Events: staff news
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.
Health Equity Learning Lab Oz webinar
- Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: Online
Federal Election priorities for health and social equity. Representatives from civil society organisations will present their policy priorities for improving health and social inequities in Australia. Monday 17 March, 12–1 pm. Online. Register.
Welcome Session - The Fay Gale Alliance of Gender Scholars
- Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2025, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Barr Smith Lawns, North Terrace campus
The Alliance of Gender Scholars is a group of PhD students and early career researchers from across the University who are interested in and are conducting research in gender-related issues. Join new and current members for a welcome morning tea. Friday 21 March, 10.30 am to 12 pm. Barr Smith Lawns, North Terrace campus.
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The past, present, and future of global maternal child health: opportunities for change - Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta

- Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2025, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Lecture Room 1059a/b, Level 1, Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences building, North Terrace
Robinson Research Institute is proud to host Dr Zulfiqar Bhutta (Aga Khan University), distinguished University Professor and Founding Director of the Institute for Global Health and Development and the Centre for Excellence in Woman and Child Health. Monday 24 March, 10.30 am to 12 pm. Lecture Room 1059a/b, Level 1, Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences building, North Terrace. Register.
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.
In Conversation with Tobi Pearce
- Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Nexus 10 Foyer, Pulteney Street
Join us at ThincLab for a special in conversation event with Tobi Pearce, Co-Founder and former CEO of Sweat. A fantastic opportunity to gain insights on the often unpredictable entrepreneurial journey, ask questions, and network with the vibrant start-up community. Tuesday 25 March, 5–7 pm. Nexus 10 Foyer, Pulteney Street. Register.
School of Psychology research seminar
- Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Room 526, Hughes building, North Terrace campus and online
Professor Mario Gollwitzer, Chair of Social Psychology, Department of Psychology (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München) will present his research on the psychology of revenge and its implications for finding constructive solutions to injustice conflicts. Friday 28 March, 1–2 pm. Room 526, level 5, Hughes building, North Terrace campus and online.
The FJ and the footbridge – a Lumen Live! event

- Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2025, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Taikunthi, level 5, Union House, North Terrace campus
Join us to hear firsthand from the masterminds behind the most iconic prank in the University of Adelaide's history — a stunt shrouded in mystery for over 50 years. Thursday 3 April, 5–7 pm. Taikunthi, level 5, Union House, North Terrace campus. Register.
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Tasting Australia Series 2025

- Date: Fri, 2, 10:15 am - Sat, 10 May 2025, 1:30 pm
- Location: Victoria Square and Waite Campus
Tasting Australia is the country’s longest running eating and drinking festival – celebration and collaboration of people, produce and place lie at the heart of our existence.
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.