2009
Exploding Stars and the Accelerating Cosmos: Einstein's Blunder Undone
A public lecture by Professor Bob Kirshner, Clowes Professor of Science at Harvard University and 2009 Selby Fellow, Canberra, 16 November 2009
Celebrating the International Polar Year: Looking to the past to see the future
Two free public lectures, by Dr Ian Allison and Dr Mark Stevens, will be given to celebrate the conclusion of the International Polar Year. The IPY was a major scientific program that brought together scientists from over 60 nations to investigate the full range of natural and social research topics in the Arctic and Antarctic, Royal Institution of Australia, Adelaide, 5 November 2009
Public lecture: Converging insecurities: The water, energy, carbon and food nexus
In the second lecture for the series, Andrew Campbell will draw on current work to weave together the intertwined threads of water, energy, carbon and food policy, and sketch an outline for science and policy commensurate with the immensity and urgency of the challenges before us. Shine Dome, Canberra, 4 November 2009
Public lecture:The Encyclopaedia of Life
An ambitious project that is realizing the vision of E. O. Wilson to create a web page for every species on earth. Shine Dome, Canberra, 26 october 2009
Research and Technology in Space
Science
Shine Dome, Canberra, 21 October, 2009
Public lecture: Food Security in a Changing Climate
In this lecture Professor Gregory will demonstrate how global environmental and social changes are affecting food systems and suggest some of the likely technological and policy responses that will result.
Shine Dome, Canberra. 20 October, 2009
Public lecture: Food Security in a Changing Climate
In this lecture Professor Gregory will demonstrate how global environmental and social changes are affecting food systems and suggest some of the likely technological and policy responses that will result.
Shine Dome, Canberra, Tuesday, 20 October, 2009
Public lecture: Australia's water challenges
The Academy’s new public lecture series Water management options for urban and rural Australia will be launched on Tuesday 6 October with a lecture by Dr Don Blackmore, Chairman of the eWater CRC.
The Shine Dome, Tuesday, 6 October 2009
Internationalisation of Australian Science
National Press Club address by Professor Kurt Lambeck. National Press Club, Canberra, 9 September 2009
Nuclear Astrophysics in Australia
2009 Elizabeth and Frederick White Research Conference, The Shine Dome, Canberra, 24–25 August
Public lecture: Climate change, human aspiration and the finite capacity of planet Earth
As part of National Science Week, Dr Michael Raupach FAA will present a lecture outlining the basic science of climate change and examining some of the controversies around the subject in both scientific and non-scientific arenas, The Shine Dome, Canberra,19 August
Climate change, human aspiration and the finite capacity of Planet Earth
The Shine Dome, Wednesday, 19 August 2009
COST - European Cooperation in Science and Technology
The Shine Dome, Canberra, 12 August 2009
The contribution of renewables in Australia’s future energy mix
The Shine Dome, Canberra, 4 August 2009
Conferring of awards from French Government for bilateral collaborations
Address by Professor Kurt Lambeck. Shine Dome, Canberra, 21 July 2009
Public lecture on the theme of tidal energy by Dr Tim Finnigan
Shine Dome, Canberra, 7 July 2009
Comments on Heaven and Earth: global warming: the missing science
Transcript from Professor Kurt Lambeck's interview on Ockham's Razor, 7 June 2009
Wind Energy: How it works and where is it going?
A public lecture by Professor David Wood, 2 june 2009
Solar thermal concentrators: Capturing the sun for large scale power generation and energy export
A public lecture by Professor Keith Lovegrove, Canberra, 7 April 2009
Bioenergy options for Australia
A public lecture by Dr Steve Schuck, Canberra, 3 March
2009
Fuel cells: A real option for base load electricity
A public lecture by Dr Karl Föger, Canberra, 3 February 2009
2008
National Science Academies as one driver in knowledge-based development
A talk given by Professor Kurt Lambeck at the Academy Presidents' Forum, Taipei, 6–8 December
2008
Geothermal energy: The industry now and in the future
A public lecture by Dr Anthony Budd, Canberra, 2 December
2008
Innovation today, not tomorrow (external link)
Transcript from Professor Kurt Lambeck's interview on Ockham's Razor, 30 November
2008
Role of the Australian Academy of Science in development of a national innovation policy
A talk given by Professor Kurt Lambeck at the 'Academy, research institution and national innovation system' symposium, Beijing, 12–14 November
Wave energy: The industry now and in the future
A public lecture by Dr Tom Denniss, Canberra, 5 November
2008
Solar photovoltaics: Power source for the future?
A public lecture by Professor Martin Green, Canberra, 7 October 2008
A low carbon economy based on renewable energy: The only way to go
A public lecture by Dr Barney Foran, Canberra, 2 September
2008
Taking measure of our universe
A public lecture by Professor Brian Schmidt, Canberra, 19 August
2008
Inquiry-based science education in Australia: A national curriculum
Professor Julie Campbell's address to the National Press Club, 2 July 2008
PrimaryConnections 'Schoolyard safari' launch
Professor Kurt Lambeck's welcome, Mossfiel Primary School, Melbourne, 24 April 2008
Plant science at the frontiers: Safeguarding Australia's primary industries
A public lecture by Dr John Manners, The Shine Dome, Canberra, 1 April 2008
Being prepared – from a diagnostic laboratory perspective
A public lecture by Dr Martyn Jeggo, The Shine Dome, Canberra, 4 March 2008
Australian Frontiers of Science
Professor Kurt Lambeck's welcome, The Shine Dome, Canberra, 21–22 February 2008
Enhancing the quality of the experience of postdocs and early career researchers
Professor Kurt Lambeck's welcome, The Shine Dome, Canberra, 14–15 February 2008
2007
Medical and molecular image analysis
A public lecture by Professor Sir Michael Brady, The Shine Dome, Canberra, 11 December 2007
From Einstein intuitions to quantum bits: a new quantum age
A public lecture by Professor Alain Aspect , The Shine Dome, Canberra, 27 November 2007
Academy calls for increased funding for research and innovation
Professor Kurt Lambeck's transcript from Radio National’s The Science Show, 10 November 2007
Linnaeus as a role model for today's science
A public lecture by Professor Gunnar Öquist, The Shine Dome, Canberra, 7 November 2007
Coral Reef Futures07 Forum
Professor Kurt Lambeck's welcoming address at the Forum, 18 October 2007
The utilisation and promotion of new energy sources in Australia
Professor Kurt Lambeck's address at the Nobel Laureates Beijing Forum (Forum on Energy Conservation, Emission Reduction and Sustainable Development), 14 September 2007
The climate–energy nexus: The transition from vicious circle to virtuous circle
Professor Kurt Lambeck's address at the Nobel Laureates Beijing Forum (Forum on Energy and Environment Strategy), 11 September 2007
Roadmap for a prosperous Australia in a competitive world
Professor Kurt Lambeck's address to the National Press Club, 26 September 2007
Emerging viral diseases: What are the threats and how should we respond?
A public lecture by Professor John Mackenzie, The Shine Dome, Canberra, 4 September 2007
The dark side of the universe
A series of public lectures by the Academy’s 2007 Selby Fellow, Professor Joseph Silk, August 2007
From mad cows to disappearing bees: Safeguarding Australia from emerging diseases of animals
A public lecture by Dr Mike Nunn, The Shine Dome, Canberra, 7 August 2007
The (not so secret) lives of galaxies (external link)
A public lecture by Professor Mike Dopita, The Shine Dome, Canberra, 23 August 2007
Shine Dome stamp launch
Landmarks: Australian modernist architecture
Photons – quantum ideas that could influence your life (external link)
A public lecture by Professor Hans Bachor, The Shine Dome, Canberra, 6 June 2007
Ozone depletion and climate change: A tale of two environmental issues
A public lecture by Dr Susan Solomon, The Shine Dome, Canberra, 24 May 2007
A doctor in the Australian garden – Linnaeus, his tercentenary and Australian flora
A public lecture by Professor John Pearn, The Shine Dome, Canberra, 22 May 2007
Geological crises in the evolutionary theatre
A public lecture by Professor John Chappell, The Shine Dome, Canberra, 3 April 2007
Putting our science to work —
Insights into the commercialisation of science
A public lecture by Tom Connelly, The Shine Dome, Canberra, 13 March 2007
Mr Toad comes to Darwin: An evolutionary perspective on the cane toad invasion
A public lecture by Professor Rick Shine, The Shine Dome, Canberra, 6 March 2007
The Great Barrier Reef: Designed to survive (built to last?)
A public lecture by Professor Terry Hughes, The Shine Dome, Canberra, 6 February 2007
2006
Why is Australia a cradle for the evolution of complex social systems in birds?
A public lecture by Professor Andrew Cockburn, The Shine Dome, Canberra, 5 December 2006
China's future prospects
A public lecture by Professor Yongxiang Lu, President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, The Shine Dome, Canberra, 8 November 2006
Desalinating water cheaply – exploring technologies
A public lecture by Dr Jason K Holt, The Shine Dome, Canberra, 26 October 2006
Drifing proteas or continents? Historical biogeography of the Proteaceae
A public lecture by Dr Peter Weston, The Shine Dome, Canberra, 3 October 2006
Stem cell discussion
A discussion hosted by ABC Radio National, 14 August 2006
Sea level in a changing climate environment
Professor Kurt Lambeck's address to the National Press Club, 23 August 2006
Australian mammals: Curious sex and reproduction
A public lecture by Professor Jenny Graves and Dr Hugh Tyndale-Biscoe, The Shine Dome, Canberra, 15 August 2006
Talking science – creating a community conversation
Professor Barry Marshall's address to the National Press Club, 12 July 2006
President's address
A presentation to Fellows and guests at Science at the Shine Dome by Dr Jim Peacock, 4 May 2006
China’s science and technology towards the new era
Public lecture by Professor Xu Guanhua, Minister of Science and Technology, The People's Republic of China, 16 February 2006
