Events
Events
Find out what's on at the University of Adelaide.
Into the Woods
Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 April
Presented by the 2025 Graduating Class of Elder Conservatorium Music Theatre, Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods will be staged at the Scott Theatre for four performances only.
Fantasies for Twenty Fingers
Sunday 27 April
The Neeman Piano Duo are a powerhouse husband-and-wife team: their twenty fingers have sounded together since 2008, at venues across the United States, Asia and Australia.
The Touch of Dreams
Friday 2 May
Three outstanding musicians come together to explore the unusual combination of clarinet, tenor and piano in a concert culminating with Louis Spohr’s Six German Songs, generally regarded as his finest contribution to the Lieder genre.
Tasting Australia
Friday 2 to Saturday 10 May
Tasting Australia is the country’s longest running eating and drinking festival – celebration and collaboration of people, produce and place lie at the heart of our existence.
Hugh Stretton Oration 2025
Wednesday 14 May
Guest speaker and graduate of the University, Adam Liaw, will explore the topic of Growing an Appetite for Good Food Policy, discussing how we as a society need to start to take the question of "good food" a little more seriously.
CU Adelaide Quiz Night
Friday 30 May
The CU Adelaide Quiz Night is back for 2025. Proceeds from this popular annual event will help provide transport to graduation ceremonies for those families who need it most.
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Events
29 Apr
Healthy lifestyle habits seminar
With realistic case studies, the theme of this session is that genuine holistic health is achieved via the hundreds of small decisions we make each day, and we can gradually work towards better health by making small personal adjustments. Tuesday 29 April, 12–1 pm. Online. Register. 01 May
AHURI roadshow - 2026 NHRP funding
Join us for the AHURI roadshow which provides an opportunity for more detailed discussion and Q&A on the agenda and application process once researchers have had time to review the information. Thursday 1 May, 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. Room 5.57, level 5, Ingkarni Wardli building, North Terrace campus. Register. 02 May Tasting Australia is the country’s longest running eating and drinking festival – celebration and collaboration of people, produce and place lie at the heart of our existence. 02 May
Elder Conservatorium Lunchtime Concert | The Touch of Dreams
Three outstanding musicians come together to explore the unusual combination of clarinet, tenor and piano in a concert culminating with Louis Spohr’s Six German Songs, generally regarded as his finest contribution to the Lieder genre. Friday 2 May, 1.10–2 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets. 05 May
Health Equity Learning Lab Oz webinar
Education Equity. In recent decades Australia has experienced declining student learning outcomes alongside growing inequities between public and private education, exacerbating inequities within the community. Leading education advocates will discuss policy and practice recommendations for making Australia’s education systems fairer. Monday 5 May, 12–1 pm. Online. Register. 06 May
SAiGENCI Annual Public Lecture
Fighting Cancer from Within: How your Immune System may hold the key. This lecture will unveil our latest discoveries on how chronic inflammation drives a lot of cancers and how targeting the immune system’s innate response could lead to breakthrough treatments. Tuesday 6 May, 5.30–6.30 pm. The Braggs lecture theatre, North Terrace campus. Register. 09 May
Elder Conservatorium Lunchtime Concert | Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
A concert spanning Baroque brilliance, modern storytelling and romantic beauty. Featuring Bach's timeless Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, Schneider's Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and Atterberg's Intermezzo for String Orchestra. Friday 9 May, 1–2 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets. 12 May Associate Professor Douglas Bardsley will speak on the topic Risk and the emergence of new human ecological thresholds. Dr Thomas Wanner will speak on The benefits and limits of nature-based solutions for climate action and human wellbeing. Monday 12 May, 12–1 pm. Online. Register. 14 May The Stretton Institute presents the Hugh Stretton Oration 2025. Guest speaker and graduate of the University, Adam Liaw, will explore the topic of Growing an Appetite for Good Food Policy, discussing how we as a society need to start to take the question of "good food" a little more seriously. Wednesday 14 May, 5.30–7 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Register. 16 May
Elder Conservatorium Lunchtime Concert | Folklore
The Sydney-based Nexas Quartet is a trailblazing saxophone ensemble known for redefining the boundaries of chamber music. Comprising saxophonists Michael Duke, Andrew Smith, Nathan Henshaw, and Jay Byrnes, the quartet has garnered widespread recognition for their exceptional musicianship and unique artistic approach. Friday 16 May, 1.10–2 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.