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Pint of Science returns to Sydney, bringing scientists ready to share their latest discoveries and ideas in pubs across the city. Come along for a casual evening where you can grab a drink and some food, hear from researchers, ask questions and be part of the conversation. The only thing you need to bring is your curiosity - no scientific knowledge required!
How do we know if we’re protected from infections?
Dr Eva Stadler
(Applied Mathematician and Postdoctoral Fellow, Kirby Institute)
By linking immunity measurements to infectious disease protection, we can predict what keeps people safe – and make good public health decisions faster.
Eva is an applied mathematician and interdisciplinary researcher. She combines mathematical modelling and statistics with clinical and lab data to understand how infections like malaria and COVID-19 interact with our immune system.
Eva is an applied mathematician and interdisciplinary researcher. She combines mathematical modelling and statistics with clinical and lab data to understand how infections like malaria and COVID-19 interact with our immune system.
Conservation stinks!
Dr Patt Finnerty
(Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Fulbright Fellow, the University of Sydney | His research focuses on species reintroduction, rewilding, and using animal behaviour especially smell to develop practical conservation solutions.)
Some of the best conservation solutions stink. In this talk, I explore how smell shapes animal behaviour and how we can use it to solve real conservation challenges. From protecting endangered plants and post-fire revegetation, to tricking predators and supporting vulnerable species, "Conservation Stinks" dives into the surprising world of olfactory ecology and why scent may be one of our most powerful tools.
The Hidden Microbial Kitchen of Stingless Bees
Jasmin Li
(Jasmin is a PhD candidate at the University of Sydney investigating how microbes support the health of native Australian stingless bees by providing essential nutrients and helping preserve their food.)
Honeybees often steal the limelight, but Australia is home to more than 2,000 native bee species that pollinate many of the foods we love, including macadamias. Yet we know little about key aspects of their health, including their reliance on microbes. This talk explores how stingless bees use tiny microbial partners to “cook” and transform their food, revealing a hidden world inside the hive.
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