ANSAN and JBI webinar

Implementation sciences, and the experiences of nurse researchers. The webinar will be facilitated by Dr Craig Lockwood, Deputy Director (JBI) and will include distinguished presenters and alumni. Tuesday 13 May, 6–7 pm. Online. Register.

Hugh Stretton Oration 2025

The Stretton Institute presents the Hugh Stretton Oration 2025. Guest speaker and graduate of the University, Adam Liaw, will explore the topic of Growing an Appetite for Good Food Policy, discussing how we as a society need to start to take the question of "good food" a little more seriously. Wednesday 14 May, 5.30–7 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Register.

Elder Conservatorium Lunchtime Concert | Folklore

The Sydney-based Nexas Quartet is a trailblazing saxophone ensemble known for redefining the boundaries of chamber music. Comprising saxophonists Michael Duke, Andrew Smith, Nathan Henshaw, and Jay Byrnes, the quartet has garnered widespread recognition for their exceptional musicianship and unique artistic approach. Friday 16 May, 1.10–2 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

AEDA Business Summit

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.