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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The Newest Prometheus - The Promise and Perils of Artificial Intelligence
<p>The world is in the midst of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution - from cameras at supermarket checkouts that identify what type of vegetables we buy to ChatGPT that can write an essay, AI
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Unmasking Information Disorder - Why It Matters and How to Fight Back
<p>In today’s digital age, misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation spread faster than ever. This 3-week course, Unmasking Information Disorder, will equip you with essential skills to
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Walking with the 'Trimates' - Goodall, Fossey, Galdikas
<p>This is an adventure to some of the great forests of the world: the Congo, Tanzania, Rwanda and Borneo in the footsteps of three great women conservationists: Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey and Birute
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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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Introductory Quantum Physics
<p>Quantum physics underpins all of modern science. We could not understand chemistry, biology, nuclear phenomena, computer chips, solar energy, etc. if we could not rely on quantum theory. In this
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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
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<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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Nuclear Fusion: Powering Stars, Planets and People
<p>Stars, with their multi-billion-year lifetimes, obtain their power from nuclear fusion. This process also ends up creating all the elements in the universe beyond helium. In this lecture you will
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User-Generated Content - The Voice of the Digital Era
<p>This dynamic course explores the impact of User-Generated Content (UGC) on the modern media landscape, from its origins to its influence on news and social media. Participants will gain insight
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The Hidden Logic of Science
<p>A little-known fact about science is that the act of scientific discovery is not a logical process. This course introduces participants to the hidden “logic” of scientific discovery, via a number
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