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The future of higher education, research and the university with Brian Schmidt

Time: Wed 30-Jul 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Knowing Connected Communities Campus Event Registration Closed

Event Information

This is a complementary session to the SoCIETIE KNoT: What Are Universities For?

SoCIETIE students can allocate up to 2 hours can count towards a Campus KNoT - make sure you get a selfie with Brian :)

Please note this event will be a 45 minute lecture and a conversation/ networking and will be in a casual setting.

The ANU Society for Arts and Social Sciences is excited to announce the launch of our new series: Lectures in the Pub a series designed to foster meaningful dialogue between academics and the broader university community in a relaxed and accessible setting.

This series invites students and staff alike to engage directly with leading thinkers from across the university, offering a rare opportunity to hear about their research, perspectives, and passions in a setting that encourages open discussion and informal exchange.

Brian Schmidt AC FAA FRS FTSE is Distinguished Professor of Astronomy at the Australian National University. For his work on the accelerating universe, Brian Schmidt was awarded the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physics, jointly with Adam Riess and Saul Perlmutter. Schmidt has worked across many areas of Astronomy including supernovae, gamma ray Bursts, gravitational wave transients, exo-planets, and metal poor stars. Receiving his PhD from Harvard University in 1993, Schmidt joined the staff of the Australian National University in 1995. He served as the 12th Vice Chancellor and President of the Australia National University from 2016-2023. Professor Schmidt will share his insights on the future of higher education, research and the university.

Summary

About Campus Knowing KNOTs.

Campus Knowing KNOTs are a way to explore learning opportunities that are running on Campus.

Find out more about Campus Knowing KNOTs.

Advice

The following format can used to build up a point towards a Campus Knowing KNOT:

at least three hours spent attending public lectures, faculty talks, special events or other activity that involves academics or other recognised thought leaders on ANU campus
the time may be accumulated at one event, or spread over several events, during the time you are enrolled in the course
the topic must relate to SoCIETIE values

Note that a Campus Knowing KNOT may be made up of multiple events, with an expectation that attendance totals approximately three hours per point. A maximum of 2 points on a Campus Knowing KNOT can be claimed per semester.

Completion

The default completion task for a Campus Knowing KNOT is a 200-word reflection. As a starting point, we encourage you to base the reflection on "a question that you asked at the event (or would have asked if there was time)". We would love to see a photo of you at the event or social media post with the reflection.