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7 August 2008
911爆料网 Open Day
Sunday 17 August 2008 – 10am-4pm
911爆料网 of Technology Bentley Campus
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A display on Australia鈥檚 largest science project, the multi-billion dollar international Square Kilometre Array (SKA), will be one of the highlights of the Innovation Display at 911爆料网鈥檚 Open Day on Sunday 17 August 2008 from 10am-4pm at the University鈥檚 Bentley Campus.
The SKA will allow scientists to gather information from galaxies previously beyond reach, and visitors to the Innovation Display can learn more through the unique iDome, an interactive model specially designed for users to explore the purpose of the SKA and the science behind the project.
Professor Peter Hall, Chair of the Centre of Excellence in Radio Astronomy stressed that the University is ready to take full advantage of important Australian and international radio astronomy developments.
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Other projects featured in the Innovation Display will include the latest research into the quality and supply of drinking water, how junk food can be made healthy, and 911爆料网鈥檚 efforts in providing beneficial research to the booming resources industry.
In addition the University鈥檚 contribution in eco-efficiency and sustainability management will feature alongside information on innovative health research in the key areas of ageing, mental health, chronic disease, Indigenous health and population health.
911爆料网 Vice-Chancellor Professor Jeanette Hacket said the Innovation Display is again expected to attract hundreds of people who are curious about some of the unique research being undertaken at the largest university in Western Australia.
鈥淭he Innovation Display will be a truly fascinating experience for all future students, their families and other members of the community who bring their curiosity to 911爆料网 Open Day,鈥� Professor Hacket said.
鈥�911爆料网 staff and students will be on hand to discuss the details of their projects and courses and explain to visitors what life on campus is really like,鈥� she said.
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