Events for Adults
Keynote Tim Jarvis: Water Water Everywhere? Sat 10 Jul 2010
Drawing on his extensive work in developing countries Tim Jarvis will discuss the issue of water availability for the 21st century focussing on the challenges and solutions. As a global explorer of the Arctic and Antarctica regions, Tim has viewed some of the most dramatic effects of climate change. As an environmental scientist, Tim is committed to finding pragmatic solutions to major environmental issues facing us all. Join us as Tim shares his passion for exploring together with his concern for the future of our globe – not to be missed! St David Lecture Theatre, Cnr St David St & Cumberland St Dunedin Read more...about:Keynote Tim Jarvis: Water Water Everywhere?
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| 07:00 PM | - | 08:00 PM |
Donated To Science – Film Version and Discussion Sat 10 Jul 2010
'Donated to Science', the acclaimed film by Dr Paul Trotman on body donation to science will screen (90min), with an introduction by the Dean of the Otago School of Medical Science, Prof. Helen Nicholson. Following the screening, Dr Paul Trotman, producer of the film and curator of the Gallery's exhibition Still Life: The Art of Anatomy, will talk about the film and aspects of the exhibition. Read more...about:Donated To Science – Film Version and Discussion
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| 01:30 PM | - | 04:00 PM |
Still Life: The Art of Anatomy Exhibition Sat 10 Jul 2010 - Sun 11 Jul 2010
Noted Dunedin based filmmaker and medical doctor, Paul Trotman has worked closely with the Dunedin Public Art Gallery in researching Dunedin’s rich collections towards the realisation of Still Life: The Art of Anatomy. This exhibition brings together an array of historical and contemporary items, such as Dr John Halliday Scott’s elegant anatomical drawings and old master prints, through to porcelain and wax casts of aspects of the body and the latest interactive computer generated 3D anatomical models. Read more...about:Still Life: The Art of Anatomy Exhibition
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| Saturday 10 July 10:00 AM | - | 05:00 PM |
| Sunday 11 July 10:00 AM | - | 05:00 PM |
Dining In the Dark Experience Fri 9 Jul 2010
Embark on an intimate evening of fine dining whilst blindfolded, you will be encouraged to explore the world of sensory perception. The three course meal will be prepared with fresh local produce by New Zealand chef and author Julie Biuso and Julie Woods, otherwise known as ‘that blind woman’, and the team at Otago Polytechnic TECHnique Restaurant. Read more...about:Dining In the Dark Experience
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| 07:00 PM | - | 10:00 PM |
Café Sci – Walking the Tightrope; Balancing Our Economy and the Environment Fri 9 Jul 2010
Can we balance the need for economic growth while maintaining our "clean green image?" Join international expert Tim Jarvis, Chancellor of Lincoln University and organic farmer Tom Lambie, and Nathan Clarke from Waste Solutions, debate and discuss what the future for New Zealand may hold. Read more...about:Café Sci – Walking the Tightrope; Balancing Our Economy and the Environment
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Science for New Zealand: What Do We Want? Fri 9 Jul 2010
Join us for a panel discussion with eminent scientists and leaders as we look towards what is the future of science in New Zealand. Will the recent investment by the Government make the vital difference to the bottom line – a productive economic science industry? Read more...about:Science for New Zealand: What Do We Want?
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| 04:00 PM | - | 05:00 PM |
Donated To Science - Feature Length Film Documentary Fri 9 Jul 2010
Come into the Dunedin Public Art Gallery and enjoy an encore viewing of this acclaimed film on body donation. Heart warming and challenging, this inspiring, locally produced documentary has received critical acclaim in its shortened TV version. Now experience the feature length version. Read more...about:Donated To Science - Feature Length Film Documentary
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| 01:30 PM | - | 03:00 PM |
Dante’s Laboratory; The Science of Sin @ The Fortune Theatre Thu 8 Jul 2010 - Sat 10 Jul 2010
Join Chris KP and his live band The Virtuous Pagans as he follows Dante’s path and explores human behaviour, morality and the essence of sin with a scientific perspective; all with an entertaining twist. Chris KP’s latest science cabaret, ‘Dante’s Laboratory‘asks the big questions of humanity, and does it with song. Read more...about:Dante’s Laboratory; The Science of Sin @ The Fortune Theatre
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| Thursday 08 July 07:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM |
| Friday 09 July 07:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM |
| Saturday 10 July 05:30 PM | - | 07:30 PM |
| Saturday 10 July 08:00 PM | - | 09:30 PM |
The Science of Wine Making @ Dunedin Public Art Gallery (R18) Thu 8 Jul 2010
Join wine maker Rudi Bauer (2010 NZ Winemaker of the Year) from Quartz Reef in a blending class on how to make your own Pinot Noir. Get hands on and discover your own wine-making skills! Read more...about:The Science of Wine Making @ Dunedin Public Art Gallery (R18)
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| 06:00 PM | - | 07:30 PM |
Farts On Fire Thu 8 Jul 2010
Learn about Biogas and how waste can be a great natural resource. The Waste to Energy Team of local company CPG are world leaders in the field of renewable energy. Come and hear about their latest projects around the globe. Read more...about:Farts On Fire
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| 05:30 PM | - | 06:30 PM |