Events
Events
Find out what's on at the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø.
Friday 2 to Saturday 10 May
Tasting Australia is the country’s longest running eating and drinking festival – celebration and collaboration of people, produce and place lie at the heart of our existence.
Wednesday 14 May
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.Ìý
Tuesday 20 May
Expect bold ideas, game-changing strategies and transformative perspectives from some of Australia’s top economic minds and industry innovators at the AEDA Business Summit 2025. Ticket sales end Friday 9 May.
Thursday 22 May
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.Ìý
Friday 23 May to Sunday 1 June
µþ±ð´Ú´Ç°ù±ðÌýThe Handmaid's Tale, there was The Penelopiad, a feminist spin on Homer's IlliadÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýOdyssey. Penelope tells her story from the afterlife, from miraculous birth to marriage with the cunning Odysseus.Ìý
Friday 30 May
The CU ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø Quiz Night is back for 2025.ÌýProceeds from this popular annual event will help provide transport to graduation ceremonies for those families who need it most.Ìý
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Events
12 May 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. . 13 May Implementation sciences, and the experiences of nurse researchers.ÌýThe 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. . 14 May 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.ÌýWednesday 14 May, 5.30–7 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. . 16 May
Elder Conservatorium Lunchtime Concert | Folklore
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. . 20 May 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 ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø 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.ÌýWilliam Magarey Room, ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø Oval. . 21 May
EU climate policy – targets, achievements, and open challenges
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.ÌýRooms 7.04/7.05, Level 7, Nexus 10 Tower, Pulteney Street. . 21 May
The global rise of plea bargaining and the innocent defendant’s dilemma
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.Ìý 22 May
Community forum on citizen science research project results
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.ÌýG04 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus. . 23 May
The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood
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. . 23 May
School of Psychology research seminar
(School of Psychology) will present her research on how emotion and emotion regulation unfold in everyday life in response to personally meaningful stressors. Friday 23 May, 1–2 pm. Room 526, Hughes building, North Terrace campus and online. .Ìý