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Guest lecture from the ASEAN Secretary General

Lachlan Wallace — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:15:07 +0930

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 �� 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. Register.

UniSuper webcast – The basics of investing your super

Lachlan Wallace — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:19:58 +0930

Understanding how your super is invested can make a big difference to your balance when you retire. Everyone is welcome – even if you are not a UniSuper member. Wednesday 27 August, 12.30–1.30 pm. Online. Register.

Childhood Obesity: Prevention and Action

Lachlan Wallace — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:05:42 +0930

Join us for the Healthy Development �� and Preventive Health SA forum. 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. Register.

From decriminalisation to future reform: fifty years of LGBTIQ+ legal progress in South Australia

Lachlan Wallace — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:20:08 +0930

Join for a compelling symposium that explores the profound legal and social changes sparked by one of Australia’s most harrowing unsolved crimes — the drowning of Dr Duncan in the River Torrens in 1972. Thursday 28 August, 5.30–7 pm. The Braggs lecture theatre, North Terrace campus. Register.

School of Economics and Public Policy research seminar

Lachlan Wallace — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:49:28 +0930

Dr Marta Khomyn will present her research on drivers of donations to Ukraine and how they vary around major events, Twitter exposure (X) and foreign aid announcements. Friday 29 August, 3–4.30 pm. Room 3.01, level 3, Nexus 10 building, North Terrace campus and online.

Elder After Hours - Beauty and Power

Lachlan Wallace — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:42:19 +0930

Elder Hall welcomes two of Australia’s most compelling musicians, pianist Aura Go and cellist Timo-Veikko ‘Tipi’ Valve, for an intimate evening of chamber music. Saturday 30 August, 6.30–8.30 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

School of Psychology research seminar

Lachlan Wallace — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:27:12 +0930

Dr Nathan Beu will present his research on post-error slowing, the tendency to respond more slowly after making a mistake, which has long been interpreted as evidence of adaptive cognitive control. Friday 5 September, 1–2 pm. Room 526, Hughes building, North Terrace campus and online. Register.

Elder After Hours - Classical meets Jazz: Crossing the Great Divide

Lachlan Wallace — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:15:57 +0930

Gershwin’s Cuban Overture, is a lively and rhythmically-charged celebration of Latin American influences. Mark Simeon Ferguson’s Live and Die With the Butterflies is an evocative work combining lyrical beauty with cinematic intensity. Ravel’s Bolero, a masterpiece of orchestral color and hypnotic rhythm, is performed here in its original form followed by a reimagined version. Friday 12 September, 7–9 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

Elder After Hours Concert - Radiance

Lachlan Wallace — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:22:56 +0930

In its third concert for 2025, Ensemble Lumen draws the audience into a dance of light and shadow, where three remarkable works shimmer with their own unique brilliance. Wednesday 24 September, 7–9 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

Beyond the lecture - creating active learning experiences

Lachlan Wallace — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:53:40 +0930

In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore the principles of flipped learning and how to reframe your course to encourage greater student engagement. Through discussion and hands-on activities, you’ll examine effective strategies for designing and facilitating learning across both online and on-campus environments, and how to make intentional use of educational technologies to support these approaches. Thursday 25 September, 1–3 pm. Online. Register.

Wellbeing: Nam Baldwin - effective exercise and movement module 4

Lachlan Wallace — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:10:10 +0930

This module addresses what you can be doing to alleviate these challenges, boost your energy levels and why you want to instill new habits – now. We will share evidence-based and results-driven, exercise principles designed to improve the health and fitness of your heart, lungs, bodies and brain for a longer, happier, quality of life. Tuesday 14 October, 12–1.30 pm. Online. 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.

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.