On 12 August 2024, Hub leader Prof Veena will present a keynote speech as part of National Science Week. Prof Veena will be delivering the 2024 Anna Moyal Lacture to kick off National Science Week, discussing the opportunities for creating sustainable materials and products from waste. The lecture is titled 'A smart vision for a sustainable future: SMaRT technologies and MICROfactories™ creating sustainable materials and products from waste.'
The annual Lecture features a renowned speaker addressing a modern issue, which encompasses diverse fields such as science, the environment, ecology, history, anthropology, art and technological innovation. Veena will present her vision for a sustainable future, emphasising the significance of establishing a circular economy and the necessity of utilising waste as a resource. This includes the array of innovations, which are crucial to the future of manufacturing and pioneering decarbonisation initiatives.
A reception with complimentary drinks and canapes will take place in the National Library Foyer following the event. Entry is free to this event. Bookings are essential. For those who cannot make it to Canberra, the talk will be available to view live online via the Library's Facebook and YouTube pages. You do not need to book a ticket to watch the event online.
The speech will kick off at 6pm AEST and can be viewed on YouTube:
About the Ann Moyal Lecture
Dr Ann Moyal AM FAHA (1926–2019) was a Petherick reader, a Harold White Fellow and an established historian of science and technology. As a champion of independence in research and scholarly pursuits, she established the Independent Scholars Association of Australia in 1995 during the ‘Against the Grain’ conference, held at the Library.
The Ann Moyal Lecture has been established with a generous bequest from the late Dr Moyal and her estate. Learn more about the Ann Moyal lecture and previous speakers.
About National Science Week
National Science Week is a program from Inspiring Australia, a national strategy for getting Australians engaged with science. The strategy was developed with the science sector to provide national leadership, so that partnerships and collaborations could be formed to build on the many science engagement activities across the country. There is an Inspiring Australia Manager in each state and territory to help build local networks and provide year-round science engagement opportunities.
National Science Week is proudly supported by the Australian Government in a variety of ways, including the provision of up to $500 000 for the National Science Week Grants Program. Partners include the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and the Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA).
