Events: event

Wellbeing: Nam Baldwin - effective exercise and movement module 4

Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Online

This module addresses what you can be doing to alleviate these challenges, boost your energy levels and why you want to instill new habits – now. We will share evidence-based and results-driven, exercise principles designed to improve the health and fitness of your heart, lungs, bodies and brain for a longer, happier, quality of life. Tuesday 14 October, 12–1.30 pm. Online. Register.

Taming your inner critic with Clare Bowditch

Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2025, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Online

Clare Bowditch joins Bupa to share candid, heartfelt stories and to invite us to reflect on the question of what it might mean to live a ‘well-lived’ life. Wednesday 15 October, 12.30–1.30 pm. Online. Register.

Elegies

Date: Thu, 16 - Sun, 19 Oct 2025
Location: Little Theatre, The Cloisters, North Terrace campus

Celebrate life, love, and loss with Elegies: a Song Cycle by Tony Award-winning composer William Finn. This deeply personal and heartfelt collection of songs beautifully captures the moments that shape our lives, from the joy of friendship to the bittersweet reality of saying goodbye. Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 October, various times. Little Theatre, The Cloisters, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

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Healthy Development Adelaide Oration

Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Napier 102 lecture theatre, first floor, Napier building, North Terrace campus

Have we got it wrong? The public health approach and child protection presented by Professor Leah Bromfield who will discuss the application – and misapplication – of the public health approach, and practical ways forward to realise the intent of a transformed approach to child protection. Thursday 16 October, 6–8 pm. 102 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus. Register.

Sports week and VC Cup

Date: Mon, 20 - Fri, 24 Oct 2025
Location: North Terrace campus

Sports Week and the Vice-Chancellor's Cup returns for 2025 with a variety of sports and activities to get involved in. Compete for bragging rights across a week of different sports, looking to become the winner of the Sports Week shield, culminating in the 17th annual Vice Chancellor's Cup 800m relay and being awarded the VC Cup trophy. Monday 20 to Friday 24 October. North Terrace campus. Register.

The Fourth International Forum on Hydrogen Production Technologies (HyPT-4)

Date: Tue, 21, 8:00 am - Fri, 24 Oct 2025, 11:30 pm
Location: Online

HyPT-4 will bring together over 70 experts from around the world to compare the relative merits of alternative CO2-free hydrogen technologies. The forum will continue to explore in depth, a range of current and emerging zero carbon emission (CO2-free) hydrogen production technologies. Tuesday 21 to Friday 24 October. Online. Register.

Get Science Media Savvy: Communications workshop with the Australian Science Media Centre

Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2025, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Function room 2, level 5, Union House, North Terrace campus.

During this workshop, we’ll look at how you can tell your story in a punchy, engaging way, and provide you with valuable insights into the world of the media and science journalism. We’ll also discuss the social channels researchers can turn to now that X (Twitter) has become a major turn-off. Wednesday 22 October, 2.30–4 pm. Function Room 2, Union House, North Terrace campus. Register.

Elder After Hours - Guitarissimo

Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2025, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace campus

A delight for lovers of classical guitar, this annual showcase concert features an array of works for solo guitar and small chamber groups, culminating in a performance by the Elder Conservatorium Guitar Ensemble. Curated by Dr Oliver Fartach-Naini. Saturday 25 October, 6.30–8.30 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

Elder After Hours - From little things…

Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2025, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace campus

Here are the Elder Conservatorium Classical Voice students and Chorale as you may not have heard them before! Artist-in-Residence Timothy Wayne-Wright guides the Elder Conservatorium’s Classical Voice students and Chorale through an exciting and diverse program of small vocal ensemble and choral music. Saturday 1 November, 8–10 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

Mastering difficult conversations

Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2025, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: 102 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus and online

Engaging in difficult conversations is a necessary skill in any workplace. This course teaches participants how to approach and navigate challenging discussions with co-workers, supervisors and stakeholders, ensuring clear and constructive communication. Monday 3 November, 9.30–11.30 am. 102 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus and online. Register.