Pint of Science Festival 2025

Serving science to thirsty minds. Not limited to your usual pint at the local pub, we deliver science stories of all sizes and flavours. We aim to knock down stereotypes, build science appreciation and highlight the amazing science brewing in your own backyard.

As self-confessed science enthusiasts, we enjoy talking about science with everyone. We want to be the spark that ignites inspiration in people of any background to talk passionately about science.

This year, Pint of Science Australia will host three nights at the Botany View Hotel.

Monday 19 May: Solar Storms, Particle Power and Data Footprints

• A/Prof. Benjamin Pope (Assoc. Prof., Macquarie University): Trees are Telescopes

• Dr Clément Canonne (Senior Lecturer, USYD): We Can Forget You Wholesale

• Dr Dhriti Bhattacharyya (Principal Radiation Damage Scientist, ANSTO): Materials and radiation – A fascinating interaction

Tuesday 20 May: From Body Part Names to Space Rays and Blood Tests

• A/Prof. Kat Sanders (Assoc. Prof., USYD): What’s in a name?

• Dr Mel Ferlazzo (Accelerator Scientist-Radiobiologist, ANSTO): A Piece of Space on Earth, effects of Space Radiation

• Dr Bram Soliman (Research Associate, UNSW): Developing the tools to track cancer dynamics

Wednesday 21 May: Breaking Barriers

• Dr Stefania Peracchi (Scientist, ANSTO): Space Radiation: the invisible hazard

• Dr James Dunn (Senior Lecturer, UNSW): Are Super-Recognisers the Key to Identifying AI-Generated Faces?

• Dr Habib Joukhdar (Post-doc, USYD): Learning About How Old Bodies Fail

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Artwork Credit: Natasha Bong (2025 Annual Digital Artist)