FREE Publication AdelaideanNEWS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE Volume 12 • Number 11 • December 2003 inside this issue PAGE 7 Why Guy’s our idol Olivia’s a model student with a taste for gastronomy PAGE 9 Chess masters make a move for championship PAGE 13 Wheat crop has added health benefits PAGE 19 Thirty years on, the mystery solved PAGE 2 It’s a summer of love… for study! PAGE 4 China’s chief scientist opens lab in Adelaide PAGE 10 Concern over killer lung disease levels among smokers Before becoming a national star, Guy Sebastian grabbed World-class drug and the attention of classmates alcohol research at the University of Adelaide centre opens Photo courtesy of BMG Music Australia PAGE 15 Hot flowers – sexy rewards Australian Idol Guy Sebastian gave the University PAGE 16 Love of sport vaults Jennifer to success of Adelaide a taste of his undoubted musical PAGE 20 Mitchell’s study going talents earlier this year – as a student. swimmingly While most students wait until lucrative recording contract, a high Technology. But events overtook they’ve finished their studies before profile and a ready-made fan base his studies, and he took time off to making a name for themselves, eager for more of his vocal talents. pursue his Australian Idol dream. Guy has gone from studying at the The 22-year-old music teacher and According to Elder School of Music university’s prestigious Elder School recording engineer had been studying lecturer Dr Mark Carroll, those of Music to becoming a national star as part of the Vocational Education in Guy’s class were unexpectedly —and all within a matter of months! and Training (VET) program at the treated to a marvellous showcase of The University of Adelaide Along the way he’s earned the praise Elder School of Music. VET offers his ability earlier this year. is Australia’s third oldest of former classmates and staff at the hands-on, pre-degree courses as university and is known “Guy was fairly low key around the internationally for excellence Elder School. a thorough grounding for further in research and teaching. music studies. place—the quiet guy with the beanie Australian Idol, watched weekly and the ’fro,” Dr Carroll said. by millions of television viewers Specifically, Guy was enrolled in www.adelaide.edu.au nationwide, has provided Guy with a the Certificate IV program in Music continued on page 6 Adelaidean News from the University of Adelaide Volume 12 Number 11 December 2003 Adelaidean News from the University of Adelaide Volume 12 Number 11 December 2003 It’s a summer of love… for study! Students already winning from The University of Adelaide Summer School is now racing car competition a natural part of Adelaide’s vibrant summer life. University of Adelaide students are revving up for an With this season offering up events “Our Summer School reflects For instance, the University of drawing on the resources of every international car design and racing competition. such as the Adelaide Festival the University of Adelaide’s Adelaide’s academic faculties offer faculty in the university.” of Arts, Writers’ Week and the commitment to flexibility in a range of short award and non- In addition, members of the public Fringe Festival (with its Hub at the education, and a responsiveness award courses during the summer will again be drawn to the wide University of Adelaide), why not to changing student, community break. These courses provide selection of short courses over An Adelaide team involving third-year continue the theme of personal and business needs,” said Liz new and advancing University summer that are open to everyone. Mechanical Engineering students inspiration, intellectual stimulation Pryzibilla, Director of the Centre of Adelaide students, as well as will compete in this year’s Formula and enjoyment by taking part in our for Professional & Continuing students from other local, national These include a range of Intensive SAE-A competition, being held from Summer School? Education, which coordinates the and international universities, with Language courses catering from December 4-7. Summer School. greater flexibility in their studies. the beginner to the advanced The Summer School is a unique learner, one-day Professional and The competition pits students from offering of intensive and/or short “Whatever your age, whatever “These students now have an Personal Development courses, around the world against each other degree courses, preparatory your qualifications, you’ll find opportunity to spread their Year 12 Summer holiday courses, in the design, construction and courses, special interest and opportunities to expand your workload over the whole year, and special interest community racing of their own formula-style, professional update courses, all knowledge and skills at the accelerate their degree, pick up courses. open-wheeled racing cars. offered during the summer months. Summer School. prerequisites, re-take a subject or Formula SAE member Hosted by Mitsubishi Motors Donny Pascale with have time to study subjects outside Anyone can enrol in the Summer “Each course offers a vibrant Australia, the competition will be President and CEO To find the course that best School, with classes open to learning atmosphere leading the normal range of their degree,” held at the company’s Tailem Bend of Mitsubishi Motors suits your needs or interests, Australia Tom Philips current and commencing University to a rewarding and enriching Ms Pryzibilla said. testing site. phone (08) 8303 4777 or visit Photo by Ben Osborne of Adelaide students, students from experience. We have an “As the Summer School develops we the Summer School website: Teams from 21 universities from other universities and members of exceptional selection of courses to aim to offer an even bigger range www.adelaide.edu.au/summerschool Australia, the United States, “Formula SAE gives Mitsubishi been held in Australia, and the first Students manage the entire project, the community. choose from,” she said. of award and non-award courses, Germany, Sweden and Japan will and other representatives from the time in South Australia. including scheduling, budgeting, fundraising and cost control, compete for honours at the event. automotive industry the opportunity Executive Director of SAE Australasia sourcing equipment, materials and The official launch of this year’s to spread our contribution over Stuart Charity said the student- components, manufacturing and Formula SAE-A competition was a large number of enthusiastic designed cars are judged in a range students. testing. Adelaidean held last month at the University of of categories, including design, fuel Wine Centre remains open to public Adelaide. “All future employers benefit from economy and endurance. The University of Adelaide is the only Editor: South Australian university to have a David Ellis Speaking at the launch, President and Formula SAE being the catalyst “Students working on these vehicles team in this year’s event. Writers: The University of Adelaide has responded to public CEO of Mitsubishi Motors Australia which exposes those students represent the leaders of the next Ben Osborne, Howard Salkow, In announcing the acquisition, Vice- with the ability and the passion David Ellis demand and extended free entry to the National Tom Philips said the competition generation of engineers that will The Adelaide team faces tough Design and Layout: Chancellor Professor James McWha gave Australian car makers to succeed.” help guide and shape the future of competition from Rochester Institute Chris Tonkin said the National Wine Centre would Wine Centre until the end of January 2004. the opportunity to see the best Formula SAE gets its name Australia’s car industry,” Mr Charity of Technology, the Georgia Institute Contributors: provide improved links with the wine Dr Stephanie Agius, Nicole Stones, Kim engineering talent in Australia. from the Society of Automotive said. of Technology and Auburn University McBride, Benjamin Leske industry and would enhance the from the US, Chalmers University Mr Mark Szolga, the university’s “Mitsubishi has a strong belief in Engineers (SAE), which began in “Formula SAE offers young engineers Printed by: university’s position in Australia and from Sweden and Tokyo Denkai Lane Print Group Commercial Director, said the the value of education and hands-on the United States in 1980. The the opportunity to work on a globally “as the leading Australian University from Japan, among others. Distribution: institution was keeping its initial experience,” Mr Philips said. “These SAE-A competition represents the meaningful, complex engineering wine educator”. Lane Print Group promise by making the centre are outcomes we believe students Australasian arm of the Society. This project in a dedicated team Around 400 students and 150 Passing Out Distribution Co. “It also offers unique marketing Advertising: accessible to the public. should be exposed to at university. is the fourth year the competition has environment.” volunteers are involved this year. opportunities and much needed KRL Media “When we announced the acquisition Tel: +61 8 8231 5433 space for the expansion of our wine- Fax: +61 8 8212 1238 in February, we said a major objective related programs,” Professor McWha Email: [email protected] was to engage Adelaidians and said. Coming Events: provide them the opportunity to Please send all coming events to the editor explore one of the city’s true icons,” The university now has enough space at the address below. There is no charge for coming events, but they must be Mr Szolga said. to accommodate 200 students in university related. wine sensory evaluation classes, and “Since opening the centre to the Vice-Chancellor Professor James McWha the centre’s Busby Hall has already Deadline for next issue: public in September, we have at the National Wine Centre Tuesday, January 13, 2004 Photo by David Ellis been used for this purpose.