Events
Faculty of Science at the University of Melbourne
Featured events
Agribusiness Fireside Chat
Oct
15
5:30pm
Public Lecture
Smart Farms: How AI is Transforming Agribusiness
Join us for a timely discussion on how artificial intelligence and digital farming are reshaping the future of agriculture. As the world faces increasing pressure to produce more food sustainably in the face of climate change, resource constraints, and shifting consumer demands, innovation has never been more critical.
This event will explore how cutting-edge technologies — from precision crop management and autonomous systems to climate-smart analytics and sustainable finance — are helping farmers optimise resources, strengthen supply chains, and build resilience against future disruptions. Learn how Australia’s rural and regional sectors are leading the way in harnessing AI, sensors, and other digital farming tools to address global food security challenges and create a more sustainable future for agriculture.
Event Timing
- 5:30pm Drinks & Canapes
- 6:15pm Panel Discussion with Q&A
- 7:30pm Drinks & Canapes
- 8:15pm Event Concludes
The University of Melbourne gratefully acknowledges support for this Agribusiness Fireside Chat from the Samuel and June Hordern Endowment.
Super Grant!
Oct
15
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Performance
After a busy semester of exciting activity from Jazz and Improvisation at the Conservatorium, Super Grant! is presented as a finale to the Grant! concert event series. This night features an array of ensembles performing original compositions and improvisations in Federation Hall.
Featured Ensembles
The Grant! Band
Tonight the Grant! band take to the stage solo, a finale to their concert series of jazz sessions and art transmissions with special guest performers.
Masters & Apprentices
The Masters & Apprentices Ensemble led by Brett Williams, performing the music of internationally renowned pianist Danilo Perez, in preparation for their Melbourne International Jazz Festival performance with him.
Small Ensemble Winner
Special performance from the winners of the Small Ensemble competition. Winner still to be announced.
Venue
These concerts take place in Federation Hall. Please meet front of house in the Federation Hall foyer via the sliding glass doors on Grant Street, Southbank. The performance space is then accessible via stairs or lift.
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PARKING
The City of Melbourne has recently changed the parking restrictions around the Southbank Campus. Parking control hours are now expanded to 7am–10pm, seven days per week, and are capped at three hours. A $2-per-hour fee after 7pm is also now in place. There is no change to the $4-per-hour peak rate between 7am–7pm. Parking inspectors are regularly in the area fining drivers who overstay their meter, so we encourage everyone to be aware and avoid an expensive fine.
ACCESSIBILITY
All venues at the Southbank campus are wheelchair accessible. To read more about access services available at our venues, please visit: https://finearts-music.unimelb.edu.au/access-our-events.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please stay home if you feel unwell, even with mild symptoms. Face masks are welcome in all settings for community and personal safety.
In order to account for drop-off in attendance, we overbook a select number of free events at the Faculty. If you have not arrived by the start of the performance, your ticket may be released to any waiting patrons at the door. Please arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the performance to secure your seat.
Admission to any of our concerts and events is strictly at the discretion of Front of House. We have zero tolerance for any disrespectful behaviour.
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Image: Gregory Lorenzutti, 2024.
