Athena Aktipis: A Field Guide to the Apocalypse

Athena Aktipis | Rob Brooks

Spend a few minutes scrolling through your social media newsfeed and you’d be forgiven for thinking we’re in the midst of an absolute apocalypse. There’s a cost of living crisis, a housing crisis and of course, the looming climate crisis. So how do we go about thriving in the face of impending doom?  

Evolutionary biologist Athena Aktipis has the answers. From overcoming fear to making smart decisions based on history and human psychology, Aktipis offers a fresh perspective on navigating our multi-apocalyptic reality. In conversation with UNSW’s Rob Brooks, Athena will delve into the wisdom of small-scale societies and the invaluable lessons on managing disaster risks through cooperation, community, and yes, even playfulness. In one evening, discover how being prepared can not only help us weather the storm but also enrich our lives in unexpected ways.  

This event is presented by the UNSW Centre for Ideas and UNSW Science as a part of National Science Week.

LIVE EVENT & VENUE INFORMATION

The Roundhouse is located at UNSW Sydney's Kensington Campus. Please note this is a live event only, and will not be available via livestream.
  

TICKETS

ACCESS

Wheelchair Access
The closest accessible drop off point to the Roundhouse is the north entrance via High Street, Gate 2, follow the road to Third Avenue and turn onto 1st Avenue West. More information on getting there can be found via our interactive accessibility map available here.

Assisted Listening
The Roundhouse has a hearing loop. Patrons wishing to utilise this need to simply switch their hearing aid to the T (Telecoil) setting to pick up on the wireless signal.

Auslan & Captioning
Auslan interpreting services and/or live captioning can be provided for selected talks upon request. 

Contact
To book and discuss access services, please call the Centre for Ideas on 02 9065 0485 or email centreforideas@unsw.edu.au. 

PUBLIC TRANSPORT & PARKING

The Roundhouse is easily accessible via public transport and the closest light rail stop is UNSW Anzac Parade (L3 line). The closest bus stop is UNSW Gate 2, High Street (348, 370). For more information, call the Transport infoline on 131 500 or visit transportnsw.info.

Free parking is available from 5.30pm in the Western Campus Car Park. For access to free parking, event patrons must park in the UNSW Permit Holder bays. The Western Campus Car Park is located here, on Anzac Parade next to NIDA. This car park can be accessed via Western Campus Drive through Day Avenue. 

Paid casual and visitor parking is offered via the CellOPark App and ‘pay by plate meters’ in all other UNSW car parks. For more information head here.
 

CONTACT 

For all the other enquiries, please email centreforideas@unsw.edu.au or call the Centre for Ideas on 02 9065 0485.

The Centre for Ideas is happy to receive phone calls via the National Relay Service. TTY users, phone 133 677, then ask for 02 9065 0485. Speak and Listen users, phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 02 9065 0485. For more information on all other relay calls visit here.