ASPS Events: STA pre-election panel discussion Dear STA members - TopicsExpress



          

ASPS Events: STA pre-election panel discussion Dear STA members and friends, Please see below the details for a special pre-election event, examining science policy and the Federal Election. Hosted by RiAus and the Australian Academy of Science at the Shine Dome the live panel discussion with feature: • STA CEO Catriona Jackson • Professor Les Field, Secretary of the Australian Academy of Science, and • political lobbyists in Canberra. If you live in South Australia or Canberra you can attend clicking on the links (below) for tickets, or you can log in (below) to watch the event live. Regards and I hope to see STA members in Adelaide. Catriona Jackson Chief Executive Officer Science & Technology Australia Giving voice to Australian Science & Technology for over 27 years ………………………………………………………………………………………………. Science Behind the Headlines: Australia’s Innovation Future Event Information: When: Tuesday 27 August 2013 Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm - ACST Location: The Science Exchange (55 Exchange Place, Adelaide, SA), event will start at 6:30 PM ACST book your tickets here The Shine Dome (Gordon St, Canberra ACT), event will start at 7:00 PM AEST book your tickets here Tune in and watch the event live via the RiAus Livestream from 6:25 PM ACST Australia’s science and innovation is a vital part of the nation’s future, however is likely to be overshadowed in the current electioneering. Australia has a rich and proud history in science and innovation, and the benefits of this investment surround us everyday, from advancements in health care to communications. In this special Science Behind the Headlines we’ll examine why science and innovation is one of the major critical issues facing Australia in the next 5 years, and what Australia needs to ensure we remain the ‘clever country’. We’ll also cross live to the Shine Dome in Canberra to speak with political lobbyists about how to increase political pressure to ensure science and innovation receives the support it requires, and discuss how science and innovation is also critical for non-scientific policies. This will be an unmissable edition of Science Behind the Headlines.
Posted on: Mon, 26 Aug 2013 22:28:09 +0000

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