Coming Events

Research Tuesdays: sharing great research with the community

Infiltrating the Cell: How new research into protein gene products could help to reveal the mysteries of disease

If our cells are well-coordinated factories, the proteins within are the machinery. They keep the factories running.

It follows then, that to better manage our body's machinery - to treat and prevent disease - we need to better understand its structure and behaviour at the molecular level.

Researchers at the University of Adelaide are meeting the challenge by investigating three key questions. How does a protein's architecture dictate its role? How do multi-component protein assemblies form? And what structural biology techniques can we use to better answer these questions?

Their progress is exciting; the potential health benefits enormous. And in this presentation, lead researcher Dr Tara Pukala (School of Chemistry and Physics) will bring you up to speed on the latest developments.

WHEN: 5.30-6.30pm Tuesday 11 October
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

Adelaide University Union (AUU) - Rockwiz Meets Singing Bee

This is a quiz night with a twist. Use your music trivia knowledge and then sing it, accompanied by members of Chunky Custard performing live!

Great prizes will be awarded to the victors who prove best and brightest. You're welcome to bring your own food hamper, and drinks can purchased on the night at the bar - with all proceeds assisting disadvantaged youth.

When: 6.30pm (for a 7.00pm start) Friday 14 October
Where: Bonython Hall, North Terrace Campus
Cost: Tickets $25 per person, $250 for a table of 10. Limited seats.
To book: Register online at: auu.org.au/goto/rockwiz

Cultural Illumination - Hub Central Heads

Peter Drew is an Adelaide-based visual artist and arts writer whose works can be found in Berlin, Glasgow and London, as well as Adelaide.

This event is to launch Peter's ongoing public art project across the University's North Terrace Campus, particularly the Student Heads appearing in the new Hub Central.

This Cultural Illumination will be opened by Paul Duldig, Vice-President (Services & Resources), University of Adelaide.

When: 3.30pm Friday 21 October
Where: Ira Raymond Room, Level 3, Barr Smith Library, North Terrace Campus
Cost: Free - all welcome

The Friends of the University of Adelaide Library - Crossing Boundaries in Young Adult Literature

Three South Australian authors will discuss whether young adult literature should take the easy road and be cosy and safe, or whether it should it challenge and push boundaries.

Rebecca Burton, Rosanne Hawke and Malcolm Walker will speak about the role of literature in engaging adolescent readers.

When: 6.00pm (for a 6.30pm start) Thursday 27 October
Where: Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library, North Terrace Campus
Cost: Free and open to the public. Gold coin donation invited.
RSVP: by Tuesday 25 October, phone 08 8313 4064 or email: robina.weir@adelaide.edu.au