University Events Calendar

23 May, 2018

For the Greater Good: The Generous Life of Sir Thomas Elder (1818-1897)

Date/Time: Tuesday, 1 May 2018 - Friday, 15 June 2018

Location: The Barr Smith Library, Reading Room, Level 2

Cost: Free: All Welcome

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This exhibition celebrates the life and generous donations of Sir Thomas Elder in the 200th year since his birth. Sir Thomas Elder's business and pastoral empire underpinned his munificent support of many causes to enhance the prosperity of and expand the boundaries of knowledge in colonial South Australia, including exploration expeditions, art bequests and the establishment of the University of Adelaide. Elder also introduced innovations in pastoral management and camel and racehorse breeding at his Morphettville stud. His life and philanthropy are portrayed through historic documents, photographs and artefacts sourced from Rare Books & Special Collections and University Archives.

Contact: Ms Cheryl Hoskin, Email: cheryl.hoskin@adelaide.edu.au, Special Collections Librarian, Business: (08) 8313 5224

The 2018 Northern Communities Health Foundation Lecture with Professor Randy Jirtle

Date/Time: Wednesday, 23 May 2018, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Location: G030 Lecture Theatre, Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building, the University of Adelaide

Cost: Free

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A dynamic and inspirational mind, Professor Jirtle's research has established a new paradigm for determining how the environment impacts human development and health.

Professor Randy Jirtle was the first to show that maternal environmental exposures can alter disease susceptibility in the offspring by modifying the epigenome.

These modifications result in heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the underlying DNA sequence - a change in phenotype without a change in genotype. This means that environmental exposures to poor nutrition, toxic chemicals, and other kinds of stress can exert long-term effects on susceptibility to chronic diseases.

These changes in our epigenetic makeup can also be transferred through the gametes into the next generation, so environmental exposures at conception are critically important for the health of future generations.

We invite you to hear about Professor Jirtle's innovative research when he visits the University of Adelaide in May as a part of his visiting professorship for the Northern Communities Health Foundation.

Contact: Mrs Kendall Marriott, Email: kendall.marriott@adelaide.edu.au, Events and Logistics Support officer, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Business: 8313 6469

Star Party - hosted by The University of Adelaide & Adelaide University Space Society

Date/Time: Wednesday, 23 May 2018, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Location: Outside Darling West Lecture Theatre - Kintore Avenue, Adelaide

Cost: Free

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Join us for an evening of fun and excitement as we try to break a Guinness World Record! This free community event will include a live screening of Stargazing Live with Brian Cox.

World Record attempt will take place between 7.30pm and 8.30pm

What is the World Record we are attempting to set?
We are trying to set a new Guinness World Record for 'most people stargazing across multiple venues'. For this record, the participants will stargaze at the Moon through a telescope or binoculars for a 10-minute period simultaneously across multiple sites throughout Australia. The current World Record, set in 2015 by the Australian National University, stands at 7,960 people across 37 locations. We are aiming to set a record so large that it will be nearly impossible to break again.

Can I bring my own telescope or binoculars?
Yes, you will need to bring your own to this event - please ensure you register for a 'Single World Record Participant - BYO Telescope/Binoculars' ticket. Please note: any personal equipment brought to the event is at your own risk.

Can we share a telescope or pair of binoculars?
No, to participate in the World Record each person will need their own individual telescope/binoculars. Sharing these items will result in disqualification from the attempt.

What happens if it is cloudy / raining?
The event will still take place if there is cloudy/rainy weather - we only require a 10 minute viewing window on the Moon for the record attempt, so we will make every effort to participate. Unfortunately if the weather does not clear for the 10 minute viewing window, the venue will be disqualified and the number of participants won't count towards the World Record. Please note: in the case of a severe weather event, please check the @WorldRecordStargazing Facebook page and your email for event updates.

Is there an age limit to participate in the event?
While there is no minimum/maximum age for participants, please bear in mind that World Record participants must be able to look through a telescope/binoculars for a 10 minute period while remaining in a specific area. Minors should be accompanied by a parent/guardian and be supervised at all times.

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
CBD location, public transport options or limited parking in surrounding streets.

What can I bring into the event?
Please bring your own telescope/binoculars, if you have purchased a BYO Telescope/Binoculars ticket. You may like to bring a jacket/warmer clothes as it may be cold, and an umbrella/poncho in the event of wet weather. Please note: this is an alcohol and drug-free event.

What's the refund policy?
No refunds will be issued as the event is free.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Please bring your printed ticket or have the ticket available on your mobile device - this will speed up our registration process on the night.

Is my ticket transferrable?
Yes, you can give your ticket to someone else if you can no longer attend.

Contact: Nicole Eleftheriou, Email: nicole.eleftheriou@adelaide.edu.au, Events Coordinator, Faculty of Sciences, Business: 83134325