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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. .

ANSAN and JBI webinar

Date: Tue, 13 May 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Online

Implementation sciences, and the experiences of nurse researchers. The webinar will be facilitated by Dr Craig Lockwood, Deputy Director (JBI) and will include distinguished presenters and alumni. Tuesday 13 May, 6–7 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. .

Wise and wonderful women exhibition

Date: Thu, 15 May, 10:00 am - Wed, 9 Jul 2025, 4:00 pm
Location: Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library Level 3, North Terrace campus

The exhibition explores the working lives of women academics in South Australian universities from 1970 to 2024. It draws on findings from a Fay Gale Centre project that critically examined historical and biographical reflections of women who worked in Adelaide’s universities. Thursday 15 May to Wednesday 9 July. Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library, North Terrace campus. Further information.

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. .

EU climate policy – targets, achievements, and open challenges

Date: Wed, 21 May 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Rooms 704/705, Level 7, Nexus 10 Tower, Pulteney Street.

In this lecture, Professor Hans Fehr (University of Würzburg, Germany) will begin with an overview of the EU’s climate policy evolution and assess its progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared to other major global actors. Wednesday 21 May, 12–1 pm. Rooms 7.04/7.05, Level 7, Nexus 10 Tower, Pulteney Street. .

The global rise of plea bargaining and the innocent defendant’s dilemma

Date: Wed, 21 May 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: G03 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus

The last decade has seen a significant growth in the global use of plea bargaining. During that period of time, there has also been significant growth in academic research related to plea bargaining, including research examining how coercive plea practices encourage innocent defendants to falsely condemn themselves and, sometimes, other innocent people. Wednesday 21 May, 2–3 pm. G03 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus.

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