University Events Calendar

18 August, 2019

Criticism as Intervention: The Fictions of J. M. Coetzee

Date/Time: Wednesday, 31 July 2019 - Thursday, 5 September 2019

Location: 209 Napier Building; 314 Ligertwood Building

Cost: Free

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Audit the upcoming University of Adelaide's Arts Master Class (CRICOS #ARTS2004).

Taught by celebrated literary critic, philosopher and writer Professor Andrew Gibson, this course will introduce students to the work of arguably the world's greatest living writer, J. M. Coetzee, Nobel laureate and Professor at the University of Adelaide. Students will have a rare opportunity to practice literary criticism as cultural intervention.

This course will focus on J. M. Coetzee's oeuvre to discuss the politics of critical engagement in regard to the problematic character of contemporary global, neoliberal culture. It will consist of six lectures--six angles of approach to the work of J. M. Coetzee--that will explore the history and possible relevance of an interventionist form of criticism.

This course is presented by the School of Humanities in collaboration with the J. M. Coetzee Centre for Creative Practice. For more information: https://bit.ly/2M2Aho9

N.B.: Please note that while auditors can attend lectures, workshops and seminars, they won't be awarded a participation certificate or credits towards a degree. Auditing postgraduate students, however, can claim CaRST hours.

Contact: Dr Camille Rouliere, Email: camille.rouliere@adelaide.edu.au, Website: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/jmcoetzeecentre/, Business: +61 8 8313 9164

Exhibition: History of Book Illustration: 1400 - 1900

Date/Time: Sunday, 18 August 2019 - Friday, 27 September 2019, all day

Location: Level 1, Barr Smith Library

Cost: Free - All welcome

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Is a picture really worth a thousand words?

From woodcut to lithograph, this exhibition explores the history and methods of book illustration, and sheds light on the important role that co-existent images and text play in the transfer and retention of meaningful knowledge.

Visit Level 1 of the Library where you can learn more about these centuries-old techniques and view some of the finest illustrated books Special Collections has to offer.

On display during Barr Smith Library opening hours until 27 September 2019 date.

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

Open Day

Date/Time: Sunday, 18 August 2019, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Location: North Terrace campus and Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences building

Cost: FREE

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Appreciation of the vibrant learning experience awaiting you at the University of Adelaide will be even more vivid when sampled first hand.

Our campus is welcoming, dynamic, and is designed to support a wide range of experiences for all students, ranging from exciting social and cultural events to quiet study and reflection.

Open Day 2019 is your chance to visit our beautiful North Terrace campus and west end facilities, to learn what we're all about and get all your questions answered. We'll help to match your interests with specific areas of study, show where the University can lead you and explain the student services available to make it all happen.

University staff and students will give talks throughout the day highlighting the exciting career opportunities that await you. There will be the opportunity to learn about other areas of the University including sports, the student union and global learning.

Enjoy a day of discovery, exploring the many displays and activities, listen to music performances and have a delicious bite to eat from one of the many cafes and food trucks on campus. There is so much to discover at the University of Adelaide.

Contact: Ms Maria Mesa, Email: maria.mesa@adelaide.edu.au, Marketing Manager, Operations, Marketing and Communications, Business: 83136381