Upcoming events

Friends of the Library Discovery event

Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library Level 3

With Professor Oliver Mayo on William Harvey (1578 – 1657), discoverer of the circulation of the blood. William Harvey wrote 'my trust is in my love of truth and the candour of cultivated minds’. This inspiring influence motivated Oliver Mayo to Adopt Harvey’s Complete Works 1761. The volumes will be displayed and Conservator Karen Vidler will join us. Monday 28 August, 1–2 pm, doors open 12.30 pm for tea and coffee. Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library Level 3, North Terrace campus. More information.

Julia Gillard Public Lecture

Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2023, 9:55 am - 11:45 am
Location: Bonython, North Terrace campus

Former Prime Minister of Australia the Hon Julia Gillard AC will be joined by Australian journalist Jess Adamson to discuss the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care, in her role as Commissioner. Tuesday 29 August, 9.55 - 11.45 am. Bonython Hall, North Terrace campus. Register in person or listen online.

Defence Trailblazer Industry Research Program: HDR Information Session

Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Online

In this online information session speakers from the University of Adelaide, UNSW and the defence industry will discuss some of the projects on offer, degree options and benefits including scholarships, industry mentorship and embedded industry experience. Wednesday 30 August, 9.30–11.30 am. Online. Register.

Modern Slavery: Why It’s Every Australian’s Business

Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: The Howling Owl, 10 Vaughan Place, Adelaide

Australian consumers and businesses are further exposed to slavery via the products we use and consume every day, such as mobile phones, computers and agricultural produce. Wednesday 30 August, 6–8 pm. The Howling Owl, 10 Vaughan Place, Adelaide. Tickets.

Open Music Academy Ensemble - Strings

Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2023, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Bishop Hall, Elder Conservatorium of Music, North Terrace campus

Enroll your child in the Wind Ensemble as part of the Open Music Academy with tutor Stephen King at the Elder Conservatorium of Music. Thursday 31 August until Thursday 28 September, 4.30-7.30 pm. Bishop Hall, Elder Conservatorium, North Terrace campus. Register.

Elder Hall Lunchtime Concert | Jazz Duos

Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2023, 1:10 pm
Location: Elder Hall

Staff and students perform in the most intimate jazz setting available – Duos. Double bass and voice, guitar and piano, saxophone and trumpet. Friday 1 September, 1.10 pm. Elder Hall Conservatorium, North Terrace campus. Register.

Is Force Feeding Justifiable?

Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2023, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Napier building, Room 208

Dr Oli Williams and Helen West (Kings College London) explore recent debates about ‘terminal anorexia’ and ethics of care. They discuss a current research project investigating a new approach that has drastically reduced the incidence of feeding under restraint and is utilising co-design methods to improve the provision of care. Friday 1 September, 2–3 pm. Napier building, room 208, North Terrace campus.

Cosmos Science City: What are the jobs of the future?

Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2023, 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Location: The Science Exchange, 55 Exchange Place, and online

In this session, Dr Charlie Hargroves, Senior Lecturer with the Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre (ECIC) will discuss how Blockchain Technology will affect the jobs of the future, especially when coupled with AI. Tuesday 5 September, 12.45 - 1.45 pm. The Science Exchange, 55 Exchange Place, Adelaide and online. Register.

Healthy Development Adelaide forum

Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2023, 5:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Location: G60 Braggs lecture theatre, North Terrace campus

Held in conjunction with the Department for Child Protection, our expert panel of speakers will present around their work in this area on a wide range of topics from babies, children, mothers and support programs.

Inspiring South Australian Women Impacting the World

Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2023, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Scott Theatre, Kintore Avenue, University of Adelaide

This captivating evening will bring together an esteemed panel of influential women who are making significant contributions in their respective fields. The esteemed panel includes Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Anna Meares OAM, the Hon Susan Close MP, the Hon Catherine Branson AC KC, Tanya Hosch, and Miriam Silva AM. Tuesday 5 September, 6–8 pm. Scott Theatre, Kintore Avenue, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

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