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Faculty of Humanities
& Social Sciences

Location: Humanities and Social Sciences marquee, Napier Undercroft

Visit our vast display of disciplines, including Anthropology, Art History and Curatorial & Museum Studies, Asian Studies, Classics, Creative Writing, Development Studies, English, European Studies, Gastronomy, Gender, Work and Social Inquiry, Geographical and Environmental Studies, History, International Studies, Languages, Linguistics, Media, Music, Politics and Philosophy.

Gastronomy - The Life of Food

Napier 108, 12:00noon-12:45pm
Sample seventeenth-century food while hearing graduates of the postgraduate Gastronomy programs talk about their research and careers; plus view a short film Vatel, set in France at the time of Louis XIV featuring spectacular royal feasts.

Creative Writing - Write to Stage

Barr Smith Library Reading Room 11:15am, 12:00noon and 12:45pm Write Oh!
The University of Adelaide Theatre Guild performs work by students in the University’s Creative Writing program. Directed by Michael Allen. Short, sharp, dynamic – performances run for around 20 minutes.

Confucius says - Hear Asia, Study Asia

Goodman Crescent marquee

Watch performances of the erhu – a two stringed Chinese violin – by Centre for Asian Studies staff, and even have a try yourself! The Confucius Institute and the Centre for Asian Studies are available for information on languages, culture and related advice throughout the day.

Wilto Yerlo - Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music

Walter Young Gardens
Enjoy an indigenous BBQ and music, while chatting to friendly staff and students about your study options.

Media - Faculty marquee, Napier Undercroft

Experience a fun interactive gaming display on our large screen! This entertaining display highlights the range of digital media production work that media students can take, and gives a unique insight into study options and career paths.

 

Art History and Curatorial & Museum Studies

Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library TBC 11:00am
Hear guest lecturers speak on Asian and Australian Art and find out about exciting undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Art History and Curatorial & Museum Studies. These courses are taught jointly by the University of Adelaide and the Art Gallery of South Australia.

 

Elder Conservatorium of Music

Elder Hall 12:00noon-3:00pm
Napier Undercroft 11:00am, 12:00noon, 1:00pm and 2:00pm
See music students in action at jazz and classical rehearsals and performances and music technology demonstrations. Talk to students and staff one on one and find out what it's like to be professionally trained at Australia’s oldest and distinguished specialist music institution.

 

Language Lab Demo - Faculty marquee, Napier Undercroft

Want to know how you can learn a language at university? Try out the Faculty’s dedicated language learning computer program at the languages display!