Events: Community

State of the sector: the top trends impacting global research universities and what they mean for Adelaide University

Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2025, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Rooms 704/705, Level 7, Nexus 10 Tower, Pulteney Street.

This session will provide a high level overview of major trends including: international enrolments, domestic enrolments, cost savings initiatives, the future of campus space and hybrid work and learning, staff burnout, the rising cost of research competition, the impact of generative AI. Thursday 6 March, 9–11 am and 11.30 am to 1.30 pm. Rooms 704/705, Level 7, Nexus 10 Tower, Pulteney Street. Register.

Generative AI in higher education: opportunities, challenges, and what universities are doing right now to adapt

Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2025, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Rooms 704/705, Level 7, Nexus 10 Tower, Pulteney Street.

This session will include a review of EAB survey data and provide case studies on how universities are currently using generative AI across teaching and learning, student support, recruiting, fundraising, and administrative efficiency, focusing on barriers to adoption and where the biggest gains are likely to be. Thursday 6 March, 2.30–4.30 pm. Rooms 704/705, Level 7, Nexus 10 Tower, Pulteney Street. Register.

Credential innovation: designing new credentials to engage the changing needs of learners

Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2025, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Rooms 704/705, Level 7, Nexus 10 Tower, Pulteney Street.

Interest in shorter and more targeted micro-credentials has the potential to grow enrolments from working adults as well as younger students who don’t see the value in a traditional degree. Yet designing, delivering, and recruiting for these credentials requires significant changes to policies, procedures and infrastructure. Friday 7 March, 11.30 am to 1.30 pm. Rooms 704/705, Level 7, Nexus 10 Tower, Pulteney Street. Register.

The growing trend of education “non-consumers”

Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2025, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Rooms 704/705, Level 7, Nexus 10 Tower, Pulteney Street.

The Growing Trend of Education “Non-Consumers”: Why Are So Many Young People Opting Out of Higher Education and How Can We Re-Engage Them? Across a number of developed economies, the percentage of recent school leavers enrolling directly into higher education has declined, threatening national and state goals to improve access and close skill gaps. Friday 7 March, 2.30–4.30 pm. Rooms 704/705, Level 7, Nexus 10 Tower, Pulteney Street. Register.

Fay Gale Centre seminar

Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Meeting room 5.57, Ingkarni Wardli building, North Terrace campus

Bhutan’s Homeland Activists: The Ecosystem of Exile Politics. In this talk, Associate Professor Susan Banki (University of Sydney) will draw on the key themes of her recently published book, The Ecosystem of Exile Politics. Tuesday 11 March, 11 am to 12 pm. Meeting room 5.57, Ingkarni Wardli building, North Terrace campus.

AdvanceHE Fellowship information session

Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Online

Join this session to learn about Advance HE Access Member benefits and the program of support available for Fellowship applications. Open to academic and professional staff involved in teaching, supporting learning, and leading in higher education. Benefits include opportunities to apply for grants, global networking platform and access to resources. Monday 24 March, 12–1 pm. Online. Register.

Hugh Stretton Oration 2025

Date: Wed, 14 May 2025, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace campus

The Stretton Institute presents the Hugh Stretton Oration 2025. Guest speaker and graduate of the University, Adam Liaw, will explore the topic of Growing an Appetite for Good Food Policy, discussing how we as a society need to start to take the question of "good food" a little more seriously. Wednesday 14 May, 5.30–7 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Register.