Thursday 6 September 2012

Why Science Matters: A Q&A on the importance of science for Australia’s future

Will science play an important role in Australia’s future economy? Does science provide good value for money? What skills do we need to build for Australia in the post-mining era? What are Australia’s research strengths and why do they matter? 

This science Q&A panel features Federal Member for Melbourne, Adam Bandt in conversation with leading scientists, discussing why science matters for Australia.

This free event will be hosted by Dr Marguerite Evans-Galea, Chair Australian Early-Mid Career
Researcher Forum, and will feature a panel including:

  • Adam Bandt, Federal MP for Melbourne, Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens
  • Prof Doug Hilton, Director of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute
  • Prof Geoff Prince, Director, Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute
  • Prof Rachel Webster, Head of the Astrophysics Group, University of Melbourne

WHEN: Thursday 27 of September, 6pm

WHERE: GTAC (Gene Technology Access Centre), University High School, 1H
Royal Parade, Parkville

RSVP: The event is completely free but registrations are 
required and can be made here.