Mysteries of the Universe: fast radio bursts, cosmic dawn, and black holes

Talks on Tuesdays is a live event series bringing big ideas, real experts, and curious minds together - at your favourite local venues. Think thought-provoking lectures, audience questions, and post-talk mingling over drinks and dinner.

This isn’t a uni lecture. It’s a social night for the curious and intellectual.Come alone or with friends, leave with something to talk about.

Event Schedule:

6.30pm Arrival & Doors Open

7pm Lecuture Starts

7.45pm Q&A

8pm Talk Concludes

8.30pm Event Closes.

*Please arrive close to 6.30pm if you'd like to order meals, as there may be a wait time.

À la carte menu and full bar available throughout the night - pay as you go.

Topic: Mysteries of the Universe: fast radio bursts, cosmic dawn, and black holes

There are many things we don't know about the Universe, but the biggest mysteries in astronomy might not be what you think. I will explain a few of the big mysteries that radio astronomers are working on right now. I'll talk about how we're using the newest telescopes to solve these mysteries and I'll share the upcoming technological advancements that might hold the key.

About Dr Laura Driessen: Dr Laura Driessen is a radio astronomer and science communicator. She loves searching for hard-to-find things in the deluge of data astronomers get from amazing radio telescopes, especially Australian telescopes. She's passionate about sharing her science with the media and the public, as well as sharing the cool astronomy being done in Australia. Laura is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Sydney and Project Scientist of the Variables and Slow Transients (VAST) survey with ASKAP. You can find Laura on Instagram and Tik Tok as @AstroLauraD, or check out her website: AstroLaura.com

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Henley's Bar & Kitchen, 9 Lime Street, Sydney, Australia