Events Diary – Sunday 16 August

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• Aquinas College www.adelaide.edu.au/aquinas
• Lincoln College www.adelaide.edu.au/lincoln
• St Mark's College www.stmarkscollege.com.au
• St Ann's College www.stannscollege.edu.au Ring Tutor on Duty listed on front door.
• Kathleen Lumley College (postgraduate) www.adelaide.edu.au/klc Sunday - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
• The University of Adelaide Village www.adelaide.edu.au/accommodation/uni/thevillage

Related Events: Tours

Where: Mitchell Building

A self-guided tour of the University's oldest building. Situated next to the Art Gallery of South Australia, the Mitchell Building was first occupied in 1882 and housed the entire University in its infancy. Today it accommodates the University's senior administration, including the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and President. A war memorial for students, staff and graduates who served in World War 1 is located in this beautiful heritage building along with portraits of former Vice-Chancellors. Information leaflets on the Mitchell Building will be available and University of Adelaide Alumni Guides will be on hand to answer questions about the Mitchell and other heritage buildings on the North Terrace Campus.

Related Events: Arts & Heritage - Tours

Where: Reading Room

The Barr Smith Library is South Australia's largest research library and features a range of art and cultural experiences. Visitors are encouraged to visit the Barr Smith Reading Room. The Reading Room is one of the University's hidden treasures. Enter from the grand steps on the eastern side of the building or follow the signs from the Library's main entrance to Level 2 North. Friends of the Library will be there to greet visitors, show them the Reading Room and answer questions.

Related Events: Arts & Heritage - Tours

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: Meet guide in front of Mitchell Building

Development and Alumni and Art & Heritage Collections of the University of Adelaide invite you to join a tour of the University's many State heritage-listed buildings. These buildings demonstrate the venerable age of the University and include some inspired building projects. Come and enjoy our built heritage.

Related Events: Arts & Heritage - 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: 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: Leave from Bonython Hall

Campus tours allow you to become familiar with the University grounds. The tour will guide you through some of the original University buildings, provide insight into some of the most modern labs and show you areas of general interest. From 11am, on the hour every hour: Leave from Bonython Hall. Approx 45 min

Related Events: Tours

Where: Basement, Mitchell Building

Take a guided tour with Dr Margaret O'Hea, Director, and explore the treasures on display in the Museum including Attic Marble lekythos fragment (4th century BC), terracotta sarcophagus from Tarquinia (Southern Etruria, Roman, ca 100 BC) and Villanovan cremation urn (northern Italy, 9th century BC).

Related Events: Arts & Heritage - Tours

Where: Meet guide in front of Mawson Laboratories

The Tate Museum was established in 1925 and named after Ralph Tate, Elder Professor of Natural Sciences at the University from 1875-1901. The Tate Museum collection includes minerals, rocks, fossils and specimens that illustrate geological phenomena, including specimens collected by Sir Douglas Mawson.

Related Events: Arts & Heritage - Tours

Where: Meet guide in front of Mitchell Building

Tours of public artworks by South Australian artists on the University of Adelaide North Terrace Campus. This will encompass work by Geoff Wilson, Greg Johns, Clifford Frith, Hossein Valamanesh and Johnnie Dady.

Related Events: Arts & Heritage - Tours

Where: Leaving from the Information Marquee located between the Eastwick and J.S Davies Building.

Campus tours allow you to become familiar with the University grounds. The tour will guide you through some of the University buildings, provide insight into some of the most modern labs, show you areas of general interest and the accommodation on site. every half hour: Approx 45 min

Related Events: Roseworthy Campus - Tours