2008 Hunter Means Innovation festival
Free events presented by the University of Newcastle
All of the following events are free and open to the general public.
To register for any of these events please go to www.huntermeansinnovation.com
Corporate Governance: The Australian Context
Public lecture
VENUE Hunter Room, Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle
DATE Monday 5 May 2008
TIME 5pm for 5.30pm start until 7pm
This lecture, to be presented by Associate Professor Jim Psaros, Faculty of Business and Law, will examine fundamental issues of corporate governance in an Australian context. In particular it focuses on the value adding nature of corporate governance.
Taking it to the Streets: The Two Way Benefits of University Serivce to Families and Communities
Presentation
VENUE Hunter Room, Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle
DATE Wednesday 7 May 2008
TIME 5.30pm until 7pm
This event showcases the benefits of University provision of services for families and communities - in essence the mutual learning that accrues from taking academia to the streets via the work of the Family Action and Special Education Centres.
Back to the City: Art in the Urban Context
Public lecture
VENUE Harold Lobb Concert Hall, The University of Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, Corner of Auckland and Laman Streets, Newcastle
DATE Thursday 8 May 2008
TIME 5.30pm for 6pm start until 7.30pm
Professor Steffen Lehmann, School of Architecture and Built Environment, will speak about the Back to the City project, an initiative about art in the urban context and the revitalisation of public space in the historical city centre.
From Patent to Product
Public seminar by Newcastle Innovation and HMRI
VENUE Department of State & Regional Development, Level 3, 251 Wharf Road, Newcastle
DATE Friday 9 May 2008
TIME 11.30am for 12pm start until 5pm
The symposium is focused on the commercialisation of biomedical products and the practical aspects of funding all phases of the commercialisation of medical research. The symposium is targeted at medical researchers wishing to gain knowledge of the commercialisation process and an understanding of funding sources as well as those interested in investing in biomedical research.
New Ideas in Arts and Health
Public Lecture (Panel Discussion)
VENUE Harold Lobb Concert Hall, The University of Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, Corner of Auckland and Laman Streets, Newcastle
DATE Saturday 10 May 2008
TIME 12.30pm for 1pm start until 2.30pm
The ArtsHealth Centre for Research and Practice is a recent initiative of the University of Newcastle established to undertake collaborative research that examines the interface between the humanities and creative arts and medicine and health. A panel of speakers from ArtsHealth will provide a fascinating snapshot of how the creative arts and humanities are contributing to healthier communities in the Hunter region.
Innovation and the Tertiary Arts Training Context
Public Lecture
VENUE Harold Lobb Concert Hall, The University of Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, Corner of Auckland and Laman Streets, Newcastle
DATE Saturday 10 May 2008
TIME 2.30pm to 4pm
Professor Richard Vella, Head of the School of Drama, Fine Arts and Music, presents ways tertiary arts education can engage with the knowledge economy, innovation policy, emerging technologies and entrepreneurialism while at the same time, develop skills in artistic practice.
The Future of Sex: Reproductive Technologies and their Role in Our Future
Public Lecture
VENUE Hunter Room, Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle
DATE Monday 12 May 2008
TIME 5.30pm for 6pm start until 7.30pm
Laureate Professor of Biological Sciences, John Aitken, will present a lecture addressing our growing reliance on assisted reproductive technologies (ART) and the possibility that this trend may herald a major public health dilemma.
Energy Exchange
Exhibition with Newcastle Innovation
VENUE The Camelot Function Room, Level 2, Eastern Grandstand, Energy Australia Stadium, Turton Road, New Lambton
DATE Tuesday 13 May 2008
TIME 9.30am to 11.30am
The Energy Exchange showcases the University of Newcastle's innovative technologies and research in energy generation to industry. Businesses will have the opportunity to engage with leading researchers in the field.
Innovations in Nursing: Meet the Researcher
Cocktail Event
VENUE Connell Wagner Building, Advanced Technology Centre, Ring Road, University of Newcastle
DATE Thursday 15 May 2008
TIME 5.30pm to 7pm
The School of Nursing and Midwifery along with its partners is developing a strong and vibrant research culture. At this event there will be an opportunity to meet the researchers from the School and the opportunity to discuss their innovative projects.
We hope you will join us and look forward to seeing you during the Festival!