Events: staff news
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 beneficialÌýBifidobacteriumÌýstrains. Wednesday 13 August, 3–4 pm. Joe Verco lecture theatre, AHMS building, North Terrace. .
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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 ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ
ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ University Sport & Fitness is hosting a quiz nightÌýwith all proceeds going towards sending the University athletes to Uni Nationals.ÌýWith 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 ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ. .
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. RSVPÌýby Friday 15 August.Ìý
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. .
Guest lecture from the ASEAN Secretary General
- Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Lecture room 3, Napier building, North Terrace campus
In this exclusive opportunity, internationally renowned diplomat and educator His Excellency Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, will host a guest lecture for students, staff and alumni from the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ and UniSA. Speaking on the topic Deepening Relations as Comprehensive Strategic Partners: ASEAN and Australia. Monday 25 August, 11 am to 12 pm. Lecture room 3, Napier building, North Terrace campus. .
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Childhood Obesity: Prevention and Action
- Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2025, 5:30 pm - 8:15 pm
- Location: Napier 102 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus
Join us for theÌýHealthy Development ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ andÌýPreventive Health SAÌýforum. Childhood obesity is escalating globally. Our expert speakers will present on international and local research and insight with collaborative partnerships for obesity prevention and action. Wednesday 27 August, 5.30–8.15 pm. Napier 102 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus. .
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