Events: research

Global Opportunities and Impact Forum 2025 - China and Japan

Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Room 1062, Barr Smith South, North Terrace campus

The Global Opportunities and Impact Forum (GOIF) series showcases international partnership opportunities and engagement activities across a range of focus countries and regions. Tuesday 30 September, 2–3.30 pm. Room 1062, Barr Smith South, North Terrace campus. Register.

Critical Minerals: Australia–EU Collaboration for the Green Transition

Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2025, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: G04 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus and online

With COP30’s Action Agenda placing “Transitioning Energy, Industry and Transport” at centre stage, secure Australia-to-EU flows of critical minerals are vital to Europe’s net-zero rollout. The EU is deploying its Green Deal Industrial Plan, Net-Zero Industry Act and forthcoming Critical Raw Materials Act to meet surging demand, while Australia seeks to convert geological advantage into low-carbon value chains. Wednesday 1 October, 11 am to 12.30 pm. G04 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus and online. Register.

Sustainability and biodiversity publishing workshop

Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2025, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: G04 Benham meeting room, North Terrace campus

This hands-on writing workshop series is being led by Professor Melissa Nursey-Bray in collaboration with NEST - the Network for Emerging Sustainability Thinkers, Environment Institute. Register your interest before Friday 19 September. Various dates and times. G.04, Benham meeting room, North Terrace campus. Register.

School of Psychology Research Seminar

Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Room 526, Hughes building, North Terrace campus and online

Dr Natasha Van Antwerpen (School of Psychology) will present her quantitative and qualitative research studies aiming to provide empirical insights into how people and institutions navigate epistemic uncertainty, and how psychology can help them to do so effectively and responsibly. Friday 3 October, 1–2 pm. Room 526, Hughes building, North Terrace campus and online. Register.

UoA-CUHK Roundtable on Cancer Research

Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2025, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Online

Join us at the University of Adelaide - Chinese University of Hong Kong Roundtable on Cancer Research to learn more about how our two institutions are looking to further collaboration to drive meaningful scientific breakthroughs and accelerate progress in cancer research that will benefit generations to come. Wednesday 8 October, 2–4 pm. Online. Register.

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.

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.

2025 Lloyd Cox Memorial Lecture

Date: Wed, 12, 5:30 pm - Tue, 11 Nov 2025, 7:00 pm
Location: G030 lecture theatre, Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences building, North Terrace

From Aspiration to Access: Building equitable high-quality women's sexual and reproductive health care in Australian primary care settings presented by Professor Danielle Mazza AM and hosted by the Robinson Research Institute. Wednesday 12 November, 5.30–7 pm. G030 lecture theatre, Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences building, North Terrace. Register.

26th International Conference on Digital Image Computing: Techniques and Applications

Date: Wed, 3, 8:30 am - Fri, 5 Dec 2025, 5:00 pm
Location: Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace

As Australia’s premier conference in digital image processing, DICTA2025 will bring together leading researchers and industry professionals to exchange ideas, foster collaboration, and showcase cutting-edge research and applications. Professor Simon Lucey is this year’s conference co-chair. Early-bird discounts on registrations are available until Tuesday 30 September. Register.