Empowered Educators: opening workshop

Empowered Educators supports academic and professional staff to identify, implement and evaluate evidence-based enhancements to student learning. Empowered Educators is designed to support educators in the transition to Adelaide University. The series opening workshop features Dr Anna Rowe (UNSW). Friday 21 February, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. Sprigg Room 134, Level 1, Mawson Building, North Terrace campus. Register.

Health Equity Reading Group

Professor Vivienne Moore (School of Public Health) will present a paper by Heise et al (2019) entitled Gender inequality and restrictive gender norms: framing the challenges to health. Professor Jennie Popay (Lancaster University) will discuss a paper by McMahon (2022) entitled What shapes local health system actors’ thinking and action on social inequalities in health? A meta ethnography. Monday 24 February, 12–1 pm. Online. Register.

An evening with Dr Hossein Asgari

Immerse yourself in the world of captivating stories and profound intellectual exploration with acclaimed writer Dr Hossein Asgari. Thursday 27 February, 5.30–7 pm. 126 Moot Court, Adelaide Law School, Ligertwood building, North Terrace campus. Register.

Steering Sustainability podcast launch

Join Professor Melissa Nursey-Bray and Dr Ariane Gienger as they tackle big questions like how can we feed 8 billion people? or why is 30% the magic number for protection in protected area management? and try to understand the challenges and opportunities in answering them. Friday 28 February, 11 am to 12 pm. G25, Napier building, North Terrace campus. 

School of Psychology research seminar

Dr Tom Nehmy (Visiting Research Fellow, School of Psychology) will present the findings of a wait-list controlled trial testing the effect of Induced After-Death Communication (IADC) Therapy for Prolonged Grief. Friday 28 February, 1–2 pm. Room 526, Level 5, Hughes building, North Terrace campus. Register.

Kaurna Day: Tirkanthi | Ngutu | Taikurrinthi 2025

Kaurna Day 2025 - Tirkanthi - Ngutu - Taikurrinthi (Learning – Knowledge - Be united together), a day to immerse yourself and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culture. A sunrise smoking ceremony begins a day of music, dance, and storytelling.

Stand Tall: A celebration of female scholarship

Celebrate the achievements of female scholars past and present at the University of Adelaide. During this special event the new bronze statue of Professor Emerita Fay Gale (1932-2008) will be unveiled. This will be the first female statue on the University, representing the achievements of Professor Gale and all female scholars in the university's past, present, and future. Friday 7 March, 10–11.30 am. Barr Smith Lawns, North Terrace campus. Register.

Healthy Development Adelaide

Hear us, See us: children and families living in temporary accommodation/homelessness. Join this forum, held in conjunction with partner organisation Flinders University, and presented by Professor Monica Lakhanpaul (University College London, UK). Wednesday 12 March, 5.30–7.30 pm. Napier 102 lecture theatre, first floor, Napier building, North Terrace. Register.

Women in Sport Brunch

Adelaide University Sport and Fitness has partnered with Sport SA to deliver the fifth, annual Women in Sport Brunch. Featuring athletes, industry professionals, coaches and media personalities discussing the power of sport and its role in creating career pathways, developing leaders and strong, connected communities. Early bird pricing available until Friday 7 February. Thursday 20 March, 9.30—11.30 am. SkyCity Ballroom, Station Road, Adelaide. Register.

AdvanceHE Fellowship information session

Join this session to learn about Advance HE Access Member benefits and the program of support available for Fellowship applications. Open to academic and professional staff involved in teaching, supporting learning, and leading in higher education. Benefits include opportunities to apply for grants, global networking platform and access to resources. Monday 24 March, 12–1 pm. Online. Register.