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The Shine Dome and Ian Potter House The year 2008 marked the 50th anniversary since construction of the Academy’s domeshaped building commenced in March 1958. The foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Robert Menzies on 2 May 1958, coinciding with the Academy’s Annual General Meeting and symposium. The dome, previously called Becker House but now known as the Shine Dome, has been a Canberra landmark since then. A variety of functions and events were held at the Shine Dome throughout the year. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry held divisional briefing sessions, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission held a four day workshop on investigation skills and the Embassy of France held a conference on affordable Photo: Stephanie Kafkaris low-emission energy and water. We welcomed back the Catholic Education Office who held their in-service days through the year. The Royal Australian Institute of Architects held the launch of their Bienniale Travelling Student Exhibition. Events were held by Australian and New Zealand Systems of Government (ANZSOG) with their regular public lectures, and the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia held their Annual General Meeting, Cunningham Lecture and symposium at the dome. Many THE SHINE DOME AND IAN POTTER HOUSE one-day events were held, by the Australian Corporate Lawyers Association, the Australian Phenomics Facility, Australian Associated Press and the Conservation Council among others. The Academy’s public lecture series Australia’s renewable energy future has been one of the major attractions at the Shine Dome this year attracting near capacity audiences. The Open Day held on 2 October also proved popular with a number of local and interstate visitors. The Open Day gave people a chance to explore the architecture of the building, with the help of local architects Pip Giovanelli and Eric Martin, and to learn more about the Academy. The Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA) placed a plaque on the exterior of the Shine Dome, citing the values for which the dome was included in the National Heritage List. DEWHA also provided brochures that explain the heritage values of the Shine Dome for distribution to the public. Tour groups gather to discover architectural merits of the dome Plaque citing values for which the dome was placed on the National Heritage List Photo: Richard Bray 98 THE AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE
The gardens between the Shine Dome and Ian Potter House have been planted with a variety of hardy native plants and installed with a drip watering system as the best option for water efficient irrigation. Part of the first floor of Ian Potter House is now used by the Academy secretariat as the number of staff continues to increase. Photo: Irene Dowdy Photo: Jacinta Legg Wisteria clad arches frame Ian Potter House at dusk Energy efficient lighting options are being considered Lighting within the Ian Wark theatre is being investigated by a specialist lighting engineering firm to see what can be done to retrofit the theatre with modern versions of the existing fittings and to make the lighting more energy efficient. Events held at the Dome Date Function Organisation 16 May End child slavery: A forum on child labour The Oaktree Foundation 20–23 May Workshop Basic investigation skills training Australian Competition and Consumer Commission 26 May Symposium on iodine deficiency National Committee for Nutrition 29 May Dining Club The four learned academies 2 June Management Services divisional presentation 5 June International Year of Astronomy stakeholders launch Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry CSIRO Australia Telescope National Facility 11 June Audit Advisory Council meeting National Land and Water Resources 20 June Symposium Research School of Earth Sciences 21 June Dr Paul Wild memorial Private 24 June Public lecture by Dr Norman Abjorensen Divided we stand: Political reflections on the federal experiment Australian National University Marketing and Communications 26 June Council meeting Australian Academy of Science 4 July Awards night Urban Contractors 9 July Book launch Info Focus Australia Pty Ltd 14 July Student induction Crawford School of Government THE SHINE DOME AND IAN POTTER HOUSE ANNUAL REPORT APRIL 2008–MARCH 2009 99
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ANNUAL REPORT 2008-09 1 April 2008
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REPORT OF THE COUNCIL For the year
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President’s foreword The reportin
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Council and administration The Acad
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Harvey, RP Hatch, MD Head, AK Healy
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Professor Robert Glenn Parton FAA P
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Regional groups The following repor
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Victoria Chair: Professor Tony Klei
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In addition the Academy, in conjunc
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pattern, greater variability in ext
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After a stimulating presentation fr
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National committees for science The
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Brain and mind Chair: Professor Max
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Effects of low level radiation, app
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prepared by NCESS and sent to Minis
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Mechanical sciences Chair: Associat
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We are grateful to outgoing committ
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Conference, Australian Space Scienc
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International Council for Science T
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Union/conference Date Location Dele
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Bilateral activities Bilateral acti
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the Indonesian Ministry for Researc
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Scientific and Technological Develo
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Other international activities Foru
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