Events

Melbourne Connect Innovation Week enters its fourth year, poised to celebrate and showcase groundbreaking interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, technologists and creative innovators. With over 35 events across five exciting days, The University of Melbourne’s annual innovation festival is curated to explore novel solutions for global challenges and advancement in immersive technologies.

From artificial intelligence and biomedical breakthroughs to engaging panels and world-leading orations, join us from 2-6 September 2024 to uncover the latest discoveries in Australia’s innovation sector.

Come along to the fourth lecture in our Physics Gymnasium Series for 2024 to hear our speaker, Professor Harry Quiney, explore the world of the photon:

Join us for an illuminating exploration of light and matter. From its historical conception to the cutting-edge mysteries of today, we’ll delve into the perplexing question: is light a wave, a particle, or both? Uncover the mind-bending science behind this fundamental concept and discover where the future of photonics might lead.

Come along to the Hercus Theatre (near the corner of Swanston and Elgin Streets/Tin Alley) at 5:45 pm for light refreshments, for a 6 pm start. The lecture will be 40-50 minutes with time for some questions at the end.

Whilst this is an in-person event, a Zoom link will be sent out to all participants in the hour before the lecture to ensure that our far-flung friends can still come along virtually.

See you there!