Public Lecture: The Role of Serendipity in Scientific Discovery
Join us for a special lecture with Professor Matthew Bailes, Director of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav), celebrating his Prime Minister's Prize for Science.
In this lecture, Matthew will explore the fascinating role of serendipity in scientific discovery, sharing personal stories and insights from his groundbreaking research. From accidental observations to unexpected breakthroughs, he will reveal how chance events often shape the trajectory of science and lead to some of its greatest achievements.
Whether you’re a science enthusiast or just curious about the forces that drive innovation, this is an opportunity to hear from one of the brightest minds in astrophysics.
Be inspired by the discoveries that shape our understanding of the cosmos—and the surprising paths that lead to them.
Event contact
Similar events
-
Research
- Technology
- Information Technology
AI+X Leadership Summit 2025
This summit is a practical leadership dialogue on deploying AI to lift productivity, strengthen safety and security, and grow Australia’s innovation economy.
Register Now (AI+X Leadership Summit 2025) -
Community
- Engagement
- Science
PrimeSCI! September School Holiday Science Workshops | Wantirna
Attention Junior Scientists! Get ready for three days filled with hands-on holiday science for curious kids from Kinder to Year 6! The PrimeSCI! Team are excited to welcome you to Swinburne Wantirna in September 2025.
Join us for fascinating physics, brilliant biology, chemistry galore and much more! Workshops are tailored for each age group with exciting experiments and investigations for everyone.Register Now (PrimeSCI! September School Holiday Science Workshops | Wantirna) -
Community
- Technology
- Engineering
- Science
- Information Technology
Lecture: Programming a Quantum Computer
Associate Professor Chris Ferrie, a quantum physicist from the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), will explain how a quantum computer works and how you can get it to perform task.
Register Now (Lecture: Programming a Quantum Computer)