Upcoming events

Dynamic Balance Course

Date: Thu, 2 Oct, 11:15 am - Thu, 4 Dec 2025, 12:15 pm
Location: 34 Phillips Street, Thebarton

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.

Gestures of Care exhibition

Date: Thu, 6, 9:00 am - Sun, 30 Nov 2025, 6:00 pm
Location: Kerry Packer Civic Gallery Hawke Building Level 3, UniSA City West Campus

Gestures of Care is an exhibition showcasing creative artworks from a University led ARC Linkage project on one of Australia's most innovative early intervention peer to peer programs, Family by Family. The artworks are co-created by research participants, artists, composers, animators and anthropologists, demonstrating the power of radical care in vulnerable families and communities. Thursday 6 November to January 30 November, 9 am to 6 pm daily. Kerry Packer Civic Gallery Hawke Building Level 3, UniSA City West Campus. More information.

ImmigrAction: A visual journey of migration and health

Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2025, 10:00 am - Fri, 16 Jan 2026, 5:00 pm
Location: Migration Museum Chapel, 82 Kintore Avenue, Adelaide

The ImmigrAction Photo Exhibition explores the lived experiences of newly arrived Brazilian migrants in Adelaide through their own eyes - and their own lenses. This exhibition is the outcome of the research project: “Bridging cultures: Understanding Brazilian migrant perspectives in Adelaide – A Photovoice study”. Sunday 9 November to Friday 16 November, 10 am to 5 pm. Migration Museum Chapel, 82 Kintore Avenue, Adelaide.

The Whale - The play that made a splash

Date: Tue, 11, 7:30 pm - Sun, 16 Nov 2025, 5:30 pm
Location: Little Theatre, The cloisters, North Terrace campus

Big-hearted and fiercely funny, The Whale is the story of a man’s last chance at redemption, and of finding beauty in the most unexpected places. Charlie cannot stop eating to the detriment of everyone around him, including his long-estranged daughter. Desperate to reconnect, Charlie reaches out to her, only to find a viciously sharp-tongued and wildly unhappy teen. The 2022 Oscar-winning movie was adapted by Samuel D. Hunter from his 2012 play. Friday 7 to Sunday 16 November, various times. $23–$28. Little Theatre, The cloisters, North Terrace campus. Register.

School of Psychology Research Seminar

Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Hughes building, North Terrace Campus, room 526

Professor Isaac Lipkus (Duke University School of Nursing) will present his research exploring how the belief in a just world is related to reactions to interpersonal transgressions, including perceptions of discrimination. His talk will present preliminary results in these areas and offer a working model on elaborating the belief in just world’s key concept of deservingness. Friday 14 November, 1–2 pm. Hughes building, room 526, North Terrace Campus or online.

Annual Professor Alan Reid lecture

Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Braggs Lecture Theatre, North Terrace Campus

Political parties and democracy: The early development of South Australia’s party system the fifth annual Professor Alan Reid lecture will cover South Australia’s political life from 1901 to 1914. In particular, it will examine the gradual shift to a dominant two-party political system and the ongoing battle to expand the franchise for the Legislative Council. These and other issues will be explored through the lives and contributions of some of the leading political characters of the period such as Tom Price, John Verran and Archibald Peake. Tuesday 18 November, 6–8 pm. Braggs Lecture Theatre, North Terrace campus. Register.

University Awards for Outstanding Achievement event

Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2025, 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Function Room 1, Level 5, Union House, North Terrace campus

Please join us in celebrating the diverse and exceptional successes of our University staff at the University Awards for Outstanding Achievement event, followed by refreshments. Seats are limited. RSVP 13 November. Wednesday 19 November, 3–5.30 pm. Function Room 1, Level 5, Union House, North Terrace campus. Register.

UniSA/AAUT Teaching and Learning Breakfast Series

Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2025, 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Location: Online

Embedding Virtual Production in Creative Arts Education. Paul Van Opdenbosch shares insights from his journey developing Virtual Production (VP) capabilities at QUT, exploring both the creative potential and institutional challenges of embedding VP within higher education. Framing VP as an expansive and evolving field, he examines how the term now encompasses a diverse range of workflows and methods that merge games, film, VFX, animation, and real-time technologies. Thursday 20 November, 8–9 am. Online. Register.

Healthy Development Adelaide forum

Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2025, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Napier G04 Lecture Theatre, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus

Supporting Children with Disability and Strengthening Inclusion in Schools. This forum will explore how we can better support children with disability and strengthen inclusion in our schools and preschools. Our panel of experts include leading educators, researchers, and allied health professionals to share research, case studies, and practical strategies for inclusive education. Thursday 20 November, 5.30–8.30 pm. Napier G04 Lecture Theatre, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus. Register.

An evening with Professor Patrick Dawson

Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Foyer (opposite ThincLab), Nexus 10 Building, 10 Pulteney Street, Adelaide

Join Friends of the Library for an insightful session with Professor Patrick Dawson, a leading expert in organisational change and innovation. Professor Dawson will explore practical strategies for managing change effectively while fostering an environment that encourages innovation and fresh thinking. Drawing on real-world examples and his extensive research, he will demonstrate how organisations can adapt, evolve, and thrive amidst uncertainty. Thursday 20 November, 6–8 pm. Foyer (opposite ThincLab), Nexus 10 Building, 10 Pulteney Street, Adelaide. $10. Register.

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