Events Diary – Sunday 16 August

Where: Goodman Crescent Lawns

Need a break in between talks and displays? Then join us at the Goodman Crescent Lounge where you can enjoy the Elder Conservatorium performances, a cup of coffee and look at the new building projects undergoing at the University of Adelaide.

Related Events: Concert/Theatre - Displays

Where: Hughes Plaza

The Adelaide University Union (AUU) provides everything you'll need outside of the class room and enriches your life on campus. Drop into experience a taste of what the AUU does all year round. Listen to live music, watch some demonstrations, get your tarot cards read and check out the special interest clubs and sporting clubs. Joining a club is a great way to meet people of similar interests, giving you a break from the pressures of the class room.

Related Events: Displays - Future Students - Clubs & Sports

Where: Carpark, Barr Smith Lawns

• Bizarre X-Rays We will have a range of real life x-rays of animals. Try your hand and guess which creatures and mishap are presented.
• Bouncing Bovine Babies Come along and have a go at estimating the age of a cow foetus in our very own Betsy cow. Betsy is a dummy for training vet students in pregnancy diagnosis and staging.
• Skeletons See our selection of animal-skeletons and try to guess what animal they came from and why they look the way they do.

Related Events: Displays - Future Students - Sciences

Where: Carpark, Barr Smith Lawns

• Slime - Create and Play with Your Own Slime Ball Slime is fun to play with, have you ever wondered what it is made of and how it is made? Come along and make your own slime and find out.
• Unbreakable Eggs What have a sheet and a car airbag got in common? And why would one of our physicists be throwing eggs at a sheet on Open Day? Curious, well come along for a not-to-be missed experiment!
• Amorphous Metals - Improve Your Golf Game with the Atomic Trampoline See how the structure of a metal at the atomic level can alter rebound energy transfer! Watch a demonstration on what you could use to improve your golf game.
• Virtual Reality Experience the South Australian Virtual Reality Centre and discover the origin of mass in our universe. Book in at the Sciences Hub.
• Liquid Nitrogen - Deep Freeze Various Objects The temperature of liquid nitrogen is about 200 degrees celsius below zero. The unbearably cold temperature has striking effects on various objects. We'll demonstrate the effects of a deep freeze on a banana, rubber hose, and flower. Come and watch items being smashed to tiny fragments!
• Computer Simulations - `Bend it Like Beckham' In this sport ball aerodynamics computer simulation see how slight changes in wind and ball speed affect whether a soccer goal is scored.
• Lasers and Holograms See and learn how holograms are made using lasers with this holography display. Students make similar holograms in our laboratories as part of a degree in Physics.
• Fibre Optics See our displays of new types of micro-structured optical fibres under a microscope then go along to one of our Photonics laboratory tours to see how they are made. Find out why something so small is made using such huge laboratory equipment. Plus other displays in the areas of Chemistry, Astronomy, Atmospheric Physics, Medical Physics and Environmental Luminescence.
• Laboratory Tours and Activities Physics Building: Virtual reality; Fibre optics; Lasers and holograms; Physics advanced teaching laboratories and undergraduate resource room. Johnson Laboratories: Undergraduate teaching laboratories; Undergraduate resource room

Related Events: Displays - Future Students - Sciences

Where: Carpark, Barr Smith Lawns

• Juggling with Space Where would you place a windfarm or a mine? How will your decision affect the landscape and wildlife habitats? Using interactive computer-based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) explore a 3D landscape and pick your perfect spot.
• Making Waves Come and look at our research boat and speak to our marine biologists about the exciting work that they do and the great equipment that they use.
• How to be a Rock Legend! The University of Adelaide's geologists (our very own `rock legends') will show you some of the Earth's rocks, minerals and fossils, and how these can be used to find gold and other ore deposits. See how you can travel the world as a Rock Legend and work towards supporting Australia's economy in an environmentally sustainable way.
• Google Earth Experience and explore our physical landscape in 3D and understand how our scientists use this technology to assist with their research.

Related Events: Displays - Future Students - Sciences

Where: Carpark, Barr Smith Lawns

• World Class Wines Taste and Smell Sensations We all know how famous SA's wineries are but do you know about the science that helps to make our wines world-class? Discover how we are helping the industry to face the challenge of smoke taint from bushfires, sample different grape juices, see the fermentation process, and taste wine.
• DNA Extraction See what DNA looks like. Find out about the tools plant molecular biologists use to develop improved crop varieties and learn about gene technology. Discover this and more at the Gene Juice Bar.
• Interactive Displays: From Paddock to Plate Find out how our research makes sure you have food on your plate that tastes great and is good for you. See how we've changed its voyage from the paddock to your plate. See how barley breeding has improved malt (and beer). Look under the microscope to see how we might stop fungi from making fruit rot. Learn how we're making wheat plants drought tolerant. Taste how different types of cereals can make different types of breads.
• Campus Connection Visit the friendly staff from the Waite and Roseworthy Campuses of the University at their Campus Connection display. Here you can find out about all the facilities and research at these campuses and why they offer unique experiences to our students.

Related Events: Displays - Future Students - Sciences

Where: Carpark, Barr Smith Lawns

• Interactive Biomedical Displays and Activities Find out about our research that helps to understand and develop cures for major diseases such as cancer, neurological disorders and viruses.
• Bugs in Your Food Look at the micro-organisms living in your yoghurt. Also check out what kinds of microbes are living on your skin and in the River Torrens.
• Model Organisms workshop What can we learn of Men from Mice?
• Forensics: Fact and Fiction Learn how forensics is done in the real world. Test your skill at using a pipette and running a gel. Can you identify the culprit?
• Zebrafish Development Embryo development as you watch! Early development of zebrafish occurs super-fast. At only 24 hours old they already have a beating heart.

Related Events: Displays - Future Students - Sciences

Where: Carpark, Barr Smith Lawns

Visit the Sciences Hub to see how you can have a chance to win an iPod Shuffl e whilst learning interesting facts about science, and book into activities, building and research laboratory tours. Then visit interactive displays and follow a trail around the campus to explore the various sciences on offer at the University of Adelaide. The trail, tours and activities demonstrate how different disciplines and schools interact to provide excellent research and teaching outcomes.
Sciences Hub
The one stop shop for finding out about our displays on open day and booking into tours and activities. Here you can find out how you can be part of the science trail and get free giveaways as you visit our areas. Make sure you book in early at the Sciences Hub for building and lab tours and activities as numbers are limited. Likewise closed shoes are necessary for those wanting the hands on lab experience!

Check out the Insect Vision display and understand how research in this area is impacting on security. Are you up for the Insect Security Challenge? Also ask about the spectacular Optical Technology and view the Hologram.
Meet the Scientist
The University of Adelaide is home to many of the world's leading scientists who are conducting cutting-edge research across a wide range of areas. Many of these individuals are also recognised as outstanding contributors to South Australian scientific knowledge through the Tall Poppy scheme.

At Open Day this year everyone will have the opportunity to meet with these experts and to learn about how this new knowledge is gained at our `Meet the Scientist' stand. Come armed with your questions and queries, and take a seat as you expand your understanding of the brilliant and exciting research being conducted daily within the Faculty of Sciences!
Tours and Activities Booking is essential:

• Molecular Life Sciences Building Zebrafi sh Facility Undergraduate Teaching Labs Cutting-edge research
• Physics Building Virtual Reality Fibre Optics Lasers and Holograms
• Johnson Laboratories Undergraduate Teaching Labs
• Mawson Building Google Earth demonstration

We'll also have various other tours and demonstrations of our research activities running throughout the day. The entire range will be displayed at the Sciences Hub.

Related Events: Displays - Future Students - Sciences

Where: Professions Marquee, Ligertwood Plaza

Have a lucky guess in our jellybean counting competition - closest guess wins a book voucher.

Related Events: Displays - Future Students - Professions

Where: Professions Marquee, Ligertwood Plaza, North Terrace Campus

Are you clever? Cunning and crafty at calculating? What about calculating on an abacus - the original counting device used for solving arithmetical problems in the days before calculators and computers? Come and try your luck on the giant abacus and be in the running to win book vouchers which will be awarded for the fastest calculation. Staff from the Business School will also be available to answer any questions about our programs.

Related Events: Displays - Future Students - Professions

Where: Professions Marquee, Ligertwood Plaza, North Terrace Campus

Find out more in the Professions marquee about the suite of business programs offered by the University of Adelaide Business School. Meet our Alumni and find out about their experiences in the program and how it has affected their career progression. Information about the many Executive Education programs will also be available.

Related Events: Displays - Future Students - Professions

Where: Law School Foyer, Ligertwood Building

Information about Clinical Legal Education, the Magistrates Court - Student Legal Advice Clinic and the Adelaide Legal Outreach Service.

Related Events: Displays - Future Students - Professions

Where: Law School Foyer, Ligertwood Building

Related Events: Displays - Future Students - Professions

Where: Humanities and Social Sciences Marquee - Napier Building

Get the lowdown from our students, academics and researchers and explore the many fields of enquiry you can specialise in and where they might lead. Be inspired by Anthropology, Art History, Media, Philosophy, Asian Studies, Classics, Creative Writing, Curatorial and Museum Studies, Development Studies, English, European Studies, Music, Gastronomy, Gender Work & Social Inquiry, Geographical and Environmental Studies, History, International Studies, Linguistics, Politics, and our many Languages... plus discover more about unique opportunities to take advantage of as part of the Humanities and Social Sciences community.

Related Events: Displays - Future Students

Where: Health Sciences Marquee, Barr Smith Lawns and Cloisters

Come and visit the Faculty of Health Sciences! To bring you the best of Health Sciences you will find us down on the Barr Smith Lawns and in the Cloisters. There is lots to see and do:

• Why not have your blood pressure taken by our team from Nursing
• Ever wondered how your brain works? Our Anatomical Sciences team will be able to show you
• Participate in psychological testing and find out all the different ways you can study Psychology at the University of Adelaide
• Learn about good Oral Health and Hygiene, and Dental Science, with the team from our School of Dentistry
• You can also find out about the fascinating areas of Public Health, Pharmacology and Pathology at our displays in the marquee on the Barr Smith Lawns
• See what is happening in our areas of world class research with our teams from Medicine, Paediatrics and Reproductive Health.

But there is more to our Faculty than just science! Join us in the Cloisters where members of the Adelaide University Medical Orchestra will keep you entertained throughout the day. A photography exhibit from 'Insight' and our research areas will be on display. The Florey Art Show is just one of the ways funds are raised for medical research - come and see some of the pieces and one of the artists at work! All this and so much more in the Health Sciences Marquee on the Barr Smith Lawns and in the Cloisters.

Related Events: Displays - Future Students - Health Sciences

Where: Engineering Marquee, Barr Smith Lawns

Talk to our entrepreneurs and learn how you can commercialise your ideas, become innovative, develop projects and acquire the skills to pursue entrepreneurial activities. Leading experts will be available to discuss the diverse program options applicants can pursue. ECIC's core focus is on developing entrepreneurship, innovation, technology commercialisation, and/or project management capability in individuals and organisations. The ECIC undertakes research in these areas and disseminates its knowledge and expertise through the courses it teaches, the ThInc Lab (the University's Student Business Incubator operated by the ECIC that nurtures and assists ECIC students to develop and launch their own business ventures), and the ECIC's entrepreneur business planning competition, the eChallenge.

Related Events: Displays - Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences - Future Students

Where: Engineering Marquee, Barr Smith Lawns

This centre is responsible for conducting research to understand how road crashes and the resulting injuries occur; proposing and evaluating ways to prevent crashes and injuries; and providing independent professional advice on road safety matters to government and non-government organisations in Australia and overseas. In recent years, CASR has undertaken research on the impact on road trauma of travel speed and speed limits, road infrastructure design, driver age, experience and medical condition and vehicle design.

Related Events: Displays - Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences - Future Students

Where: Level 5, Architecture Building, Hughes Plaza

First, second and third year student work from the Bachelor of Design Studies Degree. Ever wondered what kind of work you will do in first year? Come and view current student work from first to third year of the Bachelor of Design Studies Degree. Lecturers from the School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design will be present to answer questions.

Related Events: Displays - Future Students - Professions

Where: Hughes Plaza

Come and view students of the School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design, as they assemble their winning garden and build designs on the Hughes Plaza. Final year students of the Bachelor of Design Studies and Masters of Architecture and Landscape Architecture degrees will be participating in this competition from July 2009. The top three designs chosen will be given the opportunity to build their designs on Open Day. Students will be given limited space to build their garden design, and use water tolerant plants, building materials and gardening tools. All other competition entries will be on public display in the foyer of the School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design, Level 4, Architecture Building. We will be conducting a public vote for the best design, so please come along and place a vote for your favourite design. The prize will be awarded at 3pm.

Related Events: Displays - Future Students - Professions

Where: Professions Marquee, Ligertwood Plaza

Make a difference! A career in teaching enables you to empower the next generation of learners. The Bachelor of Teaching can be studied as a double degree with a discipline-based degree in your chosen teaching subjects. We also offer the Graduate Diploma in Education program. Visit us in the Professions marquee and take the opportunity to discuss your teaching and educational research interests with academic staff and School of Education students. Lucky door prizes for all potential teachers!

Related Events: Displays - Future Students - Professions

Where: Professions Marquee, Ligertwood Plaza

Come and talk to staff from the School of Economics in the Professions marquee throughout the day. You will have the chance to play a computerised game and learn one of the ways Economics can be applied to day to day society, and you might even win something big!

Related Events: Displays - Future Students - Professions

Where: Professions Marquee, Ligertwood Plaza, North Terrace Campus

Can you recall advertisements? Can you recognise brands? Jog your memory through a series of brand recognition quizzes. Play against friends on this fun game and see if you win a prize!

Related Events: Displays - Future Students - Professions

Where: Engineering Marquee, Barr Smith Lawns

Mathematics is everywhere! Mobile phones, computer graphics, games, weather prediction and internet security all rely on mathematics. Mathematics graduates work on aeroplane design, medical research, cryptography, traffic control, modelling of ocean currents, and more. Check out the Mathematics poster display to find out how the Queen of Hearts plays noughts and crosses and learn why mixing is important in pollutant dispersal, weather and climate prediction, microchip forensic analysis and more using an interactive fluid mixer. Learn about the new degree in Computational Engineering; it enables the development of complex engineering systems that are compatible with current trends of reduced emissions, fuel efficiency and the use of environmentally sustainable materials.

Related Events: Displays - Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences - Future Students

Where: Engineering Marquee. Bookings must be made on the day, at the Tour Desk next to the Marquee.

Wind turbines, satellites, hybrid solar cars and sophisticated surveillance systems are all examples of the projects final year students in Electrical and Electronic engineering undertake. On display will be a selection of past and current final year student projects including: an intriguing Mobile-Phone-Based Payphone; a Solar-Electric- Pedal Powered Trike; and an innovative Hybrid Solar-Electric Car. You will also have an opportunity to test how much pedal power it takes to run a light bulb and judge for yourself whether pedal-powered computers will ever be a hit! Times: 10.10am, 11.10am, 12.10pm, 1.10pm, 2.10pm, 3.10pm Duration: 30 minutes

Related Events: Displays - Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences - Future Students - Tours

Where: Engineering Marquee. Bookings must be made on the day, at the Tour Desk next to the Marquee.

Find out about the unique career opportunities that await petroleum graduates. See Darcy's Flow Law in action by adding water flow to a series of unconsolidated sediments and view a range of oil samples from an international set of reservoirs. A unique chance to view architecture, aerospace and petroleum engineering, life sciences, geosciences and flight simulation in 3D through state-of-the-art technology. Times: 10.15am, 11.45am, 3.45pm Duration: 45 minutes

Related Events: Displays - Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences - Future Students - Tours

Where: Engineering Marquee. Bookings must be made on the day, at the Tour Desk next to the Marquee.

Come to the Engineering Marquee to view the Prosthetic Knee Joint, just one example of the type of project to be undertaken by final year students in Australia's first Sports Engineering program. Such technology will allow disabled people or those afflicted by amputation to lead independent lives. Other examples of final year student projects on display include the Biodiesel Motorbike, Formula SAE Racing Car, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, iSOAR UAV, Fuel Cell UAV, Pulse-Jet UAV, Bio Trike, EDGAR, Wind Turbines and an Inverted Pendulum, each of which demonstrate the unique possibilities for future students. In addition, view the prototype of the Sydney Olympic Torch and the Athens Olympic Torch, showcasing the combustion technology used to produce the Olympic flame and developed by University of Adelaide mechanical and chemical engineers with industry partner FCT. Times: 10.20am, 11.20am, 12.20pm, 1.20pm, 2.20pm Duration: 30 minutes

Related Events: Displays - Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences - Future Students - Tours

Where: Engineering Marquee. Bookings must be made on the day, at the Tour Desk next to the Marquee.

Interested in Architectural, Mining, Civil & Environmental or Civil & Structural Engineering programs, or simply want to learn more about the developing role of civil and mining engineers? Visit the Marquee and see how civil engineers have influenced society through infrastructure such as roads, bridges, buildings and even water supply. Experience what it is like to be a real life Civil Engineer, by running an interactive and fun bridge design program to see for yourself how earthquakes influence building design. Times: 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm Duration: 30 minutes

Related Events: Displays - Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences - Future Students - Tours

Where: Engineering Marquee. Bookings must be made on the day, at the Tour Desk next to the Marquee.

Careers in computer game development, visual effects for Hollywood blockbusters, defence and medical research are just some of the areas where Computer Science graduates are making an impact! Come and play an interactive computer vision system, view a showcase of games developed by students and talk to academics about the exciting range of opportunities that studying Computer Science can help create. Times: 10.40am, 11.40am, 12.40pm, 1.40pm, 2.40pm Duration: 30 minutes

Related Events: Displays - Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences - Future Students - Tours

Where: Engineering Marquee

Are you interested in making an impact in diverse careers such as Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Sustainable Energy Engineering? If so, visit the Marquee and witness how these engineers influence society. Get involved with interactive displays such as the Fluidised Duck, Dancing Balls, Magic Fluid, Gooey Fluid, Lava Lamps and a Microalgae tank! Academics and current students will be available to explain the diversity of chemical engineering and career opportunities for future graduates. Times: 10.50am, 11.50am, 12.50pm, 1.50pm, 2.50pm Duration: 30 minutes

Related Events: Displays - Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences - Future Students - Tours

Where: Forum Lecture Theatre, Level 5, Architecture Building, Hughes Plaza

This short film festival presents a shortlist selection of the most interesting and meaningful animations and visualisations produced by students in 2008 and 2009. Don't miss this great opportunity to see student work in its uncensored and raw splendour as boundaries between Visual Arts and Visualisation are blurred to express visions spawned by critical thinking and creative action. "These works are movies that depict various interpretations of life and the nature of place. The environments depicted vary from the general to the particular ontological expression of self" Dr Dean Bruton, Senior Lecturer- Masters Digital Media Program.

Related Events: Displays - Future Students - Professions

Where: Moot Court, Level 1, Ligertwood Building

The Law Students Society (LSS) has charged one of its members with a criminal summons: come along to see if another law-student barrister can keep a friend out of the slammer. Run by the LSS, the Mock Trial is a competition about who can best examine witnesses and persuade the judge of the guilt or innocence of the defendant. A crown and defence barrister will each make short openings and closings, and present evidence to support their case.

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Where: J.S Davies and Williams Buildings

Come and discover what changes are happening to the campus with the new Veterinary School being established. What facilities will be here and what will the new veterinary hospital look like. Come and see a virtual tour of the new developments and ask questions of how these will be accessible to the public.

Related Events: Displays - Roseworthy Campus

Where: J.S Davies and Williams Buildings

Come along and have a go at estimating the age of a cow foetus in our very own Betsy cow. Betsy is a dummy for training vet students in pregnancy diagnosis and staging.

Related Events: Displays - Roseworthy Campus

Where: Located in the J.S Davies and Williams Buildings

See our selection of animal-skeletons and real life x-rays of animals and try to guess what animal they came from and why they look the way they do.

Related Events: Displays - Roseworthy Campus

Where: located in the Breakwell building

What can you do with the waste products in animal industries? Can it be turned into something that is useful?

Related Events: Displays - Roseworthy Campus

Where: JS Davies Building

See the various pasture varieties of pastures that are available and discover the benefits to these varieties.

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Where: located on the lawn between Williams & Callaghan Building

Come and try out the demonstration of the new state-of-the-art electronic identification system for managing flocks.

Related Events: Displays - Roseworthy Campus

Where: JS Davies Building

Discover how computer technology can assist the animal industries by providing better, faster information that can be used to make strategic business decisions.

Related Events: Displays - Roseworthy Campus

Where: Located in the Callaghan Building

Understand the diversity of the Agricultural Industries and what opportunities are available within them. How does the research and teaching link to real production solutions? Understand the diversity of agronomy and the breeding programs and see how these are put into a commercial context.

Related Events: Displays - Roseworthy Campus

Where: Located in the J.S Davies and Williams Buildings

See some of the research that is happening in the fields of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. Discover the breadth of the research and how many of these are helping the industries world-wide.

Related Events: Displays - Roseworthy Campus

Where: Located in the J.S Davies and Williams Buildings

Discover how the students and staff understand how insects, worms and lice etc interact with animals and what issues these might cause. See how science can unlock the secrets to what is happening in an animal.

Related Events: Displays - Roseworthy Campus