News in Brief

Writing is on the wall for exhibition

there is no colour beyond black is an exhibition by Iranian-born Adelaide-based artist Siamak Fallah, whose work explores issues related to immigration and refugees.

The words "there is no colour beyond black" will be handwritten on the walls of the exhibition space in the Barr Smith Library on the University's North Terrace Campus.

The exhibition, part of the Cultural Illumination series held by the University's Art & Heritage Collections, is free and open to the public. It will run until Sunday 30 March, and is open during the library's usual opening hours.

Come on an American journey

Australian author Don Watson will talk about his latest book, American Journeys, at a free public event being hosted by the Friends of the University of Adelaide Library.

The talk will be held at 6.30pm on Thursday 6 March in the Bragg Lecture Theatre, North Terrace Campus. Admission is free and open to the public, but a gold coin donation is invited. RSVP by Tuesday 4 March via email: robina.weir@adelaide.edu.au or phone: (08) 8303 4064.

Philosopher has impossible mission

Emeritus Professor Chris Mortensen (Philosophy, University of Adelaide) will discuss "The Impossible University" for the popular Cultural Conversation series this month.

"The University has many impossible aspects. In this talk I will show images of some of these impossible sights, and explain in what their impossibility consists," he said.

His talk will be held at 1.00pm on Wednesday 12 March in the Polygon Theatre, Horace Lamb Building, North Terrace Campus. All are welcome.

Cultural evening - Year of the Rat

What is in store for the Year of the Rat? What is its significance, and what is the role of astrology in contemporary Chinese culture?

This will be the focus of a cultural evening jointly presented by the Confucius Institute and Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) at the University of Adelaide.

To be held from 6.15pm on Wednesday 12 March, Room 209, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus, the seminar costs $10.

For more information, visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/pce/seminars.html