Events: community
Wise and wonderful women exhibition
- Date: Thu, 15 May, 10:00 am - Wed, 9 Jul 2025, 4:00 pm
- Location: Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library Level 3, North Terrace campus
The exhibition explores the working lives of women academics in South Australian universities from 1970 to 2024. It draws on findings from a Fay Gale Centre project that critically examined historical and biographical reflections of women who worked in Adelaide’s universities. Thursday 15 May to Wednesday 9 July. Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library, North Terrace campus. Further information.
LOWITJA – A Life of Leadership and Legacy’ exhibition
- Date: Wed, 4 Jun - Fri, 25 Jul 2025
- Location: Kerry Packer Civic Gallery, The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, Hawke Building Level 3, UniSA City West Campus.
This exhibition portrays the life and influence of the late Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG and will be held at the Kerry Packer Civic Gallery. Wednesday 4 June to Friday 25 July. Kerry Packer Civic Gallery, The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, Hawke Building Level 3, UniSA City West Campus. Further information.
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Lumen Bar soft launch
- Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2025, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Goodman Lawns, North Terrace campus
Get a sneak peek of Lumen Bar. Enjoy a free wine tasting with varieties offered by Yangarra and Never Never and music provided courtesy of DJ Troy J been. All staff and students from foundation Universities and Adelaide University can enjoy 15% off beverages (with ID) from 5–6.30 pm. Thursday 3 July, 4–9 pm. Goodman Lawns, North Terrace campus.
Lumen Bar
- Date: Fri, 4, 4:00 pm - Sun, 20 Jul 2025, 10:30 pm
- Location: Goodman Lawns, North Terrace campus
Lumen Bar is back for another year, this time with a 1970s retro theme. The cosy pop-up bar and eatery coinciding once again with Illuminate Adelaide. Live vinyl DJs will be back, along with curated record sales, an updated menu, and new sunken lounges that invite conversation and community-building. Friday 4 to Sunday 20 July, 4–10.30 pm. Goodman Lawns, North Terrace campus. More information.
The Annual Waite Winter Wine Sale
- Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2025, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Waite campus winery, Hartley Grove, Waite campus
All wines will be open for tasting including some new releases and our seasonal favourites. Warm up this winter with the Waite Brandy or the Fortified Trio. Tastings are available. Wednesday 9 July, 10 am to 4 pm. Waite Campus Winery, Hartley Grove, Waite campus. Further information.
Healthy Development Adelaide
- Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2025, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Napier 102 lecture theatre, first floor, Napier building, North Terrace
Join us for the Healthy Development Adelaide and Department for Child Protection forum on Preventing and responding to Harmful Sexual Behaviours in children and young people: Promising practice. Thursday 17 July, 5.30–8 pm. Napier 102 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus. Register.
Falling Walls Lab Adelaide
- Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2025, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Function room 1, Level 5, Union House, North Terrace campus
In just three minutes, participants will present their research, business model or innovative idea to try to convince a jury of solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time. The winners will have their travel to Canberra covered to make their pitch on the national stage. The Australian winner will then travel to Berlin for the Global Finale. Wednesday 30 July, 2–4 pm. Function Room 1, Union House, North Terrace campus. Further information.
AU Sport Quiz Night
- Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2025, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Park 10 - Graduates Oval Clubhouse, 155 McKinnon Parade, North Adelaide
Adelaide University Sport & Fitness is hosting a quiz night with all proceeds going towards sending the University athletes to Uni Nationals. With a $500 cash prize up for grabs, teams are invited to test their knowledge of sport, fitness, pop culture and more. Friday 15 August, 6–10 pm. Park 10 Graduates Clubhouse, North Adelaide. Register.
2025 Play with Pride
- Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2025, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Bonython Hall, North Terrace campus
Join us for the 2025 edition of Play with Pride – a celebration of inclusion and diversity in sport. This event will be hosted by Ali Clarke and brings together athletes, advocates, and allies to champion LGBTIQA+ representation in sport. Friday 22 August, 2–5 pm. Bonython Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.
