The Countdown Begins!
As the days get shorter, and the weather colder, we hope that your anticipation for the Unseen University Convivium is ramping up! Ours certainly is – to quote the Librarian – “Oook! Oook! Eeek! Oook!”
Exciting News! Announcing Virtual Guests!
Through the magic of the Omniscope we have the fantastic opportunity to chat with some Discworld luminaries!
- First and foremost, the man in the hat we all want to talk to – Professor Sir Terry Pratchett himself! Sir Terry has kindly agreed to join us for a call, and we are definitely looking forward to it!
- Secondly, Professor Ian Stewart and Doctor Jack Cohen, co-authors of The Science Of Discworld series, will join us for an enlightening scientific discussion.
- Our final virtual guest is the Cunning Artificer, Bernard Pearson, proprietor of the Discworld Emporium and creator of artwork, sculptures, stamps and currency.
Find out more about our guests (actual and virtual) on this page.
Many other additions and refinements of the Convivium programme have recently been made – find out the full details here.
Win a FREE deluxe Ankh-Morpork!
Convivium Attendees have the chance to win a Deluxe Edition of the “Ankh-Morpork” board game valued at $150, kindly donated by Treefrog Games.
All you have to do to enter is purchase tickets or merchandise by MAY 15TH! Every purchase gets you more entries into the prize draw.
Full details on the competition are available here.
Deadlines are looming like Miss Treason’s loom
As the Convivium approaches, so does the closing date for certain items.
- Tickets to Gaudy Night can only be purchased up to JUNE 1ST. They will not be available at all after this date, so if you wish to attend our gala dinner, now is the time to buy!
Click here for info and click here for tickets.
- The exclusive Convivium attendees-only t-shirt and scarf can only be ordered up to JUNE 6TH. They will not be available to order at all after this date.
- Winery and Gourmet Tour tickets are available online until JUNE 22ND. However, places are quickly running out, so get in fast to secure your seat!
Click here for info and click here for tickets.
- And of course, the Convivium Tickets for the entire convention are available online until JUNE 22ND. After this date, you may be able to buy at the door (depending on attendee limits), but it will cost extra to do so.
Click here for info and click here for tickets
Academic discussions galore
If you would like to discuss things and stuff with other fans, please head over to our forums.
There are already discussions about room-sharing, billetting, the Great Debate and the Nullus Anxietas IV Band with Rocks in challenge, but feel free to create new ones!
You can also keep up to date by using social media:
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Yours academically,
The Faculty
Unseen University Convivium
University of Adelaide, July 6-8, 2012
http://ausdwcon.org
PS. Happy Birthday Terry!