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September 2010 Issue
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Research Tuesdays: sharing great research with the community

Work of Heart: How cardiovascular medicine is rising to the challenge of obesity and age

Despite the incidence of cardiovascular disease falling in recent decades, its impact on society remains devastating.

In 2006* it was the leading cause of death in Australia, taking a life nearly every 10 minutes. It also reduced 1.4 million people's quality of life through directly related disability.

Not surprisingly, when seen in the context of a rapidly ageing and increasingly obese population, it's still considered one of our greatest health priorities. So what are our medical researchers doing about it?

According to the University of Adelaide's Professor Stephen Worthley, quite a lot. And in this important presentation he'll discuss it all, from exciting new stem cell therapies to minimally-invasive alternatives to open surgery.

*The most recent year for which full statistics are available.

WHEN: Tuesday 14th September, 5.30-6.30pm
WHERE: North Terrace Campus, Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre

ADMISSION FREE, BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Register online: www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays or call: + 61 8 8303 3692


Energy Futures

A public seminar series organised by the Centre for Energy Technology in conjunction with the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences.

Seminars this month include: Carbon Sequestration; Solar Energy; and Wind and Water Energy.

For more info email: environment@adelaide.edu.au or visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/environment/cet

When: 5.00pm each Wednesday from 1-15 September
Where: Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre, North Terrace Campus
Cost: Free - all welcome. No registration necessary.


Thinking Critically About Sustainable Energy - Future Renewables

Part of a public seminar series organised by the Centre for Energy Technology in conjunction with the Royal Institution of Australia.

For more info email: environment@adelaide.edu.au or visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/environment/cet

When: 6.00pm-7.30pm Wednesday 1 September
Where: The Science Exchange, 55 Exchange Place, Adelaide
Cost: Free, but bookings essential
RSVP: www.riaus.org.au


University of Adelaide Theatre Guild presents First Time Out 2010

New writing by current University of Adelaide students interpreted for the stage by an ensemble of Theatre Guild actors. Directed by Michael Allen and Bart Csorba.

www.adelaide.edu.au/theatreguild

When: 7.30pm Wednesday 1 September to Saturday 4 September
Where: Little Theatre, near Cloisters, North Terrace Campus
Cost: All tickets $15 (fee applies for credit card bookings)
To book: Phone 08 8303 5999 or go online. Tickets also through BASS on 131 246 or at the theatre on the night (cash only).


2010 Annual Florey Memorial Lecture

Brain of the Future by Baroness Susan Greenfield, world-leading neuroscientist.

Modern technology is rewiring our brains at an alarming rate after remaining relatively unchanged for 30,000 years. What impact will this have on society?

When: 5.30pm-7.00pm Friday 3 September
Where: Bonython Hall, North Terrace Campus
Cost: Gold coin entry at the door, with proceeds to the Florey Research Medical Foundation
To book: Register for events at: http://health.adelaide.edu.au/medicine125


Inaugural Innovation in Food Lecture

Are 'refined' carbohydrates worse than saturated fat? by Professor Jennie Brand-Miller (University of Sydney).

The take home message from health authorities for the past three decades has been 'eat less fat, especially saturated fat'. Now a new paradigm is arising: that the processed carbohydrates which replaced the energy from fat may increase the risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease.

www.adelaide.edu.au/wri/news

When: 4.00pm Monday 6 September
Where: Plant Research Centre Auditorium, Waite Campus
Cost: Free
RSVP: Contact Dr Amanda Able, call 08 8303 7245 or email: amanda.able@adelaide.edu.au


Centre for Automotive Safety Research - free seminar series

Vehicle Crashworthiness by Associate Professor Robert Anderson.

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 8 September
Where: Art Gallery Auditorium, Art Gallery of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide
Cost: Free
RSVP: Please register your attendance with Leonie Witter on 08 8303 4114 or email: leonie.witter@adelaide.edu.au


John Bray Law Network - John Bray Oration

The 2010 John Bray Oration will be given by Mr Graham Leung (international lawyer, Nairobi).

When: 5.30pm for 6.00pm start, Monday 13 September
Where: Elder Hall, North Terrace University of Adelaide
Cost: Free - all welcome
To book: Contact Astrid Macleod on 08 8431 2487 or email: astridmacleod@internode.on.net


Friends of the University of Adelaide Library

The Hidden Benefactor: Christine Macgregor by Maureen Prichard. Who was Christine Macgregor? What is the significance of her legacy?

When: 1.05pm Thursday 23 September
Where: Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library, North Terrace Campus
Cost: Free - all welcome
RSVP: by Tuesday 21 September to robina.weir@adelaide.edu.au or call 08 8303 4064


2010 Edward Said Memorial Lecture

Israel/Palestine in the 21st Century by Tariq Ali, British Pakistani historian, novelist, filmmaker, political campaigner and commentator.

www.adelaide.edu.au/esml

When: 5.00pm-7.00pm Saturday 9 October
Where: Elder Hall, North Terrace Campus
Cost: Tickets $18
To book: Purchase tickets online: www.afopa.com.au or call 08 8333 9701


ROCA (Roseworthy Old Collegians Association)

Annual ROCA Dinner, Reunion and AGM

When: 6.30pm, Friday 15 October
Where: Glenelg Golf Club, James Melrose Road, Novar Gardens
Cost: $50 ROCA members, $55.00 non-members
To book: Contact Dale Manson on 0418 811 233

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