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A War on Science? Rethinking Vaccine Hesitancy and Refusal
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On 24 November 2020, we were joined by Assoc Prof Maya Goldenberg to discuss the implications of trust in relation to vaccine hesitancy and refusal.
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Model Organisms book launch
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On 24 November 2020, Organisms and Us hosted a virtual book launch for Prof Rachel A. Ankeny (The University of Adelaide) and Prof Sabina Leonelli's (University of Exeter) new book Model Organisms.
PESTA seminar (24.11.20)
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A War on Science? The Death of Expertise? Rethinking Vaccine Hesitancy and Refusal
PESTA convenor takes part in National Science Week discussion
PESTA convenor Professor Rachel Ankeny takes part in a National Science Week panel discussion for the History and Philosophy of Science program at the University of Melbourne.
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Science and the Media in the Time of COVID
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On 25 September 2020, we were joined by Dr Susannah Eliott to discuss the role of the Australian Science Media Centre.
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National Science Week 2020
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On 20 August 2020, PESTA hosted a Q&A webinar on the topic of 'What Makes Science Good?' as part of National Science Week.
What Makes Science Good?
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As part of National Science Week 2020, PESTA will be hosting an online Q&A event to discuss 'What Makes Science Good?'
Frank Grützner and Tahlia Perry seminar presentation
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Listen to Frank Grützner and Tahlia Perry's presentation on EchidnaCSI.
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PESTA seminar (22.07.20)
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Using Citizen Science for Research and Engagement: Lessons from EchidnaCSI.