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The future of agricultural crops: to edit or not to edit

Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: UniBar, North Terrace campus and online

Join for an interactive debate during National Science Week. This event will bring together experts to discuss the science and societal implications of gene editing in agriculture. Monday 11 August, 6–7.30 pm. UniBar, Union House, North Terrace campus and online. .

Form and function: unravelling mechanisms driving early life microbiome responses

Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Joe Verco lecture theatre, AHMS building, North Terrace

In this talk, Professor Hall will explore the role of probiotics in supporting microbiome development in preterm infants, highlighting evidence from their studies showing significant reductions in necrotising enterocolitis, sepsis, and overall morbidity following supplementation with beneficial Bifidobacterium strains. Wednesday 13 August, 3–4 pm. Joe Verco lecture theatre, AHMS building, North Terrace. .

2025 Joseph Fisher Public Lecture

Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2025, 5:15 pm - 6:45 pm
Location: The Braggs lecture theatre, North Terrace campus

Economics, Ethics and Power: How Can Economics Help Us Navigate the Challenges of Our Times? Featuring Senator Barbara Pocock—economist, Emeritus Professor, South Australian Senator, and alumni. Wednesday 13 August, 5.15–6.45 pm. The Braggs lecture theatre, North Terrace campus. .

Design assessment in the age of AI

Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Online

In this workshop, you will explore the impact of generative AI on assessment validity, integrity, and authenticity. Using a structured evaluation tool, you will critically examine your current assessments for their susceptibility to AI tools and consider opportunities to strengthen or redesign them. Thursday 14 August, 2–3 pm. Online. .

Authors in Conversation

Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Online

Andrew Roff and Alex Cothren, two award-winning SA writers will discuss whether their stories are the antidote to doomscrolling in our fractured world, why their books almost had the same titles, and how their (in)famous writers’ group has shaped their creative journeys. Thursday 14 August, 6–7.30 pm. Online. .

AU Sport Quiz Night

Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2025, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Park 10 - Graduates Oval Clubhouse, 155 McKinnon Parade, North Adelaide

Adelaide University Sport & Fitness is hosting a quiz night with all proceeds going towards sending the University athletes to Uni Nationals.��With a $500 cash prize up for grabs, teams are invited to test their knowledge of sport, fitness, pop culture and more. Friday 15 August, 6–10 pm. Park 10 Graduates Clubhouse, North Adelaide. .

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Academic Integrity Awareness Week

Date: Mon, 18 - Fri, 22 Aug 2025
Location: Various locations

Academic Integrity Awareness Week aims to uphold and refresh student and staff understanding of academic integrity. Encourage your students to engage in fun activities like workshops, pop-up stalls, games, quizzes, social media activities, free donuts, free pizza and prizes. Monday 18 to Friday 22 August, various times and locations. Register.

The politics of Australian federal gender equality policy with Emerita Professor Carol Johnson

Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2025, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Stretton Room, Napier 420, North Terrace campus

Join the Fay Gale Centre for Research on Gender at a seminar presented by Emerita Professor Carol Johnson. This engaging discussion is led by one of Australia’s leading scholars on gender and politics. Wednesday 20 August, 3–5 pm. Napier 420, Stretton Room, Napier building, North Terrace campus. RSVP by Friday 15 August.��

Wellbeing: Nam Baldwin - emotional wellbeing module 3

Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Online

In this refreshingly different module, you'll discover how and why emotions can so easily be managing you, rather than you managing them in challenging situations. We keep things highly interactive as we share how you can thread simple actions into your day, allowing your self-awareness, emotional regulation and resilience skills to grow. Thursday 21 August, 12–1.30 pm. Online. .��

Florey Annual Public Lecture

Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: G030 lecture theatre, AHMS building, North Terrace

Each day, around 6,300 people are diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide. Internationally renowned oncologist Dr Laura Esserman will share the latest in personalised breast cancer screening approaches. Thursday 21 August, 6–7 pm. G030 lecture theatre, AHMS building, North Terrace. .