September 26, 2014
Budding researchers take to the stage at free community event
Cutting-edge research to be discussed at free community event on Wednesday 15 October.
Designing next generation offshore wind turbines and reprogramming skin cells to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s are just some of the cutting-edge research topics that will be discussed at UOW's Budding Ideas event on Wednesday 15 October.
The event, which is free and open to the public, showcases the great work being done behind the University’s office doors and lab benches. It will feature five 10-minute talks by emerging researchers as well as a Q&A session.
It will be hosted by Master of Ceremonies, Professor Aidan Sims, a mathematician and ARC Future Fellow who spoke at last year’s Big Ideas event, which showcased the grand plans of established Professors at the University.
“Budding Ideas showcases research from our emerging researchers – the young guns who are on the verge of something big,” Professor Sims said.
Neuroscientist Dr Lezanne Ooi will discuss her latest research into Alzheimer’s and Motor Neurone Disease. By ‘reprogramming’ skin cells donated by neurodegenerative disease patients and their families, Dr Ooi is searching for new treatments and insights into these devastating diseases.
Materials scientist Dr Shahriar Hossain will talk about his work on next generation offshore wind turbines for a low-cost renewable energy solution.
Economist Associate Professor Peter Siminski will reveal a new technique that could be used to better evaluate voluntary programs such as health interventions and job training programs.
Clinical psychologist Dr Peter Kelly will discuss how we can better help disadvantaged populations and people with severe mental health issues.
Oral historian and award winning radio documentary maker Dr Siobhan McHugh will discuss why she thinks that audio is ‘the new black’.
This will be the second and final instalment of Budding Ideas for 2014.
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