2017 Southern Cross University Research Week Keynote Acting Qld Chief Scientist
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Southern Cross University
Gold Coast Campus (Room A2.20) Southern Cross Drive (Access via Terminal Drive, Gold Coast Airport), Qld 4225 AustraliaDescription
As part of Southern Cross University’s Research Week Celebrations, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) Professor Geraldine Mackenzie is pleased to invite you to a presentation by the Acting Queensland Chief Scientist Dr Christine Williams.
Dr Williams provides leadership in science policy development and high level, strategic advice to the Queensland Government on the role of science, research and innovation in meeting Queensland’s economic challenges. She will also provide advice on maximising opportunities from the Government’s investment in research and development.
Dr Williams will also act as an ambassador for Queensland science, fostering cooperation and collaboration amongst the government, research, industry and community sectors; raising Queensland's profile as a smart region characterised by world class research and investment opportunities; and engaging the community in better understanding the importance of science, research and innovation in the state's future economic, social and environmental wellbeing.
Date: Wednesday 30 August 2017
Time: 12:00pm
Venue: Gold Coast Campus, A2.20 (video link to Lismore H1.01, Coffs Harbour MLG 13 and National Marine Science Centre A1.02)
On the Gold Coast campus please join us for a lunch following the presentation at 1:00pm in Level 3 Foyer Building A. Please indicate any dietary preferences when you RSVP.
Any enquiries should be directed to Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) via email research.week@scu.edu.au.
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Southern Cross University aims to create research and research training that has global and regional impact and relevance. The University's research centres and clusters are focused on creating knowledge in our areas of research strength including, environmental sciences, plant sciences, geoscience, forestry, marine science, business, education and tourism.