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AdelaideanNEWS FROM THE Volume 12 • Number 8 • September 2003

inside this issue Green light for new $10m PAGE 3 New programs out of this world road safety research centre

PAGE 8-9 Graduation feature

PAGE 10 Cool ideas for EChallenge

PAGE 11 University Open Day 2003

PAGE 4 New study aims to improve quality of later life

PAGE 5 Book takes author from Photo Mark Trumble pub rock to PhD A new $10 million Automotive Safety Research

PAGE 6 Water-saving study centre at the University of Adelaide will focus yields high hopes on improving safety for all road users. PAGE 7 US$1.2m grant to study “stress” on eggs South Australian Premier Mr Mike • Continuing to conduct “This new project with Mitsubishi and embryos Rann said the Motor Accident commissioned safety research is an excellent example of how the Commission and Transport SA CASR will work collaboratively with PAGE 12 Meet the new for such organisations as Roseworthy Director would provide $1 million per year Transport SA, the Motor Accident local manufacturers for the benefit of for 10 years towards the Centre for Commission and the Australian all road users,” he said. PAGE 13 American fellowship for Automotive Safety Research (CASR), Transport Safety Bureau; and “CASR researchers will be working Adelaide graduate to be located on the University of with Mitsubishi engineers in • Developing research training Adelaide’s North Terrace campus. and Japan to add to our PAGE 16 ASQ’s new journey programs in road safety for The CASR will incorporate the understanding of what happens in graduates from Australia university’s internationally renowned the unfortunate event of a pedestrian and overseas. Road Accident Research Unit. impact with a vehicle. We aim to use The Director of the CASR will be simulation and modelling to help The new centre will work closely current Road Accident Research Unit contribute to the development of with local car manufacturers, Director Professor Jack McLean. better pedestrian protection devices.” other universities and government The University of Adelaide’s Vice- organisations. The broad operating Professor McLean said the new Chancellor, Professor James The University of Adelaide aims of the CASR include: centre would build upon the is Australia’s third oldest McWha, said the State Government’s university and is known • Working with local automotive considerable achievements of contribution to the university was internationally for excellence manufacturers to enhance its predecessor, starting with a in research and teaching. a timely reminder of the value of automotive safety and South $343,000 two-year research partnerships between universities, Australia’s capabilities in project to be done in conjunction governments and industry. www.adelaide.edu.au automotive safety research; with Mitsubishi. continued on page 4 Adelaidean News from the University of Adelaide Volume 12 Number 8 September 2003 Adelaidean News from the University of Adelaide Volume 12 Number 8 September 2003

Adelaide changes fee- Five-star rating based entry for 2004 for prestige The University of Adelaide has received a positive rating in the The University of Adelaide latest Good Universities Guide. is making fee-based entry Widely recognised as the “bible” for those choosing a university course or campus, the more accessible for South 12th edition says the University of Adelaide Australian students. has a “very good combination of student services and a staff-student ratio to be proud of and snares the highest proportion of top- scoring South Australian school leavers”.

The move gives SA students greater opportunity The university receives five-star ratings for to attend one of the nation’s most prestigious its prestige status, student demand and staff- universities. student ratio, and four stars for research grants, research intensity, and a “toughness” This means that from 2004 local students who to get in. take up a fee-based place will have the same opportunities to study at the University of Adelaide In highlighting historical data such as as international students currently do—with the Australia’s third-oldest university and the same cut-off scores for entry. (Previously, cut- first to teach women on equal terms with off scores for Australian fee-based students were men, it adds: “the main campus has the kind higher than those for international students.) of setting that all universities should have, in the thick of the city action”. The advantage of fee-based places is that students who meet the required cut-off score are guaranteed The Guide also reflects the quality of a fee-based place in the degree of their choice. Adelaide’s students, showing that a high With HECS (Higher Education Contribution proportion of undergraduates go on to do Scheme) places, because of limited supply and honours and postgraduate work. high demand there is no guarantee that students “It is always encouraging to be viewed in who meet the cut-off will automatically be accepted this fashion and in a medium that is well into their chosen degree program. researched by potential students,” said the Another benefit is that students who enrol in a university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor fee-based place will free up HECS places for other James McWha. students who need them. Professor McWha said the University of Adelaide Story by Howard Salkow Vice-Chancellor Professor James McWha said was committed to equity of access, and already many bright and capable students in South offered scholarships to worthy students who were Australia were currently missing out on university studying in HECS places. Adelaidean study under the HECS system. This was because In addition to those scholarships, the university the cut-off scores for entry merely reflected supply would provide new scholarships to support up to Editor: David Ellis and demand for HECS places, rather than the 10% of Australian students who took up a fee- Writers: Ben Osborne, Howard Salkow, David Ellis required academic standards. based place at Adelaide. Design: Chris Tonkin Contributors: Helen Simpson, Nicole Stones, Rochelle “We know that there are students who achieve “These scholarships will be reserved for students Flynn, Celia Brissenden, Kate Kennedy excellent results at Year 12, but many of them with high academic standards who also meet the Printed by: Lane Print Group cannot make the high cut-off scores required for criteria for financial need,” Professor McWha said. Distribution: Lane Print Group some degrees. Even if they do meet those cut-offs, Passing Out Distribution Co. “This is just one of the many ways in which the Advertising: KRL Media Tel: +61 8 8231 5433 there is no guarantee they will gain entry to their University of Adelaide is working to improve the Fax: +61 8 8212 1238 chosen degree because of the limited HECS places Email: [email protected] accessibility to university study for bright students available,” Professor McWha said. Coming Events: in . Please send all coming events to the editor at the address “We believe that talented students who have “Offering more opportunities for study means that below. There is no charge for coming events, but they the desire to go to university, and the ability to must be university related. we are offering more South Australians a future in successfully complete their studies, should not be Deadline for next issue: Tuesday, September 18 their chosen field of interest.” disadvantaged simply because they do not achieve Room G07 Mitchell Building, South Australia, 5005. the HECS cut-off, or because of a lack of Adelaide has offered fee-based places to Australian Tel: +61 8 8303 5174 students since 1998, with fee-based entry available Fax: +61 8 8303 4838 HECS places. Email: [email protected] in all of the university’s undergraduate degree “Fee-based places will enable students who meet www.adelaide.edu.au/pr/publications/Adelaidean/ programs except Medicine. our academic standards to bypass the HECS Material may be reproduced without permission but acknowledgement must be given to the Adelaidean. system, giving them the opportunity to study the More information about fee-based entry to the Registered by Australia Post degree of their choice, while at the same time University of Adelaide can be found at this website: No 565001/00046 www.adelaide.edu.au/afbs/ freeing up HECS places for students who McWha’s Words will return in November need them.” Story by David Ellis

2 3 Adelaidean News from the University of Adelaide Volume 12 Number 8 September 2003 Adelaidean News from the University of Adelaide Volume 12 Number 8 September 2003 New programs are out of this world The countdown is on for the University of Adelaide’s range of new undergraduate degrees and academic programs for 2004.

The university has a host of new Another range of combined programs across all faculties, offering Engineering degrees will also be on something for everyone. offer in 2004, this time involving the Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum): The space industry is ever-growing and a new Engineering degree is • Bachelor of Engineering designed to propel students into (Petroleum)/Bachelor of this exciting industry and other Science (Physics); associated high-tech fields. • Bachelor of Engineering The Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum)/Bachelor of Science (Aerospace) is a four-year degree (Geology and Geophysics); covering high-tech materials, • Bachelor of Engineering aeronautics, space science and (Petroleum)/Bachelor of astrophysics, space vehicle design, Engineering (Mechanical); aerospace propulsion, hypersonic Photo NASA • Bachelor of Engineering aerodynamics, and guidance and (Petroleum)/Bachelor of control. Engineering (Chemical). • Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor • Bachelor of Science (Animal This degree will also be available as of Mathematical and Computer Science); A Bachelor of Teaching will be Sciences; part of a combined degree, giving available at the University of Adelaide • Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Science); even more flexibility and options to from 2004, and will take the form of • Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor the career paths you want to take. a four-year double degree. of Science; • Bachelor of Science (High The combined Aerospace degrees Performance Computational It is designed for students wishing to • Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor available in 2004 are: Physics); become secondary school teachers in of Social Sciences. • Bachelor of Engineering the areas of English, other languages, Five new Science degrees will be • Bachelor of Science (Molecular (Aerospace)/Bachelor of Arts; Society and Environment (areas such on offer in 2004 in a wide range and Drug Design); • Bachelor of Engineering as History, Legal Studies, Geography, of areas, from molecular and • Bachelor of Science (Aerospace)/Bachelor of and so on), Economics, Mathematics drug design to high performance (Viticulture)/Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer and Information Technology, and computational physics: Oenology. Sciences; Biology, Chemistry and Physics. • Bachelor of Engineering The double degrees available with the For more information about the new University of Adelaide (Aerospace)/Bachelor of Bachelor of Teaching are: undergraduate programs for 2004, or any degree or program being Economics; • Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor offered next year, phone the Student Centre on (08) 8303 5208 (or toll of Arts; • Bachelor of Engineering free for country and interstate callers on 1800 061 459), email (Aerospace)/Bachelor of • Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor [email protected], or visit www.adelaide.edu.au/courses Science. of Economics;

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New study aims to improve quality of later life

Could speed of thought and memory be the key to helping elderly people cope better in their day-to-day lives?

That’s the question being asked pay the bills and function by two University of Adelaide independently in your own home? PhD students. Many elderly people have no Sara Howard and Tess O’Connor, difficulty doing these things, while from the University of Adelaide’s others are less confident, and Department of Psychology, are we would like to examine what working to discover what common determines these differences.” factors influence elderly people’s The students suspect a combination Sara Howard and Tess O’Connor day-to-day functioning. Their of health, physical state, and Photo David Ellis results could help to improve the thought processes will predict the of daily living (such as cooking), “The key to this might be speed quality of life for elderly people in “functioning level” of an elderly and health. It also take into of thought or how well someone the future. person—that is, what they are able consideration simple cognitive can remember new information to achieve on a daily basis. Around 130 people aged 70 and measures (such as vocabulary, for short periods of time,” Tess above have volunteered for the “However, we also suspect general knowledge, memory, speed O’Connor said. new study. that a large number of other of thought, reasoning and paying Story by David Ellis “The key issue we’re interested in considerations like gender, diet attention) and physical measures is what determines how well people and overall quality of life will play (such as height, blood pressure, Around 20 more people are needed can function in everyday life,” said a role,” Miss Howard said. and hand strength). for the study. Elderly adults (70+ Sara Howard. The study involves completing The students are using simple tests years) based in Adelaide are invited to participate. For more information, “Can you still drive a car, cook, questionnaires about diet, life that they hope can predict everyday or to volunteer, call 8303 3055. clean the house, do the shopping, satisfaction, motivation, activities functioning outcomes.

Adelaide supports Learning for Life Green light for new $10m road safety research centre

Story continued from page 1 “Automotive safety research “I am very pleased that Professor has benefits for all of us, and McLean has agreed to head up I am delighted that the State this new expanded facility,” Government has acknowledged he said. “It will draw upon the the substantial efforts of Professor expertise of South Australian McLean and his research team, universities and the automotive whose work is recognised industry to find new and better internationally,” he said. ways to make our cars and roads “This is yet another fine example safe for all road users. of the way the University of “An important consequence of The University of Adelaide is supporting is assigned a support worker, who is funded Adelaide is working with industry the Centre’s establishment is a worthy educational program run by The by businesses through a scheme called the and government to provide that it will attract distinguished Smith Family. Guardian Club. The University of Adelaide For more than 80 years The Smith Family is supporting The Smith Family’s work by enormous benefits for the researchers from around the has been serving the disadvantaged in our joining the Guardian Club as a support community.” world to come here to work for community. Social disadvantage is often worker sponsor. long or short periods on the work closely linked to educational disadvantage. Above: Vice-Chancellor Professor James Premier said the CASR of the Centre.” Learning for Life is a Smith Family program McWha presents Dr Norman Ashton, would be led by local researchers that aims to unlock opportunities for General Manager for The Smith Family but have international scope. Story by Ben Osborne disadvantaged children to participate more in South Australia, with a $1000 cheque fully in the education process. for the University’s 2003 Guardian Club Every student assisted by The Smith Family membership.

4 5 Adelaidean News from the University of Adelaide Volume 12 Number 8 September 2003 Adelaidean News from the University of Adelaide Volume 12 Number 8 September 2003 Book takes author from pub rock to PhD Mark Carroll’s journey is an unlikely one.

He’s gone from being a rock guitarist to publishing “I grew up in Blackwood, and always loved living a book on the ideology surrounding classical music there,” Dr Carroll says. “After spending a lot of during last century’s Cold War. my working life playing guitar in bands and on the But the lecturer at the University of Adelaide’s road, I wanted a new direction and my wife and I Elder School of Music last month realised the decided to come home. culmination of years of academic hard work with “The Bachelor of Music was fun to do, and the PhD the launch of his book Music and Ideology in was just an extension of that, and now I’ve released Cold War Europe. my first book—it all seems a bit strange but I’m After living and working in Sydney for many years doing what I want to do and really enjoying it. as a guitarist in various bands and also as a session Even without Dr Carroll’s personal history musician and travelling “gun for hire” for a host of behind it, Music and Ideology in Cold War country music luminaries and club acts, Dr Carroll Europe remains a valuable and timely contribution returned to Adelaide in the 1990s and obtained to music scholarship. a Bachelor of Music (Honours) through the then “Essentially it’s a look at how both the West and Elder Conservatorium. the East used music as a propaganda tool during He went on to complete his PhD through the the early Cold War period,” Dr Carroll says. “In Elder Conservatorium in December, with his thesis particular it looks at how this cultural struggle being subsequently converted into Music and played out during a major international arts festival Ideology in Cold War Europe, published by the held in Paris in 1952. prestigious academic printing firm Cambridge “The main thing I wanted to show with the book University Press. was that composers in the 20th Century were not He is now a part-time lecturer at the University of writing music in a vacuum; they and their music Adelaide’s Elder School of Music, and spends his were very much affected by what was happening other working time in Canberra at the Australian around them.” National University. Story by Ben Osborne Dr Mark Carroll

News in Brief

National stem cell conference (03) 9345 6986 or email kilgoura@ Three new research projects The production stars voice students A major national conference murdoch.rch.unimelb.edu.au will also be launched, with one a Eugene Raggio as Figaro and Fiona demonstration stormwater harvesting Linn as Susannah. examining ethics and the associated TREENET Symposium trial in a nearby roadway. implications for the future of stem South Australian Premier Mike Rann Also in major roles are David Hayton cell science will be held at the Waite will open the annual TREENET For more information (as Count), Holly Wotton (Countess), Campus on Tuesday, September 30. Symposium being held at the Waite about the Symposium, visit Sky Ingram (Cherubino), Tom www.treenet.com.au or phone Brennen (Basilio), Lachlan Scott The free conference features Campus from Thursday, September 4 (08) 8303 7078. (Bartolo), Declan Lorenzin (Don speakers such as Democrat Senator to Saturday, September 6. Curzio), Mark DeLaine (Antonio), Natasha Stott Despoja, ABC Voice students star in Figaro The TREENET Symposium gives Mary-Ann Ashmore (Marcellina) and Science reporter Robyn Williams, an excellent opportunity to discuss Eleven voice students in the Elder Jessica Dean (Barbarina). Oxford University School of Ethics street tree related topics and to meet School of Music’s Bachelor of Music Professor Julian Savulescu and other people involved in street trees program will star in a collaborative The Marriage of Figaro will also University of Adelaide Executive in a relaxed atmosphere. production of Mozart’s The feature the Elder Conservatorium Dean of Sciences Professor Symphony Orchestra conducted by Mr Rann will speak on the theme Marriage of Figaro this month. Peter Rathjen. Musical Director Carl Crossin. “Urban Forestry: Government This much-loved opera will be Registration for the conference, Perspectives”, while other themes presented by the Elder School The technical crew for the which is being held at the Charles being explored by speakers include of Music together with Adelaide performance are all AIT Arts Hawker Conference Centre at Waite “Trees with potential”, “Innovations Institute of TAFE (AIT) Arts on students. from 9am to 5pm on September 30, in arboriculture” and “Street tree September 11, 12, and 13 in Scott Tickets are $22/$14/$8 and are is required: phone Anna Kilgour on values, costs and benefits”. Theatre at 8pm. available from BASS.

4 5 Adelaidean News from the University of Adelaide Volume 12 Number 8 September 2003 Adelaidean News from the University of Adelaide Volume 12 Number 8 September 2003 Water-saving study yields high hopes At a time when water is becoming a more highly valued commodity, new research shows Australian farmers can potentially save water on crops without losing profits.

It’s all thanks to the use of an organic the university’s School of Earth & compound known as polyacrylamide, Environmental Sciences. which can reduce excessive leaching “By adding polyacrylamides to the of water through sandy soils. irrigation process we can increase Polyacrylamides are long chain water retention in the root zone of carbon molecules that can alter the sandy soils where the water is needed “In drip systems the use of novel means for growers to increase behaviour of water in soil, acting like most, and reduce the frequency of polyacrylamide has increased water water use efficiency, yet maintain a “sponge” to soak up water more irrigation, thereby saving water. retention in sandy soils in the top farm profitability,” Mr Phillips said. effectively and hold it in place in At the same time, the technique is 40cm of the root zone,” he said. “The extensive research on the soil. able to increase plant yields,” Mr “In a vineyard trial this season, this polyacrylamides world wide, of which Phillips said. Polyacrylamide can be added to resulted in a marked difference for a this is just a part, suggests that irrigation systems in the form of “Considerable success in using crop at Lake Cullularaine in north- uptake of this technology could well a fine powder, which dissolves these organic compounds has west Victoria. The rows of vines that become common practice in the not- into irrigation water at the point been demonstrated overseas, and were not treated with polyacrylamide too-distant future. of delivery. our experience in Australia is also showed visually more leaf burn than “With the reality of water restrictions extremely positive.” University of Adelaide student those that had been treated, and the facing many growers in the Murray Shane Phillips has been studying Mr Phillips has studied the practical yields from the treated area were Darling Basin, the benefits of using polyacrylamide use for several years. results of polyacrylamide usage in also higher. polyacrylamide as part of their Mr Phillips is currently studying for drip irrigation in Australia, such as “In the driest continent on earth the irrigation management program his Masters in Applied Science at in vineyards. use of polyacrylamides represents a should be seriously considered.” TaikOz to get Adelaide’s blood pumping The Australian/Japanese drumming sensation TaikOz returns to Adelaide this month—and you could win a double pass to see them perform.

The internationally acclaimed taiko exuberant groups to hit the stage, drumming fusion group is returning as evidenced by its sell-out shows to Adelaide for a limited season and at the 2002 Fringe. to conduct workshops in music and TaikOz performs in Adelaide at breathing techniques. the Norwood Concert Hall from Co-founded by University of September 4 to 6. Tickets are $36 Adelaide graduate Ian Cleworth and $26 concession, and can be in 1997, TaikOz is described as purchased through VenueTix one of the most exhilarating and phone 8225 8888.

To celebrate the return of TaikOz to Adelaide, the Adelaidean is giving away two TaikOz prize packs. Each pack consists of a double pass to see the group at its Thursday, September 4 performance in Adelaide, as well as a TaikOz CD. To enter, call the Adelaidean office on (08) 8303 5174 – the first two callers will receive one prize pack each.

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US$1.2m grant to study “stress” on eggs and embryos

A major new study to investigate the long-term but there are many other mysteries here waiting to be solved,” he said. impact of lifestyle and health “stress” on eggs Using animal models, the research team will look and embryos begins this month. at what happens to the egg and early embryo when they develop in situations where their microenvironment has changed, and study the How do poor nutrition, extreme exercise, maternal health or adverse lifestyle choices, or link of those changes with fetal development and smoking, assisted reproductive technologies conceived in the course of infertility treatment, longer-term effects. and other adverse health situations impact on remain unanswered and are logistically difficult “By understanding the effect of the fertilisation in women? Can these “stresses” of to resolve,” Dr Thompson said. microenvironment on cellular and molecular health and lifestyle lead to health problems in “Our team has shown, using animal models, behaviour of eggs and embryos, we hope to children years later? that the ‘microenvironment’ surrounding improve the developmental outcomes for both A US$1.27 million grant from the National the early embryo can influence subsequent mothers and babies,” Dr Thompson said. Institute of Child Health and Development fetal development, even if the change in the (NICHD) in the United States has been awarded environment is something quite subtle and the “This knowledge will also assist health to an Australian research team to find out the exposure to the change occurs only in the first professionals develop strategies to reduce the answers to some of these questions. days following fertilisation. risk of adult onset diseases caused by problems in early development.” The team is led by Dr Jeremy Thompson, Head “We believe that if the microenvironment of Clinical and Research Embryology at the surrounding the egg or early embryo varies Progress by the research team will be University of Adelaide’s Reproductive Medicine from normal conditions, then this will induce a substantially aided by the recent arrival of Dr Unit, based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, molecular and biochemical stress response that Michelle Lane to the University of Adelaide’s and comprises researchers from Adelaide’s ‘programs’ embryo development, leading to Reproductive Medicine Unit. altered fetal development. Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Dr Lane is an internationally recognised the University of Queensland’s Department “The embryo still grows and appears relatively authority on the effect of the microenvironment of Physiology. normal, but is adapted to the ‘new’ environment. on early embryo development, and has joined The funding is part of the NICHD’s National The adaptation is long-term, even if the change the Adelaide team from the Colorado Center for Cooperative Program on Female Health and Egg in the environment isn’t.” Reproductive Medicine, Denver, USA. Quality. Of around 35 international applications, Dr Thompson said the association between “We are very excited by the arrival of Dr seven have been funded, including the Adelaide/ ‘embryonic programming’ and potential risks Lane. This further establishes Adelaide Queensland team. Their five-year research of adult onset diseases, such as cardiovascular as an internationally recognised centre of project begins this month. disease and Type II diabetes, remained unclear. embryological research,” Dr Thompson said. “Fundamental questions regarding the long- “Growth-retarded fetal development is known to term health of children conceived during poor have long term consequences for adult health, Story by David Ellis

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Graduations

Shouwn a man in demand

Shouwn Oosting got more than he bargained for when he graduated in the August ceremonies. Not only did he receive his Bachelor of Commerce and also become the first indigenous person to have the honour of bearing the ceremonial mace – but he became the public face of the university! Shouwn’s achievements in obtaining his degree and being macebearer – as well as helping raise three young children and working part-time – were highlighted in a front-age article and picture in The Advertiser (Tuesday, August 6). His wife, Deborah, and children Jerome, 3, and twins Joshua and Isaac, 18 months, were on hand to see him lead the academic procession and receive his degree – and then straight after the ceremony, talk to Advertiser journalist Nhada Goodfellow and pose for photos taken by Tait Schmaal. Shouwn, 30, took all the extra attention and demands on his time in his stride. He is now partway through completing a Bachelor of Law degree, which he will do while working part-time with the State Attorney-General’s department. “I never would have done any of this if it wasn’t for my wife; she convinced me that I was capable of doing something like this,” he said. “I’ve got three beautiful children and a beautiful wife, and the qualifications I am getting from Adelaide are setting me up for where I want to go in life, so while I’m really busy, life is really good right now.”

Shouwn Oosting with his three children, Jerome (back), and twins Joshua (left) and Isaac.

Family praise for Pauline

It was finally time for Pauline Wilkinson to step into the spotlight. After devoting her life to raising her four children, the 65-year-old graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in the August ceremonies – and her children couldn’t be happier. Her son Steven – now an academic at the University of East Anglia Norwich in the UK, and who travelled to Adelaide especially for the occasion – described his mother as someone who had lived her life for others. “All the way through with her four children, she always put them first,” he said. “She’s always been capable of doing something like this and we’re just so proud of her that she’s finally put herself first and achieved what she has. She deserves all the praise she gets.” Pauline, typically, wasn’t overly comfortable in discussing her achievements. “I owe it all to the Para West Adult Campus – if it wasn’t for them then I couldn’t have got this far,” she said. “I finished Year 12 with them, which gave me the confidence to come to university. “For my BA I majored in English and Philosophy – and now I’m thinking about doing Honours in English!”

Pauline Wilkinson (centre) with family members (from left) daughter Diane Weston, sons David and Steven Wilkinson, and granddaughter Molly Weston.

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Stories by Ben Osborne Photos by Ben Osborne and Howard Salkow

Lynn Arnold receives PhD

Former South Australian Premier Lynn Arnold (left) received his PhD in Education at the August graduation ceremonies. For his PhD, Dr Arnold examined the sociolinguistics and languages policies of Spain, especially Bable in the Asturias. His thesis is regarded as a milestone in research on languages and has received praise from Australian and international scholars. He is pictured with Vice-Chancellor Professor James McWha, who later spoke at a celebratory seminar held at the University’s Centre for Intercultural Studies and Multicultural Education for Dr Arnold. Current Premier Mike Rann also spoke at the seminar. This month, Dr Arnold assumes the role of Deputy Director of World Vision International for the Asia Pacific Region.

(Far left) Hayley Bignall returned from her job at a Netherlands observatory to receive a PhD in Astronomy. She is pictured with her mother, Kay.

(Left) Joshua Crase, a graduate of Computer Systems Engineering in 2002, received further recognition for his brilliant final-year results when he was presented with a University Medal at the August ceremonies. Joshua is now working as a Systems Analyst at Mayne Pharma in Melbourne.

(Right) President of the Waite Institute Students’ Association, Rebecca Crouch, had the prestigious honour of being macebearer at the Sciences/Health Sciences graduation.

Dr Shom Goel (centre) was awarded the prestigious Honours Alumni University Medal for his outstanding performance in graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. The nominees for the Medal are Honours students of oustanding academic merit from all Faculties, with the winner being the most outstanding among them. Dr Goel was ranked the top MBBS student in each of his six years in the course, and along the way received some 19 prizes and scholarships. He is pictured with the Head of Paediatrics Professor Don Roberton (left) and Alumni Board member Dr Robert Penhall.

8 9 Adelaidean News from the University of Adelaide Volume 12 Number 8 September 2003 Adelaidean News from the University of Adelaide Volume 12 Number 8 September 2003 Cool ideas heat up EChallenge What do a pocket-sized recording studio, fashion design software, an automated boat cleaning service and Adelaide’s first hookah lounge have in common?

They’re all business ideas that have made the semi- finals in the University of Adelaide’s Entrepreneurs’ Challenge. The EChallenge, as it’s known, is offering more than $70,000 in prizes to teams that can demonstrate the skills to turn business dreams into reality. Each team comprises entrepreneurial-spirited individuals, including committed and bright students from the University of Adelaide EChallenge semi-final team Genii have a concept that will improve who view this as an important stage of their safety and enable cashless transactions at ski resorts learning process. www.adelaide.edu.au/echallenge/ Now into its third year, EChallenge has the support of major sponsor Hewlett Packard and “Traditionally, ski resorts have issued paper tickets With the competition hotting up as the EChallenge is coordinated by the University of Adelaide’s to their clients,” said Austin, a member of the Genii heads toward this month’s final, ideas like these Graduate School of Business. team and semi-finalist. add to the excitement of the event, said the project This year, the world of the EChallenge continues to “Genii eliminate the need for paper tickets to the manager of Echallenge, University of Adelaide spin with fresh and innovative ideas. Twenty-five benefit of both the client and the resort. Commerce/Law student Marissa Haltis. teams have reached semi-final stage, with ideas ranging from new alcoholic beverages to aerial “The skier can be located in the resort environment A committee member for the past two years and photography using remote-controlled aircraft. at any point in time—great for socialising with runner-up in the inaugural Challenge in 2001, Ms friends and locating lost children—and they don’t Haltis knows first-hand the benefits of taking part The semi-finals will be held on September 17, with need to worry about carrying cards or money.” in this prestigious competition. the finals a week later. The winning team receives prizes to the value of $50,000, the second team From the resort owner’s perspective the “EChallenge not only taught me about $17,000 and the third $6000. information Genii provides would ensure a safer commercialising a business idea and writing a mountain and better use of staff through its ability business plan, it helped develop personal skills, Among those to reach the semi-finals is a concept to provide real-time information for mountain such as public speaking, time management, for a location device, no bigger than a 20-cent management and resource allocation, he said. negotiation and communication skills,” she said. coin, to be used in a resort environment. Initially designed for safety, the device will also act as a “Other information such as the habits and “I did not hesitate when the opportunity was cashless point-of-purchase for all locations within preferences of individual clients will enable the presented to assume the project manager’s role. I the resort, freeing consumers of the worry of resort to market directly to the customers’ needs, am passionate about this event and my objective is carrying cash or credit cards. subject to the customer consenting.” for others to benefit as much as I have.”

Newsmakers

The complex moral and ethical issues according to Andrew Stoler. He players in World War Two gave In a major opinion piece for the surrounding genetic testing for told the Australian Financial amphetamines to their soldiers Adelaide Review (August 1), hereditary conditions was the subject Review (August 6) that a survey in a bid to keep them awake and John Spoehr called on all sides of Dr Bob Richards’s appearance conducted by the university’s concentrating for long periods of politics to reach a strategic on Radio ABC 891 (August 11). Institute for International Business, of time. consensus to save the ailing Dr Scott Snyder was featured in the Economics and Law showed key More doctors should have a regional River Murray. Age and Sydney Morning Herald diplomats and private sector figures or rural background, Gillian Laven Professor Mike Innes told the (August 5) as part of a major story were not expecting agreement on told ABC Upper Murray (August Sunday Mail (August 10) that on the issues surrounding student the best framework under which to 4). She said a University of Adelaide new research overseas showing downloads and privacy. liberalise agricultural trade. study examined how to retain GPs that the so-called Six Degrees of There is little optimism for this Professor Jason White appeared in regional areas, and that regional Separation really was true would month’s critical World Trade on Radio Adelaide (August 15) doctors have different needs have practical applications for the Organization meeting in Mexico, to discuss how most of the major and issues. telecommunications industry.

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There’s no doubt about it: Open Day 2003 at the University of Adelaide went off with a bang! The Department of Chemistry’s Dr Lou Rendina (left), along with Dr Greg Metha, enthralled audiences when they mixed magnesium metal and potassium chlorate in dry ice—with explosive results. Open Day at the University of Adelaide is one of the institution’s biggest days of the year, and the 2003 event was no exception. Thousands of people got a chance to see the university in full swing: from interactive and hands-on displays to live music performances and good food and drink. It was also an invaluable opportunity to see what programs and career pathways the University of Adelaide can offer, with program talks extremely well-attended.

Photos Ben Osborne

School of Agriculture and Wine staff Mr Bob Barrett (left) and Dr Sue Bastian detail some of the finer points of wine- making to a member of the public

Dr John Wayman from the Department of Surgery helps a budding young surgeon come to Thousands of people grips with her keyhole visited stately Bonython surgery technique on a Hall to find out what the special training device University has to offer

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Animal scientist is new Roseworthy director The University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy Campus, which is globally renowned for its excellence in agricultural research and education, has a new Director.

Professor Phil Hynd, who is also interim Head of the School of Agriculture and Wine in the Faculty of Sciences, has been appointed Director of Roseworthy. Located 50 km north of Adelaide, the Roseworthy Campus is the University of Adelaide’s centre for research and education into dryland farming, agronomy and animal science, and involves partners from industry and government. Professor Hynd has a distinguished career in the field of animal science and holds the position of Professor of Animal Production. Phil Hynd Roseworthy is among the top centres of agricultural science in Australia He has an international reputation for his work in combining animal nutrition with the application of genetic biotechnologies to “Roseworthy has become a major centre “Roseworthy continues to draw major funding improve animal performance. His research of teaching and research for the animal from industry and government, and the campus includes improvements to wool and hair follicles biotechnology and dryland agricultural is among the top centres of agricultural science in sheep to provide better quality wool to industries. We believe Professor Hynd’s and education in Australia,” Professor Hynd said. industry and consumers. scientific track record and his experience with “I believe our work with campus partners, rural “Phil Hynd has been instrumental in leading the industry and government will enable Roseworthy industries and government will become stronger discipline of animal science at the University to enhance its already excellent national and than ever in the near future, with Roseworthy of Adelaide into the 21st century, and we are international reputation.” being a leading focal point for information, pleased that he will apply his leadership to the Professor Hynd said he looked forward to communication, learning and new technologies Roseworthy Campus as its new Director,” said building on Roseworthy’s excellence in research for the rural community.” the Vice-Chancellor, Professor James McWha. and education, and community outreach. Story by David Ellis

Coming Events

Monday, September 1 Wednesday, September 3 by Beethoven and Kodály. Elder Hall. Sunday, September 7 Tickets $5 at door from 12.30pm. 1pm Clinical & Experimental 1pm Constructing Environments talk 3pm Performance: “Mad Dogs and Pharmacology seminar: “Effects of 1.10pm Learning & Teaching series: “Cultural Complexion: Marion Surrealists” by composer-performer middle cerebral artery occlusion on glial Development Unit seminar: “Beyond Cultural Centre” by Michael Pilkington Stephen Whittington. Live music and neuronal proteins” by Diane Lee (Phillips/Pilkington Architects Pty Ltd, SA). Policing Pedagogy: Plagiarism, scholarly with two classic Surrealist silent films. (Flinders University). O&G-Pharmacology Hughes Lecture Theatre, Rm 309 values and knowledge economies” by Auditorium, Art Gallery of South Australia. Seminar Rm, Level 6, Medical School Hughes Bldg. Deane Fergie (Anthropology). Seminar North, Frome Rd. Rm 2, Level 2, Schulz Bldg. Tickets: $30, $22 concession, $10 1.10pm Law School seminar: “The Thursday, September 4 1.10pm Student workshop: “Managing students. Bookings: 8207 7050. Constitutional Authority to Deploy 12.05pm Psychology seminar: Difficult Emotions”. Counselling Centre, Australian Military Forces in the Coalition Monday, September 8 “Challenges in the Treatment of Post- ground floor, Horace Lamb Bldg. War against Iraq” by Professor Geoff traumatic Stress” by Dr Reg Nixon 4pm Obstetrics & Gynaecology seminar: 12.30pm Colgate Dental Research Lindell (Law School, Adelaide). Rm 2.16, “Immunoregulatory Gene Polymorphisms Centre seminar: “Porosity in resin Ligertwood Bldg. (Flinders University). Departmental in Caucasoid women: Risk of Infection, modified GIC” by Dr Peter Koutsikas. 1.10pm Student workshop: “Managing Library, Rm 526, Hughes Bldg. Preterm-Prelabour Rupture of Membranes a PhD”. Counselling Centre, ground floor, 1pm Chemical Pathology seminar: “A Colgate Australian Clinical Dental and Preterm Birth” by Margaret Annells Horace Lamb Bldg. politically incorrect history of witches and Research Centre Boardroom, 2nd Floor, other inconvenient women” by Professor (Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Adelaide Dental Hospital, Frome Rd. Tuesday, September 2 Leigh A. Burgoyne (Biological Sciences, WCH). Seminar Rm N229, Level 2, 1.10pm Student workshop: Flinders). Seminar Rm 1, 4th Floor, Reiger Medical School North, Frome Rd. Tuesday, September 9 Building, WCH. 6.30pm Performance: “Mad Dogs and “Meditation”. Counselling Centre, ground 1.10pm Student workshop: Surrealists” by composer-performer floor, Horace Lamb Bldg. “Meditation”. Counselling Centre, ground Friday, September 5 Stephen Whittington. Live music with two 3.10pm Anthropology seminar: “How floor, Horace Lamb Bldg. to survive ‘Democracy’ in Israel: An 1.10pm Elder Hall Lunch Hour Concerts: classic Surrealist silent films. Auditorium, Arab Perspective” by Bassam Dally Farewell recital by Honours students Pei Art Gallery of South Australia. Tickets: 3.10pm Anthropology seminar: (Mechanical Engineering, University of Jee Ng (cello) and Pei Sian Ng (cello) with $30, $22 concession, $10 students. Discipline Committee meeting. Rm 430, Adelaide). Rm 430, Level 4, Tower Bldg. pianist Lucinda Collins, featuring works Bookings: 8207 7050. Level 4, Tower Building.

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An Adelaide architecture graduate could find his recent winning project placed alongside the works of past greats such as Frank Lloyd Wright.

Tristan d’Estree Sterk, a graduate of “The project: ‘frais: making the University of Adelaide’s School of responsive technologies apparent Architecture, Landscape Architecture and socially relevant within a and Urban Design, was recently contemporary architecture’, was awarded the lucrative US$25,000 designed as part of my first two Schiff Fellowship for a project years of study for a Masters degree titled “frais”. in Chicago, however the work is Besides the handsome prize, his based on an idea that I first had entry could be included in the while studying architecture at the University of Adelaide,” permanent architectural collection Tristan d’Estree Sterk holding an “actuated tensegrity structure”, modified from the Mr Sterk said. of the Museum of the Art Institute work of Buckminster Fuller. Tristan’s work has earned him a US$25,000 fellowship. of Chicago alongside the works of “My graduating project from Photo and story by Howard Salkow Wright, Louis Sullivan, Mies van de Adelaide, for a responsive dance Rohe, Renzo Piano and Frank Gehry. theatre at Grange Beach Jetty, first “I will never forget the moment when “The monetary award also gives me established my interest in robotic, Mr Sterk is currently studying for I walked through the door and into the ability to focus on my studies, responsive architecture.” a Master’s degree, specialising in the interior space. Everything, all enabling me to finance building a robotic and responsive architecture In terms of being placed alongside of the questions that I had about functioning prototype of a responsive at the School of the Art Institute Wright, the humble Sterk views this architecture, fell into place at building envelope.” of Chicago. as a great honour. that point in time. To be included After completing his Masters his The Schiff Fellowship is a “Some names will never be forgotten alongside Wright, in the permanent collection of the Museum of the Art desire is to begin a PhD and continue competition for students who study and Frank Lloyd Wright is one of designing responsive buildings architecture within Chicago’s them. My first architectural book Institute of Chicago, would be a for real and socially relevant three architecture schools—the given to me covered the work of much appreciated honour,” he said. applications. Illinois Institute of Technology, the Frank Lloyd Wright, and the first Mr Sterk said winning the Schiff University of Illinois Chicago and ‘real’ piece of architecture that Fellowship in Chicago, and having “My long-term aim is to work as a the School of the Art Institute of I saw was the Guggenheim in the opportunity to be a part of the designer for NASA and improve the Chicago. He competed against 14 of New York City (one of Wright’s architectural tradition of such a great sustainability of built spaces,” the finest students in Chicago. greatest works). city, meant a great deal. he said.

1.10pm Learning & Teaching 3.10pm Anthropology seminar: “Re: Wednesday, September 10 1pm Centre for Molecular Genetics of Development Unit seminar: “Plagiarism: orienting - the development of research 1:10pm Wine & Horticulture seminar: Development seminar: “Central nerve Rules, Policies and Guidelines” by Geoff and discipline-centred approaches to “An overview of floriculture in Chile” by regeneration: molecular pre-requisites Dr Matias Avendano (Native Green, South Crisp (LTDU). Seminar Rm 2, Level 2, the transition to university study” by and the role of training” by Professor Green and Green and Flowers, Chile). Schulz Bldg. Deane Fergie (Anthropology, University of Lyn Beazley (University of Western Plant Research Centre Auditorium, 4pm Obstetrics & Gynaecology Adelaide). Rm 430, Level 4, Tower Bldg. Australia). Seminar Rm 1.02, Molecular Waite Campus. seminar: “Embryo health - don’t stress Life Sciences Bldg. Wednesday, September 17 it!” by Dr Michelle Lane (Obstetrics and 1pm Chemical Pathology seminar: Thursday, September 11 Gynaecology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital/ 1pm Constructing Environments talk “Making Our Hospital Safe and Secure” 12.05pm Psychology seminar: Repromed). Seminar Rm N229, Level 2, series: “Sequential Journey: Waterfront by Anne Leahy (Occupational Health “Transformational Leadership” by Medical School North, Frome Rd. Geelong” by Kevin Taylor (Taylor Cullity Consultant) and Brian Milde (Security/Fire Dr Sally Carless (Monash University). Lethlean, SA). Hughes Lecture Theatre, Safety Manager). Seminar Rm 1, 4th Departmental Library, Rm 526, Monday, September 15 Rm 309 Hughes Bldg. Floor, Reiger Building, WCH. Hughes Bldg. 1.10pm Law School seminar: “What is 7.30pm Australian Institute of Physics 1pm Chemical Pathology seminar: “The the best way to regulate the insurance public lecture: “Catch, move and Friday, September 19 Gentle Art of Orchid Growing” by Dr sector in the light of the collapse of HIH? twist using optical tweezers” by AIP 1.10pm Elder Hall Lunch Hour Concerts: Tony Bourne (Director, Histopathology, Policy only liability insurance as a market Women in Physics Lecturer Professor Elder Conservatorium Wind Ensemble, Women’s & Children’s Hospital). Seminar mechanism alternative to prudential Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop (University of Robert Hower (conductor) featuring works Rm 1, 4th Floor, Reiger Building, WCH. regulation of direct insurers” by Andy Queensland). Union Hall. by Gorb, Stanhope and Shore. Elder Hall. Schmulov (Accounting and Law, RMIT). Tickets $5 at door from 12.30pm. Friday, September 12 Rm 2.16, Ligertwood Bldg. Thursday, September 18 1.10pm Learning & Teaching 1.10pm Elder Hall Lunch Hour Concerts: 12.05pm Psychology seminar: Development Unit seminar: “An anti- Wendy Heiligenberg (violin) and Stefan Tuesday, September 16 “Emotional Intelligence and its plagiarism approach to learning and Ammer (piano) featuring works by Busoni 1.10pm Student workshop: Measurement” by Jan Warwick. teaching” by Ursula McGowan (LTDU). and Schubert. Elder Hall. Tickets $5 at “Meditation”. Counselling Centre, ground Departmental Library, Rm 526, Seminar Rm 2, Level 2, Schulz Bldg. door from 12.30pm. floor, Horace Lamb Bldg. Hughes Bldg. Continued on page 14

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Obituary Eaden art Kandiah Kumarasivam (1932-2003) exhibition Records show that in 1954 he topped his class in Strength of Materials, before going on to graduate in April 1958. A new art exhibition at After graduation Mr Kumarasivam assisted his two the Barr Smith Library brothers to come to Australia. Both studied at the University of Adelaide and are now distinguished is undoubtedly a members of the South Australian community. special collection. In 1965 Mr Kumarasivam founded his own engineering firm, Kumarasivam, Tan & Affrim (KTA), they merged with Tenaga Ewbank Priece in The paintings are by the late Robin Eaden, 1993 to become KTA Tenaga. Over the years KTA who, along with her partner Tim Mares, has been involved in some of the most progressive was an academic in the Department of Engineering work undertaken in Malaysia, such as English before they died tragically in a car working on the Genting Highlands Resort and the accident in 2001. The University of Adelaide prides itself on its multi- Petronas Twin Towers. The Mares and Eaden families have cultural atmosphere and welcomes international Mr Kumarasivam was most interested in the arranged for an exhibition of her work to students from every corner of the globe. In the environment and how humankind impacted be displayed in the library’s Ira Raymond early 1950s, however, life for an international on the world around them. In 1984 he was Room from Friday, September 12 to Friday, student was quite different from that experienced elected to the position of Founding President of September 26. by students today. the Environmental Management and Research All proceeds from the exhibition will go Association of Malaysia (ENSEARCH). He also For instance, a standard evening meal consisted towards the Mares-Eaden Fund, an annual assisted with the founding of the Centre for of meat and three vegetables, spices were almost prize for studies into Early Modern English Environmental Technologies (CETEC). Both of unheard of and the only curry dish available was literature given to commemorate Tim and these organisations aim to assist in the promotion “curried sausages” made with the mildest curry Robin’s life and work. powder to be found. of a better environment. Prior to her death, Robin was gaining a In 1997 Mr Kumarasivam was awarded Malaysia’s It is hard to imagine how a young man would have reputation as an artist. felt leaving his family and culture in Malaysia to highest honour in the field of environmental work, come to study in Adelaide. One man brave enough the Langkawi award. He was also recognised Working mainly in watercolour, she was a to take this step was Mr Kandiah Kumarasivam. internationally, receiving the “Fok Ying Tung Prize” member of the Adelaide Art Society, It is with much regret that we acknowledge the from China in 2001. the Artists’ Voice, the East Torrens passing of Mr Kumarasivam, and we would like to Further information regarding this extraordinary Community Art Society and the Burnside take the opportunity to make the community aware man’s life can be found at: www.ensearch.org/ Painting Group. of his achievements. Our sincerest condolences go to Mr Kumarasivam’s She had informal solo exhibitions and Mr Kumarasivam commenced his studies at the family. her work was shown in many group University of Adelaide early in 1952 and went on Contributed by the Faculty of Engineering, Computer & exhibitions. to excel in his chosen field of Civil Engineering. Mathematical Sciences

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Continued from page 13 Thursday, September 25 email: [email protected]; Tuesday, September 30 or to enrol, email: 1pm Chemical Pathology seminar: 9am-5pm Free National Conference: Monday, September 22 “Are there useful markers for lysosomal [email protected] by September 22. “A New Look at Ethics and Stem Cells”, 12.30pm Colgate Dental Research storage disorders?” and “Stored featuring Senator Natasha Stott Despoja substrates in MPS type IIIA” by Dr Maria 1.10pm Elder Hall Lunch Hour Concerts: Centre seminar: “Pediatric dentistry (Australian Democrats), Robyn Williams Fuller and Kerryn Mason (Chemical Masters students Fiona Corston (piano), in Japan” by Dr Yoshiaki Ono. Colgate (ABC Science Reporter), Professor Pathology). Seminar Rm 1, 4th Floor, Stephanie Wake-Dyster (clarinet) and Australian Clinical Dental Research Centre Julian Savulescu (University of Oxford), Reiger Building, WCH. Katherine Howard (cello), with Wendy Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Adelaide Dental Heiligenberg (violin), featuring works by Professor Margaret Otlowski, (University Hospital, Frome Rd. Friday, September 26 Benjamin and Mendelssohn. Elder Hall. of Tasmania), Professor Peter Rathjen 1pm Clinical & Experimental 9.15am Supervisors’ workshop: Tickets $5 at door from 12.30pm. (University of Adelaide), Robert Klupacs Pharmacology seminar: “Using “Supervising Postgraduate Research 7pm Inaugural Annual (ES Cell International) and others. zebrafish to investigate the functions of Students”. University policies and Human Rights Oration: “Human Rights: Charles Hawker Conference Centre, the presenilins” by Dr Michael Lardelli strategies for the improvement of Squandering the Legacy” by Julian Waite Campus. (Genetics). O&G-Pharmacology Seminar postgraduate education, and good Burnside QC. Elder Hall. $10 or free for Registration required: Rm, Level 6, Medical School North, supervisory practices. REP Seminar Rm, concession card holder. Bookings: phone phone (03) 9345 6986 or email: Frome Rd. Level 8, 10 Pulteney St. More information Josie on 8303 3364. [email protected]

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Alumni News James Crawford lecture goes international The inaugural public lecture in the James Crawford Biennial Lecture Series on International Law will have a definite global flavour.

Professor Crawford is a University on Tuesday, September 23 at 6pm in of Adelaide graduate and, now based Union Hall, with a lecture titled “The For more information about at the University of Cambridge, he Rule of Law in International Law”. attending the KL video linkup (RSVPs are essential), phone is widely regarded for his work in The University of Adelaide Alumni +603 2287 9788 or email international law. He is currently West Malaysia Chapter is hosting [email protected] Whewell Professor of International a live video linkup of this lecture, For more information about Law, Professorial Fellow of Jesus which is being held at the Australian College, and Chair of the Faculty attending the event in Adelaide, High Commission in Kuala Lumpur contact the Alumni, Community Board of Law. on Tuesday, September 23 at 4pm Relations and Development Professor Crawford will deliver the for commencement at 4.30pm office on (08) 8303 5800 or email [email protected] inaugural public lecture in the Series (Malaysian time). James Crawford

Alumni Events

MBA Alumni Association Seminar University of Adelaide reunions ‘Strategic Leadership’ with Dr Jens Mueller Golden Jubilee 1953 – 50 Year Reunion Dr Mueller is Professor of Executive Management (Adjunct, Associate) at the Waikato 10 October 2003 University’s Management School in New Zealand, and teaches MBA students and 30 Year Reunion for Graduates of 1972 and 1973 senior executives at several major universities in the US, Germany, Australia and New 15 November 2003 Zealand. He also specialises in managing firms ‘in crisis’ and works with shareholders, If you are a graduate of 1953, 1972 or 1973 and have not yet received an invitation boards and managers as a ‘trouble shooter’ worldwide. to the above reunions please contact Kim McBride at +61 8 8303 3196. Members of Date: Thursday 4 September Time: 6pm for 6.15pm start staff, both academic and general, who were employed at the University during these Location: Santos Room, Adelaide Graduate School of Business Level 5, years are also invited to attend the reunion program – please contact Kim McBride for 233 North Terrace, The University of Adelaide further information. Cost: $10 RSVP: Wednesday 3 September to Alison Wood on 8303 3306 or Commerce Chapter seminar [email protected]. Bookings are essential as places are limited. Meet the new Deputy Chairperson of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, Mr Jeffrey Lucy, who will present a seminar on Corporate Governance at Commerce Alumni Association Professional the University of Adelaide. Development Seminar Date: Tuesday, October 21 Time: 5.30pm ‘Marketing Communication’ with Jim Robinson Location: Equinox, Level 4, Union Building, North Terrace Campus The Commerce chapter is hosting a presentation and networking session led by Mr Lucy commenced his 3-year term with ASIC in February and is based in Sydney. the Managing Director of leading Adelaide marketing firm Leo Burnett Robinson. Mr Lucy is a Chartered Accountant and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Mr Robinson is a life member of the Adelaide Art Director’s club, a member of Accountants in Australia, the National Institute of Accountants, and the Australian the marketing committee of AICD (Company Directors) and SA Chairman of the Institute of Company Directors. Mr Lucy was made a Member of the Order of Advertising Federation of Australia. Australia for his contribution to the accounting profession, particularly through the Date: Thursday 11 September Time: 6pm for 6.15pm start ICAA, and to the business sector as an adviser on corporate and taxation reform. Location: Equinox, Union House, The University of Adelaide Tickets will be available from the Alumni, Community Relations and Development Cost: $5 (Student), $15 (Commerce Alumni), $20 (Non-members) office. For more information visit:www.commerce.adelaide.edu.au/alumni/ RSVP: Wednesday 10 September to the Alumni, Community Relations and Development Office on 8303 3306 or [email protected] United Kingdom Chapter Please note that places are strictly limited and must be booked The UK Chapter celebrates in September with a reception hosted by the Alumni and paid for in advance. Associations of South Australian Universities. This tripartite function, attended by Attendance contributes to CPE hours University of Adelaide Vice Chancellor Professor James McWha, will bring together for CPA and ICAA members. graduates from South Australian Universities in the splendid ambience of one of London’s finest art deco buildings. Advance Notice! Date: Saturday September 6 Time: 2pm-5pm Cornell Chapter (Arts and Performing Arts) Location: The Chancellor’s Hall, Senate House, University of London November 7 - AGM and Annual Dinner in the Ball Room at St. Mark’s College Guest Speaker: Robyn Layton, QC For more information, please contact Benjamin Leske on (08) 8303 3317 or email [email protected] Florey Medical Chapter November 16 - AGM and annual Vigneron’s Luncheon, Glenelg Golf Club For information on any Alumni events please contact the Alumni, Community Relations Roseworthy Old Collegians Association (ROCA) and Development office, telephone 8303 5800 or visitwww.adelaide.edu.au/alumni/ Friday November 7 – AGM and Annual Dinner, Glenelg Golf Club

14 15 Adelaidean News from the University of Adelaide Volume 12 Number 8 September 2003 String quartet prepares for musical journey

The Australian String Quartet has just begun a journey of one kind, and is already preparing for their next journey in 2004.

The ASQ, Australia’s only professional full-time string quartet, is quartet-in-residence at the University of Adelaide’s Elder School of Music. The group—consisting of Natsuko The ASQ (from left) Jeremy Williams, James Cuddeford, Natsuko Yoshimoto and Niall Brown. Yoshimoto (violin), James Cuddeford Photo Jacqui Way (violin), Jeremy Williams (viola) and Niall Brown (cello)—has just And while there is much still ahead one work by Dvorák,ˇ tying the “This year [2004] all of the works embarked on a five-week tour of Asia for the ASQ this year, the quartet year together in a musical journey we’ll be performing are new to us and Europe. They will perform in is already thinking ahead to 2004, that retraces elements of his life —we’re very excited to be bringing cities such as Bangkok, Hong Kong, having just released its subscription —from a fledgling composer writing this music to life, and look forward Singapore, Beijing and Guangzhou season program for next year. love songs, to the older musician to sharing it with you.” before heading to London, Scotland returning to Prague from New York. Subscriptions to all four concerts and Austria. Billed as the quartet’s most adventurous season yet, the 2004 As the ASQ writes in their 2004 in Adelaide for 2004 are $132, Performances will include a rare season includes a celebration of season brochure: “An energetic or $88 concession, $45 student. concert inside the Forbidden City in the old and the new—and a year- narrative of folk music pervades Concert and dinner subscriptions Beijing, and at Eisenstadt’s Haydn long exploration of the works of every concert this year, from are also available. Festpiele—the first time an Australian Dvorák’sˇ assimilation of 20th century Antonín Dvorák,ˇ commemorating the group has performed there. Also American popular music to Haydn’s centenary of his death. For more information about the on the tour itinerary is the Schloss gypsy improvisations and Stravinsky ASQ, phone 1800 040 444 or Esterhazy just outside Vienna, where Each of the four concerts in the and Beethoven’s use of Russian visit: www.asq.com.au Haydn himself lived and worked. subscription season will contain folk tunes.

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