Science in Society Forum: Australia's science research excellence

Is Australia really any good at science?

Come along and hear examples of Australia’s science research excellence from two of Australia’s Chief Scientists and Tasmania’s own Professor Margaret Britz from the University of Tasmania.

You will also have the opportunity to discuss the speakers’ take on Australia’s science research landscape.

Hosted by Airlie Ward, presenter of ABC’s 7.30 Tasmania

Guest speakers include:

Professor Don Bursill – Chief Scientist for South Australia

Dr Geoff Garrett AO – Chief Scientist for Queensland

Professor Margaret Britz – Dean of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of Tasmania