NAIDOC Indigenous Research Showcase
Wed 9th July 2025 9:30am to 12:30pm

The inaugural Flinders University NAIDOC Indigenous Research Showcase will present Blak Excellence in Scholarship and Academia across disciplines and campuses in South Australia and Northern Territory. The event will feature presenters across career stages – higher degree by research (HDR) students; early career academics, mid-career academics and senior academics – and across education, creative arts, science, health and wellbeing.

Indigenous scholars at Flinders University are proudly continuing millennia of Indigenous peoples asking and answering questions about the world in which we live and making sense of the challenges we face. Indigenous researchers will share how they are contributing to all areas of research, in Indigenous studies and beyond, as well as innovative work in the application of Indigenous Research Methodologies. This is an exciting event for members of the Public to see Flinders University Indigenous Research Strategy in action as we strive to generate and maintain knowledge for the benefit of all Australians.

You can participate in person at our hubs in Bedford Park, Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine, Renmark or Mount Gambier. You are also welcome to join us online.

List of venues:

Bedford Park: Health and Medical Research Building, Level 2, Seminar 1 and 2.

Darwin Casuarina Campus: CDU Yellow Building 4, Room 1.43 VC Congress, Cnr University Drive North & University Drive West, Casuarina.

Darwin Royal Darwin Hospital Campus: Building 4A, Room 1.14, John Hargrave Room, Royal Darwin Hospital, Nightingale Road, Tiwi.

Alice Springs: Flinders Rural and Remote Health building, Lecture 3 & 4, Corner Simpson and Skinner Streets, Alice Springs.

Katherine: O’Keefe House, Clinical Conference Room, Katherine District Hospital, Giles Street.

Renmark: Flinders Rural and Remote Health SA, Renmark Campus, Teaching Space 2A & 2B, Ral Ral Avenue (adjacent to Renmark and Paringa District Hospital), Renmark.

Mount Gambier: Flinders Rural and Remote Health SA, Mt Gambier Campus, Lecture Theatre, 24 Vivienne Avenue, Mt Gambier.

Presented alongside Crosscurrents, we invite you to join us for a timely conversation on the algal bloom currently affecting South Australian waters.

Since mid-March 2025, a bloom of Karenia mikimotoi—a species known to cause widespread ecological disruption—has discoloured waters, generated yellow-green sea foam and contributed to extensive fish and invertebrate die-offs. With links to a marine heatwave and calm sea conditions, the event has also raised public health concerns, with reports of respiratory and skin irritation.

At this event neuroscientist Ian Gibbins and estuarine ecologist Faith Coleman will share insights into marine ecosystems, toxicology and the broader impacts of harmful algal blooms, helping us better understand the science and implications of this evolving environmental emergency.

Date: Thursday 31 July
Time: 5:30–7:00pm
Venue: Flinders University Museum of Art

Image: Narungga waters on the Yorke Peninsula, 2025. Photo: Andrew Cowen

Seminar on Peri/Menopause “Menopause and midlife”

Brought to you by the College of Medicine & Public Health’s Gender, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (GIDE) Committee

Speaker: Dr Jessica Floreani, SA/NT Director, Australasian Menopause Society

When: Fri 1st Aug 2025 (12.30-1.30 PM)

Where: Alere Function Centre (South) or Teams

More info: Kim.Hemsley@flinders.edu.au

What happens when yesterday’s revolutions are placed in the hands of tomorrow’s performers?

The Shock of the New in Adelaide is a curated anthology performance of scenes from pivotal productions in the history of South Australian theatre—works that shifted the cultural landscape, sparked conversation, or simply refused to play by the rules.

Performed by the graduating actors of the Bachelor of Performance (Honours), this dynamic collection traces the pulse of innovation through Adelaide’s theatrical past. From iconic breakthroughs to little-known provocations, the result is a vivid, shape-shifting evening of live performance—an archival excavation turned living, breathing theatre.

A collaborative performance guided by the Australian Creative Histories and Futures Artist in Residence, director Chris Drummond, and supported by the State Theatre Company of South Australia, The Shock of the New in Adelaide unfolds against a backdrop of striking digital imagery and bold performer-led interpretation.

Some plays began here. Others landed here and left a mark.
All of them helped reimagine what our theatre could be.

Directed by Chris Drummond
Performed by the graduating actors of the Bachelor of Performance (Honours)
Performances: August 6, 7, 8, 9 at 7:30pm, August 8 at 11:00am
Tickets: Adult: $25, Concession: $18, Student:$12
Matthew Flinders Theatre, Humanities Road Bedford Park (nearest parking Carpark 5).

What happens when yesterday’s revolutions are placed in the hands of tomorrow’s performers?

The Shock of the New in Adelaide is a curated anthology performance of scenes from pivotal productions in the history of South Australian theatre—works that shifted the cultural landscape, sparked conversation, or simply refused to play by the rules.

Performed by the graduating actors of the Bachelor of Performance (Honours), this dynamic collection traces the pulse of innovation through Adelaide’s theatrical past. From iconic breakthroughs to little-known provocations, the result is a vivid, shape-shifting evening of live performance—an archival excavation turned living, breathing theatre.

A collaborative performance guided by the Australian Creative Histories and Futures Artist in Residence, director Chris Drummond, and supported by the State Theatre Company of South Australia, The Shock of the New in Adelaide unfolds against a backdrop of striking digital imagery and bold performer-led interpretation.

Some plays began here. Others landed here and left a mark.
All of them helped reimagine what our theatre could be.

Directed by Chris Drummond
Performed by the graduating actors of the Bachelor of Performance (Honours)
Performances: August 6, 7, 8, 9 at 7:30pm, August 8 at 11:00am
Tickets: Adult: $25, Concession: $18, Student:$12
Matthew Flinders Theatre, Humanities Road Bedford Park (nearest parking Carpark 5).

What happens when yesterday’s revolutions are placed in the hands of tomorrow’s performers?

The Shock of the New in Adelaide is a curated anthology performance of scenes from pivotal productions in the history of South Australian theatre—works that shifted the cultural landscape, sparked conversation, or simply refused to play by the rules.

Performed by the graduating actors of the Bachelor of Performance (Honours), this dynamic collection traces the pulse of innovation through Adelaide’s theatrical past. From iconic breakthroughs to little-known provocations, the result is a vivid, shape-shifting evening of live performance—an archival excavation turned living, breathing theatre.

A collaborative performance guided by the Australian Creative Histories and Futures Artist in Residence, director Chris Drummond, and supported by the State Theatre Company of South Australia, The Shock of the New in Adelaide unfolds against a backdrop of striking digital imagery and bold performer-led interpretation.

Some plays began here. Others landed here and left a mark.
All of them helped reimagine what our theatre could be.

Directed by Chris Drummond
Performed by the graduating actors of the Bachelor of Performance (Honours)
Performances: August 6, 7, 8, 9 at 7:30pm, August 8 at 11:00am
Tickets: Adult: $25, Concession: $18, Student:$12
Matthew Flinders Theatre, Humanities Road Bedford Park (nearest parking Carpark 5).

What happens when yesterday’s revolutions are placed in the hands of tomorrow’s performers?

The Shock of the New in Adelaide is a curated anthology performance of scenes from pivotal productions in the history of South Australian theatre—works that shifted the cultural landscape, sparked conversation, or simply refused to play by the rules.

Performed by the graduating actors of the Bachelor of Performance (Honours), this dynamic collection traces the pulse of innovation through Adelaide’s theatrical past. From iconic breakthroughs to little-known provocations, the result is a vivid, shape-shifting evening of live performance—an archival excavation turned living, breathing theatre.

A collaborative performance guided by the Australian Creative Histories and Futures Artist in Residence, director Chris Drummond, and supported by the State Theatre Company of South Australia, The Shock of the New in Adelaide unfolds against a backdrop of striking digital imagery and bold performer-led interpretation.

Some plays began here. Others landed here and left a mark.
All of them helped reimagine what our theatre could be.

Directed by Chris Drummond
Performed by the graduating actors of the Bachelor of Performance (Honours)
Performances: August 6, 7, 8, 9 at 7:30pm, August 8 at 11:00am
Tickets: Adult: $25, Concession: $18, Student:$12
Matthew Flinders Theatre, Humanities Road Bedford Park (nearest parking Carpark 5).