Celebrate With Us
State Theatre Company: Julia
Not now. Not ever.
In 2012, Australia’s first female Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, gave a speech that sent shockwaves around the world. Just over a decade later, one of Australia’s most esteemed and globally-produced playwrights, Joanna Murray-Smith, brings the human story behind that speech to the stage.
Dates: 16 - 31 Aug
Location: Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
Make History Speaker Series: Women in the House
The University of Adelaide celebrates its 150th anniversary and the 130th anniversary of women's suffrage in South Australia with "Women in the House," featuring prominent female politicians. Facilitated by journalist Tory Shepherd, this event at Elder Hall will discuss women's history, impact, and future in Australian politics. Aspiring female politicians are encouraged to attend.
Wonderverse by Patch Theatre
Within Wonderverse, you will travel through a tunnel of mesmerising fireflies, create your own percussive masterpieces, contemplate the vastness of the universe, and control a magnificent sound and light wonderland.
Experience breathtaking lighting by Geoff Cobham, discover epic tunes by Aboriginal hip-hop sensation DEM MOB, and – best of all – be part of the action. Adventure awaits in this sensational interactive experience.
Date: 10 - 22 October
Location: Bonython Hall
Price: Free
Ingenuity 2024
Ingenuity is an exhibition featuring a range of interactive, STEM-focused activities. It provides an insight into the variety of career opportunities available across architecture and built environment, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
We welcome all visitors at Ingenuity, current university students, high school students and their teachers, industry members, and the general public. Admission is free.
Date: Wed 30 Oct
Location: Adelaide Convention Centre
AdeLOUD
AdeLOUD will round out the University of Adelaide’s 150th celebrations with a bang! Named by popular vote, and lineup curated by Motez, AdeLOUD is a music festival just for UoA students, bringing the best local, national, and international acts to our doorstep.
Date: Sat 16 Nov
Location: UniBar and Cloisters
There are plenty of ways to come together, share memories, discuss our past and our future, and celebrate achievements.
Upcoming 150th celebration events
All 150th celebration events
16
Aug
State Theatre Company South Australia in association with The University of Adelaide presents a Sydney Theatre Company and Canberra Theatre Centre production.
4
Sep
Make History Speaker Series: Women in the House
Join us to hear from four exceptional women from across Australia’s political spectrum as they reflect on the history of women in Australian politics, share their unique experiences, discuss the impact women have in politics today, and explore the road to greater professional and political equality in the future of South Australia and the country. Wednesday 4 September, 6–7.30 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Register.
10
Oct
Lights, beats, dreams: an immersive adventure.
26
Oct
The University of Adelaide’s most spectacular alumni reunion event ever, the 2024 150th Gala Ball is a black-tie gala celebrating both the history and the future of the University.
30
Oct
Creating our technology future, Ingenuity is an interactive showcase of university student projects exploring real-life applications of architecture, engineering, science, technology, computer sciences, and mathematical sciences.
16
Nov
AdeLOUD will round out the University of Adelaide’s 150th celebrations with a bang! Named by popular vote, and lineup curated by Motez, AdeLOUD will bring the best local, national, and international acts to your doorstep.