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Building cultural partnerships

The University is committed to extending our partnerships with the community and in particular, the cultural sector to deliver a multi-faceted events program which combines learning, research, culture, entertainment and the performing arts, on campus and in the heart of the city.

We welcome the opportunity to partner with other cultural, community and not-for-profit groups to:

  • Animate the campus as a destination of cultural and community events
  • Contribute to the economic development and sustainability of South Australia
  • Raise aspirations about higher education pathways 
  • Deliver better informed policy-making, products and services 
  • Increase public engagement and cultural enrichment by sharing the latest research and knowledge 

For more information, please contact Becci Love, Manager, Events on +61 8 8313 1597 or becci.love@adelaide.edu.au

Upcoming events

17

May

J.M. Coetzee: A Public Reading

Nobel Laureate J. M. Coetzee will give a free public reading from his work followed by a reception in the foyer, hosted by the J. M. Coetzee Centre for Creative Practice. Friday 17 May, 6–7.30 pm. The Braggs lecture theatre, North Terrace campus. Register.

27

May

Free manager/leader webinar on engaging and supporting teams

This 1 hour session reveals how leaders can maintain their team’s wellbeing and effectiveness during challenging times, high pressure contexts, or organisational transformation and change. Monday 27 May, 12–1 pm. Online.

27

May

Robert Barr Smith A life of Power, Passion and Philanthropy

Presented by Cheryl Hoskin, with a screening of award-winning short film, The Magic of Auchendarroch, introduced by Director Carolyn Corkindale. Monday 27 May, 6.30–8 pm. G04 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus. Register.

28

May

C. Moraïtis Annual Hellenic lecture

The Classics discipline at the University will hold the C. Moraïtis Annual Hellenic lecture with special guest speaker Professor Julia Kindt (Sydney University) discussing her new book The Trojan Horse and Other Stories. Ten Ancient Creatures that Make Us Human, a study of humankind's relationship with animals. Tuesday 28 May, 7–8.30 pm. G04 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus.

29

May

Lowitja O'Donoghue Oration

Each year the Don Dunstan Foundation presents the annual Lowitja O’Donoghue Oration named in honour of the late Dr O’Donoghue. This year’s Oration entitled Looking Back to Look Forward – lessons from the past to influence actions of the future will be delivered by Professor Tom Calma AO. Wednesday 29 May, 6.30–8 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Register.

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