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Sydney Science Forum
Science talks by the brightest minds in science
Free public talks about the latest science research, ideas and innovations.
Our long-running science talk series, the Sydney Science Forum, brings thousands of people from the Sydney community on campus each year to hear about the latest in scientific research, ideas, possibilities and innovations.
The talks take place throughout the year and are a highlight of our Science Alliance program. The speakers are leaders in fields and the talks provide not only an opportunity to listen to, but also to interact with these special guests.
The talks aim to communicate cutting-edge science research in a way that is accessible and fun!
2024
Past events
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Dr Karl's Great Moments in Science Presented by Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Julius Sumner Miller Fellow, University of Sydney, York Theatre, Seymour Centre Tuesday 16 April 2024 |
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Dr Karl's Great Moments in Science - Rolling Thunder Presented by Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Julius Sumner Miller Fellow, University of Sydney, York Theatre, Seymour Centre Tuesday 16 May 2023 |
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Dr Karl's Fact vs Fiction Presented by Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Julius Sumner Miller Fellow, University of Sydney, York Theatre, Seymour Centre Wednesday 27 April 2022 |
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Dr Karl's Surfing Safari Through Science Presented by Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Julius Sumner Miller Fellow, University of Sydney, York Theatre, Seymour Centre Wednesday 6 May 2021 |
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Not guilty: The psychology of crime investigations Presented by Dr Celine van Golde, School of Pyschology and Professor Simon Rice, Sydney Law School, Charles Perkins Centre, the University of Sydney Wednesday 18 September 2019 |
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Vital Science Presented by Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Julius Sumner Miller Fellow, University of Sydney, York Theatre, Seymour Centre Wednesday 5 June 2019 Watch the recording |
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The light side: Illuminating life Presented by Professor Elizabeth New and Associate Professor Alice Motion, School of Chemistry, Charles Perkins Centre, the University of Sydney Wednesday 29 May 2019 Watch the recording |
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How to age well Presented by Professor Anne Tiedemann, Professor Kurt Iveson, Professor Muireann Irish, Dr Samantha Solon-Biet, Charles Perkins Centre, the University of Sydney Wednesday 3 April 2019 Watch the recording |
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Adventures in the Virosphere Presented by Professor Edward Holmes FAA, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Charles Perkins Centre, the University of Sydney Wednesday 12 September 2018 Watch the recording |
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Virtual Reality: Exploring new dimensions Presented by Professor Olivier Piguet & Associate Professor Hamish MacDougall Watch the recording |
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Karl, the Universe and Everything Presented by Dr Karl Kruszelnicki Julius Sumner Miller Fellow, University of Sydney Wednesday 9 May 2018 |
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Explosions in the sky: Gravitational waves and the new astronomy Presented by Associate Professor Tara Murphy ARC Future Fellow | Sydney Institute for Astronomy | School of Physics Wednesday 21 March 2018 Watch the recording |
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Hugs not drugs: Revolutionising the treatment of addiction Presented by Dr Michael Bowen, School of Psychology Watch the recording |
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Bright lights: The science of light at the nanoscale Presented by Professor Ben Eggleton and Dr Andrea Blanco-Redondo, School of Physics Watch the recording |
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The Doctor: The time(less) lord of science The timeless Lord of Science, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, is back. |
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Stranger things: The uncanny world of animal pregnancy Presented by Dr Camilla Whittington, School of Life and Environmental Sciences Watch the recording |
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The world builders: Creating and experimental planet Presented by Professor Dietmar Müller School of Geosciences Watch the recording |
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Life in the city: Why nature persists in ubran environments Presented by Associate Professor Dieter Hochuli School of Life and Environmental Sciences |
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Breaking Good Presented by Dr Alice Williamson School of Chemistry |
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Adventures in the Virosphere Presented by Professor Edward Holmes FAA, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Charles Perkins Centre, the University of Sydney Wednesday 12 September 2018 Watch the recording |