Uni in the Brewery 2009 begins with a splash

The Uni in the Brewery series for 2009 will begin on Wednesday 11 March at the Five Islands Brewery in Wollongong with a presentation about Marine Protected Areas (or MPAs).

The last two decades have seen a flurry of activity in research on MPAs as marine reserves or parks are established rapidly on a global scale.

Director of the UOW’s Shoalhaven Marine and Freshwater Centre (SMFC), Dr Pia Winberg, and Associate Professor Andy Davis (Institute for Conservation Biology at UOW) will discuss what triggers the establishment of MPAs and the type of research conducted at the SMFC and UOW.

MPAs are regarded as a complementary tool to fisheries management, and subsequently the focus of MPA research has been to measure the recovery of targeted fish stocks.

This presentation, entitled “Benefits and biodiversity of a Marine Protected Area in southern NSW”, explores the outcome of UOW research efforts in south coast MPAs.

Uni in the Brewery is a lecture series aimed at the public. It gives people the opportunity to learn about the various research projects conducted at the University of Wollongong and to be involved with lively discussion with the presenters.

This event is free – everyone is welcome.

RSVP: Vicky on 4221 4126 or email vwallace@uow.edu.au
When: Wednesday 11 March from 5.30-6.30pm
Where: Five Islands Brewery, eastern end of WIN Entertainment Centre (Cnr Harbour and Crown), Wollongong
Further Information at: http://www.uow.edu.au/research/unibrewery/index.html

Winning Business with India & South Asia, seminar series

organised by Austrade with sponsorship partner Gujarat NRE

16 March - 3 April 2009

Join us for the 5th ‘Winning Business with India & South Asia’ semiar series, our free national half-day seminars, providing updates on business opportunities in India and South Asia by Austrade’s in-market specialists.

This year, the seminars will also provide market updates in South Asia, with the Global Financial Crisis affecting many markets, South Asia offers positive economic GDP growth in all markets including 7% in India.

Seminar details

Wollongong
Monday 23 March 2009

Venue
Innovation Centre, University of Wollongong

Time
8:30am for 9:00am start - 12:00pm

Register today
Seats will fi ll quickly so don’t miss out - register today.

Visit www.austrade.gov.au/IndiaSouthAsia05 or call 13 28 78.

Seminar is free of charge.

For more details click here to download the Pdf.