FREE Publication Adelaidean NEWS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF Volume 13 • Number 5 • June 2004

inside this issue

Hormone Out of this world! 6 promotes healthy “invasion”

Mars in our 10 backyard

Telco industry 16 invests in future

Amber’s 20 Olympic dream still on course

Archives offer window to 4 university’s soul

Global focus for $9m 5 water centre

Adelaide has strategic 8 warfare gains in Gulf 9 Periods: the new lifestyle choice

Stoler appointed to 12 Australian aid council South Australians have a chance to get

Joint program in wine closer to space than ever before. 13 business a fi rst

Future clothing sizes Starting this month, Adelaide converge on Adelaide from around Above: Space Shuttle Discovery makes an 14 taking shape is hosting the world’s biggest the world. orbital pass over Iceland in August 1997 gathering of space experts, with Photo by NASA As well as the intensive education public events and displays bringing Rachel joins call for program being run for students home the wonder and excitement 19 library funds enrolled with the ISU, a wide range NASA, and there will be a public of space vehicle design, travel and of public events will give South demonstration of robots in action, exploration. Australians a unique opportunity to designed by students attending the It’s all part of a major international learn more about the breadth and ISU program. event being held in Adelaide—and depth of space-related work, and how The nine-week program is being —for the fi rst time. it relates to their lives. run in our winter, as it is usually Life Impact The International Space University Free public events include lectures held in the northern hemisphere’s (ISU) is running its summer session and panels involving some of summer. Available to postgraduate in Adelaide from June 27-August 27. the world’s biggest names in students, the program covers all the Hosted by the , space, such as astronauts, space main space-related fi elds, from space Flinders and UniSA, the nine-week vehicle designers, engineers and business, policy and law, to design, study program will see more than astronomers. Real moon rocks engineering and sciences. www.adelaide.edu.au 120 space experts and 100 students will be on display, on loan from continued on page 11 McWha’s Words

Innovation for innovation’s sake

What sets the University of wide range of disciplines. We also recognise Each of these clusters will receive $100,000 Adelaide apart from many other that, increasingly, the kinds of problems from the Vice-Chancellor’s Strategic Funds Q: Australian universities? researchers are being asked to tackle are the in support of their collaborative research big ones. To do that, we need to build bigger efforts. Each cluster represents a clear asset We are a research-intensive teams with multi-disciplinary expertise, and to to the University of Adelaide, to Australia and university and proud of it. A : build bridges between the various parts of the the global community. The calibre of people Being research intensive means that the university. working within these clusters is extraordinary, University of Adelaide has an enormous and I congratulate all involved. The University of Adelaide is uniquely placed benefi t over many universities. It means that to address the big research issues at a national In addition, the selection panel (which included we are not just teaching knowledge, we are and international level. We have the capacity myself) agreed that the Defence and Security creating and offering knowledge. Our research to build on our research expertise, with Cluster was worthy of support, and we will is innovation, and that innovation informs academics, technical staff and postgraduates provide $40,000 to that cluster this year. A everything we do, especially our educational who are capable of collaborating and, just further four clusters are expected to receive programs. as importantly, are willing to do so. This is funding next year—making a total of at least Creating knowledge as often and intensively why the Research Clusters are an important eight clusters by the end of 2005! as we do—and at such a high international strategic move for the university. There are no losers in this process; the quality standard—is not easy. It takes a lot of hard I’m pleased to announce that the three of submissions for Research Clusters has been work and a lot of resources, and it’s getting Research Clusters selected for funding in extremely high. Some of those that have not harder every year, with strong competition 2004 are: been funded this year have already agreed to in Australia and throughout the world. It’s work together, which gives me one more reason important, therefore, that the University of • Healthy Aging Research Cluster (led by to feel confi dent about the future of research at Adelaide remains as innovative in its overall Associate Professors Gary Wittert and the University of Adelaide. approach to research as it is in the individual Graham Mayrhofer); research projects themselves. • Healthy Development Research Cluster (led Earlier this year, part of the Vice-Chancellor’s by Professors Robert Norman and Caroline Strategic Funds was earmarked for the McMillen); development of Research Clusters across the university. We recognise that there are many • Water Research Cluster (led by Professor outstanding research teams and individuals Graeme Dandy and Associate Professor David JAMES A. McWHA at Adelaide, and they are spread across a Chittleborough). Vice-Chancellor

Adelaidean Adelaidean has a readership of more than 31,000 per Letter to the Editor month -- 13,000 in print and 18,000 online Editor: David Ellis I refer to the letter published on page 2 of Adelaidean volume 13 no. 4, May 2004. I Writers: Ben Osborne, Howard Salkow, David Ellis am both a graduate of the University of Adelaide, (LLB 1967 and GradCert Man 1995), Design and Layout: Chris Tonkin 50 and also in 1963 became one of the fi rst South Australians to owe his life to a seat Contributors: Natalie De Nadai, Nicole Stones, Kim McBride, Sue Coppin, Alison Beare, Helen Simpson belt, the results of automotive safety research. Consequently, I was not amused. Printed by: Lane Print Group In support of the 50km/hour suburban speed limit I refer to a reported statement appearing on Distribution: Lane Print Group Passing Out Distribution Co. page 10 of the RAA magazine SA Motor, May/June 2004. The statement is that of Professor Advertising: KRL Media Jack McLean, Director Centre for Automotive Safety Research. Under the sub-heading “Speed Tel: +61 8 8231 5433 Reductions=Safety Improvements”, (with permission I have obtained from the RAA), I set out the Fax: +61 8 8212 1238 Email: [email protected] following:

Coming Events: “At a conservative estimate, about two thousand pedestrians have died in Australia since 1974 Please send all coming events to the editor at the address below. There is no charge for coming because 60km/h was chosen rather than 50km/h.” events, but they must be university related. Clive Brooks Deadline for next issue: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 Millswood, Room G07 Mitchell Building, South Australia, 5005. Tel: +61 8 8303 5174 Fax: +61 8 8303 4838 Anyone who has not read our front-page article about Jack McLean’s research into the 50km/hour Email: [email protected] speed limit should check the April 2004 issue of the Adelaidean: www.adelaide.edu.au/adelaidean www.adelaide.edu.au/adelaidean Professor McLean will be chairing a public forum on the road toll this month. See story in News In Material may be reproduced without permission but Brief on page 6. acknowledgement must be given to the Adelaidean. —Editor Registered by Australia Post No 565001/00046

Adelaidean | Volume 13 Number 5 June 2004 2 How can we keep on keeping on?

Bridging the generation gap: just one of the challenges of an ageing population Photo courtesy of Radio Adelaide

A new radio series aims to help listeners gain a better understanding of some major challenges facing our ageing population.

“Keep On Keeping On—Working of how old you are, there are issues Dr Barbara Pocock, Senior Lecturer people from across the generations and Connecting Regardless of Age” we all have to deal with,” said series in Labour Studies, and members of to speak to each other.” is a 20-part radio series making its producer Laine Langridge. the community who have been going The radio series will be broadcast national debut on Radio Adelaide through the experiences themselves. These issues include: redundancy nationally. Following its debut on (101.5 FM) on July 1. at 50, a future lack of young people “This is something that speaks to Radio Adelaide, the series will be The series, part of Radio Adelaide’s for the workforce, retirement, early the whole of Australia. The program picked up by other community radio commitment to Lifelong Learning, retirement, lack of funds and quality takes in expertise and anecdotes stations in rural and metropolitan has been funded by the South of life. not just from South Australia but areas right across Australia. also Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Government through the Ms Langridge, herself a “reformed” Listeners in Adelaide and on the Tasmania and Western Australia,” Ms Department of Human Services. retiree—having retired as Program internet can hear the series live on Langridge said. The aim of the series is to tackle Manager at Radio Adelaide (then 101.5 FM from July 1 at 7.30am the complex issues surrounding age 5UV) some four years ago—is “Some amazing things are being done Monday to Friday (repeated at and work, and investigate ways of perfectly suited to produce “Keep to deal with the challenges of the 3.30pm). bridging the generation gap. On Keeping On”. During the course changing demographic in Australia. of production she has interviewed There’s also some very creative www.radio.adelaide.edu.au “Work is changing—how do we stay dozens of academics and researchers, work right here in South Australia to on or get back into it? Regardless including the University of Adelaide’s fi nd new and unique ways of getting Story by David Ellis

3 Volume 13 Number 5 June 2004 | Adelaidean Archives offer window to university's soul

This year marks the 130th anniversary of the establishment of the University of Adelaide — and a new exhibition is celebrating the occasion.

Located in the foyer of the Barr The records on display not only Smith Library, the exhibition illustrate the academic and social —called "Through the Eyes of the history of the university, but also Archives"—is being staged by the highlight the role of staff and University Archives during June. student associations in enriching Records on display start from life on campus and the strong the very fi rst steps taken towards links with affi liated organisations the grand vision of creating the throughout the State. University of Adelaide, which would The exhibition also explores the be only the third university in role of the Archives in ensuring Australia at that time. the preservation and management Visitors to the exhibition will see of offi cial records of permanent how the university began from value, and guaranteeing access humble origins as a college to to valuable primary sources for educate prospective clergymen, students and researchers from to what is now South Australia’s within the university and the wider foremost educational institution. community.

The exhibition is free. For more information contact the University Archives on (08) 8303 5184 or email: [email protected] Graphic by Rachel Jarrad

VC receives honorary doctorate

Adelaide’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor James McWha, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from his former institution, Massey University in New Zealand. Before joining the University of Adelaide, Professor McWha was Massey’s fourth Vice-Chancellor in its 75-year history, from 1996 to 2002. At a recent graduation ceremony in Wellington, New Zealand, Professor McWha (pictured left) was presented with the degree of Doctor of Science, honoris causa, by Massey’s Chancellor, Mr Nigel Gould (right).

Photo courtesy of Massey University

Adelaidean | Volume 13 Number 5 June 2004 4 Global focus for $9m water centre

Water expertise from the University of Adelaide will play a key role in a new $9 million international education and research centre.

The new International Centre of Excellence in Water Resources Management will be based in Adelaide and is made up of a consortium that includes the universities of Adelaide, Flinders, UniSA, Deakin, Newcastle, Central Queensland and TAFE SA. The Federal Government is contributing $6.7 million over three years towards the centre, the State Government $630,000 over three years and fi ve partner universities $1.75 million over fi ve years. Professor Graeme Dandy, head of the University of Adelaide’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is the centre’s interim director. The centre’s main areas of expertise will include: sustainable surface water and groundwater management (including reuse), integrated catchment management, ecosystem management, water resources policy, water and wastewater treatment technology, and health risk assessment. Professor Dandy said the International Centre of Excellence would showcase Australia’s world- class education, training and research facilities in water resource management. “The partnership consists of 16 education, government and industry organisations working together to give the best possible learning opportunities to people around the world,” Professor Dandy said. “Water resources management affects billions of people and is a critical issue for many countries around the world. The establishment of this “Water resources management affects billions of people and centre will see Adelaide and Australia become a hub for the best minds in the fi eld.” is a critical issue for many countries around the world.” The centre will promote itself to international students to further their education in Australia. The centre will also develop online courses for Professor James McWha, University of Adelaide It will develop new courses as well as offering delivery in Australia and overseas, Professor Vice-Chancellor, said he was delighted in the a suite of existing programs, ranging from Dandy said. pivotal role played by the South Australian para-professional TAFE courses to Bachelor universities. degrees, coursework Master degrees and PhDs “Our international focus goes beyond attracting at participating universities across Australia. students to Australia. A large component of “All the universities associated with this bid have what we will be doing includes the provision of a strong focus on water resource management “Many of these courses are already being online programs so students can further their issues and many members of staff who specialise offered by the various partners, but with the education in their home countries. in this fi eld,” Professor McWha said. International Centre of Excellence bringing the partners formally together, it makes it a “In addition, there are about 20 institutions “I congratulate Professor Dandy and the staff of lot easier to market these courses overseas across the world that have already indicated to the partner organisations who worked tirelessly which in turn makes it much more attractive us that they are prepared to collaborate with to ensure the bid came to fruition.” for international students to come to Australia,” us and assist in staff and student exchange Professor Dandy said. programs,” he said. Story by Howard Salkow and Ben Osborne

5 Volume 13 Number 5 June 2004 | Adelaidean Amanda Sferruzzi-Perri with some placenta samples Photo by Ben Osborne

News in Brief

Physicist elected to Academy Health/Social Inquiry, and Professor Buy art, support medical research adult health: can we overcome Internationally recognised Deborah Turnbull, Associate The Florey Medical Research predestination?” atmospheric physics and radar expert Professor, departments of General Foundation launches a new art On June 10, Professor Lindsay Professor Robert Vincent has been Practice and Psychology. exhibition this month to raise funds Richards (Dentistry) will speak on elected to the Australian Academy Dr Hicks will undertake survey for much-needed medical research. “Our teeth—are they meant to last a of Science. research on producers’ and The works of art have been donated lifetime?” Election to the Academy recognises consumers’ reactions to new food by hundreds of artists from around These are part of the Inaugural a career that has signifi cantly technologies, while Professor Australia. Lecture series held in the Council Turnbull’s project will look at Room, Level 7, Wills Building, advanced, and continues to advance, The exhibition will open with a consumer issues relevant to large- North Terrace Campus—Thursdays, the world’s scientifi c knowledge. cocktail party on Saturday, June scale participation in colorectal 1.10pm. 26 at 6.30pm in the National Wine Professor Vincent was among 20 of cancer screening. Centre’s Busby Hall. Admission to Dinner honours Bonython Australia’s leading scientists to be Road toll public forum the opening is $10 per person. A dinner honouring Warren Bonython honoured recently by election to will be held on Friday, June 18. the Academy. Road safety expert Professor Jack Following the offi cial opening, the McLean (Director, Centre for exhibition will remain open to the The dinner—at Bonython Hall, New fellowships awarded Automotive Safety Research), will public for one week, daily from North Terrace—is to celebrate his Two of the three new Flagship chair an upcoming Public Forum, 10.30am to 4pm. achievements as an environmentalist, Visiting Fellowships have been “The road toll—a search for new conservationist and bushwalker. awarded to University of Adelaide answers”. Free public lectures Among his many public Two free public lectures at the academics, enabling them to Organised by the Commonwealth contributions, Bonython served for work with CSIRO on nutrition and University of Adelaide will have a Club of Adelaide, the forum will be 10 years on the university’s Council. preventative health research. strong focus on major health issues. held at the Walkerville Town Hall Tickets for the dinner are $110, Adelaide’s Flagship Visiting Fellows at 7.30pm on Thursday, June 17. On June 3, Professor Julie Owens available through the Nature for 2004 are: Dr Neville Hicks, A contribution of $2 per person is (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), will Foundation: (08) 8340 2880 or Reader in Public Health, Social requested to meet costs. give her lecture, “Early life and [email protected]

Adelaidean | Volume 13 Number 5 June 2004 6 Hormone promotes healthy “invasion” A young researcher at the University of Adelaide is working on a possible key to the healthy development of babies, Healthy placenta, healthy baby which could help to save lives and prevent illness in later life. The placenta provides PhD student Amanda Sferruzzi- the production of IGF-II by placental extending the research to guinea nutrients and oxygen to the Perri, who works in the Placental cells. pigs, which are more like humans in developing fetus, performs Research Group led by Dr Claire their placentas. This interaction is important to vital functions that immature Roberts (Department of Obstetrics & promote the healthy “invasion” “This research may be important for fetal organs cannot, protects Gynaecology), has discovered a novel of the placenta into the mother’s the development of future diagnostic the fetus from infection, and interaction between hormonal factors uterus. In early pregnancy, placental tests and therapeutics for women protects it from rejection by the during early pregnancy that promotes cells rapidly invade and remodel at risk of pregnancy complications mother’s immune response. growth of the placenta. the mother’s uterus and blood caused by placental insuffi ciency,” Poor placental development The healthy growth and function of vessels. This not only allows the Ms Sferruzzi-Perri said. is related to miscarriage, the placenta is critical to the unborn embryo to implant into the uterus “In addition, the results could be pre-eclampsia (raised blood baby’s development. but also promotes blood fl ow to the applied to cancer research, because pressure, abnormal swelling placenta, which enables the transport “Understanding the mechanisms some of the mechanisms involved in and protein in the urine), of oxygen and nutrients from the that govern early placental growth is placental development are similar to restricted fetal growth and pre- mother to the growing baby. important to better understand the those in cancer growth.” term birth. These disorders causes of many pregnancy disorders Ms Sferruzzi-Perri’s early results have affl ict one in four pregnancies Ms Sferruzzi-Perri was a fi nalist in for which we currently have no answered some important questions in Western countries and last year’s Young Investigator Award treatments,” Ms Sferruzzi-Perri said. about placental growth. That work can threaten the lives of both for South Australia. An initiative of now leads into further studies, mother and baby. Using placental samples and the Women’s & Children’s Hospital such as the potential use of IGF-II cell cultures, Ms Sferruzzi-Perri and the Faculty of Health Sciences treatment for pregnant mothers to In addition, restricted growth found that a hormone known as at the University of Adelaide, the stimulate placental growth. before birth is associated with IGF-II (insulin-like growth factor- award recognises young researchers perinatal disease and death, II) could stimulate placental cell While some studies have already for excellence in science and and an increased susceptibility growth. She also found that oxygen been conducted on mice by the communication. to diseases later in life, such concentrations had an impact on group, Ms Sferruzzi-Perri is Story by David Ellis as heart disease, hypertension and non-insulin dependent Applications for the Young Investigator Award for 2004 will be invited from the end of June. diabetes. For more information, email Edna Bates: [email protected] Medical research takes to the streets Is there a cure for cancer? What is stem cell research? What should you be eating?

These and other important medical hospitals, IMVS, CSIRO and other questions will be raised at a series of institutions. It’s a great chance to public events held as part of the annual meet a scientist and fi nd out what Medical Research Week from June 5-12. they really do. Medical Research Week is designed to • Three well-known health and nutrition give the public a better understanding experts will examine the reality behind of what occurs in research institutions diets, health, nutrition and the media in such as the University of Adelaide. It a free public lecture titled “Diet, Genes is hosted by the Australian Society for and TV” at the Florey Lecture Theatre Medical Research (ASMR), the country’s (Medical School, Frome Rd) from 6pm- peak professional body representing 8pm on Thursday, June 10. Dr Manny Australian health and medical research. Noakes, Dr Michael Fenech and Dr Events involving the University of Kaye Mehta will help explain what you Adelaide include: eat and what it does to your body. • A Public Research Expo from 9am- Other events include the ASMR Gala 5pm in Rundle Mall on Wednesday, Dinner on Monday, June 7 and the June 9. This features free interactive ASMR annual scientifi c meeting on displays, giveaways and prizes by the Friday, June 4. University of Adelaide, Hanson Centre for Cancer Research, the Queen For more information on Medical Elizabeth and Women’s and Children’s Research Week, visit www.asmr.org.au

7 Volume 13 Number 5 June 2004 | Adelaidean Adelaide has strategic warfare gains in Gulf

Above: Despite Australia’s involvement At a time of international crisis, the University of Adelaide in the Iraq war, “the Arab world looks at Australia differently”, according to Dr has had a major strategic victory in the Middle East. John Bruni Photo by the Australian Defence Force Strategic studies, that is. www.defence.gov.au

Adelaide-based experts recently held “Being able to build these bridges “There’s no doubt that the Arab a two-day symposium on Asymmetric and jointly address an issue of major world is sick of Western experts Warfare for the United Arab Emirates importance to the Arab and Western descending on them, telling them (UAE) Armed Forces. worlds has opened the way for how to think and what to do,” Dr further discussion in the near future. Bruni said. Asymmetric warfare describes the unconventional form of “The fact that we have been willing “The uniqueness of this symposium warfare employed by weak nations to bridge these gaps at a time of is that it was interdisciplinary in and groups such as terrorist international crisis has earned us outlook, with experts from a number organisations. This includes some respect, and at the same of separate fi elds—and across attacking in unforeseen or unplanned time we have developed a greater different cultures—coming together ways, such as the 9/11 terrorist understanding of the cultural nuances with the express purpose of sharing strikes in the United States. of the Gulf region.” information and building networks.” The University of Adelaide has taken Hosted by the UAE Armed Forces, Dr Bruni said although Australia had a lead role in encouraging a joint the symposium was supported played a major role in the war in Iraq, Arab-Western approach to the issue by the Deputy Crown Prince of “the Arab world looks at Australia by holding the Asymmetric Warfare Abu Dhabi and Chief of Staff of differently than they do the United Symposium in Abu Dhabi. UAE Armed Forces, His Highness States”. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayyed Al Dr John Bruni Around 120 delegates attended the Nuhayyan. The event was opened “Countries such as Australia and symposium, including defence force by His Excellency, Major General Canada are rising in importance personnel, academics and senior Rashid Khamis Bin Aaber Al as ‘circuit-breakers’ to the West,” Gulf region. While scandals were members of various government Hameli, Chief of Operation Staff he said. erupting in Iraq—the poor treatment ministries from the Gulf region, as of UAE Armed Forces, as well as of Iraqi prisoners by Americans, and The Asymmetric Warfare Symposium well as academics and defence force His Excellency, Mr Noel Campbell, retaliation by militia—the symposium was organised by the University of personnel from Australia. Australian Ambassador to the UAE, received overwhelmingly positive Adelaide’s Centre for Professional and Professor John Taplin, Pro Vice- “This was a major step forward for media coverage in the Arabic and and Continuing Education, in Chancellor (International) of the many reasons,” said Dr John Bruni, English-language Gulf press. One cooperation with Adelaide-based University of Adelaide. Adjunct Lecturer in Strategic Studies letter to the Khaleej Times described company Specialist Training at the University of Adelaide and As a result, the symposium attracted the symposium as “profoundly Australia. convener of the symposium. strong media attention within the signifi cant”. Story by David Ellis

Adelaidean | Volume 13 Number 5 June 2004 8 Periods: the new lifestyle choice

Jessie Gunson Women aged Photo by Ben Osborne over 18 are being sought by a University of Adelaide PhD student who is researching why “I believe there could be a variety of reasons why women choose to women choose control their periods, from medical reasons to it being a matter of to suppress their convenience, like going away on periods. holiday—but I want to fi nd out fi rst hand from the women themselves what they think are the pros and According to Ms Jessie Gunson from cons. the Disclipine of Gender Studies, the advent of long-term hormonal “There is presently a lot of debate contraception such as the Pill, in medical circles about menstrual injections or implants means women suppression and I think it is critical can choose not to have periods even for the views of the women who it if there is no medical reason for them affects to be a part of this debate.” to do so. Story by Ben Osborne Ms Gunson wants to talk to women to fi nd out their experiences of suppressing menstruation and why “But now, the Pill is being seven placebos—resulting in only The study is open to Adelaide they choose to do it. remarketed as not so much a birth- four periods per year. women over the age of 18 who control method but as a method currently, or in the last fi ve years, “For a number of years hormonal of controlling menstruation as a “In my research, I am not trying have stopped or tried to control treatments as well as surgery have ‘lifestyle choice’.” to fi nd out whether suppressing their periods by using the Pill, been used to suppress menstruation menstruation is the right or wrong implants, injections or surgery. for medical reasons such as This is particularly the case overseas, thing to do,” Ms Gunson said. Women interested in taking dysmenorrhea and endometriosis,” where drugs like Seasonale are on part should email Ms Gunson she said. “In particular, doctors will the market. Seasonale is exactly “What I am trying to do is talk to at [email protected], often prescribe the Pill to be taken the same as the normal Pill, but women who suppress their periods with all submissions treated in continually to alleviate the pain for any reason in order to develop an instead of 21 active tablets and seven the strictest confi dence. associated with the monthly period. placebos, it has 84 active tablets and understanding of their experiences.

9 Volume 13 Number 5 June 2004 | Adelaidean Mars in our backyard

Above: This isn’t Arkaroola – it’s In many ways, the South Australian a panoramic view of Mars at the informally named ‘Bonneville outback town of Arkaroola is much Crater’ taken earlier this year by NASA’s Mars Exploration Spirit closer to Mars than it is to Adelaide. Rover Photo by NASA/JPL/Cornell

But that won’t stop students from the in August. They’ll see fi rst-hand why International Space University (ISU) the region offers a chance to study program travelling to the country Mars-like conditions, such as terrain town as part of their unique study and geology. experience Down Under. This fi eld trip is just one of the Arkaroola is around 600 kms north many exciting opportunities offered of Adelaide, and quite a bit further to students of the ISU Adelaide away (about 150 million kms) program. Others include a four- from the planet Mars. But because day fi eld trip and series of rocket Arkaroola’s nearby landscape closely launches at Woomera, a robot resembles the red planet in many competition, and a space-walk respects, it is the focus of a “Mars simulation using a swimming pool to Left: Space-walk simulations analogue” research project by the provide “neutral buoyancy”, the same will form part of the International Space University program in Mars Society. way astronauts are trained. Adelaide Photo by NASA The aim of the project, known as Students taking part in the ISU MARS-OZ, is to study how humans Adelaide program will also be may live and work on Mars utilising involved in a number of team • The role of satellite These projects represent real issues environments here on Earth. The projects that deal with important communications in the that affect not just the future of space South Australian site will complement space-related issues. The team development of rural and remote exploration and technology but also others around the world, including projects are: regions; and human lives and the environment the United States and Iceland. here on Earth. Each team will A group of students taking part in • Water cycle studies using space • Lunar missions in the framework present the results of their projects the Adelaide-based ISU program (see technology and applications, with of current space exploration at the end of their study program story on page 1) will visit Arkaroola an Australian case study; initiatives for Mars. in August.

Adelaidean | Volume 13 Number 5 June 2004 10 Out of this world! Be part of the Adelaide continued from page 1 space experience Students who attend the summer program range in age from 25 to Members of the public have a unique opportunity to take part in events as 45 years, with the leading space part of the South Australian visit of the International Space University (ISU). agencies often sending their top professionals to attend. Following the offi cial opening at the University of Adelaide’s Bonython Hall on June 28, members of the public will be able to attend the following “The International Space University is events—for free—in June and July. at the pinnacle of international space education, and we are proud to be Date Event Topic hosting its summer program here in Adelaide for the fi rst time,” said the June 29 Distinguished “Space policy in different parts of Chairman Speakers Panel the world, with an emphasis on the Asia Pacifi c region” of the ISU Adelaide organising committee, Mr Michael Davis. July 6 Distinguished “Services to remote areas: Speakers Panel how can space help?” Mr Davis is a graduate of the ISU, July 13 International “International astronauts: having received his Master of Space Astronauts Panel back to the Moon and on to Mars?” Studies degree in 1996, and is a to play a pivotal role in the world’s July 15 Robot Competition “Simulation of a planetary mission” University of Adelaide Law graduate biggest space education program,” (1973). he said. He said the ISU Adelaide program Around 40% of the academic More public events will be held throughout July and August. component of the program will was unlike anything Adelaide had Most public events will be held in Union Hall, University of Adelaide. seen before. involve Australian input, Mr Davis said. For full details of the events, including times and venues, check future “The potential economic benefi t to issues of the Adelaidean or visit the offi cial websites: South Australia from the event is For more information about public www.ssp04adelaide.com estimated at more than $4 million. events as part of the ISU Adelaide www.isunet.edu “More importantly, this is a chance program, see details on this page. for South Australia and the nation Story by David Ellis

11 Volume 13 Number 5 June 2004 | Adelaidean Stoler appointed to Australian aid council

Andrew Stoler, the University of Adelaide’s Executive Director of the Institute for International Business, Economics and Law, has added another achievement to his already impressive resumé.

The former Deputy Director-General community and is an important of the World Trade Organization means of opening up the aid program (WTO) has received Federal Cabinet to new ideas and approaches to approval to serve a three-year development. appointment on the Australian “I am truly honoured by the Andrew Stoler Government’s Aid Advisory Council. Photo by David Ellis appointment and looking forward The Council meets twice a year under to making a contribution,” Mr Stoler the chairmanship of the Foreign said. Minister, the Hon. Alexander Downer, at the University of Adelaide, is a Representative of the United States to and comprises 11 individuals drawn “Australia’s aid program is member of the Advisory Committee the GATT and WTO (1989-1999). from academia, business, religious widely praised and admired for of the Shanghai WTO Affairs As a senior offi cial of the Offi ce of the organisations and non-government its effectiveness. It is critically Consultation Centre and a Senior United States Trade Representative, agencies. important that the program should be Advisor to the Shenzhen WTO Affairs Executive Offi ce of the President kept under regular review so that it Centre. The role of the Council is provision continues to be implemented in ways (Washington, DC), he also served as Over the course of a long career Deputy Assistant USTR for Europe of independent expert views on the that respond to the up-to-date needs planning and delivery of Australia’s in international trade, Mr Stoler and the Mediterranean and Director of recipients.” aid program. It is intended to help served as Deputy Director-General for Canada, Australia and New ensure that the aid program refl ects Mr Stoler, who is also an adjunct of the Geneva-based WTO from Zealand. the values of the wider Australian Professor of International Trade 1999-2002 and Deputy Permanent Story by Howard Salkow

What’s so good about Adelaide?

Radio Adelaide is running a new series that speaks directly to potential university students.

The program, called “What’s So Good About Adelaide”, aims to interest prospective students— especially international students—in the City and University of Adelaide as destinations, and provide helpful information and insights about Australian culture and the practicalities of living in this city. With a conversational and accessible style, the program will aim for humour and a light touch regarding cultural differences. Each week the program will begin with a profi le of a current international student at the University of identities, special features on places of interest around Adelaide, who will talk about their home country and Adelaide, and many other handy and informative hints. their experiences of living and studying in Adelaide. So, “What’s So Good About Adelaide”? The weekly episodes will also feature segments on Australian cultural mores and information about Find out at midnight (Adelaide time) each Thursday events around town. There will be profi les on starting in June. Tune in to Radio Adelaide 101.5 FM, teachers from the university, Adelaide arts and cultural or visit the website: www.radio.adelaide.edu.au

Adelaidean | Volume 13 Number 5 June 2004 12 Joint program in wine business a fi rst

The University of Adelaide is joining with the University of Cape Town (UCT) to create South Africa’s fi rst ever degree program that focuses on the business side of the wine industry.

The initiative is set to dramatically respective strengths accessible to change postgraduate study in potential participants beyond their the wine sector and will help to immediate catchment area, and that build much-needed leadership the outcome would be a stronger and management in South Africa’s and more effective program for all,” burgeoning wine industry. The Professor Tyerman said. South African Wine Industry Trust Mr Frank Horwitz, Director of UCT and other donors are funding the Graduate School of Business, said initiative. the joint venture had come about The broad vision is to establish an in response to a need expressed by international centre of academic the industry. excellence in wine business “The UCT business school management, said Professor Steve recognised that the South African Tyerman, Wine Industry Professor wine industry has been catapulted of Viticulture and Head of Wine and into the global market in the Horticulture at the University of post-apartheid era with a dearth Adelaide. of trained managers to handle the “Those wanting to get business qualifi cations—a certifi cate, expertise would have to go outside diploma, and Masters degree in “This will allow for the combining changed business circumstances,” of the industry to one of the wine business. Course work will of the best of the University of Mr Horwitz said. business schools. be conducted at the UCT campus Adelaide’s recognised excellence “The South African wine industry with input from faculty of both in wine technology and wine shows distinct skills gap, with “We saw that there is a need for universities and from the industry. marketing with the UCT Graduate technical know-how and business a program that blends the best of School of Business’ proven success acumen on opposite sides of the business training with an inside Those who complete the program in accelerating management and spectrum. understanding of the particular will be alumni of both universities executive development. challenges facing the wine “Historically most postgraduate and will hold a unique qualifi cation industry.” “Both universities recognise wine programs in South Africa have that combines wine industry the importance of establishing focused on viticulture or wine- The program incorporates technical skills with sophisticated a program that makes their making. three co-branded postgraduate business methodologies.

Coming Events

Tuesday, June 1 screening: An overview” by Mr Rob by Kate Gould (Artistic Associate and University of Adelaide). Room 4.30, 10 Cocciolone. Seminar Rm 1, Level 4, Program Manager for Adelaide Bank 2004 Pulteney St. 3.15pm Anthropology Seminar: Reiger Building, WCH. Festival of Arts) Governor Hindmarsh Catherine Pattenden (Anthropology, 1.10pm Inaugural Lecture: “Early life Hotel, 59 Port Road, Hindmarsh. Cost: Thursday, June 10 University of Western Australia). Room and adult health: can we overcome $22 (includes light lunch). Phone Josie 4.30, 10 Pulteney St. 1.10pm Inaugural Lecture: “Our teeth predestination?” by Professor Julie on (08) 8303 3364 or email: josie. - are they meant to last a lifetime?” by Wednesday, June 2 Owens. Council Room, Level 7, Wills [email protected] Professor Lindsay Richards. Council Building. Room, Level 7, Wills Building. 1.10pm Student Workshop: “Performing Monday, June 7 Your Best At Exams”. Counselling Centre, Friday, June 4 12.30 pm Colgate Australian Clinical Friday, June 11 ground fl oor, Horace Lamb Building. 1.10pm Elder Hall Lunch Hour Dental Research Centre Seminar: 1.10 pm Elder Hall Lunch Hour Series: Series: Margaret Blades (violin - ASO “Dental management of patients with Thursday, June 3 Australia’s internationally acclaimed a Concertmaster) and David Lockett (piano) special needs” by Dr Mark Gryst (Adelaide cappella ensemble The Idea of North 12.15pm Psychology Seminar: “Asthma playing works by Beethoven. Elder Hall. Dental Hospital). Board Room, Colgate - Nick Begbie (tenor), Naomi Crellin (alto), and Depression: Are they related?” by Dr Cost $5, tickets at door from 12.30pm. Australian Clinical Dental Research Trish Delaney-Brown (soprano), Andrew Nick Potts. Departmental Library, Room Centre, Level 2, Adelaide Dental Hospital. Piper (bass). Elder Hall, North Terrace 526, Hughes Building. Sunday, June 6 Campus. Admission $5, tickets available 12.30pm Genetic Medicine Seminar: 11.30am Friends (SA) of the Don Tuesday, June 8 at the door from 12.30pm. “Toxicology/Special biochemistry” Dunstan Foundation Lunch: “A Look 3.15pm Anthropology Seminar: by Elaine Whitham; and “Antenatal Towards the Festival of Arts for 2006” Professor John Gray (Anthropology, continued on page 14

13 Volume 13 Number 5 June 2004 | Adelaidean Future clothing sizes taking shape

National efforts to improve Australia’s clothing standards are taking a hi-tech turn at the University of Adelaide – with a new, state-of-the-art body scanner.

Called a Bodyline Scanner, the 3D monitoring body development from a human body surface scanner is the medical perspective. fi rst of its kind in Australia. “The fi rst use of the scanner will Installed in the University of be a trial survey that will compare Adelaide’s Medical School, the new traditional body measurements scanner will be used to collect data of a sample of adult women with for a pilot study of human body those taken by the scanner. SHARP size and shape. This will lead into Dummies and the University the future Body Size Survey of the of Adelaide will be looking for Australian population. volunteers to be measured and scanned,” Professor Henneberg said. The scanner will be used by SHARP Dummies Pty Ltd in collaboration Ms Daisy Veitch, the Managing with Professor Maciej Henneberg, Director of SHARP Dummies, said head of the university’s Department this was an exciting step in the of Anatomical Sciences. update of Australian clothing sizes because the scanner would capture “This surface scanner is a second shape and posture in addition to the generation machine capable of usual size measurements. locating 2,048,000 points on the body surface,” Professor Henneberg The Bodyline Scanner is on said. loan to Professor Henneberg by Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. of Japan “The software supplied allows in conjunction with their Australian automatic and manual identifi cation Distributor, SDR Clinical Technology, of body landmarks and measurement who installed and commissioned it. of body surface lengths and girths.” Story by Howard Salkow Professor Henneberg said the measurements would support improved sizing in the clothing Ms Daisy Veitch and Professor industry and applications in the Maciej Henneberg exercise and body shaping fi elds Photo by Mark Brake, courtesy (such as plastic surgery), as well as of The Advertiser

Coming Events

Continued from page 13

Tuesday, June 15 Seminar Room 1.02, Molecular Life concept and the Building Code of Friday, June 25 Sciences Building. Australia: between a rock and a hard 1pm Architecture Postgraduate 1.10pm Elder Hall Lunch Hour Series: place?” by Bruce Beauchamp. The Seminar: “No Tjilpis Here: Report on ‘Ballads & Bossas’ featuring Dusty Cox Friday, June 18 Forum, Level 5, School of Architecture. Pilot Study at Yatala Labour Prison on (saxophone) Bill Broughton (trombone) 1.10 pm Elder Hall Lunch Hour Series: determining preference of Aboriginal Tuesday, June 22 with Chris Soole (saxophone), Bruce prisoners for correctional environments” Niall Brown (cello) and Isabelle Trub Hancock (piano), John Aue (double 7.30pm Musicological Society of by Elizabeth Grant. The Forum, Level 5, (piano) playing works by Stravinsky, bass), Laurie Kennedy (drums), Mike Australia, SA Chapter Meeting: “Musical School of Architecture. Prokofi ev and Bartok. Elder Hall. Cost $5, Bevan (guitar), Steve Todd (percussion) tickets at door from 12.30pm. Expressionism revisited…(again)” by Mark Charmaine Arulampalam-Jones (vocals). Thursday, June 17 4pm Obstetrics and Gynaecology Carroll. Schulz Building, Room 1107. Elder Hall. Cost $5, tickets at door from 12.30pm Genetic Medicine Seminar: Seminar: “Fetal Maternal Cell Traffi cking” Thursday, June 24 12.30pm. “The Commercialisation of Intellectual by Dr. Peter Muller (Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Women’s and Children’s Property developed by the WCH” by 8pm Elder School of Music Evening Tuesday June 28 Mr Shaun Berg (Hunt & Hunt Lawyers) Hospital). Seminar Room N229, Level 2, Concert: “City Blocks and Serenade” Seminar Room 1, Level 4, Reiger Building. Medical School North, Frome Road. featuring The Elder Conservatorium Wind 1pm Architecture, Landscape 1pm Centre for the Molecular Genetics Ensemble. Works by Gregson, Benson, Architecture and Urban Design of Development Seminar: “Regulation Monday, June 21 Zappa, Oliverio, Gillingham, Cichy and Postgraduate Seminar: “Islam And of Vascular Development by Sox 1pm Architecture, Landscape Harbison. Elder Hall. Cost: $25 adult/$17 Architecture In Aceh: The Question of Transcription Factors” by Professor Peter Architecture and Urban Design concession/$10 student, tickets from Identity” by Izziah Hasan. The Forum, Koopman (University of Queensland). Postgraduate Seminar: “Performance BASS on 131 246. Level 5, School of Architecture.

Adelaidean | Volume 13 Number 5 June 2004 14 Cellist centre stage in youth orchestra adventure

The Adelaide Youth Orchestra continues the Symphonic Journeys concert series with their second concert, Adventure, to be performed at Elder Hall this month.

to be performed with the fi rst orchestra conducted by the university’s Head of Strings at the Elder School of Music, Keith Crellin. As well as taking his part in AdYO’s Adventure, Adventure, being held at 3pm on Sunday, June Yasuto has embarked on a personal adventure 27, will include performances by all three of the of his own. Learning cello from the Adelaide Adelaide Youth Orchestra (AdYO)’s ensembles Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Cellist, Janis and will feature the combined forces of two Laurs, and studying fi rst year Psychology at orchestras and more than 100 musicians on the University of Adelaide, Yasuto is pursuing stage. success in both academic and performing arts AdYO’s fi rst concert for this year, Star-Cross’d, careers. was an “impressive start” to its concert calendar, The orchestra will also perform Dvorak’s according to The Advertiser (April 2004). Slavonic Dances Opus 46 1,2,3 and Adventure proffers an exciting program ranging Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel. from J.S. Bach to Bruch, and sees the fi rst The Adelaide Youth Sinfonia directed by Tim Adelaide Youth Orchestra collaboration of AdYO’s two “older ensembles”, Marks will perform works by Charpentier, Bach, the Adelaide Youth Orchestra and the Adelaide Adventure—3pm Sunday, June 27 Schubert and Verdi. Always refreshing and Elder Hall, North Terrace Youth Sinfonia in a performance of Chabrier’s creative, the eight to 12-year-old members of March Joyeux. Tickets $18, $15 concession, the Adelaide Youth Strings, directed by Martin $10 child plus booking fee Eighteen-year old-cellist and University of Butler, have selected works by Mozart and Bookings through BASS: 131 246 Adelaide student Yasuto Nakamura is the soloist Debussy and the funky African Reggae by www.aso.com.au/adyo in Bruch’s Kol Nidrei (Adagio for Violoncello) Jimmy Durante.

Concerto of Olympic proportions Well before the Games The concert also features the highly acclaimed Elder Conservatorium begin, an Olympian is Wind Ensemble, with an eclectic selection of works: Edward Gregson’s coming to Elder Hall. fl amboyant and joyful Festivo, Warren Benson’s languid and voluptuous Danzón-Memory, Roger Cichy’s The Elder Hall Evening Concert Series First Flights (to replace the works on June 24 features the Australian by Zappa previously advertised), premiere of Emmy award-winning David Gillingham’s serenade, Songs composer James Oliverio’s timpani of the Night, and Three City Blocks concerto, The Olympian. composed by Pulitzer prize-winner John Harbison. The Olympian will be performed by outstanding young percussionist Ryan Cost: $25 adult/$17 concession/$10 Simm, who is currently enrolled in student—from all BASS outlets or third-year performance in the Bachelor dial’n’charge on 131 246. Subscribe of Music program. This is the fi rst to save. time a timpani concerto of such grandeur, featuring eight spectacular For a brochure contact the Manager, timps, has been performed in Evening Concert Series on Elder Hall. (The fi rst and second (08) 8303 5286 or 0402 120 478, or visit: movements only will be performed.) www.music.adelaide.edu.au

15 Volume 13 Number 5 June 2004 | Adelaidean Telecommunications industry

Adelaide says “yes” to Optus scholarships

Optus, an Australian leader in integrated communications, has committed $75,000 in scholarship funding to the University of Adelaide for 2004 and 2005.

In making the announcement, Mr “We are excited about the extension Harvey Marcus, State Manager South of our partnership and the benefi ts Australia, said Optus was a strong we bring the students through the From left: Vice-Chancellor Professor James McWha and supporter of education in Australia partnership,” he said. Harvey Marcus, Oputs State Manager for South Australia Photo by Howard Salkow and had enjoyed a long-standing The university’s Vice-Chancellor, corporate partnership with the Professor James McWha, said over University of Adelaide. the two-year period there would be Each year in 2004 and 2005, one area and a $5000 scholarship for a “The scholarships are a fantastic fi ve, one-year scholarships to be international part scholarship commencing student with a disability. opportunity for young people to awarded in a range of areas based on worth $10,000 will be awarded to a Optus is a subsidiary of SingTel develop their skills and further their academic achievement. commencing student and allocated and serves more than six million career prospects,” Mr Marcus said. towards the student’s fees. “We are extremely appreciative customers daily. It provides a broad “We value innovative thinking and of Optus’ generous sponsorship In addition, two Honours range of communications services people who strive to achieve, so we and it will facilitate the offering of scholarships worth $7500 each will including mobile, national and long- are proud to support and encourage additional scholarships over the be awarded during the same period— distance services, and Internet and students on the basis of strong prescribed timeframe,” Professor one scholarship valued at $5000 for satellite services. academic merit. McWha said. a commencing student from a rural Story by Howard Salkow

Thebarton allies doing business together

The university’s Thebarton Research Commercial enterprises at the Research Park The companies are involved in complementary fi elds Park will take on a new meaning this include businesses involved in materials engineering, of research, development and commercial activities. month with the launch of the Thebarton biotechnology, environmental services, information The alliance builds upon the original tenant network Business and Research Alliance. technology, industrial design, laser/optics —Radnet—founded in 1996. technology, health products, engineering services, “In expanding the membership to include our Expanded to include their neighbours in the radar systems, and telecommunications services. neighbours in the Biotechnology Precinct (and the Biotechnology Precinct and the planned State “I am extremely excited and enthusiastic as this proposed Bioscience Precinct), it will offer new Government-backed Bioscience Precinct—and alliance has incredible potential,” said John Hodges, possibilities for the development of a ‘Thebarton adopting the slogan “Doing Business Together” Manager, Offi ce of Industry Liaison and Adelaide Hub’ and Alliance to showcase members’ —the three precincts will combine efforts to develop University Research Park, Thebarton Campus. capabilities both internally and externally. commercial and research activities in a 12-hectare Advanced Technology and Bioscience Hub. “We have many innovative and dynamic businesses “As a united marketing entity, the Alliance provides that offer a huge capacity for growth and a unique opportunity for promotion to the local, Thebarton is home to the University of Adelaide’s development. Doing business together can be the national and international business communities, Offi ce of Industry Liaison and hosts a number of its key to doing a lot more business.” and for clients to work with a large number of applied research activities in the areas of mechanical businesses offering a diverse range of services, engineering, physical sciences, electronic The Thebarton Business and Research Alliance will under one banner,” Mr Hodges said. engineering, chemical engineering, occupational be a network of tenants and associates located health and geophysics. within or adjoining the university’s Research Park. Story by Howard Salkow

Adelaidean | Volume 13 Number 5 June 2004 16 invests in future

Telstra funds research for next wave of phone, data technology

Photos courtesy of Telstra Australian telecommunications giant Telstra has awarded a $950,000 contract to the University of Adelaide to develop key tools for next-generation technology.

Under the contract, the university’s Research Laboratories and Telstra’s Adelaide devoted to solving industrial plan and monitor the network TRC Mathematical Modelling unit will Chief Technology Offi cer. problems, involving modelling, infrastructure, and allow it to develop analysis tools and techniques measurement and performance. respond to the predicted growth in applicable to Telstra’s network “Telstra carries out signifi cant Its historical focus has been in traffi c levels. research and development in our the area of telecommunications, infrastructure. These will help to The University of Adelaide’s Vice- research laboratories, but also with recent expansion into solving cater for future telephone, broadband Chancellor, Professor James McWha, commissions specialist research resource optimisation problems in data and mobile services. praised Telstra for its ongoing such as the mathematical modelling manufacturing. support of university-based research. “Telstra’s research activities in TRC. This latest contract continues an are aimed at ensuring that our “Telstra’s long-term commitment “We are delighted to maintain our 18-year partnership between Telstra telecommunications infrastructure to this project is vital, and we relationship with the university’s TRC and TRC, and secures TRC’s services is ready for the next generation look forward to continuing our over the next three years to build on to provide technical expertise as of services that will be offered by partnership with Telstra in these our understanding of the key traffi c it relates to traffi c analysis and broadband internet and mobility. The important areas and delivering value issues applicable to next-generation engineering. performance must be of the highest in key technologies,” Professor networking technology,” he said. quality, robust, and scalable into A major focus of the research will McWha said. the future,” said Dr Hugh Bradlow, TRC Mathematical Modelling is be ensuring the required tools and Managing Director of Telstra a centre within the University of techniques can help to effi ciently Story by Howard Salkow

17 Volume 13 Number 5 June 2004 | Adelaidean Idea of North heads south for lunch-hour concert

Adelaide music graduate Naomi Crellin is returning to South Australia as part of a national tour of her a cappella group, The Idea of North.

A highlight of the group’s tour will be Based in Sydney, this dynamic their performance in the Elder Hall ensemble of four voices includes Lunch Hour Concert Series on Friday, recent graduate Naomi Crellin. The June 11 at 1.10pm. daughter of Keith Crellin (Head of Strings) and Ruth Saffi r (Lecturer in Described by Australian jazz Cello) at the Elder School of Music, virtuoso James Morrison as “the best Naomi’s life has always been full of contemporary a cappella group in the music. She studied classical piano country”, The Idea of North came to for many years before taking up international prominence after they singing and graduated in 2001 from were crowned National Champions the Elder Conservatorium of Music at the Harmony Sweepstakes in the with a degree in Jazz Voice. She was From left: Naomi Crellin (alto) United States. chosen from hundreds of applicants with her a cappella companions Nick Begbie (tenor), Trish They were the fi rst group from to join The Idea of North in 2002. Delaney-Brown (soprano) and outside the US to win this prestigious While she is in Adelaide Naomi will Andrew Piper (bass) competition in its 19-year history, return to the Elder School of Music and since then they have maintained with her colleagues to give a jazz a busy touring schedule both vocal masterclass and a special nationally and internationally. this is a great chance to see them live schools performance. in concert. Lunch hour concerts Following the success of an ARIA The concert in Elder Hall will feature jazz top 10 album and a recent tour As James Morrison said: “A cappella 1.10pm Friday, June 11 a blend of jazz, soul, gospel and of Japan and the US, including an is sometimes thought of as being original songs. Elder Hall, North Terrace ANZAC Day Service in Washington minimalist but when you can sing Tickets are $5, available at the door Cathedral, The Idea of North is back Given the quartet’s impressive and entertain like The Idea of North a from 12.30pm in Australia to launch its new album, international reputation and growing band would just get in the way – such Be early to avoid disappointment! Evidence. international touring commitments, musicianship.”

Alumni Events

Barbara Santich and the Three ‘R’s: RSVP: by June 15 to Kim McBride, (08) 8303 3196, Cost: Tickets $35/person or $300 for Recipes, Research and Writing [email protected] table of 10 people Internationally recognised gastronomic writer, researcher Light refreshments will be provided. Agenda and Includes main course, dessert, soft drinks, juices, tea and educator Dr Barbara Santich will speak at a Friends documents available from Alumni, Community Relations and coffee. Cash bar available. of the Library’s author-scholar evening. and Development or from www.adelaide.edu.au/alumni RSVP: by June 9 to Kim McBride, (08) 8303 3196, [email protected] Dr Santich is manager of the Graduate Program in Alumni Association Annual Dinner Gastronomy at the University of Adelaide (offered in Booking forms can be found at: A great opportunity to gather and hear about some of conjunction with Le Cordon Bleu). She has written www.adelaide.edu.au/alumni/ne/events.html the recent developments at the University of Adelaide. for numerous newspapers and magazines, from The The following panel presentations will be chaired by the Australian to Gourmet Traveller, to The New York Times. The Business of Sport in SA Hon Greg Crafter, Chair of the Alumni Association: MBA Alumni Association Guest Speaker Topic Panel. Date: Thursday, June 17 • Heather Karmel, Council Secretary - recent changes in Date: Saturday, June 12 Time: 6 for 6.30pm the University of Adelaide Act and implications for the Venue: Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Alumni Association; Time: 2.00pm – 5pm Venue: Level 5, Adelaide Graduate School Barr Smith Library • Michael Neale, Director of Marketing and Strategic of Business RSVP: essential, by June 14 to Patricia Hawke, Communications – the University’s new branding [email protected] or campaign and future initiatives; and Guest speakers include Greg Boulton (President, Port (08) 8303 4064 Power), Sam Parkinson (Parkinson Blunden), Peter Ali • Anne Gribbin, Director, Alumni, Community Relations (CEO, Greyhound Racing SA and former NBL CEO) and and Development – alumni relations and fundraising, Alumni Association AGM a representative from the SA Soccer Federation. the way forward. Date: Wednesday, June 16 For details on cost and registration, vist: Date: Wednesday, June 16 Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm www.agsb.adelaide.edu.au/alumni/alumni_events.phtml Location: Margaret Murray Room (Level 4, Union House Time: 7 for 7.30pm For more information email Barbara Gare: – opposite Equinox Café) Location: Equinox, Level 4, Union House [email protected]

Adelaidean | Volume 13 Number 5 June 2004 18 Barr Smith Library Appeal Rachel joins call for library funds

Rhodes Scholar Rachel Swift is among the fi rst to acknowledge that the university’s Barr Smith Library has made a major difference to the quality of her education.

Ms Swift (pictured), who received in the Barr Smith Library today. a Rhodes Scholarship to study at Developments that improve access Oxford later this year, is currently to resources not just locally but fi nishing her studies at the globally,” Mr Choate said. University of Adelaide. “The Barr Smith Library is a pre- She has added her voice to this eminent research library for print year’s annual Barr Smith Library collections, and print remains a Appeal, which aims to raise funds primary focus in our collecting. to maintain and build on its However, we are also a leader in valuable collections, for the benefi t virtual access to materials over the of future generations of students, World Wide Web, with enormous staff and the community. gains in convenience and sharing This year’s appeal is focused of resources. on raising money for electronic “Seventy percent of our research resources, which are rapidly journals are now delivered growing in importance. electronically to the desktop of “The Barr Smith Library has the researcher and student. Our provided a wealth of valuable Electronic Texts collection is resources to supplement my studies averaging nearly 35,000 online at the University of Adelaide,” Ms requests per day.” Swift said. Mr Choate said funds raised in this “The extensive nature of the year’s Barr Smith Library Appeal collection and the access to leading would not only support the print research journals has been of prime collections but would greatly assist importance to optimise my study. in building electronic collections, Particularly, electronic access to through the acquisition of “ebooks” journals has allowed me to continue and use of scanning technology. research after hours and electronic “This makes the resources of the journals facilitate immediate access Library accessible to scholars to cutting-edge research, often worldwide and helps to preserve before it has even been published the original materials,” he said. in hard copy. To digitise one book for the benefi t “The ability to instantly access of scholars and readers worldwide worldwide research of the highest would cost around $150, he said, quality is the foundation for To make a tax-deductible donation which is why the annual Barr Smith to the Barr Smith Library Appeal, developing a strong research Library Appeal was so important. environment, which the Barr Smith contact the Alumni, Community Library clearly fosters,” she said. This year’s appeal was launched Relations and Development offi ce recently at the Barr Smith Library, on (08) 8303 5800. University Librarian Ray Choate with The New York Times best- said the library was well underway selling sci-fi /fantasy author (a South Gifts of $60 or more to the appeal to making its mark in the “virtual Australian and former University will be acknowledged with a age”, and required further support of Adelaide student) Sean Williams named bookplate either in print to do so. guest speaker at the event. So or electronically. far, more than $20,000 has been “There are some exciting RAY CHOATE developments that are occurring received for this year’s appeal.

19 Volume 13 Number 5 June 2004 | Adelaidean Sport

Amber’s Olympic dream still on course Just 100 days out from the Olympics, world champion rower Amber Halliday’s Athens dream was nearly over before it began.

The University of Adelaide Bachelor “The accident happened exactly 100 But for now, the sport dominates of Media student, who will represent days before the Olympics, and also her life. A world championship gold Australia in the women’s lightweight happened the day of the bombings in medallist in 2002 and silver medallist double sculls, was riding her bike for Athens,” she said. in 2003, she leaves Australia early fi tness on May 5 when she was hit by this month for training and lead- “The bike accident shook me up a bit, a car in Norwood. up competition in Switzerland and and really put things into perspective Germany before the August 13 Above: Amber Halliday; and Top: In action While suffering no major injuries, for me—that I shouldn’t take anything opening ceremony in Athens, with with then-partner Sally Causby at the 2003 Amber, 24, was initially believed for granted. Things like that could world championships in Milan. The pair her event beginning on August 16. to have multiple rib fractures happen to anyone, anywhere, and I went on to win the silver medal. Photo by which would have ruled her out of think because it happened so close to “Winning a world championship was James Worrell, www.rowingphotos.com competing in Athens. the Games that it has had even more the biggest thrill of my career so far of an impact on me.” and obviously a gold medal at the that bad things can happen to you This diagnosis was later downgraded Olympics would rival that—although anywhere at anytime—but at the to bruised ribs, and by adopting Amber already has one degree I have a lot of training and hard work same time, fear shouldn’t stop you a revised training schedule (and from Adelaide, a Bachelor of Social to do in the next couple of months from doing the things you love.” removing bike riding from the Sciences (Pyschology), and has before I get to that position,” she regimen), Amber will still be able nearly completed her Bachelor of Follow how Amber is preparing for said. to compete in the world’s biggest Media. She is looking for a career in the Olympics by visiting: sporting event with partner Sally the media industry after completing “The accident on the bike and the www.auslightychicks.org Newmarch. her competitive rowing career. bombing in Athens showed me Story by Ben Osborne

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