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Urrbrae House School Holidays Free Guided Tour

Date: Tue, 1, 11:00 am - Thu, 10 Oct 2019, 12:15 pm
Location: Urrbrae House, Waite Campus

These school holidays, come along for a free guided tour of Urrbrae House, built in 1891 and the first home in South Australia lit by electricity.

The 150th Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's Birth

Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2019, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Gandhi Statue, Garden of Contemplation, Barr Smith North, North Terrace Campus

Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's birth with a garlanding ceremony at the Gandhi Statue in the Garden of Contemplation followed by formalities and refreshments at Scott Theatre.

Vice-Chancellor's Alumni Reception London

Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2019, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Sloane Club, 52 Lower Sloane St, Chelsea, London SW1W 8BS, UK

Calling all University of Adelaide alumni based in the UK and Europe. We invite you and your partner to join us for an exclusive alumni reception to meet Professor Peter Rathjen, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Adelaide in London.

Lunchtime Concert - Breathing Dreams Like Air

Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2019, 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace Campus

This attractive program of music for double reed instruments and piano promises to be emotionally and musically rewarding.

1985–1989 Wine Graduates and Post-graduates Reunion

Date: Sat, 5, 6:30 pm - Sun, 6 Oct 2019, 12:00 am
Location: Exhibition Hall, National Wine Centre

Wine graduates and postgraduate alumni who studied at Roseworthy Agricultural College in the following disciplines are encouraged to register for this reunion.

Free Guided Tour of Urrbrae House - first Sunday of the month

Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2019, 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Location: Urrbrae House, Waite Campus

Come along for a free guided tour of Urrbrae House, built in 1891 and the first home in South Australia lit by electricity. Hear about the life and times of pastoralist and benefactor Peter Waite (1834-1922), his wife Matilda (1836-1922) and their family. Tours operate on the first Sunday of the month from February to November.

Artland

Date: Tue, 8, 11:00 am - Fri, 11 Oct 2019, 2:00 pm
Location: Hub Central, North Terrace Campus

The Adelaide University Union invites you to unleash your inner artist and unwind with a bit of creativity. There's no better way to detach from the real world and ground yourself in the moment than by taking part in our zine making workshop, emotion mask making, bedazzling tables, crochet crew, having a go on the castle fort, and heaps more brought to you by The Studio Adelaide.

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Research Tuesdays: Herbal Peril

Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2019, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: The Braggs Lecture Theatre, North Terrace Campus

In this important presentation, two leading University of Adelaide health researchers will analyse the greatest risks—both for herbal medicines’ preparation and consumption—and explain how to avoid them.

Gamesfest

Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2019, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Barr Smith Lawns, North Terrace Campus

Come on down to enjoy all kinds of fun at Gamesfest! Once you're done at the arcade, launch in to the table top games or conquer our scavenger hunt.

With a geeky bar on hand, and live music from Eraser Description, whatever your poison it's the perfect way to ease back into term!

This event is FREE for everyone and registrations are not required, simply head on over to join in.

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Film Screening Of '2040', Panel Session And Q&A On Building Eco-Resilience

Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2019, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Union Cinema, Union House, University of Adelaide, North Terrace Campus

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, Student Life and Ecoversity present a screening of the uplifting film '2040', followed by a session with climate change and mental health experts on building emotional resilience.

Puppies & Pancakes

Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2019, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Waite Hub, Waite Campus

It is impossible to have too many pancakes and puppies in a single day so as you prepare for exam period, come along to this much-loved Waite Campus tradition on October 10 from 11am-12.30pm.

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Fri-Yay Member Lunch

Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2019, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Adelaide University Union, North Terrace Campus

Let us take your taste buds on a tour around the campus as we serve a different lunch to Adelaide University Union members every two weeks.

Lunchtime Concert - of Love and War

Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2019, 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace Campus

The Heads of the Elder Conservatorium's Strings and Keyboard departments join forces for this concert.

Adelaide launch: 'Penny Wong: Passion and Principle' A biography by Margaret Simons

Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2019, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Room G030, Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building, North Terrace

Join Margaret Simons and Senator Wong for the launch of Penny Wong: Passion and Principle, with an introduction by former Labor Senate Leader John Faulkner.

Light the Night - Leukaemia Foundation

Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2019, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Maths Lawns, North Terrace Campus

The University of Adelaide is proud to host The Leukaemia Foundation annual Light the Night, A beautiful evening lantern walk that brings family and friends to help raise funds to support families living with blood cancer.

'Seventeen' by Matthew Whittet

Date: Sat, 12 - Sat, 26 Oct 2019
Location: Little Theatre, The Cloisters, North Terrace Campus

The Theatre Guild concludes its 2019 season with 'Seventeen', Matthew Whittet's beautifully observant work about the strains of youth, transformation and about letting go.

AON UN17s Series: Round 3

Date: Sat, 12, 9:00 am - Sun, 13 Oct 2019, 3:00 pm
Location: Graduates Clubhouse, Mackinnon Parade, North Adelaide

Australia's best rugby 7s talent will be coming to Adelaide for the third round of the AON UNI7s Series.

Vietfest

Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2019, 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Scott Theatre, Pfitzner Court & Madley Studio

Vietfest is rated as one of the largest and most well-perceived Vietnamese cultural events amongst the Vietnamese community in Adelaide, South Australia.

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Evening Concert – 1959: The year that changed everything

Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2019, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace Campus

60 years on, we look back at a year that saw major changes in culture, politics and music – and the recording of some of the most influential jazz albums of all time.

'Mellow Cello' – A Twilight Concert at Urrbrae House

Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2019, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Urrbrae House, Waite Campus

Vivente Music presents 'Mellow Cello' a Twilight Concert at Urrbrae House.

Ride to Uni Day

Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2019, 7:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Hub Central Western Courtyard, North Terrace Campus

Join your fellow bike riders for all-day giveaways and a celebration of cycling at Ride to Uni Day, presented by Ecoversity and Treadly on Campus.

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Seminar: The Economics of Brexit

Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2019, 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Ira Raymond Exhibition Room

The 'Britain after Brexit' seminar series, convened by A/Prof Katie Barclay (History) and Emeritus Prof Wilfrid Prest (Law), has presented a range of speakers through 2019 to perspectives on the causes and likely consequences of Britain’s looming disengagement from the European Union.

Northern Communities Health Foundation public lecture 2019

Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2019, 5:30 pm
Location: G030 Lecture Theatre, Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences building, North Terrace

We are pleased to welcome Dr Harold Kudler, M.D. of Duke University, USA who is Adelaide’s Northern Communities Health Foundation Visiting Professor of 2019.

Ways to Wellness

Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2019, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Hindmarsh Square (South West Corner), Adelaide

Stroll through Hindmarsh Square and find your Ways to Wellness with students of The University of Adelaide College.

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De-Stress Yourself Roseworthy

Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2019, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Roseworthy Union Lawns, Roseworthy Campus

Roseworthy is getting an afternoon of relaxation, free food and fun activities to help you prepare for the crazy exams period!

Uni After Dark

Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2019, 12:00 am
Location: Secret location, to be revealed

Explore the University of Adelaide as you never have before; join us for an evening of special talks across the North Terrace campus from teachers and students alike. Weird, wonderful, and interesting, all in one enthralling night to remember.

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Young Alumni Networking Event - Beer and Burgers

Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2019, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: UniBar, North Terrace Campus

If you can't wait too long between events for your Young Alumni fix, this series of catch-ups is for you.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Day - Adelaide Dental School

Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2019, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: National Wine Centre

Join guest speakers Professor Paula Moynihan, Director of Food and Health at the University of Adelaide; and Professor Hien Ngo, Dean and Head of Sharjah Dental School, for our Continuing Professional Development day as we ask “Adelaide Dental School: 100 years – What’s next?”

Adelaide Dental School - CPD Day

Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2019, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: National Wine Centre, Adelaide

To acknowledge 100 Years of the Adelaide Dental School, we're hosting a Continuing Professional Development Day in October 2019.

Renao Street: Mid-autumn celebration

Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2019, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: The Hub, North Terrace Campus

As part of the University's celebration of Mid-Autumn Festival on the eve of Oz Asia, Moon Lantern Parade, all staff, students, alumni and the community are invited to experience this on-campus public cultural event.

Law Research Seminar Series: Military Service and Criminal Offending

Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2019, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Piper Alderman Moot Court, Adelaide Law School, North Terrace Campus

This seminar discusses the preliminary themes emerging as reasons for the significant over-representation of ex-service personnel in prisons.

Australia-China Lecture: China’s Contemporary Artists – Making their Way in the World

Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2019, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Napier 102 Lecture Theatre, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus

Author Madeleine O’Dea joins filmmaker Henry Thong in a conversation about how China’s artists have forged a place for themselves over the succeeding decades, each generation renegotiating their relationship with their own country and with the West.

1985–1986 Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Reunion

Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2019, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Waymouth Room, The Gallery

Did you graduate from the Adelaide Medical School in 1985 or 1986? You're invited to join us for a special reunion event.

40 year dental reunion: Class of 1979

Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2019, 7:00 pm - 11:55 pm
Location: Balcony Room, Hilton Adelaide, 233 Victoria Square, Adelaide

Celebrate 40 years since you graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery over dinner and drinks with your former classmates.

An Interactive Q&A Forum: 21st Century Learning and Assessment

Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2019, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Lecture Theatre 102, Level 1, Napier Building

Join us for an interactive Q&A forum as we discuss 21st Century Learning and Assessment – Challenges, Frontiers, Debates in respect of program development, engaging delivery and inclusive and innovative assessment.

Study Ninja

Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2019, 12:00 am
Location: Rumours, Level 6 Union House, North Terrace Campus

Learn how to be a Study and Productivity Ninja!

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Music Workshops – OzAsia Festival

Date: Tue, 22, 2:00 pm - Wed, 30 Oct 2019, 5:00 pm
Location: North Terrace Campus

Music-lovers are invited to hear from world-class musicians at these free workshops as part of the 2019 OzAsia Festival.

Kevin Marjoribanks Memorial Lecture

Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2019, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: The Braggs Lecture Theatre, North Terrace Campus

Come along to this unique event and hear from global Finnish educator and Gonski Institute Professor Pasi Sahlberg.

Public Opinion and Justice: A Discourse of Disrespect or Direction?

Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2019, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Piper Alderman Moot Court, Ligertwood Building, North Terrace Campus

The justice system and the work of the judiciary continue to evolve as the media landscape changes. Public opinion is now in the new public square in cyberspace as part of the network society and courts need to respond to that. This seminar focuses on media and communication theories, provides and the explanatory basis on which the justice system, the judiciary, and legal practitioners can identify what and how the media landscape and its associated effects shape public thinking.

A Day On The Lawn

Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2019, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Maths Lawns, North Terrace Campus

Shake off the winter blues and say hello to the sun with A Day On The Lawn!

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Fri-Yay Member Lunch

Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2019, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Adelaide University Union, North Terrace Campus

Let us take your taste buds on a tour around the campus as we serve a different lunch to Adelaide University Union members every two weeks.

Lunchtime Concert - Making Waves

Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2019, 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace Campus

Piano star Konstantin Shamray returns with the Elder Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra and an exciting new work by Honours composition student Aaron Pelle.

1980-1984 Law Graduates and Post Graduates Reunion

Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2019, 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Location: Vines Room, National Wine Centre

You and your partner are invited to join fellow Law alumni on Saturday 26 October 2019 to celebrate your reunion and how time flies….. 30 plus years since graduating!

Evening Concert - Guitarissimo

Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2019, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace Campus

Once again a year of music making comes to a close with the sound of guitars - lots of them!

Research and Developments in Autism: A SA Perspective

Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2019, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Napier 102 Lecture Theatre, Level 1, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus

Please join us for this HDA event for an evening with expert speakers in their field as they present on Research and Developments in Autism: A SA Perspective

Ingenuity 2019

Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2019, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace

Creating our technology future, Ingenuity is an interactive showcase of university student projects exploring real-life applications of engineering, computer and mathematical sciences.

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Friends of the Library - Dough McEachern on his novel 'Stardust and Golden'

Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2019, 6:00 pm
Location: Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, North Terrace Campus

'Stardust and Golden' takes readers to Adelaide during the turbulent years of the Vietnam War, when conscription was on everyone’s minds, and young people took to the streets in protest. McEachern explores the culture of resistance, and also the powerful music influences of the time - the likes of Janis Joplin and Jefferson Airplane, that later became Jefferson Starship.