Adelaidean - News from the University of Adelaide The University of Adelaide Australia
October 2004 Issue
Current issue (PDF) | Archive | Editorial Contact

Coming events

Friday, October 1

1.10pm Elder Hall Lunch Hour Concert:
Brighton Secondary School Concert Choir (SA) with Michael Griffin (Conductor). Waratah Girls Choir (NSW) with Wynette Horne (Conductor). Sydney Children's Choir (NSW) with Lyn Williams (Conductor). Elder Hall. Tickets $5 available at door from 12.30pm.


Wednesday, October 6

3pm Cultural Conversation:
"Are the arts elitist?" with Professor Dominic Lopes (Philosophy, University of British Columbia), Professor Richard Woodfield, (Art & Design, University of Nottingham-Trent), and Associate Professor John Armstrong (Philosophy, University of Melbourne), and Dr Jennifer McMahon (Philosophy, University of Adelaide). Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library. For more information or RSVP contact Mirna Heruc on 8303 4031 or email: mirna.heruc@adelaide.edu.au


Thursday, October 7

12pm Centre for the Molecular Genetics of Development Seminar:
"Modelling myeloid cell disorders using genetic approaches in zebrafish" by Dr Graham Lieschke (Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Melbourne). Seminar room 1.02, Molecular Life Sciences Building.

1.10pm Inaugural Lecture:
"Molecular chaperones: proteins for stressful situations" by Professor John Carver (Chemistry and Physics). Council Room, Level 7, Wills Building, North Terrace Campus.


Friday, October 8

1.10pm Elder Hall Lunch Hour Concert:
Elder Conservatorium Chamber Orchestra with Keith Crellin (Conductor). Tickets $5 available at door from 12.30pm.

4pm Obstetrics and Gynaecology Seminar:
"Periconception nutrition" by Professor Henry Leese (Biology, University of York). Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Seminar Room, N229, 2nd Floor, Medical School North, Frome Road.


Monday, October 11

12.30pm Colgate Australian Clinical Dental Research Centre Seminar:
"Past History in Dental Research" by Dr John Abbott (CACDRC). Board Room, Colgate Australian Clinical Dental Research Centre, Adelaide Dental Hospital.

1.10pm History Seminar:
"Food Fraud and the British Consumer, 1838-1860" by Andrew J. Ratledge. Room 205, 2nd floor, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus.


Thursday, October 14

Free art exhibition:
"Huey - Oh you pretty thing!" featuring works by Hans Kreiner. Runs from October 14 until November 14, Barr Smith Library, North Terrace Campus. Opening hours coincide with the Barr Smith Library.

12.15pm Psychology Seminar:
"Working memory of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder" by Professor Sandy McFarlane (University of Adelaide). Departmental Library, Room 526, Hughes Building, North Terrace Campus.


Friday, October 15

1.10 pm Elder Hall Lunch Hour Concert Series:
Elder Conservatorium Wind Ensemble with Robert Hower (Conductor) and Fiona Corston (Piano). All Stravinsky program. Tickets $5 available at door from 12.30pm.

4pm Obstetrics and Gynaecology Seminar:
"Trophoblast and the first trimester environment" by Associate Professor Graham Burton (Department of Anatomy, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom). Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Seminar Room, N229, 2nd Floor, Medical School North, Frome Road.


Saturday, October 16

2pm History of Science, Ideas & Technology Group Seminar:
"John Gould (1804-1881) and his work in South Australia" by Sean Dawes in the Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library, North Terrace Campus.


Monday, October 18

1.10pm History Seminar:
"The Role of the Expert Historian and their contribution to recent cases involving Aboriginal people" by Andrew Collett. Room 205, 2nd floor, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus.


Wednesday, October 20

10am Agriculture-Health & Nutriton symposium:
Aiming to bring together researchers and others interested in improving the nutritional quality of goods including improving the biofortification of functional foods. Dr Martin Playne of RMIT is guest speaker, joined by 12 Adelaide researchers from various organisations. Charles Hawker Conference Centre, University of Adelaide Waite Campus. Admission is free but contact colin.jenner@adelaide.edu.au to register.


Thursday, October 21

12.15pm Psychology Seminar:
"Psychologists' views of refugees" by Dr Marie O'Neill (Private Practice). Departmental Library, Room 526, Hughes Building, North Terrace Campus.


Friday, October 22

Mechanical Engineering Project Exhibition:
Holden Laboratory, Engineering South, North Terrace Campus. All day, free and open to all.

1.10 pm Elder Hall Lunch Hour Concert Series:
Graham Barber (organ, University of Leeds). Tickets $5 available at door from 12.30pm.

4pm Obstetrics and Gynaecology seminar:
"Role of semen in the utero-ovarian communication axis" by Professor David Armstrong. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Seminar Room, N229, 2nd Floor, Medical School North, Frome Road.


Monday, October 25

12.30pm Colgate Australian Clinical Dental Research Centre Seminar:
"Side Effects of Oncology Treatment" by Dr Richard Logan (Special Needs Unit, ADH). Board Room, Colgate Australian Clinical Dental Research Centre, 2nd floor, Adelaide Dental Hospital.

1.10pm History Seminar:
"The Cleanup of British Nuclear Weapons Test Sites in Australia" by Professor Peter Johnston. Room 205, 2nd floor, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus.

8pm Classics Seminar:
"From Troy to Middle-Earth: Classical Mythology and Tolkien's World" by Jacque Clarke (University of Adelaide). Room 723, Hughes Building, North Terrace Campus.


Tuesday, October 26

11.15am 2004 Young Investigator Award Semi-finals:
Presentations by eight semi finalists. Main Lecture Theatre, 1st floor Queen Victoria Building, Women's and Children's Hospital. For more information visit www.health.adelaide.edu.au/yia2004


Wednesday, October 27

12.30pm Clinical Nursing Seminar:
the Heart Foundation. Room 36, level 3, Eleanor Harrald Building.


Thursday, October 28

12.15pm Psychology Seminar:
"The processes of change in anger management interventions" by Dr Andrew Day (University of South Australia). Departmental Library, Room 526, Hughes Building, North Terrace Campus.

1pm Centre for the Molecular Genetics of Development Seminar:
"The role of the Drosophila RhoGEF Pebble in an epithelial to mesenchymal transition" by Dr Michael Murray from the Australian National University. Seminar Room 1.02, Molecular Life Sciences Building.


Friday, October 29

1.10pm Elder Hall Lunch Hour Concert:
Wanda Wilkomirska (the legendary Polish violinist will perform on her Petrus Guarnerius violin of 1734) and Stefan Ammer (Piano). Program to include Sonata No.3 Op.45 by Grieg Nocturne and Tarantella Op.28 by Szymanowski. Tickets $5 available at door from 12.30pm.


Sunday, October 31

2pm Armistice concert:
celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the foundation of Australian Red Cross (which coincided with the beginning of World War One). The program includes music from opera choruses, Les Miserables, singalongs and a musical drama depicting a battle scene set in France. Elder Hall, North Terrace Campus. Tickets are $25 or $20 concession, available from Australian Red Cross, 207-217 Wakefield Street, or phone 8100 4605 for more information. All proceeds to benefit Australian Red Cross.

www.adelaide.edu.au/news/

Bookmark and Share

Media Contact:

Media Office
Email: media@adelaide.edu.au
Website: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/
External Relations
The University of Adelaide
Business: +61 8 8313 0814

For more news on the research and educational achievements of the University & our alumni read the University's bi-annual magazine, Lumen.