Events: staff news

Robert Barr Smith A life of Power, Passion and Philanthropy

Date: Mon, 27 May 2024, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: G04 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus

Presented by Cheryl Hoskin, with a screening of award-winning short film, The Magic of Auchendarroch, introduced by Director Carolyn Corkindale. Monday 27 May, 6.30–8 pm. G04 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus. Register.

Who was Frances Wollascott?

Date: Tue, 28 May 2024, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Gallery 13, Melrose Wing, Art Gallery of South Australia

Have you ever wondered about the nun in Gallery 13 at the Art Gallery of South Australia? Who was she? Why was an English woman in an eighteenth-century Parisian convent? Join historian Dr Claire Walker to learn about Frances, her family, and why she became a nun in an English Augustinian convent in France. Tuesday 28 May, 12.30–1.30 pm. Gallery 13, Melrose Wing, Art Gallery of South Australia. Register.

What have the French ever done for us?

Date: Tue, 28 May 2024, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Alliance Française d'Adelaide, 319 Young St, Wayville

Join Emeritus Professor of French, John West-Sooby as he presents his new collection of essays on French contributions to Australia's cultural life. It features essays by renowned experts on language, diplomacy, music, art, cinema, literature and food and wine. Tuesday 28 May, 6.30–8 pm. Alliance Française d'Adelaide, 319 Young St, Wayville. Tickets.

C. Moraïtis Annual Hellenic lecture

Date: Tue, 28 May 2024, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: G04 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus

The Classics discipline at the University will hold the C. Moraïtis Annual Hellenic lecture with special guest speaker Professor Julia Kindt (Sydney University) discussing her new book The Trojan Horse and Other Stories. Ten Ancient Creatures that Make Us Human, a study of humankind's relationship with animals. Tuesday 28 May, 7–8.30 pm. G04 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus.

Speaking from the South

Date: Fri, 31 May - Wed, 5 Jun 2024
Location: Bonython Hall, North Terrace Adelaide, SA 5005

What does it mean to speak from the South? What unique perspectives does this vantage point offer on the pressing issues currently facing the world? 'Southern Theory' seeks to empower thinkers beyond the traditional centres and focus on issues which affect them.

JBI gLocal Solution Room - Adelaide event

Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2024, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: SAHMRI Auditorium

Join for the Adelaide JBI Solution Room, a half-day event that focuses on the contribution of fundamentals of care such as those care activities needed for every individual regardless of diagnosis, setting or acuity, to address the challenges and embrace the opportunities. Thursday 6 June, 9 am to 12.30 pm. SAHMRI Auditorium, North Terrace, Adelaide. Register.

Festival of Learning and Teaching

Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2024, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Flentje Lecture Theatre, North Terrace campus and online

The first Festival of Learning and Teaching event in 2024. The theme for the June Festival: Meaningful approaches to learning and teaching in the age of AI. Enjoy an informative keynote presentation from Michael Henderson, Professor of Digital Futures, Monash University, who will lead our exploration of the Festival's theme. Friday 14 June, 9.30 am to 1.30 pm. Flentje lecture theatre, North Terrace campus and online. Register.

Children's University Quiz Night

Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2024, 5:00 pm
Location: Bonython Hall, North Terrace campus

Proceeds from this popular annual event will help provide transport to graduation ceremonies for those families who need it most. Everyone is invited to book a table by contacting Claudia.Welsh@adelaide.edu.au. Friday 30 August, bar open from 5 pm. Bonython Hall, North Terrace campus.

Jesus Christ Superstar

Date: Thu, 26, 7:30 pm - Sun, 29 Sep 2024, 4:30 pm
Location: Scott Theatre

Presented by the 2024 Graduating Class and first year students of Elder Conservatorium Music Theatre. Thursday 26 to Sunday 29 September. Scott Theatre, North Terrace campus. Tickets.