Celebrating National Science Week

Robyn Williams Looking Ahead

Join us to celebrate National Science week with an exploration of science and innovation at our upcoming Looking Ahead Speaker Series!

Immerse yourself in the world science research and visionary ideas as we welcome the renowned science journalist and broadcaster, Robyn Williams, as our keynote speaker. Robyn's vast expertise and engaging storytelling will take you on an inspiring journey through the realms of scientific discovery, showcasing the transformative impact it has on our communities both locally and globally.

The evening will also feature a panel of local science experts, each with their own unique areas of expertise. This is your chance to get up close and personal with these brilliant minds, and they are more than happy to answer any burning science questions you may have.

Science is at the forefront of progress, and through this lecture series, we invite you to be part of the journey toward a brighter future. Discover the importance of innovation, embrace the wonders of scientific thinking, and learn how it shapes our lives in meaningful and relevant ways.

Please join us for a stimulating and thought-provoking evening of exploration and knowledge-sharing. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to be inspired by the great thinking and innovation that happens right here at our university.

Keynote by science journalist and broadcaster Robyn Williams

Robyn Williams presents RN's The Science Show and Ockham's Razor.

He has conducted countless interviews with scientists on ABC TV on programs such as Quantum and Catalyst, narrated the Nature of Australia series and appeared in World Safari with David Attenborough.

Outside the ABC, Robyn has served in various capacities, including president of the Australian Museum Trust, chairman of the Commission for the Future, and president of the Australian Science Communicators. In 1987, he was proclaimed a National Living Treasure.

In 1993, Robyn was the first journalist elected as a Fellow Member of the Australian Academy of Science. He was appointed AM in the 1988 Australian Bicentenary honours list and in the same year received honorary doctorates in science from the University of Sydney and Macquarie and Deakin Universities. The ANU awarded him a doctorate of law, and he is a visiting professor at the University of NSW and an adjunct professor at the University of Queensland.

Pre-event Reception

Please join us for light refreshments before the lecture.

Event Information

Date: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Time: 5.30pm for a 6:00pm start. (AEST)
Doors: 5:45pm for a 6:00pm start. (AEST)

Register here

Location: Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, University of Newcastle, Corner Laman Street, Auckland St, Newcastle. Directions can be found here.

Parking: Parking can be found on street or in the Civic West car park. Information regarding travelling to the University of Newcastle's City Campus can be found here.

Accessibility: Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, University of Newcastle, offers accessible seating. This seating is available to patrons who may be wheelchair or mobility aid users, those with low mobility or struggle with stairs, and their companions. Please contact events@newcastle.edu.au with any questions about how to book these seats.