Hub leader Prof Veena Sahajwalla delivered the annual Ann Moyal Lecture to kick off National Science Week in Canberra. She used the opportunity to discuss opportunities for creating sustainable materials from waste and to champion a circular economy.
The talk was delivered at the National Library of Australia and titled 'A smart vision for a sustainable future: creating sustainable materials and products from waste.' The event had full attendance and provided a platform to connect Hub research with communities in person and online.
2024 Ann Moyal Lecture: Scientia Professor Veena Sahajwalla
Supporting Sustainable Communities
The annual Lecture features a renowned speaker addressing a modern issue. Prof Veena presented the Hub’s vision for a sustainable future. She emphasised the significance of establishing a circular economy and the necessity of utilising waste as a resource. This includes an array of innovations, which are crucial to the future of manufacturing and pioneering decarbonisation initiatives. The Hub aims to drive impact by helping to connect and inspire communities with environmental protection concepts including sustainability and the circular economy.
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.
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).
