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May 2009 Issue
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Coming Events

Research Tuesdays: sharing great research with the community
It takes two: How analysis of mum's and dad's DNA can predict and enhance pregnancy success

The University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø's Robinson Institute is on the brink of enabling a quantum leap forward in the care of pregnant women and their babies.

The Institute's research has revealed that subtle variations in specific gene sequences in a mother, father or their baby indicate the mother is more likely to suffer pregnancy complications.

As a result, work is underway to create a genetic test that will - for the first time - identify a couple's risk of complications before symptoms arise, allowing potentially life-saving tailored antenatal care.

In this fascinating presentation, Associate Professor Claire Roberts will explain her team's exciting progress, and will discuss many other known pregnancy risk factors.

Claire Roberts is a Senior Research Fellow and leads the Placental Development Laboratory in the Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø, where she has worked for the past 13 years. She is Scientific Director of the SA SCOPE study.

When: 5.30-6.30pm Tuesday 12 May
Where: Lecture Room G04, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus
Admission free, RSVP essential
email: research.tuesdays@adelaide.edu.au
phone: +61 8 8303 3692
For more information:


Fridays Uncorked '09

Offering a vibrant Friday night venue for the ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø business community to wind down at the end of the week, taste fine wines from selected regions, enjoy a selection from the cocktail menu, and relax at this unique ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø icon.

When: 4.30pm Friday 1 May 4.30pm Friday 15 May
Where: National Wine Centre of Australia
Cost: FREE entry including cocktail food. Wine from $4.50 per glass.


2009 Australian Innovation Festival

The 2009 Australian Innovation Festival showcases innovation in Australia's economic, social and cultural environments. The University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø's Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre (ECIC) will present five free and fascinating events.

"Digital Identity as an Emergent Legal Concept: The Opportunities and the Threats"
When: 12.00pm to 1.00pm Monday 4 May

"Putting Innovation and Social Enterprise into Action"
When: 11.00am to 12.30pm Thursday 7 May

"Sustainable Construction - A Systems Approach to Issues Analysis"
When: 6.00pm to 7.00pm Tuesday 12 May

"Foresight for Social & Technological Change"
When: 5.30pm to 7.30pm Wednesday 20 May

"Reinvest in Yourself - the Best Asset You've Got! An ECIC information and Careers Presentation"
When: 5.30pm to 7.30pm Tuesday 26 May

For more information, contact Julia McCarron at ecic@adelaide.edu.au or visit:


Climate Futures

This 12-part public seminar series addresses the impacts of climate change and explores leading edge developments to enable society to live with anticipated future changes.

6 May: People, culture and religion
13 May: Impacts of climate change - Challenges for rural communities
20 May: The carbon economy
27 May: Emergency Response - Can we cope

When: 5.00pm Wednesdays
Where: Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre, North Terrace Campus
Cost: Free
Information:


Music: Evenings at ELDERHALL

Featuring rising stars Robbie Macfarlane and Bryan Griffiths in Britten's Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings, the concert also includes Greig's Holberg Suite and Mahler's Adagietto.

When: 6.30pm Saturday 16 May
Where: Elder Hall, North Terrace Campus
Cost: $25 adult; $20 concession; $15 student
Contact: Concert Office, +61 8 8303 5925.


Music: New Masterclasses

This Elder Conservatorium Masterclass series gives members of the public the chance to see and hear students being instructed by the best musicians in their fields.

When: 1.00-3.00pm Monday 18 May
Where: Elder Hall, North Terrace Campus
Cost: $10
Contact: Claire Oremland +61 8 8303 5925.


John Bray Law Network

Chief Justice's Shield Quiz Night

When: 7.00pm to 11.00pm Saturday 23 May
Where: Brookman Building, Corner North Terrace and Frome Road
Cost: $25 per person: $250 per table of 10 BYO Wine/Soft drinks and Supper
RSVP: Contact gaynor.tyerman@adelaide.edu.au or call +61 8 8303 6356


Friends of the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø Library

"Plodding: Walking into fiction"- an author event by Steven Conte, winner of the Prime Minister's Literary Award 2008

When: 6 for 6.30pm Thursday 28 May
Where: Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library, North Terrace Campus
Cost: Free and open to all; gold coin donation invited
RSVP: By no later than Tuesday 26 May to robina.weir@adelaide.edu.au or call +61 8 8303 4064


Verdi's Requiem by the ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø Symphony Orchestra

One of the greatest works in classical music will be reprised by the ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø Symphony Orchestra 15 years after the ASO performed the work with the legendary Luciano Pavarotti. Featuring the ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø Symphony Chorus directed by Carl Crossin from the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø's Elder Conservatorium of Music.

When: 8.00pm Friday 29 May and Saturday 30 May
Where: Festival Theatre, ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø Festival Centre
Cost: $51.90 adult, $18.00 child (2-14 years), $46.90 concession - booking fee applies. Tickets from BASS at 131 246 or


Cornell Chapter - early advice

Recitals and Lunch with Leslie Howard, Australian pianist and composer. Violin prodigy and Young Australian of the Year 2007 Niki Vasilakis will also be performing.

When: Recital at 1.10pm and Lunch at 2.10pm Wednesday 8 July
Where: Recital: Pilgrim Church 12 Flinders Street, ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø
Lunch: The Ambassador's Hotel 107 King William Street, ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø
Cost: $30 and BYO drinks at lunch
RSVP: By no later than 2 July to gaynor.tyerman@adelaide.edu.au, call +61 8 8303 6356 or visit Development and Alumni, Level 1, 230 North Terrace, ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø

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