Events: staff news
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.
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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.
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.
