Coming Events

Research Tuesdays: sharing great research with the community

Defrosting Gondwana: How electromagnetic "eyes" are piercing the Antarctic ice to reveal a former supercontinent's deepest secrets

Gondwana was the Earth's last great "supercontinent" - a vast tectonic amalagamation that included Australia, Antarctica and India juxtaposed in East Gondwana around 500 million years ago.

Although East Gondwana's amalgamations have been broadly understood for some time, the dense Antarctic ice cap has kept many details well hidden. Research at the University of Adelaide, however, appears to be changing that.

Using the remote-sensing technique magnetotellurics, the team recently "looked through" the ice to image a massive proposed suture zone extending deep into the Earth's crust.

In this fascinating presentation, ARC Post-Doctoral Fellow Dr Kate Selway reveals their findings and explores the ways in which they've enhanced understanding of the geological history of our planet.

WHEN: 5.30-6.30pm Tuesday 13 April
WHERE: Lecture Theatre 102, Napier Building, North Tce Campus
ADMISSION FREE, RSVP ESSENTIAL
email: research.tuesdays@adelaide.edu.au
phone: +61 8 8303 3692
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays

Northern Lights

Three of the University of Adelaide's historic architectural icons are again featured in this colourful display as part of the official program of the Adelaide Festival.

When: From dusk until 1.00am, daily until Monday 5 April
Where: Mitchell Building, Elder Hall and Bonython Hall, North Terrace Campus
Cost: Free - all welcome

Haydn's The Seven Last Words of Christ

Performed by the Elder Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra with conductor Keith Crellin.

When: 3.00pm Friday 2 April (Good Friday)
Where: St Peter's Cathedral, King William Road, North Adelaide
Cost: Free

MBAAA (MBA Alumni Association) Networking breakfast

When: any time after 7.30am, first Wednesday of every month
Where: East Terrace Continental café, 6 East Terrace, Adelaide

The MBAAA Executive Committee welcomes contact from MBA alumni and current MBA students in other Australian states or other countries as to your interest in coordinating or participating in networking gatherings with MBA alumni colleagues living in the same city.

Contact the Executive Committee if you are interested and we will coordinate contact between alumni in the same city.

Email: mbaaa_committee@adelaide.edu.au

Lunchtimes at ELDERHALL

Adelaide's favourite lunchtime series of music concerts continues in April. Concerts this month include performances from Jessica Dean and Anthony Hunt, Tessa Miller, Ben Dollman, Graham Strahle and Glenys March, the Elder Conservatorium Wind Orchestra with Conductor Robert Hower, and Dorian Leljak.

www.elderhall.adelaide.edu.au

When: 1.10pm every Friday from 9-30 April
Where: Elder Hall, North Terrace Campus, University of Adelaide
Cost: Tickets $7, available at the door from 12.30pm on the day of the concert

Fridays Uncorked 2010

The National Wine Centre of Australia invites you to celebrate the end of the week with a series of Fridays Uncorked. Sponsored by Bremerton Wines (9 April).

www.wineaustralia.com.au

When: 4.30pm Friday 9 April
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.

Friends of the University of Adelaide Library

Anthony Steel, author of Painful in daily doses: an anecdotal memoir, in conversation with Ewart Shaw

When: 6.00pm for 6.30pm Thursday 15 April
Where: Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library, University of Adelaide
Cost: Free and open to the public - gold coin donation invited
RSVP: Bookings by Tuesday 13 April to robina.weir@adelaide.edu.au or phone +61 8 8303 4064

Student Exchange Fair

Are you thinking about studying abroad? The Exchange Fair is designed to give University of Adelaide students a glimpse into the international learning options available to them. Come along and talk to Adelaide Abroad staff, returned Adelaide Abroad students, and overseas visitors from some of our partner universities.

www.adelaide.edu.au/student/study_abroad

When: 10.00am-2.00pm Tuesday 27 April
Where: Barr Smith Lawns, North Terrace Campus, University of Adelaide
Cost: Free

Centre for Automotive Safety Research seminar series

Young Drivers by Research Officer Dr Lisa Wundersitz

The Centre for Automotive Safety Research invites you to a series of seminars addressing major topics in the fight to reduce road trauma and highlighting the latest research.

http://casr.adelaide.edu.au

When: 4.00pm Wednesday 28 April
Where: Art Gallery Auditorium, Art Gallery of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide
Cost: Free
RSVP: Please register your attendance with Leonie Witter on +61 8 8303 4114 or email: leonie.witter@adelaide.edu.au