This public lecture series seeks to share our knowledge and love of science with the wider community, engaging them in current research and empowering them to ask questions and take actions for a better world.
The Faculty of Science is proud to share leading research, discoveries and insights with our community. We hope to spark discussion and debate and ignite curiosity about how science can improve our lives and our environment. Moira O'Bryan, Dean of Science
Upcoming Lecture
The final countdown? Preparing for the Quantum Age
(Wednesday 24 April, online event)
Immensely powerful quantum computers were conceived deacdes ago. They are inching closer to commercial reality, but we aren’t there yet. What are the barriers to robust, large-scale processors made of weird and wonderful qubits? When we overcome these challenges, how will our communications, finance, and other sectors change? Are we ready for the Quantum Age?
In the first Science at Melbourne public lecture for 2024, our panel of experts represent a range of perspectives on Quantum and will discuss the applications of quantum computing, its impact on society and our planet.
Past Science at Melbourne Lectures
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The Future of Food
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Science gets real: From problem to lab innovation to real-world impact
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Carbon in our atmosphere: Is it all bad news?
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Colour, light and energy: the science of connection
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Scientists Wanted: Emerging Industries in Science
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How plants made our world and can save it!
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Discoveries that changed our world
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Biodiversity loss - a global crisis
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We need to talk about male infertility!
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Indigenous Knowledge: Linking, learning, respecting
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Cleaning up with science: How we're using science to fix the mess we've made
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Is scientific exploration worth the cost?
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Within reason: Trusting science in a time of crisis
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Many hands: Can citizen science save the world?
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Fundamental research: Our foundation of knowledge
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Bushfires: Our past, present and possible futures