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June 2009 Issue
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Research Tuesdays: sharing great research with the community
Stargazing with eyes wide shut: How distant celestial radiation is giving us a whole new perspective on the universe - and our own backyards

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.

Auger data was recognised in 2007 by the journal Science as one of the three most important results in any scientific field worldwide. In this "illuminating" presentation Professor Roger Clay shows why.

When: 5.30-6.30pm Tuesday 9 June
Where: Lecture Room 102, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus
Admission free, RSVP essential
email: research.tuesdays@adelaide.edu.au
phone: +61 8 8303 3692
For more information: www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays


Exhibition: Stefan Koppelkamm: Ortszeit Local Time

While travelling through East Germany in 1990 - after the fall of the Berlin wall but before re-unification - Stefan Koppelkamm captured in photographs a reality which he assumed would soon disappear for ever. Years later, the photographer sought out each location again and took a second photograph from exactly the same standpoint. This exhibition presents a selection of those photographs.

www.adelaide.edu.au/library

When: open now until Friday 26 June, during normal Library opening hours
Where: Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library, North Terrace Campus
Cost: FREE - all welcome


Climate Futures

This 12-part public seminar series addresses the impacts of climate change and explores leading-edge developments to enable society to live with anticipated future changes. The series concludes in June.

www.adelaide.edu.au/climatechange

When: 6.00pm Tuesday 2 June
Where: Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre, North Terrace Campus
Cost: Free - all welcome
RSVP: environment@adelaide.edu.au


Music: Masterclass series

This Elder Conservatorium Masterclass series gives members of the public the chance to see and hear students being instructed by the best musicians in their fields. Masterclass 2: violinist Adele Anthony.

www.adelaide.edu.au/elderhall/masterclass

When: 1.00-3.00pm Wednesday 3 June
Where: Elder Hall, North Terrace Campus
Cost: $10
Contact: Claire Oremland +61 8 8303 5925


Music: Lunchtimes at ELDERHALL

Adelaide's best-loved daytime concert series offers four more concerts this month.
www.adelaide.edu.au/elderhall/concerts

When: 1.10pm every Friday on 5, 12, 19 and 26 June
Where: Elder Hall, North Terrace Campus
Cost: all tickets $7 available from the door at 12.30pm
Contact: For more information call the Concert Office on +61 8 8303 5925.


Free Public Forum: Energy Realities

On the evening of World Environment Day, Energy Realities is a public forum that invites you to join the debate about the future of energy production.

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with a panel of eminent scientists who will present various aspects of the current energy debate. Topics include: diminishing fossil fuel reserves, nuclear power, and the adoption of alternative energy sources.

www.adelaide.edu.au/environment

When: 5.00pm for a 5.15pm start Friday 5 June
Where: Napier Lecture Theatre 102, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus
Cost: FREE - all welcome
RSVP: environment@adelaide.edu.au, or for enquiries please call +61 8 8303 0543



5th Annual Healthy Development Adelaide (HDA) Oration

"Genetics and Disease in Children" by Professor Eric Haan AO (Head, South Australian Clinical Genetics Service, Women's and Children's Hospital, and Clinical Affiliate Professor, Discipline of Paediatrics, University of Adelaide) www.adelaide.edu.au/hda

When: 5.30-7.00pm Thursday 11 June
Where: Institute Building Lecture Theatre, State Library of South Australia, corner of Kintore Avenue and North Terrace, Adelaide
Cost: FREE
RSVP: essential by Friday 5 June to anne.jurisevic@adelaide.edu.au or call +61 8 8303 8222


Fridays Uncorked '09

Offering a vibrant Friday night venue for the Adelaide business community to wind down at the end of the week, taste fine wines from selected regions, enjoy a selection from the cocktail menu, and relax at this unique Adelaide icon.

www.wineaustralia.com.au

When: 4.30pm Friday 12 June and 4.30pm Friday 26 June
Where: National Wine Centre of Australia, corner of Hackney and Botanic Roads, Adelaide
Cost: FREE entry including cocktail food. Wine from $4.50 per glass.


Theatre Guild: Altered States of Consciousness - First Time Out

New writing interpreted for the stage by an ensemble of Theatre Guild actors, in collaboration with the University of Adelaide's Creative Writing program. Writers: Henry Ashley-Brown, Naomi Horridge, Stephen Lawrence, Amy T Matthews, Heather Taylor-Johnson, Prithvi Varatharajan and Sean Williams. Directed by Mik Allen.

www.adelaide.edu.au/theatreguild

When: 7.30pm Thursday 18 June, then Friday and Saturday 19-20 June
Where: Little Theatre, North Terrace Campus
Cost: All tickets $15. Book through the Theatre Guild on +61 8 8303 5999 or online. Booking fee applies for phone credit card bookings.


Cornell Chapter

A Concert and Luncheon with Leslie Howard, Australian pianist and composer.

When: 12.10pm - Young Accompanists' Showcase; 1.10pm - Leslie Howard with violinist Niki Vasilakis; 2.30pm - Light Luncheon. Wednesday 8 July.
Where: Recital: Pilgrim Church, 12 Flinders Street, Adelaide; Lunch: Ambassador's Hotel, 107 King William Street, Adelaide
Cost: $30 per person for concert with luncheon
RSVP: Call +61 8 8303 0356 or email: gaynor.tyerman@adelaide.edu.au

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