Elder After Hours - Beauty and Power

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. Saturday 30 August, 6.30–8.30 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

10th Ralph Tate Memorial Lecture

Rings around the Earth: did the earth once have rings like Saturn? hosted jointly by the Field Geology Club of South Australia, the Royal Society of South Australia and the Geological Society of Australia (SA Div.). Thursday 4 September, 6.30 pm. Mawson lecture theatre, North Terrace campus. More information.

School of Psychology research seminar

Dr Nathan Beu will present his research on post-error slowing, the tendency to respond more slowly after making a mistake, which has long been interpreted as evidence of adaptive cognitive control. Friday 5 September, 1–2 pm. Room 526, Hughes building, North Terrace campus and online. Register.

Elder Conservatorium Lunchtime Concert: Airs and Graces

A fun and fiery display of baroque virtuosity by five of Australia’s leading period performers. Friday 5 September, 1.10–2 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. $20. Register.

The Three-Minute Thesis University Finals

The Three Minute Thesis competition showcased the outstanding research communication skills of our Higher Degree by Research students. Faculty winners will now compete in the university final as part of the Research Tuesdays public lecture series. Tuesday 9 September, 5.30–7 pm. The Braggs lecture theatre, North Terrace campus. Register.

Wrap up your wellbeing

Designed for HDR students across all faculties, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to prepare fresh, affordable and easy cold rolls to encourage wellbeing through a fresher and healthier food option. Wednesday 10 September, 11 am to 2 pm. Union House undercover plaza, North Terrace campus. Register.

Healthy Development Adelaide forum

Recreation and Sport for Vulnerable and Culturally Diverse Children. This forum will focus on sport and recreation and the importance of this activity in children and families lives, especially those that are vulnerable and from diverse or underprivileged communities. Wednesday 10 September, 5.30–8.30 pm. Napier 102 lecture theatre, First floor, Napier Building, North Terrace campus. Register.

Elder Con Lunchtime Concert | Rhythms of Celebration

As part of the Incandescence concert series 2025, this program is a jubilant celebration of rhythm, spirit, and energy. Friday 12 September, 1.10–2 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

Elder After Hours - Classical meets Jazz: Crossing the Great Divide

Gershwin’s Cuban Overture, is a lively and rhythmically-charged celebration of Latin American influences. Mark Simeon Ferguson’s Live and Die With the Butterflies is an evocative work combining lyrical beauty with cinematic intensity. Ravel’s Bolero, a masterpiece of orchestral color and hypnotic rhythm, is performed here in its original form followed by a reimagined version. Friday 12 September, 7–9 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

Defence Trailblazer Commercialisation & Collaboration Masterclass

Open to university staff and PhD students, the masterclass will focus on providing practical skills to navigate collaborative industry funded research. Participants will gain a clear understanding of industry expectations in research negotiations, learn strategies to build and sustain successful partnerships, and explore the investment and spin-out process to bring innovations to market. Wednesday 24 September, 10 am to 1 pm. Venue to be announced, Adelaide. Register.