Upcoming events

Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes

Date: Thu, 2, 7:00 pm - Sat, 25 May 2024, 7:00 pm
Location: Little Theatre

This two-part epic is a complex, metaphorical and symbolic examination of sexuality in 1980s USA by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning playwright Tony Kushner. Playing over four weekends,��Angels in America��is a two-part play, presented in two halves over two separate performances.��Thursday 2 to Saturday 25 May, 1 pm, 2 pm and 7 pm. The Little theatre. .

Dusklands at 50

Date: Thu, 16, 9:00 am - Fri, 17 May 2024, 8:00 pm
Location: Ingkarni Wardli (conference) / The Braggs (reading)

Transnational dynamics, transhistorical conversations. An International Conference.��A two day conference to celebrate and reflect on the legacy of J. M. Coetzee’s first published book, DUSKLANDS, which appeared in print in April 1974. Thursday 16 to Friday 17 May, 9am to 8pm.��Ingkarni Wardli (conference) / The Braggs (reading). .

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Scenes from the South

Date: Fri, 17 May, 10:00 am - Sun, 16 Jun 2024, 5:00 pm
Location: Maritime museum Port Adelaide

Scenes from the South asks questions about country and coastlines, streets and seascapes, migration and navigation. It also travels to another significant site in the history of maritime travel and trade, with the companion exhibition, Zanzibar Views. Friday 17 May to Sunday 16 June, 10 am to 5 pm. Maritime Museum, Port Adelaide.��

Microplastics in Australian seafood

Date: Fri, 17 May 2024, 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Online

Are you curious about the impact that microplastics may have on seafood? Hosted by ��and featuring Professor Bronwyn Gillanders (School of Biological Sciences), this free virtual webinar will discuss the current situation in Australia and overseas, the potential risks and implications associated with microplastics, how they impact the species directly, and how the risk can be managed or minimised. Friday 17 May, 11 am to 12.30 pm, online. .��

Reframing stress masterclass

Date: Fri, 17 May 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Online

You probably want to avoid stress at all costs. But not all stress is bad! In fact, we need some stress to perform at our best, as it can help increase focus and attention.��On top of this, research suggests that it might be the way we view stress that may be causing us more harm than the amount of/severity of stressors we experience. If we change our mindset towards stress, we can change our body’s response to it. Friday 17 May, 12-1 pm, online.��More information and register.��

School of Psychology Research Seminar

Date: Fri, 17 May 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Room 526, Hughes building, North Terrace campus and via Zoom

On the quest to understand the potential of Virtual Reality.��Associate Professor Tobias Loetscher (University of South Australia) will present on using virtual reality to create more ecologically valid neuropsychiatric tests, applications for improving wellbeing, and tools for more authentic assessments. Friday 17 May, 1 pm. Room 526, Hughes building, North Terrace campus, or to attend via Zoom.

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J.M. Coetzee: A Public Reading

Date: Fri, 17 May 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: The Braggs lecture theatre

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. .

Department of Historical and Classical Studies Research Seminar

Date: Mon, 20 May 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Napier 420 The Stretton room, North Terrace campus

This research seminar features Elizabeth Bor presenting��Using a theory of news values in historical research. Monday 20 May, 12–1 pm. Napier 420 The Stretton room, North Terrace campus.

Department of Historical and Classical Studies Research Seminar Series

Date: Mon, 20 May 2024, 12:00 am
Location: Napier 420, North Terrace campus

Unpacking a colonial history painting: Charles Hill’s ‘The Proclamation of South Australia 1836, presented by Dr Susan Marsden. The semester one line-up for the��Department of Historical and Classical Studies Research Seminar Series can be found here. Monday 6 May, 12 pm. Napier 420, North Terrace campus.��

The 'Organised Family' webinar

Date: Tue, 21 May 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Online

Learn how to keep your family life from descending into chaos. Tips on menu planning, reducing clutter, teaching children organising skills, scheduling, reducing housework and organising household paperwork. Tuesday 21 May, 12–1 pm. Online. Register.

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