Science and Technology
Discover why some people love science and technology and why there is excitement in looking at the stars, in peering through a microscope and in formulae that unpack the secrets of our world. We have tutors who will demystify the theories and practices of these two building blocks of our knowledge of the world. Have fun, learn something new and join with fellow students to discover the joys of science and technology.
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Staying in Contact - The History of Australian Communication
<p>Explore the fascinating history of communication in Australia from First Nations’ sophisticated messaging protocols, to colonial ship dispatches to England, to the 1872 telegraph linking Australia
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ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence
<p>What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is like having a conversation with a computer, but instead of talking to a human, you're talking to a special program that's really good at understanding and generating
...ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence
<p>What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is like having a conversation with a computer, but instead of talking to a human, you're talking to a special program that's really good at understanding and generating
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Looking Up and Looking In - one Scientist's journey to understand our atmosphere
<p>Climate change is both topical and contested today, but it was not so long ago that climate change as a science was little understood. The study of the atmosphere and climate, especially from a
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Scam Awareness - Your Best Defence
<p>Scamwatch received 301,791 scam reports in 2023. On top of that, many scams go unreported. Learn what goes on behind these scams, the steps that you can take to avoid being scammed and what to do
...Scam Awareness - Your Best Defence
<p>Scamwatch received 301,791 scam reports in 2023. On top of that, many scams go unreported. Learn what goes on behind these scams, the steps that you can take to avoid being scammed and what to do
...Scam Awareness - Your Best Defence
<p>Scamwatch received 301,791 scam reports in 2023. On top of that, many scams go unreported. Learn what goes on behind these scams, the steps that you can take to avoid being scammed and what to do
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Film Night for Life After Death - What the Doctors Say
A free film night to watch <em>Defend Your Life</em> to promote the course: <a href="https://www.weasydney.com.au/course/LDWDS">Life After Death - What the Doctors Say</a>
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AI - A Brief Introduction for the Curious
<p>What is AI and what does it have to do with Jorge Luis Borges’ wonderful short story “The Library of Babel”? While you may know about some AI tools, we explore the history of AI, how it works and
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Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Reactors
<p>Should Australia embrace nuclear energy? This is a question which will, undoubtedly, be the subject of intense debate in the coming months. Citizens wishing to engage in this debate should
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Life After Death - What the Doctors Say
<p>This course is about the science of the after-life. It is based on the work of Dr Raymond A. Moody, the American psychiatrist and physician, as well as other doctors such as Eben Alexander the
...Life After Death - What the Doctors Say
<p>This course is about the science of the after-life. It is based on the work of Dr Raymond A. Moody, the American psychiatrist and physician, as well as other doctors such as Eben Alexander the
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The Science of Our Changing Climate
<p>In the words of the latest IPCC Assessment Report; <em>Human activities, principally through emissions of greenhouse gases, have unequivocally caused global warming, with global (average) surface
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Neurosciences and Longevity
<p>Learn how to live longer and stay physically and mentally young by discovering the latest research in neurosciences and the art of looking after our brains. Discover the secrets of the “Blue Zones”
...Neurosciences and Longevity
<p>Learn how to live longer and stay physically and mentally young by discovering the latest research in neurosciences and the art of looking after our brains. Discover the secrets of the “Blue Zones”
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