Coming Events

Research Tuesdays: sharing great research with the community

Conquering the Great Wall: How research into plant cell walls is improving our health and boosting production of biofuels

The cell walls of plants are quite remarkable. Not only are they incredibly strong, in some species stronger than steel, but in the case of cereal crops they also hold enormous promise in the areas of human health and renewable energy.

Constituents of the cell wall have been shown to greatly reduce the risk of contracting many serious diet-related conditions, including type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer. And their use for the production of bioethanol has attracted much interest from the biofuels sector.

Previously, a major barrier to realising these benefits has been an incomplete understanding of how cell wall fine structure is biologically defined and modified. But research at the University of Adelaide is helping to change that.

And in this presentation Professor Geoff Fincher will explain how.

WHEN: 5.30-6.30pm Tuesday 9 August
WHERE: Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre, North Terrace Campus, University of Adelaide
ADMISSION FREE, BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Register online: www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays or call: 08 8303 3692

ARTS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS

Lunchtimes at ELDERHALL

Adelaide's favourite lunchtime series of music concerts continues its 20th birthday celebrations in 2011 with an outstanding program in Semester 2.

Concerts this month include performances from the Elder Conservatorium Chamber Orchestra, harpischordist Luke Green and Ensemble Le Monde, a group comprising violinist Alison Heike, clarinettist Dean Newcomb and Mark Gaydon on the bassoon.

www.elderhall.adelaide.edu.au

When: 1.10pm every Friday from 5-26 August
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

University of Adelaide Theatre Guild presents William Shakespeare's Macbeth

A 'bloody' great night out! The Macbeths, tempted by the prophecies of three mysterious witches, are plunged into a nightmarish world of evil, deceit, madness and murder. More than 400 years after it was written, Macbeth continues to shock, fascinate and thrill.

www.ua.edu.au/theatreguild

When: 7.30pm starting Saturday 6 August, and from 9-13 and 16-20 August
Where: Little Theatre, near Cloisters, North Terrace Campus
Cost: Tickets $25 adult; $20 concession; on Tuesdays: current University of Adelaide staff/students $15/$10
To book: Phone 08 8303 5999 or go online. Tickets also through BASS on 131 246. Booking fees apply.

Friends of the University of Adelaide Library - Peter Goldsworthy

Author Peter Goldsworthy (Adjunct Professor in Creative Writing, University of Adelaide) will show and talk about his adaptation of his short story Kiss to an award-winning short film.

When: 6.00pm for 6.30pm Thursday 18 August
Where: Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library, North Terrace Campus
Cost: Free and open to the public. Gold coin donation invited.
RSVP: by Tuesday 16 August, phone 08 8303 4064 or email robina.weir@adelaide.edu.au

Evenings at Elder Hall

Concert 5: Wind Symphony

This concert features the world premiere of talented young Adelaide composer David Lang's new work Surprise by Joy, as well as the Australian premiere of Michael Kamen's Concerto for Saxophone, to be performed by renowned Adelaide saxophonist Dusty Cox. Also featuring the Elder Conservatorium Wind Orchestra conducted by Robert Hower.

For details of all Elder Hall concerts, go to www.elderhall.adelaide.edu.au

When: 6.30pm Saturday 20 August
Where: Elder Hall, North Terrace Campus
Cost: Tickets $25 adult, $20 concession, $15 student
To book: claire.oremland@adelaide.edu.au or call 08 8303 5925

Public Lecture Series: Turning Points in South Australian History

This public lecture series marks the 175th anniversary of European settlement in South Australia and is presented by Art & Heritage Collections and the School of History and Politics in association with Wakefield Press.

The speakers include some of Australia's most respected historians: Henry Reynolds, Jill Roe, Mark Peel, Susan Magarey and Neal Blewett.

When: 6.00pm every Wednesday until 31 August
Where: Lecture Theatre G04, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus
Cost: Free - all welcome

OPENDAY THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
SUNDAY 21 AUGUST 9AM-4.30PM

Open Day is a great opportunity to see what campus life is really like, so it's not surprising that more than 14,000 people came along last year.

There's so much to see and do at Open Day, with tours, activities, exhibitions and entertainment throughout the day.

Thinking about studying? At Open Day you'll hear talks on all aspects of uni life - everything from the range of programs on offer, to the cost of studying. You'll meet the uni team, start to learn your way around and get the chance to ask questions about courses and what to expect on campus.

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