| Wednesday 27 June 2018 |
| Vint Cerf on the future of the Internet |
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| Vint Cerf, Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist for Google, will be in conversation with UNSW Scientia Professor Toby Walsh to discuss issues including the development and future of the internet, the Internet of Things and digital security. |
| Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm Jun 27 Cost: Free
Venue: Leighton Hall, G19, John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW Sydney, Kensington
Submitted by: UNSW Events www.events.unsw.edu.au/event/fut..
Enquiries: (02) 93854832 |   |
| Monday 2 July 2018 |
| Making the new energy system fair |
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| This event, featuring Amanda Cahill, Godfrey Moase, Maria Cirillo and Christopher Wright will discuss the importance of building a new energy system that is fair to all, and what a truly progressive energy system might look like going forward. |
| Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm Jul 02 Cost: Free, with registration required
Venue: Law School Foyer, Eastern Avenue, University of Sydney
Submitted by: The University of Sydney sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/sydne..
Enquiries: (02) 9351 2943 sydney.ideas@sydney.edu.au |  |
| Tuesday 10 July 2018 |
| The North Face Speaker Series with Conrad Anker |
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| The master of technical mountaineering, Conrad Anker will present his life of adventure, sharing what inspired him to pursue a career in the mountains along with tales and stunning footage of climbing the world’s most remote and challenging peaks, from expeditions on Meru to Queen Maud Land in Antarctica. |
| Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm Jul 10 Cost: $44.80
Venue: Seymour Centre, Corner of City Rd & Cleveland St, Chippendale
Submitted by: The North Face www.thenorthface.com.au/conradanker
Enquiries: 02 9351 7940 | |
| Tuesday 17 July 2018 |
| What can philosophy do? |
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| Join Professor Amie Thomasson for a discussion of the state of philosophy today, and to ask the question: what can philosophy still do that is useful and relevant? |
| Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm Jul 17 Cost: Free
Venue: Law School Foyer, Eastern Avenue, University of Sydney
Submitted by: The University of Sydney sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/sydne..
Enquiries: (02) 9351 2943 sydney.ideas@sydney.edu.au | |
| Thursday 19 July 2018 |
| iGen: understanding the connected generation |
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| iGen -- those born after 1995 – are the first generation to spend their entire adolescence with smartphones. Overall, they are physically safer but more mentally vulnerable than previous generations. Join psychologist Jean Twenge to discuss what this means for young people and the impact technology is having on their lives. |
| Time: 6:30pm-7:15pm Jul 19 Cost: $15 concession/ $35 standard
Venue: The Studio, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney
Submitted by: UNSW www.sydneyoperahouse.com/events/..
Enquiries: 9250 7777 | |
| Monday 23 July 2018 |
| The past and future of international thinking |
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| Join Professor Anne Orford, Professor David Armitage, Professor Patricia Owens, and Professor Glenda Sluga for a discussion of international thinking, through the lens of politics, law and history, and an examination of how the rise in nationalist sentiment affects international collaboration and institutions. |
| Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm Jul 23 Cost: Free
Venue: Webster Lecture Theatre, Veterinary Science Conference Centre, Regimetnal Drive, The University of Sydney
Submitted by: The University of Sydney sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/sydne..
Enquiries: (02) 9351 2943 sydney.ideas@sydney.edu.au | |
| Friday 27 July 2018 |
| Google's Vint Cerf in conversation with Toby Walsh |
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| Vint Cerf, Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist for Google, will be joined on stage by UNSW's Professor Toby Walsh to discuss the development and future of the internet, the Internet of Things and digital security. |
| Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm Jul 27 Cost: Free
Venue: Leighton Hall, G19, John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW Sydney, Kensington
Submitted by: UNSW Events www.events.unsw.edu.au/event/goo..
Enquiries: (02) 93854832 university.events@unsw.edu.au | |
| Monday 30 July 2018 |
| The enduring impact of the ozone hole on climate |
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| Professor Darryn Waugh, one of the worlds pre-eminent research scientists in atmosperic, ocean and climate sciences will discuss recent observed changes in the southern hemisphere tropospheric and ocean circulations. He will also examine simulated future changes, and when the ozone is expected to recover. |
| Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm Jul 30 Cost: Free
Venue: John Niland Scientia Building, Tyree Room (L1), UNSW, University of New South Wales, Kensington
Submitted by: UNSW www.events.unsw.edu.au/event/enduring-im..
Enquiries: 0293850838 science.events@unsw.edu.au | |
| Friday 28 September 2018 |
| Architecture and Disability |
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| Almost one in five Australians report living with a disability and are profoundly impacted by the design of public spaces and private dwellings. Join this dynamic discussion featuring prominent architects and community members in conversation with presenter Fenella Kerneborn as part of Sydney Architecture Festival. |
| Time: 0:30am-12:00pm Sep 28 Cost: $20
Venue: North Sydney Community Centre, 220 Miller Street, North Sydney
Submitted by: North Sydney Community Centre www.northsydneycentre.com.au/
Bookings: 0299222299 info@northsydneycentre.com.au | |
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