Lumen Spring Summer 2023 - Flipbook - Page 3
We also celebrate our magnificent Waite
campus turning 100 in 2024 with a suite
of activities planned for this fabulous
milestone. The bequest a century ago,
from Peter and Matilda Waite, of the land,
endowment fund and the existing buildings,
is a lasting memorial to that family’s
generosity.
Another milestone we highlight is the 10th
anniversary of the Children’s University
which is a local and national success story.
And we talk to a prominent and loved alum,
astronaut Andy Thomas, to celebrate his
graduation from our University 50 years
ago with a Bachelor of Engineering with
First Class Honours – his first “small step”
on the journey that led him into space.
We also honour alum Ian Wall, who we
sadly lost recently, and his wife Pamela. Vale
Ian – you were a much-loved and respected
member of our University family.
The Lumen interview this issue examines a
topic which is very much front of mind in
our society – artificial intelligence.
The emergence and popularity of new AI
software this year has raised many questions
– and we ask one of our leaders, Professor
Simon Lucey, Director of the University’s
Australian Institute of Machine Learning,
to help answer them.
Plus, our very popular writers and
academics, Susan Hazel and Ben McCann,
give their views on AI, examining the
potential for “robot pets” and our love for
movies about AI and robots.
Other new content includes News in brief
– snippets of ways our University’s work
is making the news – and World news – the
impact our alumni and partners are having
around the world.
We detail our first ever Giving
Day, discuss our amalgamation
plans, honour alumni and staff
achievements, and enjoy the
colour, vibrancy and energy of
life on campus.
With the promise of warmer weather ahead,
we take a fresh look at Chardonnay in our
latest wine review by oenology Associate
Professor Sue Bastian.
Feedback on our recent, revised and revived
issue of Lumen at the start of winter was
very positive. I hope you will also find
plenty to enjoy in this issue!
This issue...
Celebrating Andy Thomas – 4-5
50 years since graduation
Children’s University turns 10 – 6-7
Growing brighter futures
The Lumen interview – 12-17
The promises and perils of AI
Getting ready to party – 23-26
A sneak peek at our 150th celebrations
News in brief – 27-29
Our people and research making history
World news – 30-31
Making a difference around the world
Letters and our special 150th
birthday contest – 32-35
Your chance to win!
Robot pets for the future? – 36-37
AI and our furry friends
Were Kath and Kim right? – page 41
Our wine review - is Kardonnay roolly
the fresh taste of summer?
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