Events for Adults
Why People Eat What They Eat – The psychology of food Thu 8 Jul 2010
Have you ever wondered why you eat what you do? Could it be our genetics or maybe the environment we live in? Or is it all the work of the marketer? Join us and University of Otago experts - Dr Christine Jasoni, Dr Paula Skidmore and Professor Janet Hoek. The answers may surprise us all. Read more...about:Why People Eat What They Eat – The psychology of food
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| 12:30 PM | - | 01:30 PM |
Milk, Whey More Than Meets the Eye – Lunchtime lecture series @ Invermay Thu 8 Jul 2010
There’s more to milk than a drop in your morning cuppa! Join Dr Liz Carpenter as she provides a background on the recent fluctuations in global milk prices, an update on research being conducted by AgResearch to increase the value of NZ milk and current research with hyperimmune milk. This project uses a vaccination approach to generate cow milk with enhanced protective activity for consumers against infection with disease-causing organisms. Read more...about:Milk, Whey More Than Meets the Eye – Lunchtime lecture series @ Invermay
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C.S.I BEER – Investigating the science of beer (R18) Wed 7 Jul 2010 - Thu 8 Jul 2010
Join southern brewers Richard Emerson and Steve Nally, Prof. Phil Bremer and Otago Polytechnic’s Tony Heptinstall as they present an evening of beer, science and food. Read more...about:C.S.I BEER – Investigating the science of beer (R18)
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| Thursday 08 July 07:00 PM | - | 09:30 PM |
The Science of Curry Wed 7 Jul 2010
You can’t curry love, but you can love curry! Have a meal and an education at the same time with this unique event – hear from Dr. Nigel Perry and team about the way in which curry spices can benefit us. Find out why chillies are hot and taste some of the hottest chillies in the country if you dare, and enjoy a great evening out. Read more...about:The Science of Curry
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| 06:00 PM | - | 08:00 PM |
World Premiere – Extended version of “Donated to Science” documentary Wed 7 Jul 2010
Experience the extended version of the Donated to Science documentary on the big screen. This thought-provoking and moving film follows the story of people who donate their bodies to medical science and the students who learn from the experience. The launch night will be followed by a panel discussion with some of the students and families involved in the documentary. Read more...about:World Premiere – Extended version of “Donated to Science” documentary
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IBD – The Never Ending Story Wed 7 Jul 2010
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, also known as Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammation of the gut. Much has been learned over the years but there are still many unanswered questions. Join leading gastroenterologist Dr. Michael Schultz and Chron’s sufferer Christine Groves as we discover the realities of everyday life with this disease. Read more...about:IBD – The Never Ending Story
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| 05:30 PM | - | 06:30 PM |
The Science Behind Writing And Communicating Recipes Wed 7 Jul 2010
Here is an opportunity to hear from the experts, ask questions, and also view a display of cookbooks from the Library's Collection. Otago members of the NZ Guild of Food-writers will discuss their recent publications. Contributors to the discussion are well known writers Helen Leach, Mary Browne, Janet Mitchell, Joan Bishop and Charmian Smith. Read more...about:The Science Behind Writing And Communicating Recipes
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Why Is Vitamin D So Important For Our Health? Wed 7 Jul 2010
Why is vitamin D so important for our health? Dr Lisa Houghton will present a fact filled session on the links between Vitamin D and the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes, and even susceptibility to the common cold! Read more...about:Why Is Vitamin D So Important For Our Health?
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When Yes Means No! How females control male reproductive success – lunchtime lecture series @ Invermay Wed 7 Jul 2010
In many species females can control fertilisation after mating via different mechanisms – a process called c (CFC). Prof. Neil Gemmell will outline some of the work currently undertaken in this area in the new Centre for Reproduction and Genomics that investigates how and why CFC occurs and its implications for fertility enhancement and control in aquaculture, agriculture, conservation and human health. Read more...about:When Yes Means No! How females control male reproductive success – lunchtime lecture series @ Invermay
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Keynote Mr Andrew Greensmith - The Cutting Edge: Achieving Surgical Marvels Tue 6 Jul 2010
As part of the team that separated the conjoined twins Trishna and Krishna in Melbourne in 2009, plastic surgeon Mr Andrew Greensmith was involved in making surgical history. Come along and hear how the team achieved what some thought impossible, and how technology is changing the face of surgery. Read more...about:Keynote Mr Andrew Greensmith - The Cutting Edge: Achieving Surgical Marvels
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