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Union House restaurant name
Over 50% of respondents in the recent poll chose Taikunthi, the Kaurna word meaning ‘coming together’ or ‘united together in partnership’, symbolic of people meeting and eating, with a nod to our upcoming merger. Taikunthi (pronounced Turkindi) will open later this year along with four function rooms. For more information about the Union House revitalisation project, including updated opening details, visit the website.
Naming the new Union House restaurant - staff survey
The new food and beverage offering on Level 5 of Union House is due to open later this year and it needs a name. Please vote for your favourite from the proposed shortlist. Voting closes Friday 26 April, and the name will be announced shortly afterwards. More about this project.
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Uni Bar closure
The Uni Bar will be closed until Tuesday 18 July due to Union House building works occurring during for much of the mid-semester break. Uni Bar will reopen on Wednesday 19 July.
Union House food and beverage venue
Feedback on the new staff-focused food and beverage venue in Union House has been collated. Clear themes include: the importance of a staff-focused space; the need for somewhere to relax, work and discuss as well as eat and entertain; convenient opening hours; affordability; and a modern, relaxed, lounge feel. A strategic insights document, which is now available and your feedback is encouraged.
Old Unibar Closure - Union House
The Old Unibar on level 5 of Union House will be closed for the next 12 months as part of the rejuvenation of this heritage-listed venue. New facilities will be coming online in mid-late 2024.
New Union House staff survey
The Union House project will deliver a new contemporary bistro/restaurant on campus. A reference group made up of staff and University community members has been working on what features will best serve our staff, guests and students. Please provide feedback via the staff survey.
