Events
Events
Find out what's on at the University of Adelaide.
Elder After Hours - Radiance
Wednesday 24 September
In its third concert for 2025, Ensemble Lumen draws the audience into a dance of light and shadow, where three remarkable works shimmer with their own unique brilliance.
ASQ's Big Gig
Sunday 28 September
Join us as we celebrate 40 years of the Australian String Quartet with free concerts, exhibitions, and hands-on opportunities to try string instruments and explore a virtual reality experience.
Sports week and VC Cup
Monday 20 to Friday 24 October
Sports Week and the Vice-Chancellor's Cup returns for 2025 with a variety of sports and activities to get involved in. Compete for bragging rights across a week of different sports, looking to become the winner of the Sports Week shield, culminating in the 17th annual Vice Chancellor's Cup 800m relay and being awarded the VC Cup trophy.
The Fourth International Forum on Hydrogen Production Technologies
Tuesday 21 to Friday 24 October
HyPT-4 will bring together over 70 experts from around the world to compare the relative merits of alternative CO2-free hydrogen technologies. The forum will continue to explore in depth, a range of current and emerging zero carbon emission (CO2-free) hydrogen production technologies.
Celebration of Learning and Teaching
Thursday 13 November
Join us as we celebrate learning and teaching excellence and the recognition of success! Awards will be presented by Professor Peter Høj AC, Vice-Chancellor and President.
University of Adelaide Farewell Event
Friday 28 November
From 3 – 6pm on Friday 28 November, all staff from our three campuses are invited to come together to celebrate the University’s rich history and our bright future. This special event will feature food trucks, live performances, moments of reflection, and celebrations of our myriad achievements.
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Events
22 Sep
2025 Latin American Film Festival
The University is hosting the 2025 Latin American Film Festival. 13 films will be shown free of charge, after hours and on weekends. There is a great range of countries and genres being showcased. Monday 22 September to Sunday 5 October. Various times. The Braggs lecture theatre, North Terrace campus. Register. 02 Oct
Elder Con Music Theatre present How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
This musical took Broadway by storm, winning both the Tony Award for Best Musical and a Pulitzer Prize. Matinee & evening performances. Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 October. Scott Theatre, North Terrace campus. Tickets. 02 Oct Adelaide University Judo Club's upcoming Dynamic Balance Introductory Course commences in October running through to December. If you want to be safer in the instance of a fall this course is designed to lower your risk and improve your balance. Thursday 2 October to Friday 4 December, 11:15 am to 12:15 pm. 34 Phillips Street, Thebarton. $195. More information. 03 Oct
School of Psychology Research Seminar
Dr Natasha Van Antwerpen (School of Psychology) will present her quantitative and qualitative research studies aiming to provide empirical insights into how people and institutions navigate epistemic uncertainty, and how psychology can help them to do so effectively and responsibly. Friday 3 October, 1–2 pm. Room 526, Hughes building, North Terrace campus and online. Register. 07 Oct
Mastering communication for high impact
Effective communication is essential for success in any role. This course focuses on the critical skills and techniques needed to speak, listen, and connect with others. Participants will learn how to communicate with clarity and confidence, ensuring their message is understood and influential. Tuesday 7 October, 1.30–4.30 pm. 102 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus and online. Register. 08 Oct
UoA-CUHK Roundtable on Cancer Research
Join us at the University of Adelaide - Chinese University of Hong Kong Roundtable on Cancer Research to learn more about how our two institutions are looking to further collaboration to drive meaningful scientific breakthroughs and accelerate progress in cancer research that will benefit generations to come. Wednesday 8 October, 2–4 pm. Online. Register. 14 Oct
Wellbeing: Nam Baldwin - effective exercise and movement module 4
This module addresses what you can be doing to alleviate these challenges, boost your energy levels and why you want to instill new habits – now. We will share evidence-based and results-driven, exercise principles designed to improve the health and fitness of your heart, lungs, bodies and brain for a longer, happier, quality of life. Tuesday 14 October, 12–1.30 pm. Online. Register. 15 Oct
Taming your inner critic with Clare Bowditch
Clare Bowditch joins Bupa to share candid, heartfelt stories and to invite us to reflect on the question of what it might mean to live a ‘well-lived’ life. Wednesday 15 October, 12.30–1.30 pm. Online. Register. 16 Oct Celebrate life, love, and loss with Elegies: a Song Cycle by Tony Award-winning composer William Finn. This deeply personal and heartfelt collection of songs beautifully captures the moments that shape our lives, from the joy of friendship to the bittersweet reality of saying goodbye. Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 October, various times. Little Theatre, The Cloisters, North Terrace campus. Tickets. 16 Oct
My re-awakening: how the label of neurodivergent has helped me.
The Neurodiversity Project invites invites you to listen to our four panel speakers who will be discussing their journeys. Specifically, how our speakers learnt about their neurodivergence and the potential positive impacts this had on their mental health. Thursday 16 October, 2–4 pm. LG28 lecture theatre, Lower Napier building, North Terrace campus. Register.