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Science at Melbourne Conversations

Hear the latest perspectives in science from leading experts in their fields. Through our free public event series, we share our knowledge and love of science with the community.

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This public event series shares 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.

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UPCOMING EVENT

Our changing weather and climate: new research, risks and response

Wednesday 14 October, 6-7.30pm

Discover how science is improving weather prediction, climate risk and resilience to help communities prepare for extreme weather.

From catastrophic firestorms and floods to heatwaves and prolonged droughts, Australians are experiencing extreme weather with increasing frequency. These highly disruptive, costly, and often lethal events impact ecosystems, infrastructure, food systems, and human health, placing increasing pressure on emergency services and communities. Research has a critical role to play in our response to a rapidly changing climate.

Our panel of experts will explore how scientists are improving understanding of the consequences of climate change, climate data and modelling, weather prediction and warnings, and assessments of risk. Discover what drives dangerous weather and what science can – and can’t – tell us about the future. Learn how research can guide real-world decisions, and how researchers are collaborating with governments, industries, disaster responders and diverse communities to translate evidence into preparedness and resilience.

Moira O'Bryan
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

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