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Science, but make it social
Join us for Pint of Science, where research leaves the lab and lands in the pub. Grab a drink, order a meal, and settle in for a night of engaging, down-to-earth talks from local researchers sharing what they do and why it matters — no science background required.
Between talks, get involved in a mini game or two, test your knowledge, and stick around for the chance to win some fun prizes.
It’s the perfect mix of good conversation, interesting ideas, and a relaxed night out. Come along with friends or fly solo — you’ll leave having learned something new (and prob…
Join us for Pint of Science, where research leaves the lab and lands in the pub. Grab a drink, order a meal, and settle in for a night of engaging, down-to-earth talks from local researchers sharing what they do and why it matters — no science background required.
Between talks, get involved in a mini game or two, test your knowledge, and stick around for the chance to win some fun prizes.
It’s the perfect mix of good conversation, interesting ideas, and a relaxed night out. Come along with friends or fly solo — you’ll leave having learned something new (and prob…
Brace Yourself: How Your Parents Shaped Your Smile
Santosh Kumar Tadakamadla
(Prof. Santosh Kumar Tadakamadla is a Professor of Dentistry and Oral Health and a dental public health specialist with over 170 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals. His research spans health promotion, health behaviours, oral epidemiology, and quality of life, and has been recognised with prestigious honours including the IADR Distinguished Scientist Young Investigator Award (2025) and an NHMRC Early Career Fellowship. He is a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy and the International Colleg)
From bedtime tooth-brushing battles to sugary-treat rewards, the way we were raised leaves a lasting mark, right down to our teeth. In this talk, we'll explore how parenting styles, family habits, and household dynamics influence our oral health behaviours from childhood into adulthood.
Fix, Then Acquire: A Hidden Step in Antibiotic Resistance Evolution
Elizabeth Rzoska-Smith
(Biochemist from New Zealand who completed a PhD at University of Waikato studying DNA repair proteins from Antarctic microbes. Now at La Trobe University, researching LigE in Neisseria gonorrhoeae and its role in antibiotic resistance.)
Antibiotic resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae may be driven by uptake of environmental DNA. Using live-cell imagining we can track the enzyme Ligase E to reveal how bacteria may repair damaged DNA outside the cell before acquiring resistance genes.
Your sperm know what you did last summer
Dr Liz Bromfield
(I am a reproductive biologist at The University of Melbourne with 15+ years of experience answering awkward questions about sperm from strangers in pubs. I lead research decoding the messages that sperm and eggs can tell us about our broader health.)
"Sperm and eggs are some of the most sensitive cells in the body, and they can act like tiny barometers of stress, responding rapidly to environmental change.
Here, I will discuss why fertility is about more than making babies. What can sperm quality tell us about mortality? And are we ignoring one of the most accessible signals of future disease?
I’ll share how we are using insights gained in my lab to rethink healthcare, predict disease risk, and even design sperm-targeted contraceptives."
Here, I will discuss why fertility is about more than making babies. What can sperm quality tell us about mortality? And are we ignoring one of the most accessible signals of future disease?
I’ll share how we are using insights gained in my lab to rethink healthcare, predict disease risk, and even design sperm-targeted contraceptives."
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