Events calendar

Artists on the Inside presents artworks created by men and women in custody across South Australia’s prisons. For many of these artists, making art serves as a communication tool, a coping mechanism and an emotional outlet. Completing a final piece can inspire pride and a strengthened sense of identity, helping artists stay connected with family, friends, and the wider community - both inside and beyond the prison walls.

Explore what academic integrity means and why it matters. Whether you're new to university or near graduation, build confidence in making ethical decisions. Join interactive activities across our campuses and online – pop-up stalls, workshops and a staff and industry panel on artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. Most sessions need no registration – just come along.

Where can your research degree take you? Connect with academics and current research students at Adelaide University’s Graduate Research Information Night – ask questions about admissions, pathways, and what it’s like working alongside world-class supervisors at a leading research-intensive university.

Discover BEGINNINGS. Embark on a journey to better understand how and why we are here, where we belong in the world, and how we can act in the present to shape the future.

FREE ENTRY.

Exhibition by MOD. North Terrace, Kaurna Yarta, Adelaide.

The Elder Conservatorium's Lunchtime Concert Series run from March through to November in 2026. All Lunchtime concerts are held on a Friday. 

Elder Conservatorium's evening concert series showcases vibrant classical and contemporary performances from a range of diverse and talented musicians. 

A special event with Geetanjali Shree, winner of the 2022 International Booker Prize for her acclaimed novel Tomb of Sand. Known for her bold, innovative use of language and form, Shree will reflect on her extraordinary literary career. global recognition, and the power of storytelling across languages and borders.

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Join us in the Allan Scott Auditorium (Hawke Building), or online, for the Grand Final of this year's 3MT® competition. Watch South Australia's top PhD candidates showcase their research and vote for your favourite in the People's Choice Award.

Join us at world-renowned visual effects (VFX) studio Rising Sun Pictures (RSP) to discover what it takes to step into the global VFX industry. Learn about our VFX programs, explore the simulated studio environment where you could study, and chat with RSP and Adelaide University staff and students.

School of Management's Family Enterprise Group presents Prof. Jim Davis, co-originator of Stewardship Theory and one of the world’s leading family business scholars, together with family members from South Australian family business Allin Towbars. Join us for a practical conversation about one of the most important foundations of enduring family enterprises.

Dr Norman Swan discusses his latest book, The Brain Cliff which will change the way you think about brain ageing and give you the tools to become a cognitive superager.

Join the MOD. Youth Board for a collaborative artwork experience inspired by the birth of stars. Choose how you will add your flare to the canvas with painting, drawing and projection, and connect with your fellow star-makers. At the end of the night, we’ll combine the works together to reveal the cosmos.

Discover what studying Agriculture, Food and Wine at our purpose-built Waite campus is really like. Meet our academics and current students, explore your study options and experience the connected teaching, industry and research community at the heart of Australia’s premier agricultural research precinct.

We are pleased to present the Mini Indonesia Update – Adelaide 2026, a free public seminar hosted by the Institute for International Trade, Adelaide University, in partnership with the ANU Indonesia Project. This event brings together leading experts to explore Islamic diversity in Indonesia through insightful presentations, discussion and knowledge sharing.

A thought-provoking panel discussion exploring The Power of Choice and what it means to have autonomy and control at the end of life. At the heart of this conversation is the story of Annaliese (Annie) Holland. At age 26, Annie is confronting the end of her life with clarity and courage. Vibrant, funny and full of warmth, Annie is dying – and she has been frank about her intention to access voluntary assisted dying (VAD). It’s a decision she describes as reclaiming dignity and agency after years of relentless suffering.

Get ready to take your taste buds on a deliciously fun journey with Somewhere in the Dough, the ultimate musical theatre showcase presented by the talented first-year students of the Elder Conservatorium of Music. This one-of-a-kind performance is a smorgasbord of songs and scenes from iconic musicals, all with a delectable twist - every piece is inspired by food!

Join us for an insightful discussion with Dr Joshua Black as he delves into his latest book Performance Politics: Australian Politicians and The Stories They Tell. Dr Black will be in conversation with Walkley award winning journalist, writer and editor James Button.

& Juliet flips the script on one of the world’s most famous love stories and asks the question, “What if Juliet chose her own ending?” This vibrant, hilarious musical follows Juliet as she refuses to die for Romeo and instead embarks on a journey of self-discovery with her friends, new and old. 

Join us for a special event with Jack Buckskin, a proud Kaurna, Narrunga, and Wirangu man who has dedicated his life to the revitalization and promotion of Aboriginal culture and language.

Adelaide University's English Language Centre presents a professional learning opportunity for educators to share ideas and approaches for English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) and multilingual learning.

What will the built environment look like in the future and how can you help shape it? Join Adelaide University for an engaging evening exploring the ideas, innovations and opportunities shaping the future of the built environment.

Hear from an inspiring keynote speaker, along with industry, alumni and academic panelists as they explore emerging trends, career opportunities and the skills shaping the profession.

Delivered by The Hon Kim Beazley AC & Emeritus Professor Hugh White AO

Since 1998, The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre has presented the Annual Hawke Lecture as an opportunity to hear from individuals with notable experience in human affairs and meaningful insights into our world.

Ingenuity – creating our technology future – is an annual flagship event for the College of Engineering and Information Technology and College of Science, and serves as a platform for students to professionally present their work to a wide range of audiences.

Showcasing Adelaide University's graduating creative and cultural talent, this is Thinking/Making. Experience this vibrant program of graduating student-led exhibitions and events from across the Schools of Art and Design; Humanities; Communication, Media and Journalism; Architecture and Built Environment; and the Elder Conservatorium of Music and School of Performing Arts.

The Australasian Modernist Studies Network and Modernist Studies in Asia present their first ever joint conference, showcasing regional and hemispheric research into cultural modernism.

We are pleased to announce that the 2026 Australasia Meeting of the Econometric Society will take place at Adelaide University.

The Econometric Society is an international society for the advancement of economic theory in its relation to statistics and mathematics.

Join us for a series of jazz concerts at the Elder Conservatorium of Music and School of Performing Arts.

Explore Adelaide University’s postgraduate programs through various events held online and on campus throughout the year.

Connect with program directors, academics, and postgraduate specialists to gain insight into how postgraduate study can help you advance your career, change direction, or specialise in a field you’re passionate about.

Join us for a series of events where you will hear directly from Adelaide University's Accommodation Service

The Australian Rover Challenge 2027 will take place 18–21 March 2027 at Adelaide University’s EXTERRES Analogue Facility, Roseworthy Campus. This international robotics competition brings together university teams from around the world to design, build and operate semi-autonomous rovers in a simulated lunar environment, completing complex mission tasks inspired by real space exploration.