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3 September, 2019

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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


 

Public Forum: Everything you need to know about the flu

Date/Time: Tuesday, 3 September 2019, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Location: The Braggs Lecture Theatre, North Terrace campus

Cost: Free

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The 2019 flu season in Australia has been dubbed a horror season and South Australia has been no exception, with many people wanting to know how they can best protect themselves and their families. Join our panel of Adelaide experts to address frequently asked questions about the flu, including misconceptions surrounding vaccination and the disease that arises in the winter months.

Hosted by the Research Centre for Infectious Diseases (RCID), our world-renowned expert panel will guide you through the impact that the flu has on the community, how we can halt the spread to the most vulnerable and discuss cutting-edge research into a new and improved vaccine for the flu.

Our Panel
- Professor Steve Wesselingh | Executive Director, SAHMRI
- Dr Nicola Spurrier | Deputy Chief Medical Officer, SA Health
- Dr Morgyn Warner | Head, Infectious Disease Unit, Queen Elizabeth Hospital
- Dr Chris Moy | President, Australian Medical Association (SA) and GP
- Professor James Paton | Director, Research Centre for Infectious Diseases and SA Scientist of the Year 2017
- Dr Mohammed Alsharifi | Research Centre for Infectious Diseases

About the Research Centre for Infectious Diseases (RCID)
RCID is located at The University of Adelaide. The centre is a national leader in infectious disease research that covers pathogenesis, vaccine development and drug discovery for some of the most devastating global infectious diseases. RCID has made significant advances in understanding how various bacteria, viruses (hepatitis B & C, Dengue and Zika virus) and parasitic infections (malaria) impact the community and cause disease. They also have a strong commitment to the development of novel vaccine strategies to combat pneumococcal disease and Influenza.

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