United Kingdom and Europe global opportunities and impact forum 2024

Join us for an overview of the recent Senior Executive Mission to the United Kingdom and Germany, as well as information on partnerships, student recruitment efforts, and research and funding opportunities available to support partnership work in the region. The session includes a Q&A followed by a networking afternoon tea. Monday 1 July, 12.30–2 pm. Room 307, Schultz building, North Terrace campus. Register.

Geographical Futures Navigated Via Our Connection To Nature

Join Sophie Thomson, TV presenter and gardener, to hear her keynote address for the Institute of Australian Geographers Conference. Sophie is a prominent ambassador and board member, recognised with awards like the 2024 South Australian Inspiring Woman of the Year. Her profound belief in gardening as a resource to face some of life’s challenges and as a way to nurture resilience and environmental care aligns perfectly with the conference theme. Tuesday 2 July, 9–10 am. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Register (limited availability).

Transnational environmental crime: black markets in gold, wildlife and timber

This presentation introduces the topic of transnational environmental crime, indicating the scope, magnitude, and harm as well as the criminogenic asymmetries that contribute to environmental crime. Tuesday 2 July, 1–2 pm. Room 504, level 5, Ligertwood building, North Terrace campus. RSVP by 25 June.

Book launch

Export Restrictions and Export Controls, with focus on the US-China Semiconductor War. The author will focus on chapter 6, covering the US-China semiconductor war and how it is impacting on the global trading system. Thursday 4 July, 12.15–1.45 pm. Room 7.06, Level 7, Nexus 10 building, North Terrace campus. Register.

UniSuper: The basics of investing your super

Join UniSuper’s webcast to help you understand the basics of investing your life savings. Everyone can attend, even if you’re not a UniSuper member. Thursday 4 July, 12.30–1.30pm. Online. Register. 

LUMEN Bar

As our cityscape lights up, we are proud to open LUMEN Bar in collaboration with the National Wine Centre, nestled in the heart of Illuminate Adelaide's City Lights.

Socially just transition workshop

The workshop will provide insights into social justice issues in the context of climate change adaptation and mitigation in developed and developing countries, as well as illustrate the importance of social science perspectives in addressing these issues. RSVP by Monday 1 July. Friday 5 July, 10 am to 12.30 pm. Room LG24, Lower Napier building, North Terrace campus. Register.

Elder Conservatorium Lunchtime Concert | Percussion Miniatures

Five percussion graduates of the Elder Conservatorium come together to perform a program of percussion music. Friday 5 July, 1.10–2 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

Illuminate Adelaide: intangible #form

Space takes on new light in this mind-bending installation from Japanese artist Shohei Fujimoto. For the first time in Australia, intangible #form takes over The University of Adelaide’s historic Bonython Hall, using state of the art projections and lasers to create fluid, ever-changing structures that feel both real and intangible, high-tech and magical.

ASQ in Concert: Vanguard

Beethoven, String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op.127. Harry Sdraulig, String Quartet No.2. Korngold, String Quartet No.2 in E-flat Major, Op.26. Pushing the boundaries of the genre, Beethoven and Korngold take the string quartet to new frontiers with these ground-breaking works. Friday 5 July, 7–9 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.