Thomas Cawthron Memorial Lecture: Science Matters

Join us online for our 77th Annual Thomas Cawthron Memorial Lecture and hear three expert speakers offer their perspectives on the theme ‘Science Matters’, which will explore the value of scientific research and development to New Zealand’s society, now and in the future.

Featuring Keynote Speakers:
Dr Siouxsie Wiles (Associate Professor, University of Auckland)
Professor Juliet Gerrard (Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor)
Dr Serean Adams (Aquaculture Group Manager, Cawthron Institute)

Event Programme:
7pm – Live-stream begins.
7:05pm – Keynote presentations begin, featuring Dr Siouxsie Wiles, Professor Juliet Gerrard, and closing with Dr Serean Adams.
7:50pm - Q&A panel discussion with keynote speakers begins.
8:30pm – Event ends.

More about the event:
This year, the Thomas Cawthron Memorial Lecture is going digital, live-streaming from sunny Nelson using cutting-edge technology, graphics and animation to create an engaging online experience for our audience.

Pre-registration for the event is now available at www.cawthron.live. Sign-up now to receive updates and more information about how to engage on the night.

As you watch the live-stream, you’ll be able to submit questions using a chat panel in your browser. Our event facilitator will put your questions to our expert panel of keynote speakers, who in turn will share their insights and ideas.