Faculty Of Science, University Of Sydney

Come along to our Ian Beveridge Memorial Lecture as part of Sydney Science Festival on 16 August to hear from distinguished Professor Nigel French about how a One Health approach can help determine the sources of infections and help to reduce the burden of disease in our world. http://bit.ly/2MtwnV3

Quantum computation isn’t just a technological advance, it could hold the key to explaining the origin of space itself! Hear from Patrick Hayden, a professor in Physics at Stanford University on Wednesday 5 September as he decodes spacetime for our annual Simon Marais lecture. http://bit.ly/2v6qt5p

The MAGIC workshop is back again for another year, helping female early career researchers in mathematics and physics to forge a successful career in science. Find out more and secure your spot among a room full of inspiring superstars! http://bit.ly/2uMfaOF

It's all systems go with Sydney Science Festival starting tomorrow! The 10-day schedule is full of talks, panel discussions, activities and workshops, so what free event will you attend to get your science fix?

Could stopping yourself from taking a selfie save a species? Academics explain the advantages and risks of sharing photos of endangered flora and fauna. http://bit.ly/2JRS52T

Ever wondered what would happen if you put a linguist, astrophysicist, playwright, cancer researcher and screenwriter in the same room? Listen as they discuss whether storytelling is friend or foe to science in this fascinating Sydney Ideas podcast. http://bit.ly/2Ay0sAZ

How can we harness music to improve wellbeing and quality of life for those affected by dementia? Professor Muireann Irish will address this question and much more in an enlightening free Sydney Science Festival event next Thursday 9 August. Register your spot: http://bit.ly/2v9B6Ey

Our friends from Arts & Social Sciences are streaming their great Outside the Square event live right now, with a panel answering the question: Are Robots our Friends? Check it out:

Bachelor of Psychology graduate Dr Nathan Kirchner is our 2018 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Alumni Award winner. Nathan's ability to see the most obscure opportunity for innovation, along with resilience and determination has solidified his place as a leader in robotics. Congrats Nathan! University of Sydney is a hub of innovations and discoveries, find out more - bit.ly/2LGIbqx

PSA: cool happenings in the sky tonight! Mars will be the closest its been to the earth in fifteen years and it should be visible once the sun goes down. Look out for the bright reddish thing says Professor Tim Bedding! http://bit.ly/2v2uw2M

An exemplary role model for women in STEMM, Professor Nalini Joshi has been appointed Vice-President of the International Mathematical Union. She is the first Australian to ever hold this title! Congratulations on your achievements Nalini. http://bit.ly/2vmDp6B

Our students have just returned from field school in Bogor Indonesia! Take a sneak peak inside their trip visiting the Indonesian Centre of Agricultural Resources. You may be eligible for a trip like this is you're studying science, agriculture or food and agribusiness! http://bit.ly/2LluRrv

Sleek Geeks finalists have been announced. Congratulations to our next generation of scientists. Watch the entries now - bit.ly/2K6lWV3 #science #eureka18 #eurekaprizes University of Sydney Adam Spencer Dr Karl Kruszelnicki