Mankurriapinthi Strategic Plan 2024-2025 - Future Making for First Nations - Staff Information Sessions

Culture will not change without a genuine commitment, and sustainability cannot be achieved without informed decision-making and accountability. Register your unit for The Mankurriapinthi Strategic Plan Staff Information Sessions. Organised by Wirltu Yarlu, the group sessions will provide your unit with the information and ideas to start implementing the Strategy. Tuesday 5 to Thursday 21 November, various times. Register.

Wednesday wonders: science talks

Explore how glass is being used in truly incredible ways, from heart health diagnostics to communication, and sustainability. Witness epic installations take on a new dimension as the sun sets, enjoy a drink from the bar, or pre-order a picnic box to enjoy in the Garden before your science talk. Wednesday 6 to Wednesday 27 November, 6–8.30 pm. Noel Lothian Hall, Adelaide Botanic Gardens. Tickets.

Stars, Star-dust and Story-making in the South

This workshop will feature thought-provoking presentations from renowned speakers, including Eugenia Flynn discussing personal narratives in relation to Country, and a collaborative session with Stephen Muecke and Samuel J. Cox on the constellations guiding journeys to Broome. Thursday 7 November, 9.45 am to 3.30 pm. Writing Studio, Barr Smith Library, North Terrace campus. Register.

The Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research public forum

Making cancer treatment worth it. Cancer treatment can save or extend lives, but sometimes it doesn’t. This public forum will explore how aggressive therapy that is ultimately futile is avoided, serious side effects from treatment, how personalised medicine is improving outcomes and patient treatment experiences and how best to help people who are suffering (and their loved ones). Sunday 10 November, 3–4.30pm. AHMS building, lecture theatre G030, North Terrace campus and online. Register.

Empowered Educators

The final Empowered Educators event of the year—a special session featuring a guest panel of renowned experts in education. Join to hear insights from distinguished panellists followed by a session with colleagues sharing progress of their teaching and learning enhancements. Monday 11 November, 12.15–3 pm. Function room, level 5, Union House, North Terrace campus. Register.

Stretton Health Equity Seminar

Stress, mental health and public policy for wellbeing. Presented by Dr Matt Fisher (School of Social Sciences) who will present work from his forthcoming book How to Create Societies for Human Wellbeing: Through Public Policy and Social Change. Tuesday 12 November, 2–3 pm. Register.

JBI LIVE Webinar: Empowering new nurses

Empowering new nurses: Evidence-based clinical decision support Safety and quality in healthcare are crucial responsibilities, but early-career nurses often face challenges in confidently making informed decisions. This session introduces new nurses and nurse educators to key insights and practical, evidence-based solutions to bridge this gap and enhance clinical practice. Wednesday 13 November, 7.30–8.30am. Online. Register.  

Women in power, powerful women: medieval and early modern insights

This symposium which explores the interplay of gender, authority and emotion in the medieval and early modern world has been organised by Claire Walker, Paula Plastić, and Grace Waye-Harris of the School of Humanities. Friday 15 November, 9.15 am to 4.45 pm. Room 715, Ingkarni Wardli Building, North Terrace campus and online. Register.

AdeLOUD

It’s time to get noisy at AdeLOUD. The new student-led music festival brings unparalleled energy, cutting-edge music, and an unapologetically raucous day to the University of Adelaide on its 150th anniversary. Saturday 16 to Sunday 17 November, 4 pm to 2 am. UniBar, North Terrace campus. Register.

2024 Celebration of Learning and Teaching

A celebration of learning and teaching excellence through the sharing of ideas and the recognition of success. This event will recognise excellence in learning and teaching through the presentation of the following awards: Stephen Cole the Elder Awards for Excellence, Commendations for the Enhancement and Innovation of Student Learning and the Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence. Monday 18 November, 4–6 pm. The Braggs lecture theatre, North Terrace campus. Register.