A conference on the future of universities, single molecule electronics, Tonsley happenings and offerings from the Latin American Film Festival feature among the line-up of Flinders hosted events this week.
Latin American Film Festival
This week’s films screening as part of the 14th Latin American Film Festival hosted by Flinders University throughout November, include:
- 6 November 2018: Crossing a Shadow (Peru)
- 7 November 2018: The DiCaprio from Corozopando (Venezuela)
- 8 November 2018: 60km/hr (Uruguay)
Find out more on the Flinders University events website.
Future University Conference
A two-day event at Flinders University will explore the future of higher education in Australia under neoliberalism. With keynotes from Professor Marie Brennan, Professor Lew Zipin and Dr Andrew Miller, day 1 will comprise presentations and discussions on the hot topics in tertiary; day 2 includes a collaborative writing workshop.
Where: Education Building, Flinders University Bedford Park
When: 8 and 9 November 2018
RSVP: Register for this free conference via the Flinders University events website.
Molecular Science & Technologies Seminar Series
Dr Nadim Darwish from Curtin University will present on ‘Single-Molecule Electronics: Chemical Reactions at the Single-Molecule Level’.
Society’s demand for faster, smaller, lighter electronics is insatiable, but as conventional electronic components begin to reach the limits of their performance, where else can we look? Dr Darwish’s research looks at the possibility of electrical components made from single molecules which could produce electronic devices at a scale that would redefine the perceived limits of electronics and open up new avenues of applications.
Where: Room 1300 Physical Sciences Building, Flinders University Bedford Park
When: Friday 9 November 2018, midday
RSVP is not required; contact Nathan O’Brien for more information.
Tonsley happenings
The City of Marion offers interactive workshops, seminars and presentations each Thursday at the Tonsley Innovation District. Upcoming events include:
- Time for a crop upgrade with biotechnological strategies to improve crop performance.
- ‘Cyber socio-influence: understanding online human behaviour using mathematics and data.
- ‘Laying Waste to Pollution’ with Dr Justin Chalker.
View the full program of events on the City of Marion website.
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: Monday, 12 November 2018, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Where: Flinders University Victoria Square
RSVP: Find out more or register online
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 what is 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