Behind the Bottle

On the last Thursday of each month at Taikunthi taste and discover exciting wines with the Behind the Bottle series, where you'll join an expert sommelier for a free guided wine tasting. Featuring a live vinyl DJ and complimentary tastings of the NV Grace Under Pressure ‘Blanc de Blancs, 2023 Henschke ‘Peggy’s Hill’ Riesling and 2023 Yalumba ‘Bush Vine’ Grenache. No bookings required.⁠ Thursday 28 August, 4–7 pm. Taikunthi Restaurant, Level 5 Union House, North Terrace campus.

From decriminalisation to future reform: fifty years of LGBTIQ+ legal progress in South Australia

Join for a compelling symposium that explores the profound legal and social changes sparked by one of Australia’s most harrowing unsolved crimes — the drowning of Dr Duncan in the River Torrens in 1972. Thursday 28 August, 5.30–7 pm. The Braggs lecture theatre, North Terrace campus. Register.

School of Economics and Public Policy research seminar

Dr Marta Khomyn will present her research on drivers of donations to Ukraine and how they vary around major events, Twitter exposure (X) and foreign aid announcements. Friday 29 August, 3–4.30 pm. Room 3.01, level 3, Nexus 10 building, North Terrace campus and online.

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.