Course A

The Book and Print in today’s society

Course organiser:Kathryn Ell and Conrad Michelson

Presenter:Various

Do you remember the ‘Everyman’ series of classics with their catchphrase, ‘A good book is the lifeblood of a master spirit’? We are now inundated with the printed and the internetted word. In this series Kathryn and Conrad offer us speakers on five key topics of the world of Book and Print today.

1 Mar:

The Publisher's Role: Bruce Bascand of Caxton Press.A publisher gives an overview of significant changes in publishing and printing that impact on how the business operates today.

8 Mar:

The Bookseller's Role: Philip King and Gillian Newman from University BookshopNew business models for the buying and selling of books challenge the way bookstores might function today. One bookseller looks into this and offers encouraging reasons why the printed book is alive and well!

15 Mar:

The Library: Kim Slack and Guy FieldThe changing role of the Library for today’s readers including the mobile library, online access, research needs and community focus.

22 Mar:

The Newspaper: Ric StevenThe press has seen significant alterations to its readership and the format of its publications. In this session Ric Steven from The Press will focus on technological changes for printing a newspaper and gathering news and reviews.

29 Mar:

The Writer: Fiona Farrell.From an author’s point of view, print and books are still an important way to communicate ideas. Fiona, a Christchurch author, will describe in an interview how the craft of writing has changed and yet, in some ways, has stayed the same.

Course B

The NZ Aviation Industry

Course organiser:David Chapple

Presenter:Several

We depend on aviation as never before. We hop on and off aeroplanes knowing them to be safe and swift. We send and receive parcels and mail by air. Exporters depend on planes to get their produce to overseas markets in a fresh condition. Our five experts will look at aspects of the infrastructure which is required to keep it safe and dependable.

1 Mar:

Chris Perkins, Flight Training in New ZealandChris is a Senior Flight Instructor with the International Aviation Academy of New Zealand, a subsidiary of the Canterbury Aero Club. He will talk about the training of pilots for general aviation and the airlines.

8 Mar:

Capt. Ross Sparks, Flying a Modern Airliner.Ever wondered what happens on the flight deck? Ross is an Air New Zealand Captain on the Airbus A320. He will describe what is involved in flying an airliner across the Tasman and some of the very clever technology which is available to pilots in doing so.

15 Mar:

Ray Thorpe & Tristan Oakley, Forecasting New Zealand’s Unique Weather.They will talk about the vagaries of New Zealand’s weather and how accurate forecasting is vital for flight safety. Ray is General Manager Aviation Sales. He will talk about the changing face of forecasting for aviation. Tristan is a forecaster with good experience regarding the unique weather patterns we experience in New Zealand.

22 Mar:

Kim Smith, Air Traffic Control Throughout New Zealand.Kim is an Operations and Support Manager for the Airways Corporation of New Zealand Ltd. He will describe how New Zealand airspace is carved up and how aircraft in the various areas are kept separated. Almost all of New Zealand’s airspace is controlled from Christchurch.

29 Mar:

Rees Boswell, Managing an International AirportHow does it all come together - Crash Fire, the Airlines, other operators on the airfield, retail outlets, Aviation Security, the neighbours and more! And let’s talk numbers - they’re huge; and what of future planning?

Course C

Dialogues

Course organiser:Jim Thornton & Garry Jeffery

Presenter:Several

Two well-qualified and knowledgeable people will discuss with one another their differing viewpoints on each of five subjects of important public interest.

Each dialogue of approximately 35-40 minutes will be followed by the opportunity for the audience to participate.

5 Apr:

Rev.Peter Carrell & Jim Thornton.Does God really exist? Peter Carrell is the Director of Theology House and also Director of Education for the Anglican Diocese of Christchurch. Jim Thornton formerly taught the Philosophy of Religion at Canterbury University.

12 Apr:

Michelle Vaughan & colleague. Pharmaceutical drugs. Michelle Vaughan is a medical oncologist at Christchurch Public Hospital.

19 Apr:

John Bagma & colleague.National Standards in primary schools. John Bagma is Principal of Mairehau Primary School.

26 Apr:

Capitalism.Is the present system failing us? We discuss capitalism as we know it and consider some alternatives.

3 May:

Professor Mike Ardagh and Jim Thornton.Euthanasia and assisted suicide. Mike Ardagh is the foundation Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Otago School of Medicine at Christchurch Public Hospital. Jim Thornton formerly taught Ethics at Canterbury University.

Course D

Medical Matters

Course organiser:Gus Gale

Presenter:Various

Mechanical Engineers and Medical Doctors share their knowledge and experiences of how they have improved hospital patients’ success rates in recovery. U3A Okeover has previously offered a number of courses on health issues and this will be another contribution from the medical profession including their co-operation with the Engineering faculty at the University of Canterbury.

5 Apr:

Dr Chris Atkinson.Cancer care in 2012: Dr Atkinson will reflect on the last 35 years in which he has treated patients/families with cancer and reveal the huge changes in treatments and knowledge of the biology of cancer over that period and, hopefully, give some insights on where we will be in ten years time.

12 Apr:

Dr Aaron Le Compte.How Engineers have assisted in improving the survival statistics in the Intensive Care and Neonatal ICU as well as the improvement in ICU and Neonatal care

19 Apr:

Dr Paul Docherty.Type 2 Diabetes and Engineering: How Mechanical Engineers have improved methods of early diagnosing type 2 Diabetes.

26 Apr:

Dr Geoff Shaw.Dr Shaw is Senior Specialist in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the ChCh Public Hospital. Inventions: Dr Shaw is an inventor of medical 'tools' that have aided his work in an extremely important and stressful area of medical care.

3 May:

Dr Thomas Lotz..Dr Lotz has developed new methods of diagnosing Breast Cancer.

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Programme for Term 1, 2012

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