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October 2008 | Volume 17 | Number 8

inside this issue

3 Roseworthy celebrates 125 years

5 PM’s award writes author’s history

9 Young engineers take to the skies

Above: Paralympian and University of student Matt Cowdrey at the Adelaide 17 5 gold medals Aquatic Centre earlier this year Helping students Photo by Matt Carty, courtesy of realise their dreams 5 world records Messenger Community Newspapers Sport He won fi ve gold medals – all glory. Born in world record times – and three with a congenital amputation to his Students and staff at the silver medals, placing him at the top lower left arm, Matt broke his fi rst have an extra of the individual medal count for Australian open record at age 11 reason – in fact, eight extra reasons the Paralympics. This eclipsed his and his fi rst world record at age 13. – to feel proud of one of their medal haul at Athens in 2004 of three He has since gone on to break more colleagues. gold, two silver and two bronze, and than 70 world records. These are the eight medals won earned him the role of fl ag bearer In 2005 he was awarded a Medal by 19-year-old swimmer Matthew for the Australian team at the Beijing of the Order of (OAM) for Cowdrey OAM at the recent closing ceremony. service to sport as a gold medallist in Beijing. In Beijing, he won gold in the 100m at the Athens 2004 Paralympic Matt, a Media and Law student at freestyle, 200m individual medley, Games, and he was named the University of Adelaide, was the 100m backstroke, 50m freestyle and Disabled Male Swimmer of the most successful Australian athlete men’s 4x100m medley relay. Year for 2007 by at last month’s Games and the Even before the Beijing Games had World Magazine. most successful of any of the 4000 begun, Matt had already achieved Paralympians competing in Beijing. Paralympic, World Championship and continued on page 12 Adelaidean

Adelaidean is the offi cial newspaper of the University of Adelaide. It provides news and information about the University to the general public, with a focus on Life Impact. Circulation: 11,000 per month From the (Acting) Vice-Chancellor (March to December) Online readership: 90,000 hits per month (on average) www.adelaide.edu.au/adelaidean Great universities continue to innovate, and one area produces, and what we can do to shrink, stop or offset Editor: of innovation that – now more than ever – is required by it; identifying opportunities for replacing paper-based David Ellis universities is the area of environmental sustainability. processes with automated electronic ones, and so on. Design and Layout: Chris Tonkin Some of the impetus for this innovation is coming It’s no coincidence that our new $100 million Writers: from legislative changes, but it is also being driven by a building being constructed on the lower level of our Candy Gibson Robyn Mills growing awareness of the need to act as good citizens, North Terrace Campus has signifi cant green credential Contributors: to demonstrate what can be done and to lead by aspirations. What else can we do to develop ‘green’ Claire Oremland example. Many of our own academic staff involved in building standards and designs specifi c to the university Lana Guineay Ian Doyle climate change research have been calling for this kind sector? How can we refurbish our existing facilities to Deadline for November issue: of innovation in the wider community for many years. enable them to introduce energy-saving features? Can Friday 3 October, 2008 The University of Adelaide is working on multiple we establish a research funding target that enables us Editorial/Advertising enquiries: fronts to create environmentally sustainable practices to increase spending on research aimed at reducing Tel: +61 8 8303 5414 Fax: +61 8 8303 4829 that will hold the University in good stead for the next carbon pollution? Can we improve the availability, speed Email: [email protected] 130 years and more, while enabling us to achieve our and simplicity of video conferencing to reduce travel

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Art & Heritage Collections

The Tate Museum, located in the University’s Mawson Just some of the many mineral samples inside Laboratories, is one of the largest and best geology museums the Tate Museum in Australia. Established in 1925, the Museum was named after Professor Ralph Tate, the foundation Elder Professor of Photo by Mick Bradley Natural Sciences (1875-1901). The Museum’s collection contains a vast array of fascinating and historical artefacts, such as a 4.6kg meteorite that is 96% iron, and wonderful examples of Ediacara Biota, the earth’s oldest known complex multicellular organisms, which are up to 580 million years old.

The Museum is free and open to the public from 9.00am-5.00pm Monday to Friday.

Anna Rivett, Collections Offi cer, Art & Heritage Collections

2 Adelaidean Volume 17 | Number 8 | October 2008 News in Brief

Study Chinese in the Roseworthy hometown of Confucius The Confucius Institute at the University of Adelaide and Shandong University are jointly running a tour for all those celebrates 125 years keen to study Mandarin – in China. Registrations are now open, and anyone can join. The study tour is aimed at all skill levels, from novices to Heritage The University of Adelaide’s (Adelaide Oval) acknowledging those more experienced with Roseworthy Campus will host Roseworthy’s longstanding the language. a series of special events over involvement in agricultural education Participants will undertake fi ve weeks six weeks to celebrate its 125th and research, with an exhibition of (November to January) of intensive language study, broken up with one birthday and showcase its vision for archival photographs, a silent auction week touring around Shandong (the the future. of heritage football guernseys and hometown of Confucius), Beijing The Campus, which began as the announcement of the 2008 and Shanghai. More free time to travel Roseworthy Agricultural College ROCA Award of Merit recipient. and explore is also part of in 1883, was Australia’s fi rst Current and former staff and the program. college devoted to agriculture and Council members will be invited to a For more information contact Glen agricultural science. reunion at the Roseworthy Campus Stafford on (08) 8303 5819, email: On Saturday 18 October, a non- on Sunday 26 October, while Natural [email protected] or visit: denominational service will be held Resources graduates (1976-1980) www.confucius.adelaide.edu.au/news/ in majestic St Peter’s Cathedral at will get together at the Adelaide 11am, followed by a graduation re- Oval Pavilion for a reunion cocktail Florey Foundation enactment ceremony in Bonython function on Saturday 1 November. “For The Love of Art” Hall at 3pm. This includes the The following day, on Sunday 2 The Florey Foundation’s annual “For presentation of the Roseworthy November, the Roseworthy Campus The Love of Art” event will be held Old Collegians Association (ROCA) will hold a special Open Day, at 6.30pm Wednesday 8 October in Commemorative Awards of Merit featuring the theme, “The Science Bonython Hall, North Terrace Campus. and Humanitarian awards. Behind the Product”. This unique art show sells works of art Later that evening a celebratory for $250 each. Buyers don’t know who the artist is until the work is purchased, dinner will take place at the Pavilion story continued on page 10 so they have a real opportunity to own a piece of art by a signifi cant artist for a fraction of its real value. Funds raised will support vital research into brain injury at the University of Adelaide. Tickets are $30 each. For more information contact Judy Turner on (08) 8303 5211 or email: [email protected]

Olympics and globalisation – what’s the connection? Globalisation expert Professor John Rennie Short (Professor of Public Policy, University of Maryland Baltimore County), will give a free public lecture at the University of Adelaide this month. His talk on the Summer Olympics and Globalisation will be held at 5.30pm on Thursday 9 October, Room GO4, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus. The event is free and all are welcome. Please RSVP by Wednesday 8 October to: [email protected]

Volume 17 | Number 8 | October 2008 Adelaidean 3 A neural cell derived from an adult stem cell

Image courtesy of the Centre for Stem Cell Research Stem cell centre gives hope for stroke damage

Health Researchers within the University and awarded research on areas Dental pulp stem cells are of Adelaide’s new Centre for Stem such as the isolation of adult and highly promising as precursors of Science Cell Research are aiming by the end cord blood stem cells, clinical replacement neurons (brain cells) of this year to show repair in stroke- applications including potential because they are easily accessible, damaged brains using stem cells cures for stroke damage and cardiac can be taken from the patient Stroke is the taken from adult teeth. repair, and novel approaches to needing treatment, and they have The world-leading research diseases such as cystic fi brosis and similar properties to cranial neural leading cause using dental pulp stem cells leukaemia,” Professor McWha said. crest cells that normally make brain of disability from extracted human teeth and Centre Director and University of cells and other cranial tissues. in Australia stroke-affected rat brain tissue Adelaide Principal Research Fellow The Centre’s main aims are to: was outlined as part of the recent Associate Professor Mark Nottle • undertake and foster world-class with 270,000 launch of the Centre for Stem said: “The focus of the Centre is stem cell research; Cell Research. on translating basic research into Australians left • establish and maintain collaborative The focus of the new Centre will clinical and commercial outcomes with the residue links in stem cell research within be on turning novel basic research through collaboration between Australia and internationally; of strokes into potential life-saving treatments members and with external • provide higher degree and research and cures for serious conditions partners.” every year training opportunities; and diseases. The stroke research project is a • build public awareness of stem cell The Centre will draw together collaboration between Dr Simon research in South Australia. almost 100 research scientists Koblar, University of Adelaide, and and 80 research students from Associate Professor Stan Gronthos, The Centre will provide Early 18 research groups based at the IMVS and Hanson Institute. Last Career Research Fellowships to University of Adelaide, the Women’s month they started injecting adult attract and retain the brightest young and Children’s Hospital, the Institute dental pulp stem cells into stroke- minds to Adelaide, and to continue of Medical and Veterinary Sciences damaged rat brains and should have to build the already substantial (IMVS), Hanson Institute and the preliminary results on therapeutic critical mass of stem cell researchers Queen Elizabeth Hospital. outcomes by the end of the year. within Adelaide. Initial funding from University of Adelaide Vice- “Stroke is the leading cause of the Fellowships has come from the Chancellor and President Professor disability in Australia with 270,000 University and Bellberry Limited, a James McWha said the new Centre Australians left with the residue of not-for-profi t company that manages would help put South Australian strokes every year,” Dr Koblar said. the only private human research researchers at the forefront of stem “Even if all we can do is ethics committees in Australia. cell research in Australia. get someone’s hand function “The members of the Centre to improve, that would be a undertake internationally recognised magnifi cent advance.” Story by Robyn Mills

4 Adelaidean Volume 17 | Number 8 | October 2008 I was really following Austin’s example in terms of his humanism as an historian

Dr Philip Jones with a copy of his book Ochre and Rust: Artefacts and Encounters on Australian Frontiers

Story and photo by David Ellis PM’s award writes author’s history

History It could be argued that history authors as Germaine Greer and Clive “From that point on I saw the was written for Dr Philip Jones the James, was described by the judges value of primary sources and moment he set foot on campus as as a work of “elegance”, “simplicity” original documents. I was really an undergraduate student at the and “outstanding clarity”. following Austin’s example in terms Thanks to Wakefi eld Press, University of Adelaide. The judging panel wrote: “Jones’s of his humanism as an historian, the the Adelaidean has one An Arts and Law student in conception of using artefacts such fact that he used individual stories free copy of Ochre and the 1970s, Dr Jones came to as a cake of red ochre, Aboriginal of real people to open up bigger Rust to give away, plus one embrace the study of History under shields and Daisy Bates’s travelling issues, and his eye for detail. You free copy of Dr Jones’s earlier book co-authored the inspiration of some of the suit to discuss aspects of the can use this accumulation of detail by Anna Kenny, Australia’s University’s pre-eminent educators, Australian frontier is an original one. to build a bigger picture. Muslim Cameleers. To such as professors Austin Gough His work has depth and breadth of “This was the technique that be the lucky reader to win and Hugh Stretton. analysis; and his prose has simplicity I used in my Honours thesis this double book package What he learned from those and elegance. and subsequently I guess it has valued at $89.90, be the fi rst to call (08) 8303 5414 early years of study, in particular “The insights drawn are through become an almost subconscious before Friday 10 October. the research he conducted for his a true historian’s eye and the methodology,” he said. Honours degree in History, has held work illuminates larger debates Dr Jones, who is also a guest him in good stead ever since. about encounters between the lecturer with the Graduate Program It also laid the foundations for fi rst Australians and the European in Art History at the University of his latest – and history-making – settlers.” Adelaide, said winning the PM’s success: winning the inaugural Dr Jones credits the techniques literary award was an “extremely $100,000 Prime Minister’s Literary used in his book to reconstruct a special feeling”. Award for Non-Fiction. broader history of the frontier to his Professor David Lemmings, Head Dr Jones, Senior Curator of studies at the University, which also of the School of History and Politics, Anthropology with the South includes a PhD in History. University’s of Adelaide, was among Australian Museum, won the “It was doing Austin Gough’s social those to congratulate Dr Jones on prize for his book Ochre and history/French history course in my his success. “Philip’s outstanding Rust: Artefacts and Encounters on fi nal year of the joint Law/Arts degree achievement demonstrates the Australian Frontiers. that made me realise that history value of studying History, especially Ochre and Rust is an account of would be my vocation,” Dr Jones for its ability to fi re the imagination Australia’s frontier history using said. “With Austin’s encouragement in relation to the human condition,” Aboriginal artefacts as the basis for I went on and did Honours in 19th he said. a more detailed look at the people century French social history, and behind the objects. I wrote a thesis on the history of Ochre and Rust is published in The book, which won Dr Jones leisure among the working class, hardcover by Wakefi eld Press and the award ahead of such celebrated using primary sources. sells for $49.95.

Volume 17 | Number 8 | October 2008 Adelaidean 5 Pregnancy study aims to limit weight

Researchers at the University of Adelaide and the Women’s and Children’s Hospital have launched a new study that aims to test the benefi ts of providing overweight women with help to limit weight gain during pregnancy. The study, which will include more than 2500 pregnant women, will involve the women being provided with a package of dietary and lifestyle support and advice throughout their pregnancy. The study will enrol women having pregnancy care at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Lyell McEwin Hospital, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and Flinders Medical Centre. “Obesity is a signifi cant health issue for women during pregnancy and childbirth and there are many associated health risks for both mother and baby,” said Dr Jodie Dodd, Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital and Senior Lecturer in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Adelaide. “These include pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, the need for the induction of labour, caesarean Award for breeding section and even perinatal death. “Infants of mothers who are overweight are more likely to be of higher birth weight, require better varieties faster admission to the neonatal intensive care unit, be born preterm, be identifi ed with a congenital Plant Science An award-winning research greater selection for grain yield anomaly, and to require treatment project led by University of Adelaide and disease resistance. This is for jaundice or low blood sugar. plant scientist Dr Howard Eagles increasing the rate of genetic gain “The costs of this are signifi cant, is helping plant breeders produce of wheat in Australia.” in terms of both the emotional Our research better varieties at a faster rate. The project recently won one stress on women and the health of means breeders Dr Eagles, part of the Molecular of four national Excellence in their babies.” Dr Dodd said that while there can make Plant Breeding Cooperative Innovation awards from the CRC was signifi cant research into the crosses that Research Centre (CRC) and based Association. potential complications associated at the University’s Waite Campus, Dr Eagles’s predictions of wheat with obesity during pregnancy will produce started working on the project in quality are based on the possible and childbirth, there was limited an increased 1998 while still with the Victorian combinations from eight genes, information about the effectiveness proportion of Department of Primary Industries. seven of which have multiple of intervention measures. Dr Eagles, with collaborators variants. “If our dietary and lifestyle progeny with including former University of Using back data from breeding intervention is shown to be an good wheat Adelaide plant breeder Gil Hollamby, programs from South Australia, effective way of reducing the risk has developed technologies that NSW and Victoria, he has been of adverse maternal and infant quality can predict the probability of able to predict wheat quality health outcomes, this would be a getting acceptable fl our quality from for more than 10,000 possible highly benefi cial, cost effective and Above: thousands of potential wheat variety outcomes from potential crosses. worthwhile treatment, to reduce Dr Howard Eagles crosses. Other collaborators include the the burden of a major cause of “A lot of promising wheat crosses Victorian and NSW Departments of maternal, infant and childhood Photo courtesy of the from breeding programs get to the Primary Industries, Australian Grain morbidity related to obesity.” Molecular Plant Breeding CRC fi nal testing only to fi nd that their Technologies and the University of The four-year study has been funded by the Australian National fl our quality is not good enough,” Sydney. Health and Medical Research said Dr Eagles. Dr Eagles is now working another Council. “Our research means breeders set of genes which infl uence To fi nd out more about the study can make crosses that will produce fl owering time. or enrol, call (08) 8161 7657 or an increased proportion of progeny email: [email protected] with good wheat quality, allowing Story by Robyn Mills

6 Adelaidean Volume 17 | Number 8 | October 2008 Wan Ilma Dewiputri Wan Burhanuddin at the Women’s and Children’s Health Research Institute

Photo by David Ellis Penang student wins top prize Achievement A Science Honours student craniosynostosis so that treatments local students during the all- studying a common skull disorder supplementary to surgery can be important enrolment time. in children has been named the developed. “All these activities have helped top fi nal-year Malaysian student in “I chose the University of Adelaide develop my interpersonal skills and I chose the South Australia for 2008. to study biomedical science confi dence. I have gained better University of Wan Ilma Dewiputri Wan because of the fl exible program insights about other cultures and Adelaide to Burhanuddin from Penang has structure which allows me to I have learnt to respect them,” received the Patron’s Award for explore my own interests, as I got to she said. study biomedical Excellence, the major prize in the choose the subjects that I wanted Winning the Merdeka Award was science because Merdeka Awards given by the to study. The School of Molecular a welcome surprise, Ilma said. of the fl exible Australia Malaysia Business and Biomedical Science and the “I am ecstatic to have won Council SA. Discipline of Paediatrics also have the award – I did not realise the program structure The Merdeka Awards recognise many dedicated scientists and magnitude of the award,” she said. which allows me academic excellence as well as lecturers who are keen to impart “This really is a motivation for me to explore my Malaysian students’ extracurricular knowledge to the students, and are to work harder. I hope I won’t rest activities and how well they very helpful too,” she said. on my laurels, but continue to strive own interests interact with the South Australian “I feel very privileged to work harder and challenge myself.” community. under the supervision of dedicated On her return to Malaysia, Ilma, who has been living and scientists, Associate Professor Barry Ilma plans to continue to work in studying in Adelaide for the past Powell and Associate Professor biomedical research. three years, began her Science Peter Anderson this year, and Dr “I have acquired specifi c research degree in the University’s School of Felicity Keiper in 2007 (for my skills that would help me in my Molecular and Biomedical Science, summer research scholarship).” career in science, which I can put to and is now working within the In addition to her studies, Ilma good use when I return to Malaysia, Discipline of Paediatrics, based in has been a committee member of where biomedical research is the Women’s and Children’s Health United Malays National Organization continuing to boom,” she said. Research Institute in the Women’s SA (UMNO SA), a Malaysian-based “In my opinion, medical research and Children’s Hospital. student organisation that represents is as important as the healthcare “My Honours project is about and serves the interests and welfare itself. There is a need to improve craniosynostosis, which is a of the Malaysian student community our understanding about the debilitating skull disorder that in South Australia. molecular mechanisms of diseases affects one in 2500 children,” Ilma “I enjoyed getting primarily so that diagnosis and patient care said. “Craniosynostosis is the involved in a number of events that can be improved. I also would love premature closure of the skull’s promoted Malaysia, the food, the to help increase awareness about sutures, resulting in a deformed tourist attractions and the culture to biomedical sciences to Malaysian skull at birth. My project’s goal the locals,” she said. students and the public,” she said. is to improve the understanding She has also been an Enrolment of the molecular mechanisms of Buddy at the University, helping Story by David Ellis

Volume 17 | Number 8 | October 2008 Adelaidean 7 Chris wins cardiology prize

Health Science

A 21-year-old University of Adelaide medical student has been awarded one of the nation’s top cardiovascular prizes for his research into atrial fi brillation, the most common heart rhythm disorder in the world. Chris Wong, a fourth-year medical student, is believed to be the fi rst undergraduate student in the country to win the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand’s (CSANZ) Affi liate Prize for scientifi c excellence. The award was presented at the largest gathering of cardiologists in Australasia, recently held in Adelaide. Chris was among 2000 delegates who were in contention for the highest graded research paper by an affi liate (not a medical doctor). The majority of people in this category are established postdoctoral enable doctors to better manage “He has picked up research Above: scientists with PhDs and large patients with this common heart concepts in a highly specialised Medical student and prize amounts of research funding. rhythm disorder.” fi eld which many experienced winner Chris Wong Chris’s supervisor is Professor doctors grapple with. Chris will Apart from his studies, Chris Photo by Candy Gibson is also President of the Adelaide Prash Sanders, a world-renowned have success in whatever fi eld of Medical Students’ Society. cardiac specialist and Professor medicine he pursues.” His research into atrial fi brillation of Cardiology at the University For the past two years, Chris has is focused on the mechanisms of of Adelaide as well as Director worked alongside Professor Sanders this disorder and the resetting of of the Cardiovascular Research at the Cardiovascular Research the heart’s normal rhythm with Centre based at the Royal Adelaide Centre to help better understand defi brillation shocks. Hospital. the mechanisms of atrial fi brillation. “Atrial fi brillation is a deadly “Chris is, without doubt, the He has also travelled overseas to condition and if left untreated can most outstanding medical student present his research at a number result in strokes, or death,” he said. I have ever worked with,” Professor of conferences. “The fi ndings from this study will Sanders said. Story by Candy Gibson

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Honours Student Project Exhibition

You are invited to attend the School of Mechanical Engineering’s Friday 24 October, 9am to 4pm FREE entry and parking 14th annual Honours Project Exhibition, a display of exciting Adelaide Showgrounds projects developed by the engineers of tomorrow. Car and Bus entry via Ridley Pavilion Leader Street A highlight in the science and This is a unique opportunity for technology calendar, this event members of the public to en- For more information will feature diverse projects such counter engineering in practice, contact Vicky Samra, as the Formula SAE Racing Car, to learn what it really means to be Phone: 8303 4124 the Eco Trike, the Micro Air Vehicle an engineer and to engage with Email: [email protected] and the Ultimate Sailing Craft, all fi nal-year students as they share under one roof. their experiences. www.mecheng.adelaide.edu.au

8 Adelaidean Volume 17 | Number 8 | October 2008 Young engineers take to the skies Engineering University of Adelaide engineering “Fuel cell UAVs can offer “This project has the potential students are spreading their wings in increased vehicle endurance to expand the applications and one of the fastest growing areas of compared to a fossil fuel burning usefulness of UAVs through the the international aerospace industry. alternative – making them ideal for provision of effi cient hovering Above (from left): Aliya Valiyff, Elizabeth Three teams of fi nal-year long endurance fl ight missions such functionality, while at the same Pham, Rebecca Baylis, engineering students in the School as surveillance and reconnaissance time being safe enough for use at Craig Collins and of Mechanical Engineering are applications.” ground level,” said team member Christopher French developing unmanned aerial vehicle Another six fi nal-year engineering Stephen Bell. (UAV) technology. students (three Aerospace and three “This is a helicopter in basic Photo by Michael Mullan The teams have designed and built Mechanical) have developed a UAV design, but has signifi cant three unique UAVs: one powered by powered by pulsejet technology – packaging and effi ciency gains as it a hydrogen fuel cell; one powered by the fi rst of its kind in Australia. does not need a tail rotor in order to pulsejet technology; and a third with Team member Ryan Anderson maintain stability. hovering capability. said pulsejets had key advantages “Its unique ability to hold position Under the supervision of Dr Maziar over other forms of propulsion, while in close proximity to buildings Arjomandi, the projects are all including extremely quick and gives this vehicle capabilities that directed towards the development of inexpensive manufacture and high fi xed wing UAVs can’t match. This effi cient, sustainable technologies in levels of reliability attributed to the will prove benefi cial to both civilian the aerospace industry. lack of moving parts within the and military operators.” A group of fi ve Aerospace engine itself. Conducting fi nal-year projects is Engineering students has developed “As such, pulsejet powered UAVs part of the curriculum within the the fi rst Australian-designed and are highly suitable as target drones School of Mechanical Engineering. manufactured hydrogen fuel cell- and decoy aircraft, among other The projects allow the students to powered tailless UAV. applications,” said Ryan. develop teamwork skills and the Team member Rebecca Baylis The pulsejet UAV can run on capacity for life-long learning. said hydrogen fuel cells offered a renewable fuels such as bio-diesel The Unmanned Aerial Vehicles sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. and ethanol. will go on public display this month “While the automotive industry has The third team of fi ve Aerospace along with dozens of other dynamic promoted hydrogen fuel cells as an and two Mechatronic Engineering projects developed by students alternative power source, little has students has designed and built from the University of Adelaide’s been done to adapt this technology a UAV incorporating semi-ducted School of Mechanical Engineering for aeronautical applications, coaxial counter-rotating rotor (see facing page for details). within Australia or worldwide,” technology – another fi rst for said Rebecca. Australia. Story by Robyn Mills

Volume 17 | Number 8 | October 2008 Adelaidean 9 Continued from page 3 Campus Director Professor Phil Hynd “Already the campus is home to the which has made Roseworthy the said the Open Day would showcase State Government’s Constellation in centre of its national operations. Roseworthy’s future while celebrating its Animal Science, a 10-year vision for The last link in the chain is to history, and would focus on agricultural science, technology and innovation in develop a seamless transition of systems, animal production and South Australia. education from secondary school to veterinary science. “Roseworthy is also a major player TAFE, and to University. “Over its 125 year history, Roseworthy in fi ve Cooperative Research Centres “Secondary school students has developed an international reputation – pork, poultry, sheep, beef and are already spending time on the for excellence in research and teaching bioremediation – and a participant in campus using the `fi eld classroom’ in dryland agriculture, natural resources overseas development aid programs to bring science to life,” Professor management, winemaking and animal in India, China and Tibet.” Hynd said. “It is envisaged that a production,” Professor Hynd said. This year Roseworthy is also permanent secondary school presence “A new vision has been developed celebrating the launch of the State’s will ultimately be established at for the campus into the 21st century. fi rst veterinary science school, Roseworthy with an emphasis on We aim to combine internal expertise accepting 50 students in the inaugural science and agriculture.” and external resources to make the 2008 intake. campus a hub for information transfer, To ensure research and teaching The Roseworthy Open Day on commercialisation, education and are conducted in a real-world context, Sunday 2 November will be held research to service the agricultural commercial partners are encouraged from 11am-5pm and will include industries for the next 125 years.” to make Roseworthy their home base. exhibits, talks, food, entertainment Professor Hynd said research and These include Australian Grain and family activities. teaching excellence were critical in Technologies Pty Ltd, the largest achieving these goals. cereal breeding company in Australia, Story by Candy Gibson

Roseworthy – images from history 1885 1908 1922 1925 1932

Main Building Imported Saunderson Tractor Grandstand Mail Drag Tennis Team

10 Adelaidean Volume 17 | Number 1 | March 2008 A brief history of Roseworthy

Low agricultural yields and a reliance Bachelor of Science offered by the University of impacted on Roseworthy as a number of staff on imported seed gave impetus to the Adelaide in the early 1900s. A formal affi liation and students joined the armed forces. During establishment of Australia’s fi rst agricultural between the two parties was reached in the 1950s an appeal was launched and the college at Roseworthy in the late 1800s. December 1905. Memorial Chapel was built to commemorate A growing population in South Australia Despite the diffi culties of drought, the those who had died on active service. meant there was also an urgent need for Great Depression and the resulting decline In 1974 Roseworthy became a College new plant varieties more suited to the State’s in student numbers, the College managed to of Advanced Education. There followed a climate and soils. build a reputation as an important agricultural signifi cant increase in student numbers, staff Roseworthy Agricultural College was institution for research and education. and courses, with new programs in wine established in 1883 and John Daniel Custance Cereal plant breeding received national marketing, farm management, agricultural was appointed the fi rst Professor of Agriculture. recognition, as did the newly established husbandry and natural resources. The genesis of Roseworthy was Olive Hill Animal Research Unit, and signifi cant Informal discussions between the College Farm, a 335 hectare property purchased for advancements were made in farm, livestock, and University started in 1988 regarding a six pounds an acre. Custance started a rainfall dairy, sheep and horse management. formal partnership between the institutions. In register, analysed the soil and acquired dairy After the appointment of Allan R. Callaghan 1991 the College merged with the University cattle, sheep and pigs to make the farm as Principal in 1932, the College reaffi rmed and became known as the Roseworthy self-supporting. He also planted a total of 180 its role as a training centre for agricultural Campus. experimental wheat varieties collected from fi ve technologists and the relationship with the In 2007 the University received State and continents, 157 manurial substances and 520 University strengthened. Graduates from Federal Government approval for the State’s types of fodder plants. Roseworthy could complete the B.Ag.Sc. in fi rst veterinary school, to be established at Despite modest beginnings, Custance three years instead of four and University Roseworthy, with 47 students enrolling in the set extremely high standards in the area of students spent the second year of their course inaugural 2008 intake. education, experimental work and research, at Roseworthy to get practical experience. Roseworthy Campus’s strengths today are which future principals were to emulate. In 1936 the Diploma in Oenology was in dry land agriculture, animal science, plant A measure of the high academic standard established and the success of that course breeding, and environmental teaching and set was the inclusion of Roseworthy subjects and its graduates generated a lot of esteem research. in Agriculture, Viticulture and Oenology and for the College. Material sourced from University of Adelaide associated practical work as part of the The onset of the Second World War Archives volunteers.

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Volume 17 | Number 1 | March 2008 Adelaidean 11 5 gold medals 5 world records

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Matt’s swimming coach, Peter to inspire us for a long time. To see global distribution online. Global Matt Cowdrey at the Bishop, said: “Matt’s a real high him carrying the Australian fl ag at press is the place where an athlete Adelaide Aquatic Centre achiever and he always aims to do the closing ceremony was for all can really distinguish himself as a in the lead-up to the the best that he can in most things, of us the perfect conclusion to the preferred role model, as someone whether it’s swimming, work or Games. We couldn’t be more proud, whom people want to admire and Photo by Calum Robertson, study. and we wish Matt every success support, and as a great ambassador courtesy of Messenger “His ability to perform in the pool in his future athletic career and, of for the groups he represents. Matt Community Newspapers under high pressure is amazing. course, his studies in Law.” seems to handle it all very well.” “Every time he made it into a The Head of Media at the She said Media staff and students fi nal in his events at Beijing, he University of Adelaide, Associate were also proud of what Matt had always swam faster than the world Professor Mary Griffi ths, said Matt’s achieved. record. That was way above our experience in Beijing would also “Matt became the face of expectations.” benefi t him in his studies. Australia towards the end of the The Dean of the University of “For a Bachelor of Media student Paralympics. He’s won the medals, Adelaide’s Law School, Professor and someone who’s also the focus the honour of being a top performer Rosemary Owens, described of intense media attention, the and Australia’s fl ag bearer. We’re Matt’s performance as “truly whole visit will have been quite really proud of his success – and the extraordinary”. instructional. Students and his fact he always says he’s a student “I know that many of us at the teachers will look forward to hearing at the University of Adelaide!” Law School – and right across the how media works in China, because Matt is registered with the University – have been transfi xed as Matt’s coming back from Beijing University’s Elite Athlete program, we watched Matt during the Games having had an exceptional cultural which helps students to balance coverage, and we have been in awe and media experience,” Dr Griffi ths their sporting and academic of his feats in the pool. said. commitments. “Matt’s achievement is remarkable “Matt’s photographs and the for any athlete, and it will continue interviews he’s given have had Story by David Ellis

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12 Adelaidean Volume 17 | Number 8 | October 2008 Our latest export to America: business knowledge

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A PhD student in the Business A $2500 Mutual Community strong performance by successfully Above: School will fl y to Washington this Travel Grant will help fund Mr Lu’s managing their business-to- PhD student Vinh Lu month to present a paper that could United States visit, where he will business relationship with their impact on the success of Australian present a paper to the American overseas clients.” Photo by Candy Gibson service exporters. Marketing Association Frontiers in Almost 50% of the businesses Twenty-seven-year-old Vinh Lu Service Conference in Washington he surveyed reported an annual has spent the past three years on “Government Policies and the turnover of less than $10 million, researching the key success drivers Export Performance of Service although 10% of the respondents of Australian service exporters. Firms”. In this paper, he examined generated total income of more His fi ndings could change the the extent to which the support than $200 million. way Australian businesses operate from the Australian government Just over a third had been in in overseas markets as there is and the policies imposed by international business for more than very limited knowledge available foreign governments may impact 20 years and 55% exported their to help national service exporters the success of Australian service services to less than fi ve countries. understand the determinants of exporters. Mr Lu is a third-year PhD student their international success. “The fi ndings indicate that the at the University of Adelaide “Australia-wide we’ve got around favourable policies by foreign Business School, supervised by 2600 service exporters contributing government and the support from Professor Pascale Quester and more than 20% to our annual Australian government agencies Dr Chris Medlin. exports of goods and services, have a positive and signifi cant In 2007 his PhD project received valued at approximately 45 billion impact on the fi rms’ commitment to an Honourable Mention in an dollars. We also account for their export ventures, which in turn international Business Marketing 1.2% of global export of services determines the fi rms’ success.” Doctoral Research Competition but know very little about the The doctoral candidate has also organised by Pennsylvania State performance of these fi rms,” looked at a number of other key University. Mr Lu said. factors that play a large role in He has also presented papers He collected data from 254 the success of Australia’s service on his research at conferences in service exporters around Australia, exporters. They include international Australia, New Zealand, Italy, and ranging from construction fi rms, experience, resource commitments, the Netherlands. to computing, IT, consulting and foreign competition. and business, training and “Importantly I also researched transportation businesses. how service exporters achieved Story by Candy Gibson

Volume 17 | Number 8 | October 2008 Adelaidean 13 From left: Former Speaker of the House of Representatives the Hon. David Hawker MP, Hawker Scholars Eleni Watts and Katherine Radoslovich and the Master of St Mark’s College, Ms Rose Alwyn, following the presentation of the 2008 Hawker Scholarships at Bungaree Station

Photo by Rosey Boehm Hawker scholars honour a 70-year memory

Scholarships Two University of Adelaide died in the Kyeema air disaster on 2008 were awarded the scholarship students have been awarded 25 October 1938. Among the 17 from a strong fi eld of 240 applicants. the prestigious Charles Hawker others to perish when the Kyeema “Each of these recipients Scholarships – the most generous crashed into Mt Dandenong were has already displayed a strong Each of these privately funded scholarships South Australian wine identities commitment to the ideals upon recipients has available to university students Sidney Hill Smith, Hugo Gramp and which the Charles Hawker already displayed in Australia. Tom Hardy. Scholarship Memorial Trust Fund is The scholarships have been More than 100 people attended founded. They are gifted scholars a strong awarded to Bachelor of International a 70th anniversary commemorative with inquiring minds and have commitment Studies student Katherine weekend, which included the already contributed to the wider to the ideals Radoslovich and Bachelor of Laws/ scholarship presentation at community,” said former Speaker Bachelor of Development Studies Bungaree Station (near Clare), the of the House of Representatives, upon which the student Eleni Watts. birthplace and fi nal resting place of Member for Wannon and Hawker Charles Hawker Both are residents at St Mark’s C.A.S. Hawker. The event involved family member, the Hon. David Scholarship College, with funding from the representatives of the Hawker, Hill Hawker MP. scholarships paying for their Smith, Gramp and Hardy families, as Mr Andrew Hawker, Scholarship Memorial Trust accommodation costs. The well as the former Premier of South Trustee and Hawker family member, Fund is founded scholarships are valued at up to Australia and former Master of St said: “C.A.S. Hawker was a truly $60,000 over four years. Mark’s College, the Hon. Dr John remarkable man and a great The two students were among Bannon AO. Australian. This scholarship is a 10 new Charles Hawker Scholars Since 1991, the Trustees of the fi tting tribute to his memory and from fi ve States to be presented Charles Hawker Scholarship have each of these 10 scholars is a very with their scholarship certifi cates awarded more than $4 million to worthy recipient.” at a series of functions in August, 76 young Australians, including a Applications for the 2009 Charles leading up to the 70th anniversary signifi cant number from regional Hawker Scholarships open on this month of the death of Charles areas. Of these, 32 Hawker 1 December 2008 and close on 9 Allan Seymour Hawker. Scholarships have been awarded January 2009. An application form The scholarship perpetuates the to students from the University of and further information is available memory and commemorates the Adelaide and St Mark’s College, by contacting the secretary to the achievements of Charles Hawker, three of whom have gone on to Trustees on (08) 8127 1654 or who was one of Australia’s most become Rhodes Scholars. from the website: respected pastoral pioneers. He The 10 successful candidates for www.hawkerscholarship.org

14 Adelaidean Volume 17 | Number 8 | October 2008 Country students benefi t from drought scholarships Scholarships The University of Adelaide costs, helping to ease the fi nancial Unlike the Principals’ is offering $250,000 in new burden and providing educational Scholarships, which recognise scholarships to assist students opportunities for country students students who have demonstrated in country areas whose families who need the extra assistance.” academic merit and community Our new Drought have been impacted fi nancially Professor McWha said the new service, the new Drought Scholarships by drought. scholarships were being offered in Scholarships for 2009 recognise recognise the The new Drought Affected 2009 in addition to the Principals’ students’ and families’ fi nancial Area School Scholarships, worth Scholarships, which started two need. hardship being $5000 each, are being offered to years ago. “The University of Adelaide is felt by country secondary schools in regional areas Like the Principals’ Scholarships, serious about growing educational families because of South Australia for students who students who receive one of the opportunities for students in South will begin study at the University of Drought Scholarships will be Australia. We feel very strongly of something Adelaide in 2009. nominated by the principal of about providing these opportunities beyond their “Our new Drought Scholarships their school. to students who are experiencing control – the recognise the hardship being felt “The University has written some form of disadvantage, and by country families because of to schools to invite principals to hopefully these new scholarships drought something beyond their control – nominate a student for the will make a real impact on students’ the drought,” said the University’s Drought Scholarship,” Professor lives,” Professor McWha said. Vice-Chancellor and President, McWha said. Professor James McWha. “Principals in country areas are More information about the new “Unfortunately, many country in a unique position to be able Drought Affected Area School families are disadvantaged because to understand the pressures and Scholarships for 2009 can be found they are asset rich but cash poor, diffi culties facing students and at the University of Adelaide’s which makes it harder for them to their families. Thanks to these scholarships website: support their children living away new scholarships, they are also www.adelaide.edu.au/scholarships from home to gain an education. in a unique position to help do “These Drought Scholarships something about it by nominating a will provide $5000 for educational student from their school.” Story by David Ellis

Research Tuesdays – sharing great research with the community FREE PUBLIC LECTURE

The Constitution and the Murray-Darling Rivers: Send in the Litigators? Tuesday 14 October at 5.30pm, Professor John Williams

Can the Commonwealth wrest control of the Venue and Time: ‘waters of the rivers’ of the Murray and Darling Tuesday 14 October at 5.30pm from the Basin States? In drafting the Australian Lecture Theatre G04, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus. Constitution in the 1890s the framers hammered Duration approximately one hour. Admission free. out the relationship between the proposed Commonwealth and the States. One issue that Bookings essential: exercised the minds of the framers for months Email: was the rights over the interstate rivers. This [email protected] lecture will outline how the Constitution divided up Phone: the rights over the rivers in 1901 and what options (08) 8303 3692 are available to the Commonwealth today.

Volume 17 | Number 8 | October 2008 Adelaidean 15 Development Deputy & Alumni Events

Chancellor Friends of the University of Adelaide Library Event: Ochre and Rust. Dr Philip to mentor Jones will speak about how his award-winning book Ochre and Rust developed scholar Date: Thursday 2 October Time: 6.00pm for 6.30pm Venue: Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library, North Terrace Campus Scholarships Cost: Admission is free: gold coin donation is invited RSVP: by Tuesday 30 September Law and Commerce student in the Flinders Ranges, did his primary The major to [email protected] or Glenn Smith was recently presented schooling at Hawker before moving to phone (08) 8303 4064 with a $40,000 Order of Australia Adelaide to complete his secondary benefi t of the Association Foundation scholarship years at Pembroke School. scholarship by the University of Adelaide’s Deputy At Pembroke, Glenn achieved Event: Arrested Motion and Future Chancellor, Mr Ross Adler AC. outstanding results in his International will be in the Mourning. Recently appointed Each year the Order of Australia Baccalaureate and has maintained valuable support Professor of Creative Writing at the Association Foundation (OAAF) these high standards at university. from Mr Adler University of Adelaide Professor Brian sponsors several scholarships He has also recently started studying Castro will discuss hybrid writing as it at selected Australian tertiary for a Diploma in Languages in covers skin and ideology, authenticity institutions to “recognise, celebrate German, while continuing the strong Above: and tradition, form and reception. and encourage outstanding young community involvement established Deputy Chancellor Ross Date: Thursday 30 October Australian citizens to realise their during his secondary years. Adler AC with OAAF Venue: Ira Raymond Room, Barr potential to be leaders in tomorrow’s Glenn has career ambitions in the scholar Glenn Smith Smith Library, North Terrace Campus community”. fi nance industry and more personal Already a winner of a Vice- ambitions to spend some time Story and photo by Cost: Admission is free: gold coin Chancellor’s Scholarship in 2006, working in the area of human rights, Robyn Mills donation is invited Glenn was one of four national helping refugees. RSVP: by Tuesday 28 October to winners of the Foundation scholarship. “It’s hard to express just how [email protected] or Funding for this scholarship was benefi cial this scholarship is – it will phone (08) 8303 4064 donated by Mr Adler, who will also help me in living away from home, act as mentor for Glenn as he moves help towards purchasing textbooks Entrepreneurship, towards establishing his career. and other material for study and help Commercialisation and OAAF national secretary Professor pay off my HECS debt. But the major Innovation Centre (ECIC) Brian O’Keeffe said the award was benefi t of the scholarship will be in the made to Glenn in recognition of valuable support from Mr Adler as my Event: Cocktail Drinks for his potential as a future leader, his mentor in helping aid and guide me ECIC Alumni high academic achievement and his to reach my career aspirations – for Date: November (TBA) involvement in community affairs. that opportunity I am very grateful,” Time: 5.30pm–7.00pm Glenn, from Rawnsley Park Station Glenn said. Venue: Bonython Hall, North Terrace Campus Cost: Free RSVP: email [email protected] or contact Karen Snook, phone Adelaide alumni have access to a range of exclusive benefi ts, (08) 8303 7422 services and discounts – and each month we bring you the pick of the bunch for a featured special. Alumni School of Architecture, MEMBERSHIP Landscape Architecture and Special Offer of the Month: Aegean Tours Urban Design Dreaming of wandering the ancient Event: 50-year celebrations sites of Greece? Or exploring the (1958–2008). For all graduates, staff majestic scenery of China? Aegean and friends of the School, this special Tours have you covered – with a event will be an evening of fun, selection of amazing locations, memories and a fantastic opportunity small group tours, experienced to renew old friendships. Why not guides and much more, they can contact some of your fellow students help you plan the perfect escape. and make up a table? Aegean Tours have put together two exclusive tours for Australian Date: Friday 7 November alumni of the University of Adelaide. You can take advantage of great Venue: Auditorium, Adelaide deals to China in April 2009 and Greece and Turkey in May 2009 – Town Hall but get in quick, because places are limited. For more information check To access this offer, and check out the full Alumni Privileges the School website: Package, logon to: www.alumni.adelaide.edu.au/adelaideonlion www.architecture.adelaide.edu.au

16 Adelaidean Volume 17 | Number 8 | October 2008 Vice-Chancellor and President Professor James McWha with two of the scholarship recipients, Mechatronic Engineering student Christopher Lee and Veterinary Science student Stephanie Warwick

Photo by John Hemmings Helping students realise their dreams

Scholarships Four students at the University The scholarships are valued at Christopher said having the Vice- of Adelaide have this year received $5000 per year for the program of Chancellor’s Scholarship had made the prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s study. Recipients are selected on university seem much less stressful: My vision for Scholarships. academic merit and fi nancial need, “It gave me one less thing to worry Announcing the 2008 Vice- with at least one scholarship each about and allows me to spend the University of Chancellor’s Scholarships Fund year awarded to a student from a more time studying and enjoying Adelaide is that it Appeal, Vice-Chancellor and rural or remote area. my time here.” President Professor James McWha attracts the best This year’s recipients are: said the scholarships would continue Natalie Matthews and brightest to give “four exceptional students the Sarah Fletcher Going to university for Natalie meant students and opportunity to attend the University Sarah, from Port Lincoln, is studying leaving her home town of Whyalla. helps them of Adelaide each year”. Law and Commerce because it will Without any fi nancial stress because Entirely funded by generous allow her to develop a wide range of her scholarship, she is thoroughly realise their donations from alumni and of skills and knowledge that can enjoying her time at University. “I feel dream the University community, the be applied to many industries and privileged every day to come to a scholarships support outstanding fi elds of employment. She said place like the University of Adelaide students who experience some scholarships provide many students where I can learn in an encouraging form of disadvantage. with opportunities they would not and positive environment with great To fi nd out more about the “All too often, gifted students are facilities,” she said. Natalie had a 2008 Vice-Chancellor’s otherwise have. “University is a Scholarships Appeal, presented with fi nancial obstacles big fi nancial burden for country wide choice of options for study but or to make a donation, to study – from the cost of moving students with many costs city chose Psychology because she loves please contact: away from home, to everyday living students don’t have to cover, as being able to help people. Development and Alumni expenses, to the price of academic well as the extra stress of moving Stephanie Warwick on (08) 8303 5800 or visit: books, fees and materials,” to a new city and not having family www.alumni.adelaide. Professor McWha said. support close by,” she said. Stephanie, from Back Valley near edu.au “My vision for the University of Victor Harbor, was set to head to Adelaide is that it attracts the best Christopher Lee Perth to study veterinary science and brightest students and helps Christopher, also from Port when the University of Adelaide them realise their dream of attending Lincoln, chose the University of established its new School of university, regardless of their fi nancial Adelaide to study Mechatronic Veterinary Science. Stephanie grew circumstances. Engineering because he felt up on a beef cattle farm where she “This is a cause I am passionate it was the “best choice for was always interested in the animal about – both as the Vice-Chancellor engineering”. Christopher found aspects of farming. She said her of the University of Adelaide and as a the fi rst few weeks at university a family was very grateful for the previous scholarship recipient myself. “bit overwhelming” but now, with scholarship. “My parents would have I know fi rst-hand the difference that a lots of new friends, he is enjoying found it a real challenge to fi nd the scholarship can make.” university life and living in Adelaide. funds to support my study,” she said.

Volume 17 | Number 8 | October 2008 Adelaidean 17 Main photo (from left): Tall Poppies of Science Dr Galen Halverson, Dr Megan Mitchell, Dr Catherine Gibson, Dr Tamath Rainsford and Associate Professor Corey Bradshaw Above: Science Educator of the Year Professor Mark Buntine Science excellence attracts awards

Achievement University of Adelaide researchers The title of 2008 South Australian world problems, especially those and affi liates have been recognised Scientist of the Year went to that are medical or biological in for their science excellence in Professor John Hopwood, Head of nature. She has demonstrated how prestigious South Australian awards. SA Pathology’s Lysosomal Diseases combining mathematics with the The laboratory Professor Mark Buntine, Research Unit based at the Women’s latest medical tools can potentially environment from the University’s School of and Children’s Hospital. Professor create new medical solutions. offers unique Chemistry and Physics, was named Hopwood is an affi liate professor The other University of Adelaide Science Educator of the Year at in the University’s Discipline of “Tall Poppies” are: opportunities the State Government’s 2008 Paediatrics. Associate Professor Corey for students Science Excellence Awards for his Associate Professor John Mulley, Bradshaw (Research Director of outstanding contribution to student also from SA Pathology, who won Marine Impacts, School of Earth learning in the laboratory. the Excellence in Research for Public and Environmental Sciences, Professor Buntine has established Good Benefi t award, is an affi liate in University of Adelaide and SARDI) a community of practice to enhance the University of Adelaide’s School of whose research aims to provide a chemistry education in laboratories Molecular and Biomedical Science. strong scientifi c basis for justifying across the nation, with the The University of Adelaide is a conserving biodiversity. development of a program called partner in Marine Innovation SA Dr Catherine Gibson (Postdoctoral Advancing Chemistry by Enhancing which won the Constellation SA Research Fellow, Obstetrics and Learning in the Laboratory (ACELL). Award for Excellence in Collaborative Gynaecology) whose research ACELL was founded by Professor Research. Marine Innovation SA is a is aimed at identifying possible Buntine and University of Sydney’s partnership between SARDI, Flinders causes for cerebral palsy, the most Professor Scott Kable nine years University, the University of Adelaide, common major physical disability in ago. The nationwide collaboration, SA Museum, seafood industries childhood. led by Professor Buntine, and regional communities focusing Dr Galen Halverson (Lecturer, provides a free public resource on research into the ecologically School of Earth and Environmental of undergraduate chemistry sustainable development of state Sciences) who aims to reconstruct experiments and documentation fi sheries, aquaculture and marine the history of the Earth’s surface with demonstrated educational ecosystem industries. environment as recorded in ancient benefi t. At the Science Excellence Awards, sedimentary rocks. “The laboratory environment University of Adelaide researcher Dr Megan Mitchell (Postdoctoral offers unique opportunities for Dr Tamath Rainsford (School of Research Scientist, Obstetrics students to develop understanding Electrical and Electronic Engineering) and Gynaecology) whose research of complex and abstract was also named the overall winner in reproductive biology looks at chemistry,” said Professor Buntine. of the SA Young Tall Poppy Science how nutrition and the increasing “Unfortunately, the potential Award, selected from 10 winners age of fi rst-time mothers affects has often been unrealised with that included four other University of development of the female eggs, laboratory activities offering little Adelaide researchers. and embryos. more than instructions to follow Dr Rainsford’s research is about dull recipes.” applying mathematics to various real- Story by Robyn Mills

18 Adelaidean Volume 17 | Number 8 | October 2008 World premiere winds up tempo

Music length student fi lm musical Something About The KGB. Aaron describes Brazilian Passacaglia as The ELDERHALL evenings 2008 being “like a mini-concerto for wind concert season continues with orchestra” full of Latin rhythms, the world premiere of Brazilian harmonies and colours. Passacaglia by young Adelaide The concert also features the composer Aaron Kenny. talents of the Adelaide Symphony Showcasing the award-winning Orchestra’s principal trumpet, Shane Elder Conservatorium Wind Hooton, in Richard Rodney Bennett’s Orchestra directed by Bob Hower, Concerto for Trumpet and Wind the concert, Connections, will be Orchestra. This includes an exquisite performed in the historic elegance of movement dedicated to Miles Davis. Elder Hall. Bennett is also known for his fi lm Aaron said he was thrilled music including Murder on the Orient and honoured to have his work Express and Four Weddings and a performed. “To have a professional- Funeral. grade ensemble like the Elder There will be favourites by Grainger Conservatorium Wind Orchestra and Stanhope, and the evening playing one of my compositions fi nishes with Elegy by Camphouse. is amazing. It’s very exciting and In November, the Elder Above: terrifying at the same time, like an Conservatorium Chorale and ELDERHALL evenings: Honours in Musical emotional roller coaster,” he said. Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Connections Composition Student Aaron fi rst fell in love with music Keith Crellin, presents Purcell’s only Monday 13 October 8.00pm Aaron Kenny at just fi ve years of age listening opera written in 1689, Dido and to music on TV and working out Aeneas. ELDERHALL evenings: Photo by Claire Oremland favourite tunes on his grandmother’s In her book Opera, Susan Dido and Aeneas piano. Little more than 15 years Sutherland writes that Purcell’s Dido Saturday 1 November 6.30pm later at just 21, he is completing his and Aeneas is “now recognised as a Honours in Musical Composition at miniature masterpiece with melodies Elder Hall, North Terrace Campus, the University of Adelaide. that are timeless”. University of Adelaide He has already been a prize-winner, This production will be performed Tickets for each concert are $25 (adult), including the ASME (Australian in a semi-staged version with staging $20 (concession), $14 (student) Society for Music Education) Young and direction by guest director For more information and bookings, Composers Award and the Sydney Rob Croser. Artistic director of phone (08) 8303 5925 Eisteddfod. More recently he was Independent Theatre, Croser most ELDERHALL evenings is generously nominated for a Young Australian recently adapted and directed the supported by ETSA Utilities and the Production Award in Sound and very successful season of The Helpmann Academy Music for his work on the feature- Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

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Volume 17 | Number 8 | October 2008 Adelaidean 19 A raucous sexual farce, just what the Doctor ordered! Directed by Harry Dewar

LITTLE THEATRE (off Victoria Drive) The Cloisters, 18, 21-25 October, 28 October -1 November 2008 at 7.30pm

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