Science in the Pub

28th November 2018, 6pm - 9pm 

Ship Inn (upstairs function room), Cnr Stanley and Sidon Streets, South Bank Parklands, Brisbane View Map

Drinks, networking and a seminar from our guest speaker.
All welcome (free for members, $10 at the door for non-members)
Nibbles and drinks provided

Bookings essential, please RSVP using Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/amsa-science-in-the-pub-tickets-51537841070

Guest Speaker: Dr Nick Paul from University of the Sunshine Coast will present a scientific talk on Seaweed – Good for you and good for the environment

Seaweed is touted as a superfood, an alternative protein source and even an environmental fix for climate change. But how do we go about realising all of this potential? This talk will take a step back from the hype around algae to look at what is happening in our region, drawing on international inspirations plus some uniquely Australian research developments. It will explore where the state of the art is for seaweed culture, and what our next steps should be to get the most out of these biological systems. Our aim is to create a new industry for Australia that is both economically and environmentally sustainable, starting with Moreton Bay – to achieve this, doing the right science with the right partners will be crucial.