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Festival of science, medicine and health fortnight begins

3 August 2018
Sydney Science Festival & National Science Week 2018
From neuroscience and music to sport and the environment, researchers, students and celebrity scientists are involved in a range of events as part of this year's Sydney Science Festival from 7 to 19 August.

Cool chemistry (Pt. I)

Dr Williamson features in this explosive video

The ±¬ÁÏÍõ will be highlighting multidisciplinary research across the sciences and innovation as part of the 10-day festival, with free public talks, panels, activities and workshops – and everyone is welcome.

Chemist and science communicatorÌýDr Alice Williamson, who is appearing in a number of events, said the festival has something for everyone: “There are dozens of ±¬ÁÏÍõ staff and students taking part in engaging events and activities.â€

This is the fourth year of the Festival, after being established in 2015 as part of – Australia’s annual celebration of the intricate world of science and the world we live in. It is an initiative of the strategy, developed by the federal Government to deliver a more scientifically engaged Australia.

Some highlights include:

  • (Prof Muireann Irish)
  • (panel);Ìý ÌýÌý
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  • (including women in STEM)
  • (panel including the AIS)Ìý ÌýÌý
  • (Prof Geraint Lewis)Ìý ÌýÌý
  • (Ian Beveridge Memorial Lecture)Ìý ÌýÌý
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  • (including mathematician Prof Nalini Joshi)Ìý ÌýÌý
  • (and other school events)Ìý ÌýÌý
  • Ìý(Dr Samuel Banister)Ìý ÌýÌý

...and many more; tickets selling fast – so get in quick!

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Vivienne Reiner

PhD Candidate and Casual Academic
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