Upcoming events

How can museums engage with the public?

Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2022, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Online via Zoom

Chaired by Professor Rachel Ankeny (School of Humanities) and featuring discussions from Ms Justine van Mourik (South Australian Museum), Ms Alison Kershaw (Inspiring South Australia) and Mr Michael Harvey (Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium).

Gender responsive budgeting in Australia: Insights into government budget statements and processes - online only

Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2022, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Zoom

School of Economics and Public Policy and the Women in Economics Network invite you to a webinar on the history, principles and practice of Gender Responsive Budgeting. Presentations and panel discussion by five eminent experts will bring economic, legislative and public policymaking insights to this issue. .

Food Truck Feast

Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2022, 11:30 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Barr Smith Lawns

Log off and connect in August at Food Truck Feast. Featuring a massive line-up of local food truck vendors, Op Shop Bus, bar, stage entertainment, marshmallow toasting pits and games corner, Food Truck Feast is the biggest food event to hit the Barr Smith Lawns. Thanks to the team at YouX, ��˴�Ƭ students can join to enjoy a free lunch from The Pasta Guy, Braising Boy Tacos, Weinerbago, or Let Them Eat.

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Lunchtime Concert | Powerhouse

Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2022, 12:00 am
Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace Campus, Adelaide

Playing the works of great masters is undoubtedly an important part of concert performance, but just as important is showcasing modern works. The Walton Viola Concerto, written in 1929, highlights the abilities of the viola – lyrical, with the potential to be incredibly virtuosic. Also featured in the program – works by Hannah Wilkinson, a current composition student at the ��˴�Ƭ, and Graeme Koehne AO, Director of the Elder Conservatorium of Music.

Dog Auditions for Legally Blonde - the Musical

Date: Sun, 21 Aug 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Union House Exercise Studio, ��˴�Ƭ

We are short on talent – not human talent – but the canine variety! We are looking for two dogs to perform in the show. Do you have a Chihuahua or an English (or French) bulldog that would like to audition for stardom?

Sustainability Week

Date: Mon, 22 - Fri, 26 Aug 2022
Location: North Terrace & Roseworthy Campuses

Sustainability Week features 20 free events, including workshops, panels, films and other activities across the North Terrace and Roseworthy campuses. Join us for a host of free, fun, challenging and thought provoking activities which aim to foster positive discussion and practical sustainability on and off campus.

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Rewilding the Oceans: Combining Marine Biology, Technology & Public Policy

Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2022, 12:00 am
Location: ��˴�Ƭ Unibar

Hear from experts on how the future of rewilding rests on combining science with technology, public use with education and policy making.

Regenerating Australia screening

Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2022, 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: The Braggs Theatre

The Environment Institute, alongside Ecoversity, presents 'Regenerating Australia'. The short film will be followed by a Q&A discussion with the film's award winning director, author and presenter Damon Gameau��Ի��Professor Andy Lowe, Director of the Environment Institute.

A date with obituary writer Tim Bullamore

Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2022, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Hetzel Lecture Theatre, State Library, Institute Building

Have you ever wondered who gets an obituary in the press? Why they are chosen? How they are written? What the writer is looking for? Where the material comes from? And which ones are written in advance?

Evening Concert Series | Where Emus Roam the Streets

Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2022, 12:00 am
Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace Campus, Adelaide

Premier performance of Mark Ferguson's brand new ABC Jazz Composer commission, Where Emus Roam the Streets, inspired by the dramatic vistas, ‘ghost towns’ and extraordinary people of the Ikara-Flinders Ranges on Adnyamathanha country.

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