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The University of Tasmania is gearing up for the annual Research Week (Monday 2 September - Friday 6 September 2013) across UTAS campuses.
The program includes more than 70 events and is designed to showcase the breadth of UTAS research, while also giving staff and higher research degree candidates access to helpful seminars and forums.
There is also a variety of events that are open to the community and stakeholders.
The public is invited to the following Research Week events:
Learn about important developments in oral health care research and the new Centre of Research Excellence in Primary Oral Health, which is forging a link between dental care and primary health care.
Time: Monday 2 September, 12-1pm
Venue: MS2 115 Lecture Theatre, Menzies Science Precinct, Hobart
RSVP: Christina.Isham@utas.edu.au
Clostridium botulinum is a germ that produces the world’s most potent poison. It is a neurotoxin that causes paralysis and is considered to be one of the most credible agents for bioterrorism- it’s also use for cosmetic treatments under the name “Botox” and also for relief from certain neurological diseases.
Occasionally Clostridium botulinum contaminates foods and, if it grows in the food, it can produce the poison and can kill people - or at least leave them paralysed for months. Recently, a large dairy company announced that some of its milk powder was contaminated with C. botulinum. Honey is also sometimes contaminated with C. botulinum spores and can be a particular risk to babies. So, what is the risk to consumers from milk powder and to consumers in general? This talk is presented by Associate Professor Tom Ross, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture Food Safety Centre.
Time: Monday 2 September, 1-2pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre 3, TIA (Life Sciences Building), Sandy Bay Campus
RSVP: Amanda.Cromer@utas.edu.au
UTAS has more than 60 research fellows, including many recipients of highly competitive Australian Competitive Grants awards. Who are our research fellows, how did they get to where they are now, and what is their vision for UTAS’ research culture?
Time: Monday 2 September, 3:30pm-5pm
Venue: University Club, Dobson Rd, Sandy Bay Campus
RSVP: Catherine.Dwyer@utas.edu.au
The GEL (Grow. Eat. Learn) project is being led by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, in collaboration with local business, the UTAS’ School of Architecture (headed up by Professor Stephen Loo), UTAS students and Tasmanian primary and secondary students. Spread across five Launceston (northern Tasmania) sites, GEL will measure the productivity of a popular urban foodproduction system - the square-metre vegetable garden.
This workshop will show participants how to make and use an in-bed worm farm. The workshop will be run by TIA researchers, Dr Anna Carew and Dr Fiona Kerslake.
Time: Monday 2 September, 12-1pm
Venue: Outside the Architecture Building, Inveresk Campus. In case of rain, the venue will be the front foyer of the Architecture Building
RSVP: Amanda.Cromer@utas.edu.au
A Pecha Kucha 20x20 style event with researchers from an range of disciplines presenting a rapid view of their research. Key threads running through these presentations include: health, technology, sustainability and societal transformation. Speakers from: Tasmanian College of the Arts, School of Architecture and Design, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Launceston Clinical School, School of Human Life Sciences and Australian Maritime College.
Time: Monday 2 September, 3-7pm
Venue: School of Architecture and Design Lecture Theatre, Inveresk Campus, Launceston
RSVP: Natalie.Edwards@utas.edu.au
The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture’s (TIA) research has a focus on innovation, real-world impacts and international relevance. This presentation will showcase TIA’s current industry-led research in the Dairy Industry.
decision making. Presented by: Dr Richard Rawnsley, Mr Mark Fergusson, Mr Alexis Perez, Dr Keith Pembleton, Dr James Hills, Ms Lesley Irvine and Miss Alison Hall.
Time: Tuesday 3 September,10am-12pm
Venue: Building D, Room 201 (D201), Cradle Coast Campus
RSVP: TiaAdmin.CCC@utas.edu.au
Amina Keygan is a demographer and PhD candidate who will speak on her research into childbearing intentions and desires in Tasmania.
Time: Tuesday 3 September, 12-1.30pm
Venue: Building D, Room 201 (D201), Cradle Coast Campus
Hobart Community groups, supporters and interested individuals are invited to meet and converse with Menzies’ research students to find out about their work. Research posters will be on display and laboratory tours available.
Time: Tuesday 3 AND Wednesday 4 September, 10am-12pm
Venue: Medical Science Precinct, Menzies Research Institute,
RSVP: reception.MSP@utas.edu.au
Learn about current industry led research into the new tools employed to develop a robust vegetable business. Presented by by Miss Sue Hinton, Industry Development and Extension Officer at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture.
Time: Tuesday 3 September, 11am-12pm
Venue: Room G47, Swanson Building (AMC), Newnham Campus, Launceston
RSVP: Amanda.Cromer@utas.edu.au
This forum will feature six researchers from the Schools of Business and Earth Science presenting their latest research. Topics covered will include:
• The Economics of No-Take Marine Reserves
• Understanding stakeholders’ attitudes towards tourism development in Tasmania’s protected areas
• Promoting mental health in small to medium enterprises,
• Predicting environmental risks from mining.
Time: Wednesday 4 September, 11am-12pm
Venue: University Club, Dobson Rd, Sandy Bay Campus
The forum, held in collaboration with DEDTA, will focus on innovation research of relevance to the development of Tasmania’s public and private sectors. The forum will be followed by networking.
Time: Wednesday 4 September, 3:30-5pm
Venue: AIRC Seminar Room, Research House, 1 College Road, Sandy Bay Campus
RSVP: Sarah.Gatenby@utas.edu.au
This series of short talks (15 minutes each) will outline some of the exciting research within the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies covering aspects of oceans and marine ecosystems.
Time: Thursday 5 September, 2-4pm
Venue: University Club, Dobson Rd, Sandy Bay Campus
RSVP: Anita.Gowers@utas.edu.au
This is a short, sharp, 5 minute presentations on some of the research being undertaken in the Faculty of Arts, Launceston. A light lunch will follow.
Time: Thursday 5 September, 12-1.pm
Venue: Tamar Room - NH. X113, Sir Raymond Ferrall building, Newnham Campus, Launceston
RSVP: Fred.Gale@utas.edu.au
In the Three Minute Thesis Competition candidates literally have three minutes to present a compelling oration on their thesis topic and its significance to the world. The winner of the UTAS final will go on to compete at the national 3MT Competition at the University of Western Sydney in October.
Time: Friday 6 September, 3:30pm-5pm
Venue: UTAS Tasmanian College of the Arts, Dechaineux Theatre and Foyer, Hunter St, Hobart
Dr Nigel Swarts from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), will discuss about how we can best use science to understand orchid rarity and how to conserve Tasmania’s threatened orchids. This presentation will also include visits of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens research laboratory and nursery.
Venue: Riverview Room, Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Hobart
Time: Friday 6 September, 10am-12pm
RSVP: Amanda.Cromer@utas.edu.au
For more information on Research Week events, please visit: http://www.utas.edu.au/research/researchweek
Authorised by the Dean, Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology
3 September, 2013
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