Features

The (environmental) future of the planet

August 25 2025

Answering your environmental concerns. Special Lumen feature: Director of the Environment Institute Andy Lowe explores some of the work being done by the University and its communities for our future.

Future of movies

August 07 2025

Very soon, we can expect hyper-immersive viewing.

On futures passed

August 06 2025

An exclusive essay from a literary great.

The speed of time

February 25 2025

For an athlete, time is often the toughest opponent. Olympian and honoured alum Amber Halliday knows this all too well.

Time of the crime

February 24 2025

The time of death isn't quite as simple as lawyers and 'whodunnit' writers suggest. We take you to the scene of the crime.

A new prank revealed

February 13 2025

Another Lumen exclusive!

Mystery solved!

September 25 2024

It has been one of ��ɫ��’s great unsolved mysteries for more than 50 years: just how did an FJ Holden end up dangling from the Uni footbridge above the River Torrens in 1971?

The art of creation

September 09 2024

In this edition of Lumen we celebrate all things creative. Art, music, theatre, comedy, literature, research, teaching and volunteers. Plus we unveil a new artwork created by noted Australian artist and alum Peter Drew.

A history begun audaciously, continued boldly

March 21 2024

Our new look Lumen shares the personal stories of students, staff and alumni – and how our University continues to change lives. Guest “history editor” Keith Conlon explores our past, and how our State and our University have grown together.