Events Diary : October 2013
Tuesday, 1st October 2013
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Leech Building, Room 2.2
Consultancy: a route to developing relationships with companies
FMS lunchtime symposium. Overview and 4 key internal speakers discussing different types of FMS consultancy contracts and the various benefits of engaging. Admission: Free, but booking for lunch required (12.30pm). Contact for further information: Linda Wilson Tel: 0191 222 3508 Email: linda.wilson2@ncl.ac.uk
Thursday, 3rd October 2013
8:30AM - 11:30AM
Newcastle University Business School
Changing Age for Business
What Opportunities does an Ageing Society offer my Business
Event agenda includes a keynote from Professor Tom Kirkwood, and insights from Julian Healey - former Head of Marketing at Saga. Admission: Free, but please register online. Contact for further information: Helen Neat Tel: 0191 222 6837 Email: changingage@ncl.ac.uk
Thursday, 3rd October 2013
1:10PM - 2:00PM
King's Hall, Armstrong Building
King's Hall Music :
Sarah Beth Briggs (piano)
Programme to include:
Mozart: Fantasy in C Minor, K475
Beethoven: Sonata in C Minor, Op. 13, Pathetique
This concert commemorates the 25th anniversary of the death of Denis Mathews, who was Professor of Music at Newcastle University from 1971-1984.
Free admission
Thursday, 3rd October 2013
4:00PM - 5:00PM
King's Hall, Armstrong Building
King's Hall Music :
Student Performances
Including Hannah Bellamy (flute), Megan Hindle (soprano), Adam Stapleford (drums), Euan Duncan (highland bagpipes)
Free admission
Thursday, 3rd October 2013
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Research Beehive 2.21, Old Library Building
Seminar
Rogério Puga: The British Presence in Macau: 1635-1793
SML Research Seminar Series and Instituto Camões Seminar
The Instituto Camões-funded Centro de Língua Portuguesa develops its own programme of Portuguese-related events: a lecture by Rogério Puga and a film on Macau. Admission: Free. Contact for further information: Ana Cristina Ana Assuncao Tel: 0191 222 7481 Email: ana.assuncao@ncl.ac.uk
Thursday, 3rd October 2013
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Research Beehive, 2.21, Old Library Building
Workshop
Film about Macau
SML Research Seminar Series and Instituto Camões Seminar
Presentation and screening of the film "A última vez que vi Macau" ("The last time I saw Macau") with English subtitles. Admission: Free. Contact for further information: Ana Assuncao Tel: 0191 222 7481 Email: ana.assuncao@ncl.ac.uk
Friday, 4th October 2013
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Great North Museum: Hancock
Seminar
Tawny Owl and Vole Populations in Kielder Forest
Based on 20 years of research, Professor of Ecology Xavier Lambin (Aberdeen University) will explore the relationship between owl and vole populations in Kielder Forest. Admission: Free but donation suggested. Contact for further information: Hazel Makepeace Tel: 0191 232 6386 Email: nhsn@ncl.ac.uk
Saturday, 5th October 2013
11:00AM - 3:30PM
Hatton Gallery, The Quadrangle, Newcastle University
Workshop
Big Moon Draw
Celebrating the Second Moon Project by artist Katie Paterson
Come along to the Hatton Gallery for lots of drawing activities for adults and children with a moon and space theme. Admission: Free. Contact for further information: Hazel Barron-Cooper Tel: 0191 222 6059 Email: hazel.barron-cooper@twmuseums.org.uk
Tuesday, 8th October 2013
12:30PM - 2:30PM
Research Beehive, Room 2.21
Workshop
Horizon 2020 - Briefing 1
Horizon 2020 is the new EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. This is the first of two identical in-house briefings which will provide an overview of Horizon 2020. Admission: Free, but it is necessary to register. Contact for further information: Grania Rogers Tel: 0191 222 8959 Email: grania.rogers@ncl.ac.uk
Tuesday, 8th October 2013
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, NE1 7RH
Seminar
The Noise
New murder mystery play with science advice from the Institute of Neuroscience
Join a pre-show discussion on the science behind the play with Tim Griffiths, Professor of Cognitive Neurology at Newcastle University. Admission: £14.50 (free to ticket holders for the play). Contact for further information: Northern Stage Tel: 01912305151 Email: info@northernstage.co.uk
Wednesday, 9th October 2013
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Newcastle University Business School, Room 5.14
Seminar
Seminar
Reconceptualising Aesthetic Labour, Sexualised Labour, and Sex work: Spezzatura and the Spezzatori
Dr Jo Grady (University of Leicester) reports on the experiences of female employees in the West African banking sector. Admission: Free. Contact for further information: Dr Jenny K Rodriguez Tel: 0191 208 1718 Email: jenny.rodriguez@ncl.ac.uk
Wednesday, 9th October 2013
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building, Newcastle University
Public Lectures :
India Grows at Night: a liberal case for a strong state
Gurcharan Das, bestselling author and journalist
Free admission, no pre-booking required.
Thursday, 10th October 2013
9:30AM - 5:00PM
Royal Armouries, Armouries Drive, Leeds.
Regener8 Annual Conference
Translating Regenerative Medicine to a Global Market
The strength of the UK sector in commercialising therapies in the fast growing field of regenerative medicine means it is well placed to do this on an international scale. The conference will address the issues from the viewpoint of small, mediaum and large industries. Admission: £110 + VAT; Students: £75 +VAT - please register. Contact for further information: Dawn Tudge, Horizonworks Marketing, 0191 211 1948 / 07816 231 940, E-mail: dawn@horozonworks.co.uk
Thursday, 10th October 2013
1:10PM - 2:00PM
King's Hall, Armstrong Building
King's Hall Music :
Sandra Kerr & Friends
Unfortunately this concert will not feature Peggy Seeger as she has been taken ill. The concert will now be: Sandra Kerr & Friends: traditional and newly-penned songs and instrumental music performed on a variety of instruments, with colleagues and students.
Free admission
Thursday, 10th October 2013
4:00PM - 5:00PM
King's Hall, Armstrong Building
King's Hall Music :
Student Performances
Including Matthew Ryan (piano), Rosemary Pollock (oboe), Sarah Holmes (soprano)
Free admission
Thursday, 10th October 2013
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Fine Art Lecture Theatre
Professor Danny Dorling Public Lecture
Too Many People - Too Few Houses
The first in this years Architecture, Planning and Landscape public lecture series. Admission: Free but booking essential. Contact for further information: Anne Fry Tel: 0191 222 5648 Email: anne.fry@ncl.ac.uk
Thursday, 10th October 2013
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building, Newcastle University
Public Lectures :
From Syria to Scotland: geopolitics in today's world
Sir Hew Strachan, Chichele Professor of the History of War and Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford
Defence Lecture
Free admission, no pre-booking required.
Friday, 11th October 2013
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Great North Museum: Hancock
Seminar
Mantle plumes: latest research
Professor Gillian Foulger from Durham University will explore the latest research on a possible explanation - up-welling currents of hot mantle material. Admission: Free but donation suggested. Contact for further information: Hazel Makepeace Tel: 0191 232 6386 Email: nhsn@ncl.ac.uk
Tuesday, 15th October 2013
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building, Newcastle University
Public Lectures :
Bioorthogonal chemistry, an enabling tool for biology and drug development
Professor Carolyn Bertozzi, University of California, Berkeley
Wynne-Jones Memorial Lecture
Free admission, no pre-booking required.
Wednesday, 16th October 2013
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Bede House Catholic Chaplaincy, 14 Windsor Terrace, NE2 4HE
Faith&Food
Why go to church? What on earth can the Mass offer me
Share some food and an aspect of our faith in a friendly enviroment. This discussion will be on what the Catholic Mass can do for me. Admission: £1 Contact for further information: Mia Fox Tel: 07713 259173 Email: mia.fox@ncl.ac.uk
Thursday, 17th October 2013
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Newcastle University Business School, 5 Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne
From Leazes Terrace to Sunset Boulevard -
guest lecture with music mogul Terry Ellis
Terry Ellis, co-founder of Chrysalis Music, music producer and manager will get your feet tapping along with his rock and roll past. Admission: Free. Contact for further information: Ruth Warwick Tel: 208 1637 Email: ruth.warwick@ncl.ac.uk
Thursday, 17th October 2013
1:10PM - 2:00PM
King's Hall, Armstrong Building
King's Hall Music :
Roller Trio
James Mainwaring (tenor saxophone and electronics)
Luke Wynter (guitar)
Luke Reddin-Williams (drums)
Still in their early 20s, the Roller Trio met whilst studying at Leeds College of Music. Their music is a fresh, visceral stew of conventional and experimental sounds that feature stonking riffs, thrashy noise, evocative songs and electronic soundscapes.
Free admission
Thursday, 17th October 2013
4:00PM - 5:00PM
King's Hall, Armstrong Building
King's Hall Music :
Student Performances
Including Jamie Stockbridge (saxophone), Victoria Hodges (soprano), David Curry (guitar)
Free admission
Thursday, 17th October 2013
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Newcastle University Business School, 5 Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne
Music industry: past, present and future
For this panel debate three music industry professionals will share insights into their illustrious careers : Tony Wadsworth CBE, Terry Ellis, and Paul Rodgers. Admission: Free. Contact for further information: Ruth Warwick Tel: 208 1637 Email: ruth.warwick@ncl.ac.uk
Thursday, 17th October 2013
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building, Newcastle University
Public Lectures :
Travelling with Elizabeth Bishop
Linda Anderson, Professor of Modern English and American Literature, Newcastle University
Free admission, no pre-booking required.
Friday, 18th October 2013
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Great North Museum: Hancock
Seminar
Mountain Plants of Sichuan, China
Professor Richards, Emeritus Professor of Botany (Newcastle University) has visited on three occasions to study this flora. Admission: Free but donation suggested. Contact for further information: Hazel Makepeace Tel: 0191 232 6386 Email: nhsn@ncl.ac.uk
Tuesday, 22nd October 2013
5:30PM
Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building, Newcastle University
Public Lectures :
T Dan Smith – hero or villain?
Chris Foote Wood, journalist, broadcaster, author; North East councillor
Free admission, no pre-booking required.
Wednesday, 23rd October 2013
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Research Beehive, Room 2.22
Workshop
Horizon 2020 - Briefing 2
This is the second of two identical in-house briefings providing an overview of Horizon 2020, the new EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. Admission: Free, but it is necessary to register. Contact for further information: Grania Rogers Tel: 0191 222 8959 Email: grania.rogers@ncl.ac.uk
Thursday, 24th October 2013
1:10PM - 2:00PM
Kings' Hall, Armstrong Building
King's Hall Music :
Trio Volant
Thomas Evans (clarinet)
Imogen Coe (oboe)
Christopher James (bassoon)
An opportunity to hear some of the lesser-known gems of the wind chamber music repertoire by a student ensemble from the Royal Northern College of Music. Programme to include works by Milhaud, Ibert and Canteloube.
Free admission
Thursday, 24th October 2013
4:00PM - 5:00PM
KIng's Hall, Armstrong Building
King's Hall Music :
Student Performances
Including Daniel Rose-Jones (recorder)
Free admission
Thursday, 24th October 2013
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building, Newcastle University
Public Lectures :
Scaffolding and care
Camila Batmanghelidjh, Founder and Chief Executive of Kids Company
Sophia Lecture
Free admission, no pre-booking required.
Friday, 25th October 2013
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Great North Museum: Hancock
Seminar
The effect of extreme weather on seabirds
Dr Francis Daunt,Seabird Ecologist leads a team of researchers (Centre for Ecology & Hydrology in Edinburgh) exploring effect of extreme weather. Admission: Free but donation suggested. Contact for further information: Hazel Makepeace Tel: 0191 232 6386 Email: nhsn@ncl.ac.uk
Saturday, 26th October 2013
12:15PM - 1:15PM
The Sage Gateshead
Public Lectures :
BBC Radio 3’s Free Thinking Festival of Ideas
Professor Sally Davies
Tuesday, 29th October 2013
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building, Newcastle University
Public Lectures :
The renaissance in British co-operative activity: a history of the Co-operative Group, 1863–2013
Professor John Wilson, Director, Newcastle University Business School
Free admission, no pre-booking required.
Wednesday, 30th October 2013
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building, Newcastle University
Public Lectures :
A broad field: antiquarianism in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century
Dr David Clarke, former Keeper of Archaeology at the National Museums of Scotland
Thursday, 31st October 2013
9:00AM - 3:00PM
Research Beehive
Workshop
Justice and Fairness in the City
One day workshop
Organised by the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape and Newcastle Institute for Research on Sustainability. Admission: Free but pre-booking required. Contact for further information: Anne Fry Tel: 5648 Email: anne.fry@ncl.ac.uk
Thursday, 31st October 2013
1:10PM - 2:00PM
King's Hall, Armstrong Building
King's Hall Music :
Leah Stuttard (gothic harp)
Music from the late 15th century, featuring dances, English songs and works by John Bedyngham, including the most famous song of thw ehole century, O Rosa bella.
Free admission
Thursday, 31st October 2013
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Kings's Hall, Armstrong Building
King's Hall Music :
Student Performances
Including Afra Jurkiewicz (piano)
Free admission
