Science Festival 2020: 16 - 23 August
Trusting science in a time of crisis
The University of Melbourne Science Festival is hosted by the Faculty of Science as part of National Science Week.
Program highlights
Science Festival is a week-long celebration of scientific knowledge, innovation and progress with a series of free events and activities for both students and the public.
In 2020 we're hosting Science Festival in the virtual world, with all events held online. Make sure to register your attendance so that you can join in.
Questions?
Science Festival is hosted by the Faculty of Science.
Natalie Gilbey
Science Festival Program Coordinator
science-festival@unimelb.edu.au
The University of Melbourne Science Festival is hosted by the Faculty of Science as part of
National Science Week.
All events are free to attend.
2020 program events
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Friday All dayIt’s on like Exciton!
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Monday 3:00pm - 4:00pmMid-Afternoon Masterclass: Cloning the Thylacine
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Monday 4:00pm - 5:00pmA data lens on predicting and tackling crises of our time
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Tuesday 1:30pm - 2:15pmWhat’s wrong with ultra-processed foods?
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Tuesday 3:00pm - 4:00pmMid-Afternoon Masterclass: The most distant galaxies
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Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:00pmFire, rain and storms: how will we predict hazardous weather in the future?
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Tuesday 5:30pm - 7:30pmWithin reason: Trusting science in a time of crisis
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Wednesday 12:00pm - 1:00pmReimagining trust in science - A History and Philosophy event
Select events to inspire students considering science as a career.
Events for students
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Friday All dayIt’s on like Exciton!
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Monday 3:00pm - 4:00pmMid-Afternoon Masterclass: Cloning the Thylacine
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Tuesday 3:00pm - 4:00pmMid-Afternoon Masterclass: The most distant galaxies
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Wednesday 3:00pm - 4:00pmMid-Afternoon Masterclass: Communicating about science
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Wednesday 4:00pm - 5:00pmA glimpse into WEHI student life
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Thursday 3:00pm - 4:00pmMid-Afternoon Masterclass: Growing an urban woody meadow
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Friday 3:00pm - 4:00pmMid-Afternoon Masterclass: Mapping the geology of Melbourne
Questions?
Science Festival is hosted by the Faculty of Science.
Natalie Gilbey
Science Festival Program Coordinator
science-festival@unimelb.edu.au
Join five of our brilliant academics for engaging short lectures every afternoon of the Science Festival! Jump into the webinar and discover the most distant galaxies, unravel the science behind extinct species and learn how we can improve Melbourne's biodiversity. Daily, 3 - 4pm.
Mid-Afternoon Masteclasses
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Monday 3:00pm - 4:00pmMid-Afternoon Masterclass: Cloning the Thylacine
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Tuesday 3:00pm - 4:00pmMid-Afternoon Masterclass: The most distant galaxies
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Wednesday 3:00pm - 4:00pmMid-Afternoon Masterclass: Communicating about science
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Thursday 3:00pm - 4:00pmMid-Afternoon Masterclass: Growing an urban woody meadow
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Friday 3:00pm - 4:00pmMid-Afternoon Masterclass: Mapping the geology of Melbourne