Upcoming events

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. .

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: ��˲�Ʊ 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 ��˲�Ʊ 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, ��˲�Ʊ 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.

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. .

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