Scheduled during SCIENCE WEEK 2024 , the 12th annual Science Oration will be delivered by PROFESSOR STEVEN CHOWN on THURSDAY 15 AUGUST at 7.30PM .

A Fellow of the Australian Academy of Sciences , Professor Chown is a pre-eminent authority on species biodiversity and conservation in the Antarctic . Fascinated with species survival and diversity in Antarctica , Professor Chown ’ s research has led to major advances in understanding the nature , complexity and diversity of Antarctic life , and the threats posed to it from environmental change .

His presentation , titled ‘ Looking After Life on Earth – A Polar Perspective ’, will discuss the arduous , yet incredible icebreaking journey to Antarctica , the effects humans are having on species biodiversity and the real-life impacts climate scientists / governments can have on species survival .

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