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Tasting Australia Series 2025

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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.

Dr Duncan Memorial

Date: Fri, 9 May 2025, 5:00 pm
Location: Adelaide University Footbridge, North Terrace campus

This year marks 50 years since South Australia became the first state to de-criminalise homosexuality. A ceremony to commemorate the legacy of Dr Duncan will be held and includes a minute of silence followed by speeches. Friday 9 May, 5 pm. Adelaide University Footbridge, North Terrace campus. Further information.

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Elder Conservatorium Lunchtime Concert | Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Date: Fri, 9 May 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace campus

A concert spanning Baroque brilliance, modern storytelling and romantic beauty. Featuring Bach's timeless Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, Schneider's Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and Atterberg's Intermezzo for String Orchestra. Friday 9 May, 1–2 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. .

Health Equity Reading Group

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

Associate Professor Douglas Bardsley will speak on the topic Risk and the emergence of new human ecological thresholds. Dr Thomas Wanner will speak on The benefits and limits of nature-based solutions for climate action and human wellbeing. Monday 12 May, 12–1 pm. Online. .

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. .

Elder Conservatorium Lunchtime Concert | Folklore

Date: Fri, 16 May 2025, 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace campus

The Sydney-based Nexas Quartet is a trailblazing saxophone ensemble known for redefining the boundaries of chamber music. Comprising saxophonists Michael Duke, Andrew Smith, Nathan Henshaw, and Jay Byrnes, the quartet has garnered widespread recognition for their exceptional musicianship and unique artistic approach. Friday 16 May, 1.10–2 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. .

AEDA Business Summit

Date: Tue, 20 May 2025, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Adelaide Oval, William Magarey Room

Join some of Australia’s most visionary business leaders for a full day of bold ideas, strategic insights, and fresh perspectives to support smarter business decisions. Ticket sales close Friday 9 May. Discover where Adelaide is heading – through inspiring keynotes and thought-provoking panels on key sectors including the business economy, tourism, technology, and innovation. Tuesday 20 May, 9 am to 4 pm.��William Magarey Room, Adelaide Oval. .

Community forum on citizen science research project results

Date: Thu, 22 May 2025, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: G04 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus

Join us for this exclusive opportunity to hear first-hand the results of Safe Soil, Safe Food – pioneering research digging into PFAS concentrations in urban garden soils. Thursday 22 May, 5.30–6.30 pm.��G04 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus. .

The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood

Date: Fri, 23 May - Sun, 1 Jun 2025
Location: Little Theatre, The Cloisters, North Terrace campus

Before The Handmaid's Tale, there was The Penelopiad, a feminist spin on Homer's Illiad and Odyssey. Penelope tells her story from the afterlife, from miraculous birth to marriage with the cunning Odysseus. When war erupts, Penelope is left to fend off relentless suitors, relying on her loyal maids to survive. Friday 23 May to Sunday 1 June, various times. Little Theatre, The Cloisters, North Terrace campus. .

School of Psychology research seminar

Date: Fri, 23 May 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Room 526, Hughes building, North Terrace campus and online

(School of Psychology) will present her research on how emotion and emotion regulation unfold in everyday life in response to personally meaningful stressors. Friday 23 May, 1–2 pm. Room 526, Hughes building, North Terrace campus and online. .��

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