Each year, Science in Public publishes a collection of stories that share highlights of recent Australian research and prize-winning science with journalists in Australia and overseas, politicians, schools, museum visitors, and others. The 2017 collection is now online, along with stories from previous years. Here are links to a couple I wrote for the 2017 … Continue reading Stories of Australian Science 2017
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Keys to a good panel event – insights from 2016 World Science Festival Brisbane
In March 2016, an estimated 120,000 people descended upon free and ticketed events and street science shows in Brisbane’s Cultural Precinct—all for the fun, fascination and food-for-thought offered by science. The inaugural World Science Festival Brisbane, presented by Queensland Museum, boasted a line-up of over 120 speakers from nine countries, including international stars—including MASH actor Alan Alda, … Continue reading Keys to a good panel event – insights from 2016 World Science Festival Brisbane