Events
Events
Find out what's on at the University of Adelaide.
Alice By Heart
Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 October
Presented by the second year students of Elder Conservatorium Music Theatre. Alice by Heart is a touching musical inspired by Alice’s madcap Adventures in Wonderland.
Sports week and VC Cup
Monday 14 to Friday 18 October
This year’s event promises a week filled with dynamic sports and activities, culminating in the exhilarating VC Cup—the race that stops the campus!
Alumni 150th Celebration - Adelaide
Friday 25 October
Don't miss this opportunity to reconnect with fellow graduates and reminisce in the relaxed atmosphere of the iconic UniBar.
150th Gala Ball
Saturday 26 October
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.
Ingenuity 2024
Wednesday 30 October
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.
Festival of Learning and Teaching
Thursday 31 October
Join for the October Festival of Learning and Teaching, where you can hear from university leaders, gain insights from peer presentations, and delve into key ideas on inclusion and innovation.
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Events
10 Oct Lights, beats, dreams: an immersive adventure. 14 Oct Sports week will feature a variety of daily competitions, including ergo row, table tennis, volleyball, and 3x3 basketball, with the week concluding with the cornhole tournament and the prestigious VC Cup 800m relay race. The VC Cup, now in its 16th year, will be a highlight to end the week or activities, as six teams compete for the coveted trophy in an 800m relay around the campus. Monday 14 to Friday 18 October. North Terrace campus. Register. 15 Oct Ecosocial diplomacy as a pathway to climate justice and global peace. Dr Benito Cao will explore the role of environmental diplomacy in reducing global tensions and fostering lasting positive peace by advancing climate justice and ecosocial citizenship. Tuesday 15 October, 6–8 pm. The Howling Owl, Vaughan Place, Adelaide. Register. 16 Oct
AIST-TMS John F. Elliot lecture
The Green Steel Revolution. Presented by Dr Sara Hornby, steel is a part of all infrastructures, contributing to 7-9% of earth's carbon dioxide equivalent emissions. The green steel revolution aims to capitalise on new perspectives and sharp thinking to foster new ideas and techno-economic solutions, mitigating emissions. Wednesday 16 October, 12–1 pm. G04 lecture theatre. Napier building, North Terrace campus. Register. 16 Oct
Healthy Development Adelaide 20th Anniversary Celebration
Join for the Healthy Development Adelaide 20th anniversary celebration showcasing breadth of research, government and organisational members during a research afternoon followed by the 20th anniversary oration. Wednesday 16 October, 12.45–8.30 pm. Allan Scott Auditorium and Bradley Forum, Hawke building, City West campus, University of South Australia. Register. 16 Oct
Pizza, mini-documentary and film night
Join Rising Tide for an evening of pizza and two inspiring film. The first is a 20-minute mini-documentary telling the story of the Rising Tide People's Blockade Protestival. The other is a comedy film, Pride, which tells a story of the power in communities coming together in solidarity across struggles. Wednesday 16 October, 5–7.30 pm. Union cinema, Union House building, North Terrace campus. Register. 21 Oct
HiTeMP-4: High Temperature Minerals Processing Forum
The Centre for Energy Technology, the Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition (HILT) CRC, and Mission Innovation's Net Zero Industries (NZI) Mission will be holding the fourth international forum on High Temperature Minerals Processing. Monday 20 to Wednesday 23 October, 8.30 am to 6 pm. National Wine Centre, Adelaide. Register. 23 Oct
Climate realities in housing: advocating for change
Presented by Associate Professor Julia Woodhall-Melnik (University of New Brunswik) and hosted by The Australian Centre for Housing Research. Wednesday 23 October, 12–1 pm. Room 7.06, level 7, Nexus 10, Pulteney Street. Register. 23 Oct Research with Impact: Translating Women’s Health Research in to Practice and Policy is presented by Professor Helena Teede AM and hosted by the Robinson Research Institute, the University of Adelaide. This lecture series features international research and policy leaders tackling grand challenges in reproductive health, women's health, and early life, bringing some of the most inspiring researchers from around the world to Adelaide, to present on thought provoking topics. 24 Oct
Accelerating decarbonisation in Australia
Join ISER for an academic lecture presented by Adjunct Professor Henrik Stiesdal discussing the strategic initiatives Australia can adopt and position themselves as a global leader in decarbonisation efforts. Thursday 24 October, 12–1 pm. S111 lecture theatre, Engineering South building, North Terrace campus. Register.