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The Barr Smith Lawns are getting a facelift
The Barr Smith Lawns are primed for hosting your next outdoor bash. Construction is in full swing, and the makeover will be completed by early 2024.
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Come and tryout for the AU Waatu basketball team...
Join us on Tuesday 28 November at GameReady Performance Basketball in Thebarton. Show off your skills in a light session with drills and games— this is a great chance to express interest in joining the team.
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Staying safe this summer break!

We’re leading into what many of us would say is the best time of year. We’re finishing up our last assignments, exams are almost over…and soon enough we’ll be out celebrating with friends the year that’s passed.
How to be less lonely during the break

The idea of free time is supposed to be fun, right? Well for some of us, it’s not as simple as that. Loneliness is one of those feelings that can often creep unannounced into our thoughts, particularly when we’re not as busy as we used to be (i.e., after finishing a semester of study!). Here are 5 evidence-based tips you can use to feel less lonely.
Free and low-cost events
Check out our guide to free and low-cost events to help you plan and make the most of the break.
Design Build Fly: Exploring a career in aerospace
Design Build Fly competition offers insights into the aerospace industry and accepts students from diverse backgrounds including engineering and computer science. Working in a team, students build a remote-controlled airplane from scratch while practicing theory and building employability skills. From there, the sky's the limit!
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Meet Niamh: Our Women's Football "Blues" Winner

Niamh Davis was the recipient of the 2023 Adelaide University Sport Blues Awards for her achievements in football.
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School Holiday Program
Book your kids into the Adelaide University Sport School Holiday Program. Sports include tennis, badminton, soccer, basketball, gymnastics, cricket, football, and more. The program will run for six weeks and starts on Thursday 14 December.
Policy updates
Find out about changes to the Student Loan Policy and revised Student Complaint Resolution Policy.
Applications now open for the Hugh Martin Weir Prize 2024
Is your research about Australia's involvement in war or the treatment of prisoners of war in any conflict, including the impact on those persons involved, their families, and their communities? The Hugh Martin Weir Prize awards up to $2,000 to support the successful candidate's research
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