Events: community

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.

LOWITJA – A Life of Leadership and Legacy’ exhibition

Date: Wed, 4 Jun - Fri, 25 Jul 2025
Location: Kerry Packer Civic Gallery, The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, Hawke Building Level 3, UniSA City West Campus.

This exhibition portrays the life and influence of the late Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG and will be held at the Kerry Packer Civic Gallery. Wednesday 4 June to Friday 25 July. Kerry Packer Civic Gallery, The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, Hawke Building Level 3, UniSA City West Campus. .

Asia Society Australia Gen A Masterclass: Leadership and Australia-Korea Relations

Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2025, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Online

As a member of the Asia Society Australia, staff are invited to join the Generation Asia masterclass featuring Liz Griffin, CEO, Australia-Korea Business Council, exploring Korea’s political shifts and the impact on Australia-Korea relations. Thursday 26 June, 5.30–7.30 pm. Online. .

Young women in STEM

Date: Tue, 1, 9:00 am - Wed, 2 Jul 2025, 3:00 pm
Location: Function room 1, Level 5, Union House, North Terrace campus

Join us in encouraging women to pursue careers in the growing fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. We are seeking postgraduate students and academics to be mentors for the career skills workshops, and network with students to pursue a career in STEM. Tuesday 1 to Wednesday 2 July, 9 am to 3 pm. 504 Function Room 1, Level 5, Union House, North Terrace campus. .

Lumen Bar

Date: Fri, 4, 4:00 pm - Sun, 20 Jul 2025, 10:30 pm
Location: Goodman Lawns, North Terrace campus

Lumen Bar is back for another year, this time with a 1970s retro theme. The cosy pop-up bar and eatery coinciding once again with Illuminate Adelaide. Live vinyl DJs will be back, along with curated record sales, an updated menu, and new sunken lounges that invite conversation and community-building. Friday 4 to Sunday 20 July, 4–10.30 pm. Goodman Lawns, North Terrace campus. .

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The Annual Waite Winter Wine Sale

Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2025, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Waite campus winery, Hartley Grove, Waite campus

All wines will be open for tasting including some new releases and our seasonal favourites. Warm up this winter with the or the . Tastings are available. Wednesday 9 July, 10 am to 4 pm. Waite Campus Winery, Hartley Grove, Waite campus. .

Healthy Development Adelaide

Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2025, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Napier 102 lecture theatre, first floor, Napier building, North Terrace

Join us for the Healthy Development Adelaide and Department for Child Protection forum on Preventing and responding to Harmful Sexual Behaviours in children and young people: Promising practice. Thursday 17 July, 5.30–8 pm. Napier 102 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus. .

Falling Walls Lab Adelaide

Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2025, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Function room 1, Level 5, Union House, North Terrace campus

In just three minutes, participants will present their research, business model or innovative idea to try to convince a jury of solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time. The winners will have their travel to Canberra covered to make their pitch on the national stage. The Australian winner will then travel to Berlin for the Global Finale. Wednesday 30 July, 2–4 pm. Function Room 1, Union House, North Terrace campus. Further information.

2025 Play with Pride

Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2025, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Bonython Hall, North Terrace campus

Join us for the 2025 edition of Play with Pride – a celebration of inclusion and diversity in sport. This event will be hosted by Ali Clarke and brings together athletes, advocates, and allies to champion LGBTIQA+ representation in sport. Friday 22 August, 2–5 pm. Bonython Hall, North Terrace campus. .