The power of conferences : stories of serendipity, innovation, and driving social change

The power of conferences stories of serendipity, innovation, and driving social change

"The power of conferences: stories of serendipity, innovation and driving social change asks ten notable Australians to reflect on the role that conferences have played in their personal and professional achievements. Through their stories the power of conferences is revealed, providing evidenc...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Edwards, Deborah, author (author), Foley, Carmel, author, Malone, Cheryl, author
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Broadway, N.S.W. UTS ePRESS 2017.
Materias:
Congresses and conventions > Research.
Special events industry > Research.
Scientists > Australia > Interviews.
Social change.
Organizational change.
Technological innovations.
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009420593606719
Tabla de Contenidos:
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  • Venus Shell Systems: a marine biomass farm: Pia Winberg
  • Overcoming HIV/AIDS: Bill Bowtell
  • Development of the HPV cervical cancer vaccine: Ian Frazer
  • 'The father of photovoltaics': Martin Green
  • Advancing rights for indigenous Australians: Tom Calma
  • Treating stomach ulcers: Barry Marshall
  • Advancing scientific education: Ian Chubb
  • Proving that the universe is speeding up: Brian Schmidt
  • Indigenous educational reform: Linda Burney
  • Long tail insights.

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