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UNSW x National Science Week 2022

21 June - 23 August 2022
9.15am – 10.00pm AEST
Free for everyone
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Breakthrough science in action – the future is already here.
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The UNSW x National Science Week program is a celebration of the latest global developments in science, medicine, technology and engineering. In 2022, learn how the backyard bird count is helping safeguard the future of our feathered friends; what new scientific discoveries can teach us about the pursuit of pleasure and its relationship to pain; the diverse uses of RNA technology for challenging health conditions and so much more.

Explore the events below! 

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14 Aug 2.00pm 3.00pm
Veena Sahajwalla: Microrecycling
Materials scientist and engineer Professor Veena Sahajwalla is a visionary inventor creating a new generation of green materials, products and resources reformed from waste.
Engineering
Innovation
Science
Technology
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15 Aug 6.30pm 7.30pm
Addicted to dopamine
DIGITAL EVENT | Why our relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain and what we can do about it.
Centre for Ideas
Medicine and Health
Science
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16 Aug 6.00pm 8.00pm
We need to talk about Nuclear Technology
Nuclear technology adoption is already happening, why aren’t we talking about it more?
Engineering
Environment
Innovation
Law
Politics and Society
Technology
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16 Aug 6.30pm 7.30pm
For the love of birds
Join our panel of prominent bird advocates as they discuss their adoration of our feathered friends and the ongoing efforts to promote and protect them.
Centre for Ideas
Environment
Science
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17 Aug 6.00pm 8.00pm
Legal Hour | Advancing justice in a warming world
Half the people in the world live in places highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. How can we best support people put at risk by disasters and other climate change impacts? What role can leaders, lawyers and ordinary people play in advancing climate justice? What needs to happen now to protect the most vulnerable, today and into the future?
Law
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17 Aug 6.30pm 7.30pm
Is RNA the answer to cancer?
Join our panel of experts online as they discuss how RNA technologies, combined with other drugs, can help in the fight against cancer and the future role of RNA technology to treat conditions such as cystic fibrosis and schizophrenia.
Medicine and Health
Politics and Society
Science
Technology
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18 Aug 6.30pm 7.30pm
Regenerating Australia
Regenerating Australia is a 17-minute short film created by Damon Gameau and will be presented by UNSW Science and Sustainability as part of National Science Week. Join our panel of diverse experts as they discuss how we can commit to a fairer, cleaner, more community focussed and sustainable future.
Environment
Innovation
Politics and Society
Science
Technology
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23 Aug 6.30pm 7.30pm
What comes next? | Sciences
How can we equip ourselves for a future plagued with uncertainty? Immerse yourself in the science looking bravely to the future
Campus events
Centre for Ideas
Engineering
Humanities and Social Sciences
Innovation
Medicine and Health
Science
Technology

Explore past Science Week talks and content

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Justice for the Oceans

Combating the climate crisis with a Blue New Deal.
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The Future of Food

Lab-grown food – a surprising solution to climate change and world hunger.
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The Deep Blue On My Door Step

Hosted by coral biologist from UNSW Sydney, Associate Professor Tracy Ainsworth, this series of 12 podcasts will focus of research being undertaken in Australia by leading marine experts talking about the marine places on their doorsteps that have inspired them, and how their love of these places