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Adelaide City Campus East Open Day

27 July | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Adelaide City Campus East

Start your journey at Bonython Hall.   

North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000

Want the full picture? This is our biggest Open Day event, where you’ll find info on all our degrees and campuses.  

Adelaide City East open day

What's on at Adelaide City East?

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Where to explore?

Adelaide City Campus East is where it’s all happening. 

 

Explore our main hubs for STEM, health, agriculture, animal science, business, law, humanities, music and more

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Presentations

Join talks and panel discussions from academics, current uni students and industry leaders. 

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Study Hubs

We’ve made things easy with focused study area hubs. You can get all the info you need in easy-to-navigate locations with friendly staff to answer all your questions.  

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Tours and activities

Whether you want to take a criminology crime walk, play with virtual reality or co-captain a replica commercial aircraft – we’ve got something to excite your senses.

Open Day Mystery Box giveaway

We’ve hidden mystery boxes across our campuses for Open Days, and they’re packed with a range of prizes.

Follow @adelaideuni on Instagram for exclusive clues revealing where the boxes are hiding on each campus’ Open Day.

First to find it, gets to keep it – so it’s first in, best dressed.

Keep an eye on our Instagram for further instructions and sneak peeks at what’s inside the boxes.

City East Open Day FAQs

Wondering how Open Day works? Start here for simple info to plan your day at City East.


Adelaide City Campus East covers the expanse between North Terrace, Frome Rd and Victoria Drive.  
Different buildings will have different activities and presentations – check the local map to find what activities will interest you.  

Fresh, affordable food and beverage options are available to suit all tastes and dietary needs including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free.

Food trucks

Clandestina - When: 9:00am – 4:00pm Where: Maths Lawns

Pizzeria Contemporanea Clandestina brings contemporary Italian pizza with a light, airy, fluffy crust and crisp edge, crafted from slow-fermented, high-hydration dough. Each pizza blends Italian heritage and South Australian freshness, featuring a seasonal menu inspired by the best local produce.

Coffee & Crepes - When: 8:00am – 3:00pm Where: North Terrace

Coffee & Crepes brings together two beloved elements of French café culture: delicate, sweet (or savory) crepes and rich espresso-based coffee.

Mrs Sippy Mobile Coffee and Bar - When: 8:00am – 4:00pm Where: Maths Lawns

Vintage Coffee Caravan and Bar, SA small business and family owned. Locally sourced products using B3 Coffee Beans and a range of alternative milks such as oat, almond, soy, and lactose free. All served in BioPak packaging and with delicious Saudade Portuguese tarts.

Potato on a Stick When 9:00am – 4:00pm Where: Maths Lawns

Fluffy Golden Twisters of Potato on a Stick. Exclusive soy, and lactose free, nut free, and vegan batter and cater for many religious communities including Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist and Jewish. There are refreshing, vibrant, and colourful rainbow slushies. Don’t forget to bring your reusable cup.

Sozas Sri Lankan Street Food - When 9:00am – 4:00pm Where: Maths Lawns

A popular choice at many SA events. Offering a selection of wholesome and authentic Sri Lankan Food. Exotic Flavours and a variety of meat and vegetarian options.

Staazi and Co - When: 9:00am – 4:00pm Where: Maths Lawns

100% vegan. Greek vegan street food from the heart of Adelaide, made from 100% plant-based ingredients and providing a commitment to a sustainable environment.

On site food vendors

Canteen by Phonatic When: 10:00am – 3:00pm Where Hub Central

Vietnamese cuisine offering the best Vietnamese Pho along with Banh Mi Rolls, Rice Bowls, and Vermicelli Noodle Bowls.

Merantau Café When 8:00am – 2:00pm Where: Ingkarni Wardli building

Unique coffee, produced ethically, traded transparently. House made sandwiches using locally sourced ingredients. Authentic Indonesian cuisine in the hot cabinet.

Penang Hawkers Corner When 10:00am – 3:00pm Where: Hub Central

Offering true Malaysian flavours among other Asian options sushi and bubble tea, this eatery offers ready-made dishes in the bain-marie and great lunchtime specials.

Taikunthi - When 10:00am – 4:00pm Where: Level 5, Union House

Located on Level 5 of the newly renovated Union House, Taikunthi is a modern Australian restaurant, cafe and bar offering seasonal dishes, South Australian wines and barista-made coffee. Perfect for relaxed lunches or afternoon drinks. Dine in or take away - Taikunthi is open to everyone.

Open Day Express Lunch Special: $20 meal+ drink

Taste Baguette - When 7:00am – 4:00pm Where: Hub Central

True coffee professionals with a passion for coffee and also serving hand crafted baguettes filled with freshly grilled meats and salads. A variety of salads, chips, and wedges will be also available.

UNIBAR When 11:00am – 4:00pm Where: Union House

With seating that spills out into the Cloisters Courtyard and a licensed lawned area, the UniBar is the ideal spot to relax with friends on a lazy afternoon or settle in for an evening session. The UniBar is committed to showcasing the best local and Australian craft beverages at affordable prices and has a menu to match. The food offering includes classic pub-grub, sandos, hot snacks and salads. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available.

The Unibar has programmed some great local acts from 11am - 4pm:
• 11am - 12pm Outoftheblue
• 12pm - 12:30pm DJ HBJ
• 12:30pm - 1:30pm Ben & Trae (from Molly Rocket)
• 1:30pm - 2:00pm DJ HBJ
• 2:00pm - 3:00pm Sasha (from Mums Favourite)
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm TONIX DJs

Parking is not available on campus. The closest nearby paid carparks are Wilson Parking facilities on North Terrace (251 North Terrace) and Frome Road (Lot 14).   
 

Yes – please check the Adelaide Metro website for the latest bus, train or tram timetable information from your location. 

Free public transport options within the CBD to this campus include the city tram (details below), and Routes 98A/C and 99A/C free city loop buses (Disembark at Stop G1 North Terrace – North side, or Stop T1 North Terrace – South side).  
 
We have also partnered with Beam scooters so you can take a free scooter between our City East and West campuses. 
 

One of the best ways to get to Open Day and travel between our city campuses is to take the free Adelaide Metro Tram. The tram stops out the front of both our City West and City East campuses. For more information, visit the Adelaide Metro website.

  • If you are currently at City East, take the Entertainment Centre or Royal Adelaide Hospital tram to the City West stop. 
  • If you are currently at City West, take the Botanic Gardens tram to the University stop

The Unibar has programmed some great local acts from 11am - 4pm:

  • 11am - 12pm Outoftheblue
  • 12pm - 12:30pm DJ HBJ
  • 12:30pm - 1:30pm Ben & Trae (from Molly Rocket)
  • 1:30pm - 2:00pm DJ HBJ
  • 2:00pm - 3:00pm Sasha (from Mums Favourite)
  • 3:00pm - 4:00pm TONIX DJs

City East is our main hub for Health. You’ll be able to find out all information about Health degrees at our Study Hub and can explore facilities related to allied health and human performance (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and podiatry), nursing and midwifery, dentistry, medical radiation science, nutrition and food science, biomedical science, public health, and other facilities.

City West has presentations and activations for Medicine, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, and Outdoor and Environmental Leadership. The Adelaide Health Simulation will also be open for you to explore, which includes facilities for our medicine degrees. 

We recommend you explore any facilities that pique your interest across both campuses to ensure you don’t miss out on anything. You can also get a glimpse of what other degrees within Health have to offer. 

Water stations are in the bottom of Centenary and Playford Buildings (Level 3) and in Student Lounges. 
 

The City East campus has lifts and accessible access to all locations open on the day.  

The campus will have signage to direct you to key facilities. Helpful staff will also be around campus to guide you to your destination.

Key Areas: Health Study Hub 

Accessible access to Brookman Hall is via Centenary Building Walkway on Level 6. 

  1. Enter Centenary Building.
  2. Take the lift to Level 6. 
  3. Turn immediately left upon existing the lift, and follow the hall. 
  4. Turn left again at the signage which says Access to Brookman Hall, and follow ramp into the hall. 

Key Areas: Medical Radiation Science facilities, Anatomy Lab

Access to the Anatomy Lab and Speech Pathology Teaching Lab (Level 3) is via Playford Building Walkway. 

  1. Use the link between Centenary and Playford on Level 3 to enter Playford. 
  2. Continue down the hall until you reach the link between Playford and Bonython Jubilee to enter Level 3 of Bonython Jubilee. 

Access to Medical Radiation Science facilities (Level 1) is via Playford Building Walkway on Level 1. 

  1. Use the link between Centenary and Playford on Level 3 to enter Playford. 
  2. Continue down the hall in Playford and use the second lift (pass the main stairwell) to Level 1. 
  3. Use the walkway (across the driveway) into Level 1 of Bonython Jubilee. 

Key Areas: Biology Lab, Chemistry Lab, Histopathology and Haematology Lab 

  1. Enter Basil Hetzel building Level 3 from the Plaza. 
  2. Take the lift to your respective floor (available on your left). 

Key Areas: Centenary Presentation room, Nursing spaces, Midwifery spaces, High Performance Sport Centre

  1. Enter Centenary, moving towards the lecture theatre/volunteer hub.

  2. Take the lift to your respective floor. 

Key Areas: Commercial Kitchen, Physiology Lab, Exercise Physiology Lab, Public Health Teaching Lab

  1. Use the link between Centenary and Playford on Level 3 to enter Playford. 
  2. Take one of the two lifts (located on the left) to your respective floor. 

Please note the two lifts have different bottom floors.  

  1. If accessing Bonython Jubilee Level 1 – use the lift further down the hall (North).  

Key Areas: Allied Health Spaces: Physiotherapy/Speech Pathology/Podiatry spaces

  1. Enter Helen Mayo North via Frome Road

  2. Take the lift (left of entrance) to Level 3. 

  3. Turn immediately left upon existing the lift and follow the hall.  

Key Areas: Allied Health Spaces: Occupational Therapy

Accessible access to Brookman Hall is via Centenary Building Walkway on Level 6. 

  1. Enter Santos Petroleum Engineering near the Food trucks

  2. Take the lift to Level 4.

Explore other campus events

Visit our main event in the city on Sunday 27 July to explore all there is on offer at Adelaide University. Then, join us at one of our outer-metro or regional campuses to explore further facilities and activities.

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Mount Gambier

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Explore degrees, tour the campus, meet your future lecturers, and find out how you can study locally.

Magill

13 August 2025 | 3:30PM - 7:00PM

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Roseworthy

17 August | 11:00AM - 4.00PM

Discover the future of animal and veterinary sciences at the Roseworthy Open Day. 

Mawson Lakes

17 August 2025 | 11:00AM - 3:00PM

Located in Adelaide's northern suburbs, Mawson Lakes campus is a hub for STEM and education degrees. Explore world-class teaching and research facilities including virtual learning environments and robotics laboratories. 

Whyalla

31 August 2025 | 10:00AM - 3.00PM

Explore degrees, tour the campus, meet your future lecturers, and find out how you can study locally.

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