Armidale’s brightest minds will share their scientific research over a pint with patrons at The Wicklow from May 15-17, with the arrival of the International Festival, Pint of Science.
Pint of Science Coordinator for Armidale, Mr Dane Lyddiard, said the international festival was a great way to inspire, spark conversation and help connect Australians with their local scientists and their research.
“Pint of Science gives world-leading researchers a platform to share their passion with their community at the local pub,” said Mr Lyddiard.
“It first began in England in 2012– and has since spread to eleven countries with more than 600 sessions around the world, with 73 taking place around Australia,” he said.
The fast-growing event, which sold-out across multiple cities last year, is managed by volunteers and sponsored by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO.
This year’s Armidale event will feature scientists from the University of New England, University of Sydney, NSW DPI and CSIRO.
“We have some fascinating topics on the microbiome, human appetite, fluorescent chemistry and dingo research”.
Speakers:
- Dr Gal Winter and Dr Rob Hart from UNE talking microbes and appetite.
- Dr Elizabeth New from USyd talking about seeing the invisible with fluorescence.
- Dr Guy Ballard from UNE/DPI giving the low-down on dingoes.
- Plus local upcoming researchers from UNE presenting on topics ranging from biomedical science to chemistry to rural sciences.
Tickets are $5. For further information and tickets, visit at http://www.pintofscience.com.au