Events: Community

Sports week and VC Cup

Date: Mon, 14 - Fri, 18 Oct 2024
Location: North Terrace campus

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.

Healthy Development Adelaide 20th Anniversary Celebration

Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2024, 12:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Hawke Building - Allan Scott Auditorium (H2-16) and Bradley Forum (H5-02), City West Campus University of South Australia

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.

Pizza, mini-documentary and film night

Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2024, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Union cinema, Union House building, North Terrace campus

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.

HiTeMP-4: High Temperature Minerals Processing Forum

Date: Mon, 21, 8:30 am - Wed, 23 Oct 2024, 6:00 pm
Location: National Wine Centre

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.

Alumni 150th Celebration - Adelaide

Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2024, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Adelaide UniBar

Don't miss this opportunity to reconnect with fellow graduates and reminisce in the relaxed atmosphere of the iconic UniBar. Friday 25 October, 5.30–8 pm. Adelaide UniBar, North Terrace campus. Register.

Julia Gillard Public Lecture

Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2024, 9:30 am - 11:15 am
Location: Bonython Hall

The University of Adelaide is hosting its annual Julia Gillard Public Lecture once again in 2024.

Bupa webinar

Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Online

Beyond Resilience. This session will introduce practical strategies for building resilience in both the immediate and long term, drawing from positive psychology. Learn tools to manage stress, turn challenges into growth opportunities, and adopt lasting habits for success. Tuesday 29 October, 12–1 pm. Online.

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Festival of Learning and Teaching

Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2024, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Flentje Lecture Theatre, North Terrace campus

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. The keynote presentation will be delivered by Associate Professor Jason Lodge (UQ). This engaging, interactive event will take place on campus, with the option to attend the plenary session online. Thursday 31 October, 9.30 am to 1.30 pm. Flentje lecture theatre, North Terrace campus. Register.

Wednesday wonders: science talks

Date: Wed, 6, 6:00 pm - Wed, 27 Nov 2024, 8:30 pm
Location: Noel Lothian Hall, Adelaide Botanic Garden

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.

Stretton Health Equity Seminar

Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2024, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Online

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. Wednesday 12 November, 2–3 pm. Register.