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Education at the End of Empire

Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2025, 2:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Location: Napier G04 Lecture Theatre, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus

A keynote lecture by Professor Leon Tikly, UNESCO Chair and Director of the Perivoli Research Centre at the University of Bristol. Revisiting his seminal work Education and the New Imperialism, Professor Tikly will explore education’s evolving role in today’s fractured global order. A leader in post-colonial and decolonial studies, he offers timely insights into transformative education. Wednesday 5 November, 2.45—4.15pm.��Napier G04 Lecture Theatre, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus. .

Elder After Hours - Lumen Gala

Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace campus

Our Lumen Gala ignites the stage with a program that celebrates the brilliance and boundless possibilities of chamber music. Guillaume Connesson’s electrifying Techno Parade launches the evening with pulsating energy and modern flair. Wednesday 5 November, 7–9 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. .

The Global Consequences of the War in Gaza

Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2025, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Conference Room 715, Ingkarni Wardli, North Terrace campus.

This ABLE hosted panel discussion will explore the impact of the war in Gaza on international law, Australian politics, and geopolitics in the Middle East. Monday 10 November, 4–6 pm.��Conference Room 715, Ingkarni Wardli, North Terrace campus.��

The Whale - The play that made a splash

Date: Tue, 11, 7:30 pm - Sun, 16 Nov 2025, 5:30 pm
Location: Little Theatre, The cloisters, North Terrace campus

Big-hearted and fiercely funny, The Whale is the story of a man’s last chance at redemption, and of finding beauty in the most unexpected places. Charlie cannot stop eating to the detriment of everyone around him, including his long-estranged daughter. Desperate to reconnect, Charlie reaches out to her, only to find a viciously sharp-tongued and wildly unhappy teen. The 2022 Oscar-winning movie was adapted by Samuel D. Hunter from his 2012 play. Friday 7 to Sunday 16 November, various times. $23–$28. Little Theatre, The cloisters, North Terrace campus. .��

2025 Lloyd Cox Memorial Lecture

Date: Wed, 12, 5:30 pm - Tue, 11 Nov 2025, 7:00 pm
Location: G030 lecture theatre, ��vlog�� Health and Medical Sciences building, North Terrace

From Aspiration to Access: Building equitable high-quality women's sexual and reproductive health care in Australian primary care settings presented by Professor Danielle Mazza AM and hosted by the Robinson Research Institute. Wednesday 12 November, 5.30–7 pm. G030 lecture theatre, ��vlog�� Health and Medical Sciences building, North Terrace. .

Celebration of Learning and Teaching

Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2025, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: The Braggs Lecture Theatre

Join us as we celebrate our learning culture and teaching excellence and recognise success through the presentation of the Stephen Cole the Elder Awards for Excellence, Commendations for the Enhancement of and Innovation in Student Learning. Awards will be presented by Professor Peter Høj AC, Vice-Chancellor and President. Thursday 13 November, 3–6 pm. The Braggs lecture theatre, North Terrace campus. .

Annual Professor Alan Reid lecture

Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Braggs Lecture Theatre, North Terrace Campus

Political parties and democracy: The early development of South Australia’s party system the fifth annual Professor Alan Reid lecture will cover South Australia’s political life from 1901 to 1914. In particular, it will examine the gradual shift to a dominant two-party political system and the ongoing battle to expand the franchise for the Legislative Council. These and other issues will be explored through the lives and contributions of some of the leading political characters of the period such as Tom Price, John Verran and Archibald Peake. Tuesday 18 November, 6–8 pm.��Braggs Lecture Theatre, North Terrace campus. .

Healthy Development ��vlog�� forum

Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2025, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Napier G04 Lecture Theatre, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus

Supporting Children with Disability and Strengthening Inclusion in Schools.��This forum will explore how we can better support children with disability and strengthen inclusion in our schools and preschools. Our panel of experts include leading educators, researchers, and allied health professionals to share research, case studies, and practical strategies for inclusive education. Thursday 20 November, 5.30–8.30 pm.��Napier G04 Lecture Theatre, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus. .��

An evening with Professor Patrick Dawson

Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Foyer (opposite ThincLab), Nexus 10 Building, 10 Pulteney Street, ��vlog��

Join Friends of the Library for an insightful session with Professor Patrick Dawson, a leading expert in organisational change and innovation. Professor Dawson will explore practical strategies for managing change effectively while fostering an environment that encourages innovation and fresh thinking. Drawing on real-world examples and his extensive research, he will demonstrate how organisations can adapt, evolve, and thrive amidst uncertainty. Thursday 20 November, 6–8 pm.��Foyer (opposite ThincLab), Nexus 10 Building, 10 Pulteney Street, ��vlog��. $10. Register.

Elder After Hours - Born in Vienna

Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2025, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace campus

Celebrating Vienna as the birthplace of orchestral music as we know it, this special performance presents Mozart’s first and last thoughts, Beethoven’s dramatic arrival onto the stage, and Schubert’s ‘great’ C major symphony, a work that sums up the Viennese classical tradition while simultaneously knocking on the door of the romanticism that took its place. Saturday 22 November, 4.30–6.30 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. .