Sci-Fi Series - The future is here.

Date: Thursday, 19 September 2019
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Venue: Australian National Maritime Museum (Tasman Light Gallery and Theatre)
2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney

This series of lectures, Sci-Fi Series – Future Planet was presented by a panel of leading UNSW Sydney experts, including the receipient of the Royal Society of NSW Clarke Medal, Professor Emma Johnston AO FRSN.

With each year bringing substantial new feats in scientific exploration and discovery, this series provides fascinating insights into how Science Fiction is fast becoming reality, with a panel of UNSW Sydney experts presenting their work spanning reefs, weather and technology.

Footage of the first Sci Fi Series – Future Health is now available.

Speakers included:

Professor Emma Johnston AO FRSN

Dean of Science, UNSW Sydney

RSNSW Clarke Medal Recipient
”The Flying Eyes: How ecologists are using new technology to see hidden worlds”

Professor Andy Pitman
Director, ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes
"The day after tomorrow: What does climate change mean for us?"

Associate Professor Tracy Ainsworth
Scientia Fellow, Centre for Marine Science & Innovation (CMSI)
"Deep Blue Sea: Solving the coral reefs crisis"