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Sports week and VC Cup

Lachlan Wallace — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:48:22 +0930

Sports Week and the Vice-Chancellor's Cup returns for 2025 with a variety of sports and activities to get involved in. Compete for bragging rights across a week of different sports, looking to become the winner of the Sports Week shield, culminating in the 17th annual Vice Chancellor's Cup 800m relay and being awarded the VC Cup trophy. Monday 20 to Friday 24 October. North Terrace campus. Register.

The Fourth International Forum on Hydrogen Production Technologies (HyPT-4)

Lachlan Wallace — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:23:38 +0930

HyPT-4 will bring together over 70 experts from around the world to compare the relative merits of alternative CO2-free hydrogen technologies. The forum will continue to explore in depth, a range of current and emerging zero carbon emission (CO2-free) hydrogen production technologies. Tuesday 21 to Friday 24 October. Online. Register.

13th South Australian Women's and Gender Studies Annual Public Lecture

Lachlan Wallace — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:51:09 +1030

This public lecture is K.A. Ren Wyld in conversation with Micaela Sahhar about Micaela’s new book Find Me At the Jaffa Gate: An encyclopaedia of a Palestinian family. This event is free and jointly sponsored by the Fay Gale Centre, Flinders Women’s & Gender Studies and the Network for Studies in Gender, Sexualities and Equity at the University of South Australia. Tuesday 21 October, 6.30–8.30 pm. Function room 1, level 5, Union House, North Terrace campus. Register.

Get Science Media Savvy: Communications workshop with the Australian Science Media Centre

Lachlan Wallace — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:39:39 +0930

During this workshop, we’ll look at how you can tell your story in a punchy, engaging way, and provide you with valuable insights into the world of the media and science journalism. We’ll also discuss the social channels researchers can turn to now that X (Twitter) has become a major turn-off. Wednesday 22 October, 2.30–4 pm. Function Room 2, Union House, North Terrace campus. Register.

Julia Gillard Public Lecture 2025

Lachlan Wallace — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:57:55 +1030

Former Prime Minister of Australia the Hon Julia Gillard AC will facilitate an informed conversation on how the rapidly changing geopolitical environment and rise of disinformation is impacting Australia, our foreign policy, development assistance and our universities, and how these factors might be leveraged for better outcomes. Thursday 23 October, 9.30–11.15 am. Bonython Hall, North Terrace campus. Register.

Elder After Hours - Guitarissimo

Lachlan Wallace — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:04:01 +0930

A delight for lovers of classical guitar, this annual showcase concert features an array of works for solo guitar and small chamber groups, culminating in a performance by the Elder Conservatorium Guitar Ensemble. Curated by Dr Oliver Fartach-Naini. Saturday 25 October, 6.30–8.30 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

Road to Belém | Powering the Shift: Australia and Southeast Asia's Energy Trade

Lachlan Wallace — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:17:55 +0930

As COP30 in Belém shifts the agenda from pledges to delivery, this session explores how Australia’s renewable-export ambition could align with Southeast Asia’s accelerating—yet uneven—decarbonisation to shape a practical low-carbon corridor. Wednesday 29 October, 11 am to 12.30 pm. Online. Register.

Elder After Hours - From little things…

Lachlan Wallace — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:15:54 +0930

Here are the Elder Conservatorium Classical Voice students and Chorale as you may not have heard them before! Artist-in-Residence Timothy Wayne-Wright guides the Elder Conservatorium’s Classical Voice students and Chorale through an exciting and diverse program of small vocal ensemble and choral music. Saturday 1 November, 8–10 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

Mastering difficult conversations

Lachlan Wallace — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:04:01 +0930

Engaging in difficult conversations is a necessary skill in any workplace. This course teaches participants how to approach and navigate challenging discussions with co-workers, supervisors and stakeholders, ensuring clear and constructive communication. Monday 3 November, 9.30–11.30 am. 102 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus and online. Register.

Wellbeing: Nam Baldwin - Mindful Eating (module 5)

Lachlan Wallace — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:20:28 +0930

In this module, we will share the most important universal nutritional principles and guidelines that support a healthy body and high-performance state of mind. You will discover enlightening ways to improve your food choices and be inspired by epic client transformation stories that demonstrate what is possible when we eat more mindfully. Wednesday 5 November, 12–1.30 pm. Online. Register.

Nam Baldwin - mindful eating

Lachlan Wallace — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:48:44 +1030

Elder After Hours - Lumen Gala

Lachlan Wallace — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:45:39 +0930

Our Lumen Gala ignites the stage with a program that celebrates the brilliance and boundless possibilities of chamber music. Guillaume Connesson’s electrifying Techno Parade launches the evening with pulsating energy and modern flair. Wednesday 5 November, 7–9 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

2025 Lloyd Cox Memorial Lecture

Lachlan Wallace — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:44:39 +0930

From Aspiration to Access: Building equitable high-quality women's sexual and reproductive health care in Australian primary care settings presented by Professor Danielle Mazza AM and hosted by the Robinson Research Institute. Wednesday 12 November, 5.30–7 pm. G030 lecture theatre, ��ɫ�� Health and Medical Sciences building, North Terrace. Register.

Elder After Hours - Born in Vienna

Lachlan Wallace — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:49:22 +0930

Celebrating Vienna as the birthplace of orchestral music as we know it, this special performance presents Mozart’s first and last thoughts, Beethoven’s dramatic arrival onto the stage, and Schubert’s ‘great’ C major symphony, a work that sums up the Viennese classical tradition while simultaneously knocking on the door of the romanticism that took its place. Saturday 22 November, 4.30–6.30 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

26th International Conference on Digital Image Computing: Techniques and Applications

Lachlan Wallace — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:45:04 +0930

As Australia’s premier conference in digital image processing, DICTA2025 will bring together leading researchers and industry professionals to exchange ideas, foster collaboration, and showcase cutting-edge research and applications. Professor Simon Lucey is this year’s conference co-chair. Early-bird discounts on registrations are available until Tuesday 30 September. Register.