To celebrate UNSW turning 70, eight of our incredible researchers have ten minutes each to explain what life will be like in another 70 years.
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of UNSW, UNSOMNIA will be held this Saturday at Open Day. UNSOMNIA is a series of short talks tackling the issues that keep us up at night. A lot has changed since 1949, but from its opening day this university has focused on the future. Join us as eight of our incredible researchers envision that future in entertaining 10-minute talks.
The series is hosted by Scientia Professor Rob Brooks, Academic Lead of Thought Leadership and Grand Challenges at UNSW.
Register now. You can choose individual sessions or select all when you register.
Schedule:
10:10 am | Jordana McLoone & Adrienne Torda
Dr Jordana McLoone explains how cancer treatment in childhood won't have to mean a lifetime of chronic health problems. Associate Professor Adrienne Torda envisions a future where human and robot doctors are complementary co-workers.
10:50 am | Stuart Khan & Vera Roshchina
Professor Stuart Khan explores how sewage could solve our increasing demand for energy and drinking water. Dr Vera Roshchina explains how we will be able to see, feel, touch and interact with mathematics so that everyone will be a mathematician.
11.30 am | Michael Richardson & Rebecca Green
Dr Michael Richardson explores how drones can witness violence, crime, war and truth. Dr Rebecca Green asks whether our text and alphabets will be replaced with graphic styles of communication.
12.10 pm | Katharine Kemp & Siobhan O'Sullivan
Dr Katharine Kemp explores what we can do to protect our privacy from big data and technology. Dr Siobhan O'Sullivan asks whether you're ready to eat lab-grown meat now to stop wildlife extinction in the future.
There will also be other on-campus activities to entertain you at Open Day.
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