Every human society makes pictures, sings songs and tells stories, but why do we do it? Is there an evolutionary imperative to make art? Noongar musicologist Clint Bracknell, evolutionary biologist …
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MAIN PROGRAM: On Fire!
It’s a fundamental tool, but also one of our greatest fears. Join former NSW Fire Commissioner Greg Mullins, Indigenous fire expert Oral McGuire and cultural geographer Lesley Head as they …
MAIN PROGRAM: Quacks, conspiracy theorists and actual evidence
Social media may try to convince you otherwise, but climate change is not a hoax, vaccines don’t cause autism, and the paleo diet really isn’t good for babies. In a …
SCHOOLS PROGRAM: Art, Science and Technology
Wolfgang Bylsma is Editor in Chief of Gestalt, Australia’s leading independent graphic novel publishing house, and a producer of the award-winning animated series, The Deep. Justin Randall is an illustrator …
SCHOOLS PROGRAM: Cool Jobs
The future of work is changing rapidly and the potential of STEM careers is expanding. In this session leading science professionals unpack their cool jobs, sharing their inspirations, challenges and …
