National Science Week speech

On 12 August 2024, UNSW SMaRT Centre Director Prof Veena will present a keynote speech as part of National Science Week.

National Science Week says:

"The annual Ann Moyal Lecture is given by a distinguished speaker on a contemporary question.

"In 2024, the lecture will be delivered by Scientia Professor Veena Sahajwalla. The lecture is titled 'A smart vision for a sustainable future: SMaRT technologies and MICROfactories™ creating sustainable materials and products from waste.'

"Entry is free to this event, but bookings are essential.

"The talk will be available to view live online via the Library's Facebook and YouTube pages. You do not need to book a ticket to watch the event online."

Veena will share her vision for a sustainable future, highlight the importance of creating a circular economy and how using waste as a resource - including various UNSW SMaRT Centre innovations - must be at the centre of our manufacturing future and innovative decarbonisation efforts.

Event page and registration on National Science Week website 

A reception with complimentary drinks and canapes will take place in the National Library Foyer following the event.

Entry is free to this event but bookings are essential.

For those who cannot make it to Canberra, the talk will be available to view live online via the Library's Facebook and YouTube pages. You do not need to book a ticket to watch the event online.

The Ann Moyal Lecture has been established with a generous bequest from the late Dr Moyal and her estate.

About the Ann Moyal Lecture

The Ann Moyal Lecture is given by a distinguished speaker on a contemporary question that draws on such fields of knowledge as science, environment, ecology, history, anthropology, art, and technological change.   

Dr Ann Moyal AM FAHA (1926–2019) was a Petherick reader, a Harold White Fellow and an established historian of science and technology. As a champion of independence in research and scholarly pursuits, she established the Independent Scholars Association of Australia in 1995 during the ‘Against the Grain’ conference, held at the Library. 

Learn more about the Ann Moyal lecture and previous speakers.

About National Science Week

National Science Week is a program of Inspiring Australia, a national strategy for getting Australians engaged with the sciences. The strategy was developed with the science sector to provide national leadership, so that partnerships and collaborations could be formed to build on the myriad of science engagement activities across the country. There is an Inspiring Australia Manager in each state and territory to help build local networks and provide year-round science engagement opportunities.

National Science Week is proudly supported by the Australian Government in a variety of ways, including the provision of up to $500 000 for the National Science Week Grants Program. Our partners still include the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and the Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA).