Events

Events

Find out what's on at the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø.



Monday 20 to Friday 24 October

Sports Week and the Vice-Chancellor's Cup returns for 2025 with a variety of sports and activities to get involved in. Compete for bragging rights across a week of different sports, looking to become the winner of the Sports Week shield, culminating in the 17th annual Vice Chancellor's Cup 800m relay and being awarded the VC Cup trophy.

Tuesday 21 to Friday 24 October

HyPT-4 will bring together over 70 experts from around the world to compare the relative merits of alternative CO2-free hydrogen technologies. The forum will continue to explore in depth, a range of current and emerging zero carbon emission (CO2-free) hydrogen production technologies.


Thursday 23 October

Former Prime Minister of Australia the Hon Julia Gillard AC will facilitate an informed conversation on how the rapidly changing geopolitical environment and rise of disinformation is impacting Australia, our foreign policy, development assistance and our universities, and how these factors might be leveraged for better outcomes.


Saturday 25 October

A delight for lovers of classical guitar, this annual showcase concert features an array of works for solo guitar and small chamber groups, culminating in a performance by the Elder Conservatorium Guitar Ensemble.Ìý


Thursday 13 November

Join us as we celebrate learning and teaching excellence and the recognition of success! Awards will be presented by Professor Peter Høj AC, Vice-Chancellor and President.


Friday 28 November

From 3 – 6pm on Friday 28 November, all staff from our three campuses are invited to come together to celebrate the University’s rich history and our bright future. This special event will feature food trucks, live performances, moments of reflection, and celebrations of our myriad achievements.Ìý

Events

02

Oct

Dynamic Balance Course

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø University Judo Club's upcoming Dynamic Balance Introductory Course commences in October running through to December. If you want to be safer in the instance of a fall this course is designed to lower your risk and improve your balance. Thursday 2 October to Friday 4 December, 11:15 am to 12:15 pm.Ìý34 Phillips Street, Thebarton. $195.Ìý.

20

Oct

Sports week and VC Cup

Sports Week and the Vice-Chancellor's Cup returns for 2025 with a variety of sports and activities to get involved in. Compete for bragging rights across a week of different sports, looking to become the winner of the Sports Week shield, culminating in the 17th annual Vice Chancellor's Cup 800m relay and being awarded the VC Cup trophy. Monday 20 to Friday 24 October. North Terrace campus. .

21

Oct

The Fourth International Forum on Hydrogen Production Technologies (HyPT-4)

HyPT-4 will bring together over 70 experts from around the world to compare the relative merits of alternative CO2-free hydrogen technologies. The forum will continue to explore in depth, a range of current and emerging zero carbon emission (CO2-free) hydrogen production technologies. Tuesday 21 to Friday 24 October. Online.Ìý.

24

Oct

Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Children

Professor Randye Semple (University of Southern California) will offer a brief overview of the research support for Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Children (MBCT-C), then discuss what has been learned and what needs to be focused on when considering future studies. Friday 24 October, 1—2 pm.ÌýHughes building, level 5, room 526, North Terrace Campus and .Ìý

25

Oct

Elder After Hours - Guitarissimo

A delight for lovers of classical guitar, this annual showcase concert features an array of works for solo guitar and small chamber groups, culminating in a performance by the Elder Conservatorium Guitar Ensemble. Curated by Dr Oliver Fartach-Naini. Saturday 25 October, 6.30–8.30 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. .

27

Oct

Historical and Classical Studies Seminar

From Berlin to South Australia: Rethinking the Princess Louise Migrants and the Legacies of 1848 In August 1849, the Princess Louise brought nearly two hundred German migrants to South Australia, many connected with the upheavals of 1848. While a few figures—such as Alexander Schramm and Richard Schomburgk—are well known, most of the cohort remain little studied. This seminar, part of an in-progress PhD thesis, presents emerging research into their identities, networks, and motivations, situating them within global migration patterns and South Australia’s colonial context. Monday 27 October, 11 am to 12 pm.ÌýNapier 420, Napier building, North Terrace campus or .

29

Oct

Road to Belém | Powering the Shift: Australia and Southeast Asia's Energy Trade

As COP30 in Belém shifts the agenda from pledges to delivery, this session explores how Australia’s renewable-export ambition could align with Southeast Asia’s accelerating—yet uneven—decarbonisation to shape a practical low-carbon corridor. Wednesday 29 October, 11 am to 12.30 pm. Online. .

29

Oct

Women’s health seminar

Join MiTSA (Masters in Technology Students Association) for an open discussion on women's health and wellbeing, led by speakers Associate Professor Wendy Ingman, leading breast cancer researcher; Joanne McNamara, student counsellor and Georgina Mollison, student counsellor. Equip yourself with valuable knowledge to better understand your body and confidently find support. Entry is free, with donation tickets available to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation to honour breast cancer awareness month. Wednesday 29 October, 5.30–6.30 pm. 1062 Barr Smith South (Level 1), North Terrace campus. .Ìý

30

Oct

Sustainability showcase

Three special presentations surrounding sustainability: Dr Tracey Dodd & Rhys Thomas on a collaboration to develop climate disclosure guidance for Australia's energy sector. Dr Nina Wootton on Toys for Turtles, a community-driven project that tackles marine plastic pollution through education, recycling, and cultural connection. Scott Hanson-Easey on Mahakam River in East Kalimantan, Indonesia where the riverine communities face mounting environmental and socio-cultural pressures linked to logging, palm oil cultivation, and coal mining. Thursday 30 October, 10 am to 12.30 pm.ÌýIngkarni Wardli 7.15, North Terrace campus. .Ìý

01

Nov

Elder After Hours - From little things…

Here are the Elder Conservatorium Classical Voice students and Chorale as you may not have heard them before! Artist-in-Residence Timothy Wayne-Wright guides the Elder Conservatorium’s Classical Voice students and Chorale through an exciting and diverse program of small vocal ensemble and choral music. Saturday 1 November, 8–10 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. .

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