Annual meeting of the University community

On Monday 17 February 2025, the University Council will convene the Annual Meeting of the University Community. This is an opportunity for staff, students and graduates of the University to ask questions and to hear from the Vice-Chancellor and the Chancellor. 

Independent Arts Foundation literary dinner

John West Sooby, Emeritus Professor of French Studies, will speak on what the French have done for the cultural life of Australia. Tuesday 18 February, 6.30–9.30 pm. Osmond Terrace Function Centre, Norwood Hotel. Tickets. 

Eat The Invaders: Controlling Invasive species

Eat The Invaders is a six-part series examining how Australia might deal with invasive species by turning them into dinner. A collaboration between the Environment Institute, Australian Wildlife Conservancy, Biodiversity Council, ABC Impact and Partnerships, and Closer Productions this special event will feature screening of Episode 5 "Cat", followed by a panel discussion and Q&A. Wednesday 19 February, 5–7 pm. Braggs lecture theatre, North Terrace campus. Register. 

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.

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

Launching University of Adelaide’s official calendar of 150th celebrations events, Kaurna Day is an immersive and celebratory day of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. A sunrise smoking ceremony kicks off a day full of free music, dance, storytelling, and food.

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.