Have the terrorists won?

Open Day

Terrorism, global warming, French versus Australian wine, and our ageing population - these issues are all part of The Forum, a series of panel discussions featuring some of the University of Adelaide's best minds at Open Day on Sunday 20 August.

The Forum will see leading University researchers and other panellists tackle four major issues in a series of public discussions throughout Open Day. Each forum will contribute to public debate, enabling the community to interact with panellists, ask questions and have their say on the issues.

To be held in the Eclipse Room on Level 4 of Union House, The Forum is one of many reasons to visit the University of Adelaide on Open Day.

Climate Change - it's too late, learn to adapt!

10am

What it's about:

The Earth's climate has warmed and cooled for millions of years. We regularly hear on the news that changes to the environment are as a result of global warming. Are the changes really as bad as we have been told? What is likely to happen in the future? Will climate change continue to grow worse over time? Is it already too late?

Panellists:

Associate Professor Garrett Cullity -
Head of the Discipline of Philosophy, University of Adelaide

Professor Bob Hill -
Head of the School of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Adelaide, and Head of Science, South Australian Museum

Associate Professor Gus Nathan -
Lecturer in the School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Adelaide

Professor Ian Plimer -
Professor of Mining Geology in the School of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Adelaide

The French call Australian wine industrial, does that make French wine primitive?

11.30am

What it's about:
Some believe that French wines cannot be compared with any other. Australia and France make wine differently and they therefore have different tastes - two different cultures, two different kinds of wine. But are culture and history so important in making world-class wine? Are Australian and French wines really that different? Who really does make the best wine?

Panellists:

Dr Carolin Plewa -
Associate Lecturer in the School of Commerce, University of Adelaide

Associate Professor Jean Fornasiero -
Head of the Discipline of French Studies, University of Adelaide

Dr Paul Grbin -
Lecturer in Oenology in the Discipline of Wine & Horticulture, University of Adelaide

Briony Hoare -
Hoare Consulting, University of Adelaide graduate and Young Winemaker of the Year for 2003

The Ageing West - a crisis for tomorrow

1.00pm

What it's about:

With the increase in the average age in western countries, there are fears that countries will be burdened by 'too many elderly people'. What are the actual demographic trends? What issues are we facing as the age of the population increases? Does an ageing population pose a significant threat to the developed world?

Panellists:

Professor Christopher Findlay -
Head of the School of Economics, University of Adelaide

Professor David Findlay -
Deputy Head of the Department of Orthopaedics & Trauma, University of Adelaide, and Head of the Bone and Joint Centre, Hanson Institute

Professor Gary Wittert -
Head of the School of Medicine, University of Adelaide

Professor Graeme Hugo -
Federation Fellow and Professor in the Department of Geographical & Environmental Studies

Loss of Freedom in the West: have the terrorists won?

2.30pm

What it's about:

Terrorism continues to be a significant issue throughout the world. For some it has prevented travel and/or business within particular regions. With the introduction of travel warnings and the fear of more terrorism attacks, have the terrorists already won?

Panellists:

Professor Mike Brooks -
Head of the School of Computer Science, University of Adelaide

Dr Andrew Gleeson -
Associate Lecturer in the Discipline of Philosophy, University of Adelaide

Dr Felix Patrikeeff -
Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Politics, University of Adelaide

Associate Professor Ric Zuckerman -
Reader in the Discipline of History, University of Adelaide

For more information about The Forum, visit the University of Adelaide's Open Day website: www.adelaide.edu.au/openday