Events calendar

Get up to date with the latest Adelaide University events. Discover what’s happening on campus and abroad.

MOD. exhibition

Upcoming events

8 September 2026

Rising Sun Pictures & Adelaide University VFX Information Session 2026

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.

Rising Sun Pictures & Adelaide University VFX Information Session 2026
6 August - 11 September 2026

Artists on the Inside

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.

9 September 2026

Trust in Family Enterprise: How to Build, Nurture and Restore It

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.

Prof. Jim Davis
9 September 2026

Norman Swan: The Brain Cliff

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.

11 September 2026

Constellations on Canvas

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.

12 September 2026

Open Day Malaysia

Meet our academics and international team in person to explore future-focused degrees, discuss your study goals, learn about scholarships and entry requirements, and discover why students from around the world choose Adelaide University. 

15 September 2026

How to Apply Information Session 2027 - Undergraduate Entry

Whether you're ready to apply, exploring your study options, or supporting a family member through their university journey, join us for this hybrid information session to discover how Adelaide University can help you achieve your study and career goals.

How to Apply Information Session 2027 Undergraduate Entry
19 September 2026

Experience Agriculture, Food and Wine at Waite

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.

Experience Agriculture, Food and Wine at Waite
19 September 2026

Open Day Indonesia

Meet our academics and international team in Jakarta to explore future-focused degrees, discuss your study goals, learn about scholarships and entry requirements, and discover why students from around the world choose Adelaide University. 

21 September 2026

Mini Indonesia Update - Adelaide 2026

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.

Mini Indonesia Update - Adelaide 2026
24 September 2026

The Power of Choice: Panel Discussion

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.

The Power of Choice: Panel Discussion
26 & 27 September 2026

Discover Adelaide University, Vietnam

Meet our professors and discover future-focused degrees designed to support your career goals. Join Adelaide University in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City for an inspiring event designed to help you explore your study options and take the next step towards your future career.

27 September 2026

Somewhere in the Dough

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!

1 October 2026

Dr Joshua Black: Performance Politics

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.

8–11 October 2026

& Juliet

& 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. 

13 October 2026

Knowledge Project film screening and Q&A with Jack Buckskin

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.

16 October 2026

EMI Professional Learning Festival

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.

21 October 2026

Building the Future Evening

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.

Building the Future Evening
4 November 2026

27th annual hawke lecture

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.

11 November 2026

Master of Business Administration Information Evening

Navigating today’s fast-paced business world calls for more than technical expertise – you need a clear strategic vision, adaptive leadership, and the confidence to shape the future, rather than just respond to it. Hear MBA Program Director, Dr Jonathan Baker, share insights into the program’s design, its strong industry connections, and how you can create a meaningful and impactful career pathway. Whether you’re building towards executive management or launching your entrepreneurial journey, this session will help you plan your next bold step.

11 November 2026

Ingenuity

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.

6 March - 11 December 2026

Thinking/Making: Creative and Cultural Exhibitions and Events

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.

Thinking/Making: Creative and Cultural Exhibitions and Events
13 January - 20 November 2026

BEGINNINGS

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.

MOD. Beginnings creative
19-21 November 2026

Joint AMSN | MSIA Conference

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

24-27 November 2026

2026 Econometric Society Australasia Meeting (ESAM)

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.

Throughout 2026

Postgraduate Events

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.

Throughout 2026

Accommodation Event Series

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

18-21 March 2027

Australian Rover Challenge

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.

Australian Rover Challenge

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