Public Lectures

Tragic_Calais · 10th January 2007, 11:51 AM

Hi fellow science minded people,

Im originally from WA so im a bit of a newb in Sydney. While in WA the University of WA was really good with public lectures they were always having interesting people in to speak.

Now fast forward to Sydney and I hardly know the names of any Uni's so knowing which ones are good for public lectures is beyond me.

So who can list some universities that are good for this? A link to their public lectures list would also be good. Im mainly interested in physics or evolution style stuff however a full list would be nice for other members

Goth · 10th January 2007, 1:18 PM

I know this is no good to you personally, but i'll post details of Melbourne ones as they come to my attention.

SeaBiscuit · 10th January 2007, 1:25 PM

yes that would be nice. list of public lectures in sydney.

Tragic_Calais · 10th January 2007, 1:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Goth

I know this is no good to you personally, but i'll post details of Melbourne ones as they come to my attention.

Good Idea

scon · 10th January 2007, 2:33 PM

Both of these are at the Sydney Observatory, just near the Harbour Bridge.

The Observatory's annual By the Light of the Southern Stars lecture
Saturday 20 January 2007
7.30pm followed by telescope viewing from 9pm – 10.30pm

Hear well-known astronomers and philosophers, Dr Charley Lineweaver, David Reneke and Dr John Feller, battle out the status of Pluto and then cast your vote as honorary members of the Observatory Astronomical Union. Entertaining and insightful for the whole family.

Dr Charley Lineweaver, a great speaker who is highly sought after to give public talks, is a Senior Fellow, Planetary Science Institute at the Australian National University. He has wide fields of interest relating to some of the most exciting of current astronomical research including addressing the question 'Is our solar system typical?' and examining the early history of the universe.

Mr David Reneke is news editor of Sky & Space magazine. He has over 40 years experience in astronomy with links to some of the world's leading astronomical institutions. David also teaches astronomy at college level, is an invited speaker at astronomy conventions throughout Australia, a feature writer for major Australian newspapers, and is currently a science correspondent for ABC and commercial radio speaking on dozens of stations each week across the country on astronomy and space science issues.

Dr John Feller claims to be both the Hon. Consul-General for Pluto and the Head of Plutonian Homeland Security. In a letter to The Sydney Morning Herald on 26 August 2006 after the new definition of a planet was adopted by astronomers in Prague, he issued a warning to the people of the planet Earth beginning 'Plutonians everwhere, appalled by your representatives' decision to do the unthinkable'. A highly knowledgeable and witty man, in his spare time he is a consultant paediatrician to the Sydney Children's Hospital.

Cost: $15 adult, $10 child, $12 concession, $45 family
Members: $13 adult, $8 child, $10 concession, $34 family
Bookings essential - best to book early.

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Focus on Physics – Einstein for years 11 and 12
6pm – 8pm Wednesday 28 February 2007
6pm – 8pm Friday 2 March 2007
It is over 100 years since Einstein released his special theory of relativity. Although a century old, this theory is our best description of the way space and time work together.

Dr Paul Payne will demonstrate the concepts through entertaining multimedia animations and demonstrations suitable for all those interested, especially years 11/12 Physics. A short break with viewing of stars, Saturn and Jupiter (if weather permits) and a light refreshment are part of the evening.

$15 students/ adults, Powerhouse Members: $12 students/ adults, teachers accompanying a minimum of 2 students are free.

Tragic_Calais · 10th January 2007, 2:56 PM

Cheers scon

I've been to the observatory by day for a look has any one been there for star gazing at night? What was the experience like as its not exactly the best spot :P

TaO! · 10th January 2007, 5:11 PM

I think it's little known that most university lectures are public lectures. We had a few sit-ins during some of my 3rd year units.

chaosprophet · 12th January 2007, 9:14 AM

Keep an eye on this http://www.latrobe.edu.au/mathstats/...ences/AMS2007/
It is the 51st 2007 au maths society con being held in melbourne. A ticket down (up?) there is cheap and normally you can just turn up and sit in on the public lectures which are designed to be accessable to the layman. They are not all maths and most years one or two of the public lectures are on something related to general cosmology or the like.
Last year it was held in sydney at macquarie uni and the public plenary was given by Terry Tao, the 2006 field's medalist.

Tekin · 12th January 2007, 9:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TaO!

I think it's little known that most university lectures are public lectures. We had a few sit-ins during some of my 3rd year units.

You may need to ask first though, UWA would allow it but you normally needed permission from the head of whichever department you were interested in... probably more for numbers planning!

I gave a few guest lectures in nuclear proliferation whilst at UWA, and one of hte lectures that normally had only 20 people needed to squeeze in another 20 chairs!

Eddyah · 27th February 2007, 10:22 PM

Bump. I just noticed the Eintien physics thing and im interested however researching it shows that its on the 3rd March not the 2nd

-=ButFli=- · 28th February 2007, 1:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaO!

I think it's little known that most university lectures are public lectures. We had a few sit-ins during some of my 3rd year units.

Actually they aren't. In practise they operate like public lectures because no one ever checks a role to find out who is actually enrolled and people who are enrolled might attend irregularly so a new face does not raise suspicions.

But technically speaking a university lecture is private unless advertised otherwise.

10th January 2007, 11:51 AM	#1
Tragic_Calais (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The winner is, Sydney Posts: 967	Public Lectures Hi fellow science minded people, Im originally from WA so im a bit of a newb in Sydney. While in WA the University of WA was really good with public lectures they were always having interesting people in to speak. Now fast forward to Sydney and I hardly know the names of any Uni's so knowing which ones are good for public lectures is beyond me. So who can list some universities that are good for this? A link to their public lectures list would also be good. Im mainly interested in physics or evolution style stuff however a full list would be nice for other members

10th January 2007, 1:18 PM	#2
Goth Grumpy Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: /dev/null Posts: 9,303	I know this is no good to you personally, but i'll post details of Melbourne ones as they come to my attention. __________________ "How is anyone supposed to know that this isn't just a bunch of crap?" - Richard Feynman.

10th January 2007, 2:33 PM	#5
scon Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canberra Posts: 4,540	Both of these are at the Sydney Observatory, just near the Harbour Bridge. The Observatory's annual By the Light of the Southern Stars lecture Saturday 20 January 2007 7.30pm followed by telescope viewing from 9pm – 10.30pm Hear well-known astronomers and philosophers, Dr Charley Lineweaver, David Reneke and Dr John Feller, battle out the status of Pluto and then cast your vote as honorary members of the Observatory Astronomical Union. Entertaining and insightful for the whole family. Dr Charley Lineweaver, a great speaker who is highly sought after to give public talks, is a Senior Fellow, Planetary Science Institute at the Australian National University. He has wide fields of interest relating to some of the most exciting of current astronomical research including addressing the question 'Is our solar system typical?' and examining the early history of the universe. Mr David Reneke is news editor of Sky & Space magazine. He has over 40 years experience in astronomy with links to some of the world's leading astronomical institutions. David also teaches astronomy at college level, is an invited speaker at astronomy conventions throughout Australia, a feature writer for major Australian newspapers, and is currently a science correspondent for ABC and commercial radio speaking on dozens of stations each week across the country on astronomy and space science issues. Dr John Feller claims to be both the Hon. Consul-General for Pluto and the Head of Plutonian Homeland Security. In a letter to The Sydney Morning Herald on 26 August 2006 after the new definition of a planet was adopted by astronomers in Prague, he issued a warning to the people of the planet Earth beginning 'Plutonians everwhere, appalled by your representatives' decision to do the unthinkable'. A highly knowledgeable and witty man, in his spare time he is a consultant paediatrician to the Sydney Children's Hospital. Cost: $15 adult, $10 child, $12 concession, $45 family Members: $13 adult, $8 child, $10 concession, $34 family Bookings essential - best to book early. ------------------------- Focus on Physics – Einstein for years 11 and 12 6pm – 8pm Wednesday 28 February 2007 6pm – 8pm Friday 2 March 2007 It is over 100 years since Einstein released his special theory of relativity. Although a century old, this theory is our best description of the way space and time work together. Dr Paul Payne will demonstrate the concepts through entertaining multimedia animations and demonstrations suitable for all those interested, especially years 11/12 Physics. A short break with viewing of stars, Saturn and Jupiter (if weather permits) and a light refreshment are part of the evening. $15 students/ adults, Powerhouse Members: $12 students/ adults, teachers accompanying a minimum of 2 students are free. __________________ Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. Douglas Adams, "Last Chance to See" - 1990 Food Blog: Wok the Fuck?!

10th January 2007, 5:11 PM	#7
TaO! Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fremantle Posts: 792	I think it's little known that most university lectures are public lectures. We had a few sit-ins during some of my 3rd year units. __________________ "If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?" -- Einstein.

12th January 2007, 9:14 AM	#8
chaosprophet Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 190	AMS 2007 Conference Keep an eye on this http://www.latrobe.edu.au/mathstats/...ences/AMS2007/ It is the 51st 2007 au maths society con being held in melbourne. A ticket down (up?) there is cheap and normally you can just turn up and sit in on the public lectures which are designed to be accessable to the layman. They are not all maths and most years one or two of the public lectures are on something related to general cosmology or the like. Last year it was held in sydney at macquarie uni and the public plenary was given by Terry Tao, the 2006 field's medalist.

10th January 2007, 1:25 PM	#3
SeaBiscuit Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St johns park, sydney Posts: 207	yes that would be nice. list of public lectures in sydney.

10th January 2007, 2:56 PM	#6
Tragic_Calais (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The winner is, Sydney Posts: 967	Cheers scon I've been to the observatory by day for a look has any one been there for star gazing at night? What was the experience like as its not exactly the best spot :P

27th February 2007, 10:22 PM	#10
Eddyah Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,277	Bump. I just noticed the Eintien physics thing and im interested however researching it shows that its on the 3rd March not the 2nd __________________ Tengo hambre