Stem at the Tav, a pre-retirement super seminar, nanostructured hybrid materials, mental health in cancer, literacy at home and a healthy start for babies and toddlers round out the topics of upcoming free events at Flinders University.
Stem at the Tav
The final STEM at the Tav for 2018 will focus on the exciting things happening in sustainability at Flinders. Professor Karen Burke da Silva will talk about the Grow, Eat, Learn program, Cassie Hoepner will discuss Precious Plastics, and special guest Rachel McMillan from Scoop SA will add to an entertaining and informative event.
Where: The Tavern, Flinders University Bedford Park
When: Tuesday 30 October, 5:30 – 7:30pm (nibbles provided, raffle and happy hour drink prices.)
Super seminar this Thursday
UniSuper will visit Bedford Park campus on 1 November for a free seminar on pre-retirement essentials, aimed at helping members aged from 45 to 59 plan for their retirement.
Where: South Lecture Theatre 1 Biological Sciences Building
When: Thursday, 1 November at 12:30pm
RSVP: Online registration is essential – book now
Nanostructured Functional Hybrid Materials by ATRP
Dr Krzysztof Matyjaszewski of the Centre for Macromolecular Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, will present examples of high precision materials created in his laboratories using Atom Transfer Radical Polymerisation, a technique he pioneered that has enabled a new level of control over polymer synthesis and is now one of the most effective and widely used forms of controlled radical polymerisation.
Where: South Theatre 2, Biological Sciences Building, Flinders University Bedford Park
When: Thursday 1 November, midday
RSVP is not required; contact Nathan O’Brien for more information.
Mental health in cancer – two talks at the Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer
Visiting Professor Maggie Watson from the Institute of Cancer Research, UK, will discuss building bridges between cancer care and mental health by exploring the field of psycho-oncology, including what’s available, what’s missing and the costs of providing cancer services without quality mental health care.
Dr Lisa Beatty will outline the steps and challenges in developing complex psychosocial web-based interventions through a co-creation design process, using the example of an online psychosocial intervention she is developing for women with metastatic breast cancer.
Keeping it all together. Why mental health in cancer matters and
Finding My Way-Advanced: The co-creation of a web-based psychosocial intervention for women with metastatic breast cancer
When: Tuesday 6 November 2018, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Where: Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, Ground Floor Function Room
RSVP: Register online or contact Michelle Cox by email or on 8404 2842
Literacy and reading at home
Visiting scholar Rachael Levy will present on increasing literacy and reading in homes in an upcoming public lecture.
Multimodal childhoods: Between home worlds and sites of learning
When: Tuesday 13 November 5:30 – 7:00pm
Where: Flinders University Victoria Square
Register: Via Flinders University events page
Eat, play, sleep – a healthy start to life
Parents are advised to start their babies on solids when they are developmentally ready, sometime between 4-6 months, but how do you know the ideal time? Questions around a healthy start to life will be answered by Adelaide experts Dr Merryn Netting, Paediatric Dietitian and Research Fellow, SAHMRI and Dr Matthew Scholar, Paediatrician, Flinders Private Hospital.
Where: SAHMRI Auditorium, North Tce, Adelaide
When: Monday 19 November, 6:00-7:30pm
Register: Online registration is required