http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/ This monthly series of public lectures is designed to provide an opportunity for the University of Adelaide researchers to engage with business and community leaders about pressing issues of the day.This monthly series of public lectures is designed to provide an opportunity for the University of Adelaide researchers to engage with business and community leaders about pressing issues of the day.The University of Adelaide University of Adelaideweb.services@adelaide.edu.au en720 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/uofa_cover01.jpg http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/ (C) University of Adelaide 2008 Tues, 13 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +1000 population, aging, optics, water, business, dna, food ,water ,crops, reproduction, University of Adelaidepopulation, aging, optics, water, business, dna, food ,water ,crops, reproduction, University of Adelaide no nonadult In developing business strategy population size, composition and distribution is regarded as a static background. Yet the Australian population is changing in a myriad of ways, all of which have implications for the evolving demand for goods and services. In developing business strategy population size, composition and distribution is regarded as a static background. Yet the Australian population is changing in a myriad of ways, all of which have implications for the evolving demand for goods and services. In developing business strategy population size, composition and distribution is regarded as a static background. Yet the Australian population is changing in a myriad of ways, all of which have implications for the evolving demand for goods and services. Tues, 10 April 2007 00:00:00 +1000 51:21 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode1-what_does_population_change_mean_for_business.mp3http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode1-what_does_population_change_mean_for_business.mp3 The University of Adelaide Trying to grow plants in Australian conditions is challenging - it always seems to be too hot, too cold, too wet, too dry, too salty, too infertile. And it is likely to get harder as the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent. The economic and social effects of our harsh environment are significant, reducing yield for farmers and making the sustainable use of land difficult. Trying to grow plants in Australian conditions is challenging - it always seems to be too hot, too cold, too wet, too dry, too salty, too infertile.. Trying to grow plants in Australian conditions is challenging - it always seems to be too hot, too cold, too wet, too dry, too salty, too infertile. And it is likely to get harder as the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent. The economic and social effects of our harsh environment are significant, reducing yield for farmers and making the sustainable use of land difficult. Tues, 8 May 2007 14:40:00 +0100 45:16 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode2-tougher_crops_for_a_warmer_world.mp3http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode2-tougher_crops_for_a_warmer_world.mp3 The University of Adelaide In his presentation on "What use is research on international trade policy and economic development?" Professor Pomfret will discuss the value of supporting research in these areas at an Australian university. In his presentation on "What use is research on international trade policy and economic development?" Professor Pomfret will discuss the value of supporting research in these areas at an Australian university. In his presentation on "What use is research on international trade policy and economic development?" Professor Pomfret will discuss the value of supporting research in these areas at an Australian university. Tues, 12 June 2007 14:40:00 +0100 50:50 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode3-international_trade_policy.mp3http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode3-international_trade_policy.mp3 The University of Adelaide In the modern information era, managers must recognize the competitive opportunities represented by decision–support tools. New family of systems – called Adaptive Business Intelligence systems – combine prediction and optimization techniques to assist decision makers in complex, rapidly changing environments. In the modern information era, managers must recognize the competitive opportunities represented by decision–support tools. In the modern information era, managers must recognize the competitive opportunities represented by decision–support tools. New family of systems – called Adaptive Business Intelligence systems – combine prediction and optimization techniques to assist decision makers in complex, rapidly changing environments. Tues, 10 July 2007 14:40:00 +0100 57:37 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode4-the_science_of_making_profitable_decisions.mp3http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode4-the_science_of_making_profitable_decisions.mp3 The University of Adelaide We are in the middle of a reproductive revolution that is changing the way we think about fertility and social aspects of families. We have also developed new technologies in stem cells that will affect regenerative medicine. Are our technologies in reproduction too far ahead of the social consequences and ethical decisions found in our society? We are in the middle of a reproductive revolution that is changing the way we think about fertility and social aspects of families. We are in the middle of a reproductive revolution that is changing the way we think about fertility and social aspects of families. We have also developed new technologies in stem cells that will affect regenerative medicine. Are our technologies in reproduction too far ahead of the social consequences and ethical decisions found in our society? Tues, 14 Aug 2007 14:40:00 +0100 55:07 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode5-the_reproductive_revolution.mp3http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode5-the_reproductive_revolution.mp3 The University of Adelaide Watching evolution in action: Using ancient DNA to study climate change, meteorites, and mass extinctions. Watching evolution in action: Using ancient DNA to study climate change, meteorites, and mass extinctions. Watching evolution in action: Using ancient DNA to study climate change, meteorites, and mass extinctions. Sun, 26 Aug 2007 14:40:00 +0100 44:30 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode6-watching_evolution_in_action.mp3http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode6-watching_evolution_in_action.mp3 The University of Adelaide In this lecture, Professor Tanya Monro will discuss the opportunities for Australia in emerging optical fibre-based technologies. In this lecture, Professor Tanya Monro will discuss the opportunities for Australia in emerging optical fibre-based technologies. In this lecture, Professor Tanya Monro will discuss the opportunities for Australia in emerging optical fibre-based technologies. Tues, 11 Sept 2007 14:40:00 +0100 50:48 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode7-optical_fibres.mp3http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode7-optical_fibres.mp3 The University of Adelaide Mike Young is Professor of Water Economics and Management in the University's School of Earth and Environmental Sciences. He is one of Australia's leading water policy reformers. Mike Young is Professor of Water Economics and Management in the University's School of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Mike Young is Professor of Water Economics and Management in the University's School of Earth and Environmental Sciences. He is one of Australia's leading water policy reformers. Tues, 9 Oct 2007 14:40:00 +0100 57:06 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode8-water_theres_a_hole_in_my_bucket.mp3http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode8-water_theres_a_hole_in_my_bucket.mp3 The University of Adelaide Professor Robert Vink is the NRF Chair of Neurosurgical Research and Head, School of Medical Sciences. This lecture will examine some of the revolutionary new approaches being developed for brain protection in both the young and the old, and how we as individuals can incorporate some of these measures into our everyday lives. Professor Robert Vink is the NRF Chair of Neurosurgical Research and Head, School of Medical Sciences. Professor Robert Vink is the NRF Chair of Neurosurgical Research and Head, School of Medical Sciences. This lecture will examine some of the revolutionary new approaches being developed for brain protection in both the young and the old, and how we as individuals can incorporate some of these measures into our everyday lives. Tues, 13 Nov 2007 14:40:00 +0100 53:57 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode9-looking_after_your_brain.mp3http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode9-looking_after_your_brain.mp3 The University of Adelaide The pair will deliver a joint presentation which addresses the impacts of climate change on global communities. Professor Brook will review the most recent scientific projections which suggest we are pushing the Earth towards dangerous and irreversible ‘tipping points’. Mr von Doussa will then explore how a human rights framework might be developed to cope effectively with climate change. The Hon. John von Doussa QC is Chancellor of the University of Adelaide and President of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. The Hon. John von Doussa QC is Chancellor of the University of Adelaide and President of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. Professor Barry Brook occupies the Sir Hubert Wilkins Chair of Climate Change and has recently been named one of the top 10 young scientists in Australia. Tues, 11 Dec 2007 14:40:00 +0100 61:57 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode10-climate_change.mp3http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode10-climate_change.mp3 The University of Adelaide People around the world are coming to grips with the potential impacts of climate change.What does climate change mean for our coastlines? What evidence do we have to suggest that sea-levels will rise? How can we assess the vulnerability of our coastlines? People around the world are coming to grips with the potential impacts of climate change. People around the world are coming to grips with the potential impacts of climate change.What does climate change mean for our coastlines? What evidence do we have to suggest that sea-levels will rise? How can we assess the vulnerability of our coastlines? Tues, 12 Feb 2008 14:40:00 +0100 50:00 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode11-sea_level_rise.mp3http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode11-sea_level_rise.mp3 The University of Adelaide Compared with women, Australian men have higher rates of physical and psychological disease and death, and are also less likely to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Compared with women, Australian men have higher rates of physical and psychological disease and death, and are also less likely to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Compared with women, Australian men have higher rates of physical and psychological disease and death, and are also less likely to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Tues, 11 March 2008 14:40:00 +0100 52:00 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/episode12-sexual_health.mp3http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/episode12-sexual_health.mp3 The University of Adelaide Ancient DNA provides a unique means to watch evolution occurring in real time.  By tracking genetic changes in ancient populations we can examine the effects of major climatic changes on animal and plant populations from around the world through the last 100,000 years Ancient DNA provides a unique means to watch evolution occurring in real time. Ancient DNA provides a unique means to watch evolution occurring in real time.  By tracking genetic changes in ancient populations we can examine the effects of major climatic changes on animal and plant populations from around the world through the last 100,000 years Tues, 8th April 2008 14:40:00 +0100 52:00 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode13-ancient_dna.mp3http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode13-ancient_dna.mp3 The University of Adelaide Since ancient times, cities have been variously perceived, everything from vibrant marketplaces to protective sanctuaries. One of the prevalent interpretations however is the city as a place of sin where transgressions occur against all manner of mores. The punishment for these violations has been severe at times as witnessed by the demise of the fabled Sodom and Gomorrah. The urge to reverse urban wickedness has also been the great catalyst to urban design through time. Since ancient times, cities have been variously perceived, everything from vibrant marketplaces to protective sanctuaries. Since ancient times, cities have been variously perceived, everything from vibrant marketplaces to protective sanctuaries. One of the prevalent interpretations however is the city as a place of sin where transgressions occur against all manner of mores. The punishment for these violations has been severe at times as witnessed by the demise of the fabled Sodom and Gomorrah. The urge to reverse urban wickedness has also been the great catalyst to urban design through time. Tues, 13th May 2008 14:40:00 +0100 52:00 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode14-urban_reform.mp3http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode14-urban_reform.mp3 The University of Adelaide The beginning of the 21st century presents the interwoven challenges of climate change, rapid population growth and increasing freshwater, food and energy pressures. These challenges will be discussed as will the manner in which humanity has sought to meet them so far and is likely to do so in the future. The beginning of the 21st century presents the interwoven challenges of climate change, rapid population growth and increasing freshwater, food and energy pressures. The beginning of the 21st century presents the interwoven challenges of climate change, rapid population growth and increasing freshwater, food and energy pressures. These challenges will be discussed as will the manner in which humanity has sought to meet them so far and is likely to do so in the future. Tues, 10th June 2008 14:40:00 +0100 56:00 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode15-21century.mp3http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode15-21century.mp3 The University of Adelaide There is growing consensus of the need to reduce our carbon dioxide emissions, both in South Australia and the rest of the world. However there are many perspectives as to which technology options to pursue toward this goal, given our present heavy reliance on fossil fuels and substantial investment in capital intensive plant to utilise them. There is growing consensus of the need to reduce our carbon dioxide emissions, both in South Australia and the rest of the world. There is growing consensus of the need to reduce our carbon dioxide emissions, both in South Australia and the rest of the world. However there are many perspectives as to which technology options to pursue toward this goal, given our present heavy reliance on fossil fuels and substantial investment in capital intensive plant to utilise them. Tues, 8th July 2008 17:30:00 +0100 56:00 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode16-some_pathways_toward_a_more_sustainable_energy_future.mp3http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode16-some_pathways_toward_a_more_sustainable_energy_future.mp3 The University of Adelaide The evolution of sponsorship in recent times has been remarkable. From a peripheral and relatively small scale marketing communication technique, it has grown into a major marketing strategic tool, particularly for global brands. More often than not, however, its use remains haphazard and its evaluation sketchy. To date, academic research in this area continues to uncover as many questions as it provides answers. The evolution of sponsorship in recent times has been remarkable. The evolution of sponsorship in recent times has been remarkable. From a peripheral and relatively small scale marketing communication technique, it has grown into a major marketing strategic tool, particularly for global brands. More often than not, however, its use remains haphazard and its evaluation sketchy. To date, academic research in this area continues to uncover as many questions as it provides answers. Tues, 12th August 2008 17:30:00 +0100 56:00 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode17-sponsorship.mp3http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode17-sponsorship.mp3 The University of Adelaide The massive uptake of digital cameras and advances in the science of image analysis are delivering new tools for digital content creation into the hands of the average user. This development is fueled by the growth of image and video content on the internet and the ability of the technology to process very large volumes of image-based information. The tools range from intelligent image and video editing programs to modelling packages for 3D virtual environments such as Google Earth, Grand Theft Auto, and Second Life. Digital content creation technologies are becoming more powerful and more accessible than ever. The massive uptake of digital cameras and advances in the science of image analysis are delivering new tools for digital content creation into the hands of the average user. The massive uptake of digital cameras and advances in the science of image analysis are delivering new tools for digital content creation into the hands of the average user. This development is fueled by the growth of image and video content on the internet and the ability of the technology to process very large volumes of image-based information. The tools range from intelligent image and video editing programs to modelling packages for 3D virtual environments such as Google Earth, Grand Theft Auto, and Second Life. Digital content creation technologies are becoming more powerful and more accessible than ever. Tues, 9th September 2008 17:30:00 +0100 52:00 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode18-image_manipulation.mp3http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode18-image_manipulation.mp3 The University of Adelaide Can the Commonwealth wrest control of the ‘waters of the rivers’ of the Murray and Darling from the Basin States? In drafting the Australian Constitution in the 1890s the framers hammered out the relationship between the proposed Commonwealth and the States. One issue that exercised the minds of the framers for months was the rights over the interstate rivers. Can the Commonwealth wrest control of the ‘waters of the rivers’ of the Murray and Darling from the Basin States? Can the Commonwealth wrest control of the ‘waters of the rivers’ of the Murray and Darling from the Basin States? In drafting the Australian Constitution in the 1890s the framers hammered out the relationship between the proposed Commonwealth and the States. One issue that exercised the minds of the framers for months was the rights over the interstate rivers. Tues, 14th October 2008 17:30:00 +0100 42:00 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode19-murray.mp3http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode19-murray.mp3 The University of Adelaide Changing patterns of caring and intimacy traditionally seen as the domain of the family are being increasingly commercialized as single parents and couples transfer emotional labour demands from the home to professional agencies. Changing patterns of caring and intimacy traditionally seen as the domain of the family are being increasingly commercialized as single parents and couples transfer emotional labour demands from the home to professional agencies. Changing patterns of caring and intimacy traditionally seen as the domain of the family are being increasingly commercialized as single parents and couples transfer emotional labour demands from the home to professional agencies. Tues, 12th November 2008 17:30:00 +0100 39:00 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode20-commercialization_of_Intimacy.mp3http://www.adelaide.edu.au/lifeimpactresearch/researchtuesday/media/Episode20-commercialization_of_Intimacy.mp3 The University of Adelaide