Videos 2010
Invasion by land and sea
Date: 16 June 2010
Will Australia’s iconic plant and wildlife survive foreign invasion? Focusing on a selection of invasive species in Australia, Dr Brad Murray an ecologist and Dr Paul Gribben a marine biologist will reveal the extent of the threat and suggest what we could be doing to safeguard the future of our plants and wildlife.
Watch videos | Flyer (PDF, 233kB) | Presentation (PDF, 3.7mB)
Green Lighting Revolution
Date: 19 August 2010
Solid State Lighting is the future lighting technology. Breakthroughs in photonics and semiconductor research have developed a new light emitter that is cost effective, energy efficient and eco-friendly. Professor Matt Phillips discusses the science, technology, applications and obstacles of SSL devices and their widespread use.
Watch videos | Flyer (PDF, 239kB) | Presentation (PDF, 2.3mB)
Marine microbes: the ocean’s lifeblood?
Date: 22 September 2010
Ocean microbes are the most diverse and abundant organisms on earth. As part of the marine food-web they are crucial in maintaining ecosystem function and supporting fisheries production. Dr Martina Doblin and Dr Justin Seymour, discuss how these tiny marine microbes play a significant role in global climate change.
Watch videos | Flyer (PDF, 257kB) | Presentation (PDF, 5.7mB)
CSI misunderstood? Do we really know what happens in crime scene investigations?
Date: 24 August 2010
Experts from the NSW Police Force reveal ‘real’ crime scene investigation processes that underpin the recovery and analysis of forensic evidence, citing examples from both Australia and the UK.
Flyer (PDF, 287kB)
Please note for privacy and confidentiality reasons we are not permitted to film or record any of our forensic science public lectures.
