Cultural, Community and Campus Events
Upcoming events
14
Apr
Adelaide ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Sport school holiday program
If you're looking for a way to keep kids engaged, active, and having fun these school holidays, the School Holiday Sports Program is packed with a variety of exciting sports and activities. This program isn¡¯t just about sports¡ªit¡¯s about building confidence, creating lasting friendships, and having fun. Monday 14 April to Thursday 24 April, 9 am to 5 pm. Graduates Clubhouse, Park 10, North Adelaide. Register.
25
Apr
Join Gallipoli expert Professor Robin Prior (School of Humanities) in Conversation with David Bevan, longtime ABC Radio Adelaide host, on Anzac - How We Got There - Why We Left.?Tea and coffee provided. Friday 25 April, 2¨C5 pm. Eastwood Community Centre, 95 Glen Osmond Road, Eastwood.
14
May
The Stretton Institute presents the Hugh Stretton Oration 2025. Guest speaker and graduate of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥, 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.?Wednesday 14 May, 5.30¨C7 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Register.
30
May
The CU Adelaide Quiz Night is back for 2025.?Proceeds from this popular annual event will help provide transport to graduation ceremonies for those families who need it most. Friday 30 May, 5¨C10 pm. Bonython Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.?
1
Jul
Join us in encouraging women to pursue careers in the growing fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.?We are seeking postgraduate students and academics to be mentors for the career skills workshops, and network with students to pursue a career in STEM. Tuesday 1 to Wednesday 2 July, 9 am to 3 pm. 504 Function Room 1, Level 5, Union House, North Terrace campus. Register.
Past events
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2019 events
Carols on Campus
Members of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ community came together on Tuesday?3 December to celebrate the?holiday season with music and song. Thank you to all those who contributed to the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s Giving Tree, in support of the Smith Family.?
125th anniversary of women's suffrage
The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ invited notable?women and leaders to celebrate?the anniversary of South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s landmark legislation to allow women the right to vote and stand for Parliament.
The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥?was proud to partner and host the? held in November, which showcased the best local music talent in South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ and recognised excellence in the South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n contemporary music industry.?Students and staff from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s ?performed on the night.?
Renao Street: Mid-Autumn Festival
The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥?celebrated Chinese culture on campus on Friday 18 October.?As part of the Mid-Autumn Festival,?Hub Central was transformed into Renao Street (ÈÈÄÖ½Ö)?(hot and noisy) on the eve of Oz Asia Festival.?Student and community groups hosted stalls with produce, products and activities.?Members of the Elder Conservatorium of Music and Adelaide Chinese Orchestra also performed during the event.
The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide hosted Light the Night, Leukaemia Foundation's beautiful evening lantern walk for the first time on Friday 11 October.?At twilight, the community came together to transform the darkness into a sea of glowing light.?Light the Night aims to raise awareness of blood cancer and give hope to patients and families of those impacted by blood cancer.??
150th Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi Birth
On Wednesday 2 October 2019, The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide hosted the Indian Association of South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¡¯s?celebration of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary. A moving ceremony was held around the Statue in the Garden of Contemplation, and was followed by an oration by the Hon Michael Kirby on?'The Sesquicentenary of Mahatma Gandhi'?and its relevance for ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ and the world.?
Reconciliation Action Plan launch
The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide launched its inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Yangadlitya (translating to ¡°for the future¡±) on Wednesday 18th September 2019.?RAP highlights the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¡¯s ongoing commitment to reconciliation through the creation of an environment where Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ns can learn, teach and research alongside one another.?More information
More than 300 members of?the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide community (students, staff and?alumni) took part in the 2019 City-Bay Fun Run. The team, sponsored by Westpac, came together at the finish line to enjoy hot and cold refreshments?at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ and AU Sport?marquee.?
On a cold Friday morning in August 2018, the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Community Volunteering team stepped out to?participate in the annual Hutt Street Centre's Walk a Mile in my Boots.?More than 6,000 South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n walked a mile together to show their solidarity for people facing homelessness in the cold, wet South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n winters and raise vital funds to support programs and services for Hutt Street Centre.
On Thursday 29 August, the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide hosted ?delegates.?The Expo featured presentations, an expert panel?and special exhibitions that brought together all the information needed to start and manage a small business. The Expo was followed by?the?Multicultural Business Women¡¯s Networking event for female entrepreneurs.
Reconciliation Week BBQ and Sea of Hands
The theme for the 2019 Reconciliation Week was 'Grounded in Truth: Walk Together With Courage'. In celebration of this important national event, the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ hosted a series of reconciliation activities. These included the Reconciliation Week BBQ on?Friday 24 May 2019, and the??on Barr Smith lawns.
For more than 19 hours,?from Saturday?23 February to Sunday?24 February, the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s relay team Degreelays participated in the Cancer Council's?Relay for Life?to?celebrate lives of those that have been touched by cancer. The team raised more than $2000 in 2019.?
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2018 events
Carols on Campus
At the end of every year, the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ celebrates the festive season with Carols on Campus. This free community event brings together?family and friends for an evening of Christmas music, readings and favourite carols. In 2018, Elder Conservatorium of Music's chorale entertained the community with its beautiful voices. Guests?were also invited to bring a book or toy to place under the gifting tree to support the Smith Family.?
On Wednesday 12 December 2018, the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s community volunteering team supported The Smith Family by?helping sort and pack Christmas presents for those in need. The Smith Family is an independent children's charity helping disadvantaged ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n children get the most out of their education, so they can create a better future?for themselves.
On Sunday 16 September 2018, 310 members of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ community (students, staff, alumni, friends and stakeholders) participated in the City to Bay Fun Run. The team was?sponsored by Westpac.?Post-race, the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide team members headed to the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ and AU Sport marquee to fuel up with hot and cold refreshments.?
On a cold Friday morning in August 2018, the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Community Volunteering team stepped out to?participate in the annual Hutt Street Centre's Walk a Mile in my Boots.?More than 6,000 South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n walked a mile together to show their solidarity for people facing homelessness in the cold, wet South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n winter?and raise vital funds to support programs and services for Hutt Street Centre.
National Reconciliation Week BBQ
From 27 May 2018 to 3 June 2018, the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ hosted a series of reconciliation activities to mark National Reconciliation Week.?This included the Reconciliation Week BBQ on Friday 25 May 2018.
Cancer Council's Mother's Day Classic run or walk for breast cancer research happens every year on Mother Day. On Sunday 13 May 2018, more than 70?members of the?ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ community participated in Mother's Day Classic to support awareness and raise funds for breast cancer research.?
Held over 19 hours from Saturday?24 February to Sunday?25 February, the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s relay team Degreelays participated in Cancer Council's Relay for Life to?celebrate lives of those that have been touched by cancer. The team raised more than $2000 in 2018.