The University of Adelaide - Research Tuesdays Seminar Series http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/ 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. Feeder 2.0.4(1154) http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en University of Adelaide 2009 web.services@adelaide.edu.au (web team) Sat, 13 Oct 2007 11:21:18 +1000 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:22:42 +1100 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/images/itunes_cover.jpg The University of Adelaide - Research Tuesdays Seminar Series http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/ University of Adelaide Research Tuesdays 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. population, aging, optics, water, business, dna, food, water, crops, reproduction, University of Adelaide, higher education research no no Stargazing with eyes wide shut - How distant celestial radiation is giving us a whole new perspective on the universe and our own backyards http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/2009/stargazing.html Since 1992, the University of Adelaide has been part of a major international project that is changing the way we "see" the universe.

Located in Argentina, the Pierre Auger Observatory is exclusively observing celestial radiation containing particles up to 100,000,000 times more energetic than any created by man.

In doing so it's producing a remarkable first view of the universe that is not based on the observation of light, and providing valuable insights into radiation's role in heating our environment right here in SA.

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:25:24 +1000 stargazing-with-eyes-wide-shuthow-distant-celestia Professor Roger Clay Since 1992, the University of Adelaide has been part of a major international project that is changing the way we "see" the universe. Since 1992, the University of Adelaide has been part of a major international project that is changing the way we "see" the universe. Located in Argentina, the Pierre Auger Observatory is exclusively observing celestial radiation containing particles up to 100,000,000 times more energetic than any created by man. astronomy, astrophysics no 49:00 How analysis of mum's and dad's DNA can predict and enhance pregnancy success http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/2009/ittakestwo.html Tue, 05 May 2009 14:35:37 +1000 DNA can predict and enhance pregnancy success Professor Clare Roberts Subtle variations in specific gene sequences in a mother, father or their baby indicate the mother is more likely to suffer pregnancy complications. Subtle variations in specific gene sequences in a mother, father or their baby indicate the mother is more likely to suffer pregnancy complications. Genetics, Pregnancy no 47:22 Anatomy of a meltdown The GFC Forum: Cause, effect and recovery http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/2009/forum.html Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:35:37 +1000 anatomy-of-a-meltdownthe-gfc-forum-cause-effect Christopher Findlay, Ralf Zurbrugg, Andrew Stoler, Dogan Tirtiroglu Few public events are significant enough to justify their own acronym. In even fewer instances are those acronyms readily understood worldwide. Few public events are significant enough to justify their own acronym. In even fewer instances are those acronyms readily understood worldwide. economics, credit crisis, global financial crisis no 52:22 The wrecks are talking: Why road crashes happen and what can be done about it. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/2009/mlydon.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:26:52 +1100 the-wrecks-are-talking-why-road-crashes-happen-an Professor Mary Lydon There are many different factors that contribute to a vehicle accident and its impact on victims. What are those factors and how can we learn from them? There are many different factors that contribute to a vehicle accident and its impact on victims. What are those factors and how can we learn from them? For over 30 years, the University of Adelaide's Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR) has conducted extensive investigations into more than 2,000 crashes on South Australian roads. It's vital work, with communities everywhere understandably calling for improved road safety to reduce unacceptable human and financial costs. Happily, progress is being made. road traffic no 45:00 The Devil's in the D-tales: How ancient DNA is demystifying today http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/2009/jaustin.html Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:11:56 +1100 the-devils-in-the-dtales-how-ancient-dna-is-dem Dr Jeremy Austin Analysis of up to 100,000-year-old DNA at the University of Adelaide's Australian Centre for Ancient DNA promises to throw new light on some of today's most intriguing questions. Analysis of up to 100,000-year-old DNA at the University of Adelaide's Australian Centre for Ancient DNA promises to throw new light on some of today's most intriguing questions. DNA, genetics no 45:00 Widgets, gadgets and other health technologies: Using evidence, priorities and values to guide choices. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/2008/janet_hiller.html Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:09:36 +1100 widgets-gadgets-and-other-health-technologies-us Professor Janet Hiller All health care systems in the world “set priorities and make choices”, but how do we inform policy makers about which health care interventions should be supported or promoted? All health care systems in the world “set priorities and make choices”, but how do we inform policy makers about which health care interventions should be supported or promoted? Increasing use is being made of health technology assessment, which evaluates the safety, effectiveness, and social and ethical implications of different types of health care to guide decisions about health care policy and practice in Australia and elsewhere. health care, health policy no 40:00 The Commercialization of Intimacy Are Women still left holding the Baby? http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/2008/anne_brooks.html Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:10:10 +1100 the-commercialization-of-intimacy-are-women-stil Professor Ann Brooks 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. family, single parents, gender relations, careers no 39:00 The Constitution and the Murray-Darling Rivers: Send in the Litigators? http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/2008/jwilliams.html Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:05:21 +1100 the-constitution-and-the-murraydarling-rivers-se Professor John Williams 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. Rivers, Australian politics no 42:00 Some ideas about the next generation of image manipulation tools http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/2008/avandenhengel.html Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:02:35 +1000 some-ideas-about-the-next-generation-of-image-mani Professor Anton van den Hengel 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. image manipulation, digital content no 52:00 Sponsorship: creating meanings and delivering value http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/2008/pquester.html Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:00:43 +1000 sponsorship-creating-meanings-and-delivering-valu Professor Pascale Quester 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. sponsorship, marketing, business no 56:00 Some pathways toward a more sustainable energy future http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/2008/gnathan.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:56:27 +1000 some-pathways-toward-a-more-sustainable-energy-fut Professor Graham Nathan 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. carbon, greenhouse gas, sustainable energy no 56:00 21st Century: Present and Future Challenges http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/2008/slincoln.html Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:54:32 +1000 21st-century-present-and-future-challenges Professor Stephen Lincoln 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. climate change, water, food, energy, population no 56:00 Urban reform through the ages http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/2008/nancy_pollock.html Tue, 13 May 2008 14:51:46 +1000 urban-reform-through-the-ages Professor Nancy Pollock-Ellwand 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. Urban reform, urban design no 52:00 Using ancient DNA to study climate change, mass extinctions, and human evolution http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/2008/acooper08.html Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:46:37 +1000 using-ancient-dna-to-study-climate-change-mass-ex Professor Alan Cooper 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 ancient DNA, climate change, mass extinction, human evolution no 52:00 Obesity, Physical, Psychological and Sexual well-being: Implications for Ageing Men http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/2008/gwittert.html Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:44:30 +1100 obesity-physical-psychological-and-sexual-wellb Professor Gary A Wittert 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. obesity, sexual wellbeing, aging no 52:00 Sea-level rise,coastal impacts and management implications http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/2008/nharvey.html What evidence do we have to suggest that sea-levels will rise? How can we assess the vulnerability of our coastlines]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:40:49 +1100 sealevel-risecoastal-impacts-and-management-impl Professor Nick Harvey People around the world are coming to grips with the potential impacts of climate change.What does climate change mean for our coastlines? 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 climate change, sea levels, coastlines no 1:00:00 Climate Change: Catastrophic Impacts http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/2007/brook_vondoussa.html Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:38:23 +1100 climate-change-catastrophic-impactsclimate-change Hon. John von Doussa QC, Professor Barry Brook Professor Brook will review the most recent scientific projections which suggest we are pushing the Earth towards dangerous and irreversible ‘tipping points’. 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. climate change, human rights no 1:00:00 Looking after your brain - new approaches to an age-old problem. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/2007/rvink.html Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:34:01 +1100 looking-after-your-brain-new-approaches-to-an-ag Professor Robert Vink 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. 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. brain, age, neurosurgical no 53:00 Water, theres are hole in my bucket http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/2007/myoung.html Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:42:56 +1000 water-theres-are-hole-in-my-bucket Professor Mike Young 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. He is one of Australia's leading water policy reformers water no 57:00 Optical fibres http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/2007/tmonro.html Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:31:04 +1100 optical-fibres Professor Tanya Monro 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. lasers, optical fibre no 50:00 Watching evolution in action http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/2007/acooper.html Sun, 26 Aug 2007 14:27:27 +1000 watching-evolution-in-action Professor Alan Cooper 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. mass extinction, dna, evolution no 44:00 The Reproductive Revolution - Have We Gone Too Far? http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/2007/rnorman.html Sat, 14 Jul 2007 14:15:02 +1000 we-are-in-the-middle-of-a-reproductive-revolution Professor Robert Norman 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? stem cell, reproduction no 55:00 The Science of Making Profitable Decisions http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/2007/zmichalewicz.html Sun, 10 Jun 2007 15:47:50 +1000 the-science-of-making-profitable-decisions Professor Zbigniew Michalewicz 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. business, information no 57:00 What use is research in international trade policy and economic development? http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/2007/rpomfret.html Wed, 12 Sep 2007 14:30:49 +1000 what-use-is-research-in-international-trade-policy Professor Richard Pomfret 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. international trade, economics no 50:00 Tougher Crops for a Warmer World http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/2007/mtester.html Tue, 08 May 2007 15:53:01 +1000 tougher-crops-for-a-warmer-world Professor Mark Tester 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. climate change, crops no 45:00 What does population change mean for business? http://www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/2007/ghugo.html Sun, 08 Apr 2007 13:42:29 +1000 what-does-population-change-mean-for-business Professor Graeme Hugo 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. population, business no 45:00