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The Sydney Science Forum series of lectures features prominent scientists from the University of Sydney and elsewhere to present their latest research in a interesting and informative forum. The lectures are FREE and aimed at members of the public and high school groups.

In 2012, the Forum will include scientists from the University of Sydney and elsewhere, as well as our Julius Sumner Miller Fellow Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, dazzling audiences, young and old with their amazing array of scientific facts, figures and fun!


2012 Sydney Science Forum lectures

Wednesday 16 May 2012
Dr Karl's Brain Food
Presented by Dr Karl Kruszelnicki

Monday 16 July 2012
Why aren't we talking about soil?
Presented by an international panel of soil scientists and experts

Wednesday 25 July 2012
Sympathy for the Devil
Presented by Associate Professor Kathy Belov
Wednesday 8 August 2012
ANNUAL MURRAY LECTURE
Crowd Control: The Principles of Collective Behaviour
Presented by Professor Iain Couzin, Princeton University
Wednesday 15 August 2012
Gorgeous Geometry: Art, Optics & Butterflies
Presented by Associate Professor Leon Poladian

Wednesday 12 September 2012
Emotional Intelligence: Figuring Fact from Fad
Presented by Dr Carolyn MacCann
Wednesday 17 October 2012
Rewriting Himalayan History: Ancient Oceans on the top of the world
Presented by Professor Jonathan Aitchison

* Please note lecture topics are subject to change without notice.


Where are the lectures?

Eastern Avenue Auditorium, The University of Sydney

Bookings

While the lectures are free, seat bookings are essential as places are limited.

To make a booking, complete the online booking form or email with your name, the names of the lectures you wish to attend, and number of seats required (limited to 5 per booking except for school groups). Bookings can also be made by calling (02) 9351 3021 between 10am and 3pm.


Sydney Science Forum archive

Read about past Sydney Science Forum lectures.


Other public lectures at the University of Sydney