historical and classical studies seminar
Medicoercion: Biopolitics, Racial Capitalism, and the Colonial Origins of Modern Public Health. Monday 11 August, 11 am to 12 pm. Online. 11 Aug Super Fundamentals. Learn how decisions you make about your super throughout your working life can shape the kind of lifestyle you have when you’re older. Everyone is welcome – including non-UniSuper members. Monday 11 August, 12.30–1.30 pm. Online. Register. 11 Aug
The future of agricultural crops: to edit or not to edit
Join for an interactive debate during National Science Week. This event will bring together experts to discuss the science and societal implications of gene editing in agriculture. Monday 11 August, 6–7.30 pm. UniBar, Union House, North Terrace campus and online. Register. 12 Aug
Research Tuesdays: The maternal microbiome
Complications such as preterm birth and miscarriage affect thousands of Australian families every year. Worldwide, preterm birth is the leading cause of infant death. 13 Aug
Form and function: unravelling mechanisms driving early life microbiome responses
In this talk, Professor Hall will explore the role of probiotics in supporting microbiome development in preterm infants, highlighting evidence from their studies showing significant reductions in necrotising enterocolitis, sepsis, and overall morbidity following supplementation with beneficial Bifidobacterium strains. Wednesday 13 August, 3–4 pm. Joe Verco lecture theatre, AHMS building, North Terrace. Register. 13 Aug
2025 Joseph Fisher Public Lecture
Economics, Ethics and Power: How Can Economics Help Us Navigate the Challenges of Our Times? Featuring Senator Barbara Pocock—economist, Emeritus Professor, South Australian Senator, and alumni. Wednesday 13 August, 5.15–6.45 pm. The Braggs lecture theatre, North Terrace campus. Register. 14 Aug
Design assessment in the age of AI
In this workshop, you will explore the impact of generative AI on assessment validity, integrity, and authenticity. Using a structured evaluation tool, you will critically examine your current assessments for their susceptibility to AI tools and consider opportunities to strengthen or redesign them. Thursday 14 August, 2–3 pm. Online. Register. 14 Aug Andrew Roff and Alex Cothren, two award-winning SA writers will discuss whether their stories are the antidote to doomscrolling in our fractured world, why their books almost had the same titles, and how their (in)famous writers’ group has shaped their creative journeys. Thursday 14 August, 6–7.30 pm. Online. Register. 15 Aug 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. Friday 15 August, 6–10 pm. Park 10 Graduates Clubhouse, North Adelaide. Register. 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.