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8 September, 2015
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Bound to Please: The Iconic Victorian Binding in an Era of Industrialisation and Mechanisation
Date/Time: Monday, 10 August 2015 - Saturday, 10 October 2015, all day
Location: Barr Smith Library, Rare Books & Special Collections, Level 1
Cost: Free: All Welcome
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The Victorian era (1837-1901) was an exciting time. Rapid and unregulated industrialisation brought with it tremendous social and political change and saw technological advancements in nearly every sphere. Book binding was no exception.
This fascinating exhibition explores the evolution of the book as it transitions away from the traditional methods of hand-binding towards the exquisitely gilt-blocked, machine-sewn and mass-produced publishers' cloth binding.
Curated by Lee Hayes, this stunning selection of books from both the Rare Books & Special Collections Library and the curator's own personal collection will be on display until 10th October 2015.
Contact: Ms Cheryl Hoskin, Email: cheryl.hoskin@adelaide.edu.au, Special Collections Librarian, Business: (08) 8313 5224
Three Minute Thesis finals
Date/Time: Tuesday, 8 September 2015, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: The Braggs lecture theatre
Cost: Free event.
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A University of Adelaide thesis project explained in just three minutes, using only one PowerPoint slide? That's the challenge ten of our research students will tackle in the national 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.
The ability to effectively communicate research impact is a skill that all of our researchers must develop. In 2015, we are holding the 3MT final as a special Research Tuesdays event. This gives our students the opportunity to share their amazing research with a greater audience, and allows you to hear from some of our future research stars.
The presentations will be judged by a panel of experts in research and communication skills, with the winner to go on to compete in the national 3MT final in Queensland. We also invite you to have your say by voting for the People's Choice Award.
So come along and be inspired by the next generation of brilliant researchers in what will be a fast-paced and demanding communication challenge, and an enjoyable evening for all.
Contact: Jessica Douglas, Email: jessica.douglas@adelaide.edu.au, Research Marketing Coordinator, Business: 08 8313 0884
