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Events - Public lectures

Swinburne public lectures, seminars and forums open to the general public.

  • Astronomy Public Lecture: From Grains to Planets

    Date: Friday 25 May 2012

    Time: 06:30am

    Is it possible that Earth and all other bodies in solar systems began as small grains?

  • Research Seminar: From Discovery to Clinical Use

    Date: Friday 1 Jun 2012

    Time: 12:30pm

    With a focus on enhancing brain function, three Swinburne researchers working in the field of drug discovery and development will provide an overview of their latest research.

  • Astronomy Public Lecture

    Date: Tuesday 12 Jun 2012

    Time: 18:30pm

    Pre-eminent astrophysicist Professor Karl Glazebrook will tell the story of how galaxy redshift surveys have transformed our picture of cosmology and what the future might entail.

  • Eastern Region Cars Expo

    Date: Wednesday 20 Jun 2012

    Time: 10:00am

    Hosted by Swinburne’s Centre for Cultural and Linguistic Diversity this Department of Justice event aims to familiarise people from new and emerging communities with Victorian road and safety rules.

  • Astro Tours school holiday program

    Date: Tuesday 3 Jul 2012

    Time: 10:00am

    In sessions through the school holidays, an astronomer takes the audience on an unforgettable virtual reality tour of the universe using movies, animations and simulations.

  • Aviation Careers Expo

    Date: Thursday 26 Jul 2012

    Time: 18:15pm

    This annual event provides students considering a career in aviation with the opportunity to explore the options and meet representatives from some of Australia’s top aviation organisations.

  • Research Seminar: Refugees

    Date: Friday 27 Jul 2012

    Time: 12:30pm

    At this seminar leading researchers share their latest research into Australian asylum seeker detention and refugee experience and policy.