TEDx talks nanotech at Tonsley
Some of the biggest names in Australian nanotechnology gathered at Flinders University’s new Tonsley facility for a TEDx talk themed around the future of research in the nano space.
TEDx events, which are internationally recognised and incorporate live speakers and expert commentary videos, are an innovative conference format designed to spark conversation and connections among the community.
Well-known nanoscale scientists Professor Bronwyn Fox, of Deakin University, and Profesor Gordon Wallace, of the University of Wollongong, discussed future developments in their field, with a specific focus on carbon based applications, including the ability to print 3D human body parts.
Professor David Lewis, Director of Flinders’ Centre for Nanoscale Science and Technology, which hosted the conference, said a number of the talks focused specifically on various forms of carbon, which he said was research strength at the Centre.
He said the move to Flinders at Tonsley, with its connections to research and industry, was ideal for the Centre’s future direction.
“This TEDx event was a perfect showcase of the ideas which come to light when scientists connect with the wider community,” said Professor Lewis.
Professor Lewis said the move to Flinders at Tonsley, with its connections to research and industry, was ideal for the Centre’s future direction.
“This TEDx event was a perfect showcase of the brilliant ideas which come to light when scientists from a university connect with the wider community,” he said.
“It was so exciting to see an interactive discussion between people from all different walks of life”.
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In addition to the ‘hard’ science presented at the TEDx event, SA Chief Scientist Leanna Read gave her views on the future of science funding, while George Ujvary, Managing Director of Olga’s Fine Foods, discussed possible solutions global food shortages.
On a less serious note, comedian Lori Bell gave her own, much more light-hearted, view of the ‘future’.
Dr Ingo Köper, a member of the organising committee, said the event showed true TEDx spirit.
“It was so exciting to see such engaged discussion between people from all different walks of life,” said Dr Köper.
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