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At the Science Exchange, Wednesday 8 February 6-7:30pm
This documentary follows the amazing journey of a group of students during their first year of medical school.
Science Outside the Square @ Carnevale
At Adelaide Showground, Saturday 11 February, Sessions at 3pm and 6pm
Science Outside the Square brings science from Italy to Carnevale in Adelaide.
Carnevale Admission: Adults $12, Family Pass $25 (2 adults 2 children), Children $5, Concession $8
Art, pattern and complexity: artists talk

At the Science Exchange, Thursday 16 February 6-7:30pm
Join us for a preview of the exhibition and hear from the artists about their work.
No-one is immune - the reality of organ donation

At the Science Exchange, Wednesday 22 February 6-7:3opm
In recognition of DonateLife Week 2012, we will explore the barrier that is the immune system. While it usually protects us from evil invaders, the immune system becomes a hindrance for organ transplantation.
In association with DonateLife SA
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At the Science Exchange, Friday 2 March 10am-3pm
Now in its third incarnation, this workshop will examine the visual intersection between science and art.
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At the Science Exchange, Thursday 22 March 6-7:30pm
Van Gogh said an artist should ‘ignore the obvious and exaggerate the essential.’ Fractal homeomorphisms enable us to do just that!
Book club: Flowers for Algernon
At the Science Exchange, Wednesday 28 March 6-7:30pmThis multi-award winning classic work of speculative fiction was voted for by our book club members.
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At the Science Exchange, Thursday 29 March 6-7:30pmJoin us as we delve into the science underpinning a recent news story.
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- Adelaide Fringe 2012
Adelaide Fringe 2012 at the Science Exchange
Entertain your brain at the Science Exchange this Fringe!

Opening night party at the Science Exchange

24 February drop in from 6pm
Cuttlefish, daleks, angry mathematicians, disorder and chaos! Catch RiAus staff and volunteers as they add colour and movement to this year’s Fringe parade. Join us afterwards for a drink and a sneak peak of some special Fringe shows at the Science Exchange.
Science of Fiction: Doctor Who (comedy)

25 February at 6:30pm, 26 February at 2pm
We'll take a light hearted look at the science of fiction, and find out just how much science there is in Doctor Who.
Art, pattern and complexity launch (visual art)

Launch event 28 February at 5:30pm
Artists explore ideas that draw on the latest scientific and mathematical theories. Exhibition open 29 February - 16 May.
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1 – 3, 8 – 10, 14 – 17 March at 6:30pm
Emily Steel's new play: thousands of Giant Australian Cuttlefish gone missing off the coast of Whyalla.
The fame algorithm: Maths for what we really want (comedy)

1 - 3 March at 7:30pm
Simon Pampena, the angry mathematician, is your guide on maths’ modern adventure to the dark side.
Your days are numbered: The maths of death (comedy)

6 – 10 March at 8pm
Comedian Timandra Harkness and stand up mathematician Matt Parker will make sure you die laughing.
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8 – 10 March at 7:15pm
Built around one man’s genius for observation, the play explores natural phenomena and the processes of science.
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13 – 16 March, 10am & 1pm daily at the Science Exchange
17 & 18 March, 1pm & 2pm daily at Adelaide Showground, Ridley Centre
It is the year 2030, and the air is different.
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"I decided to join RiAus because I was so impressed with the quality and quantity of the presentations that I wanted to support RiAus and ensure its longevity by becoming a member. My friends and I generally go to an event nearly every week and I particularly enjoy having access to the latest developments in science." - Ron Dickens, RiAus member
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