Talky talk - Environment

UTS Inaugural Anniversary Address
Professor Tim Flannery: Sustainability – Issues Facing World Cities and World City Universities

UTS celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year and will mark the occasion with the inauguration of the UTS Annual Anniversary Address.

Professor Tim Flannery, one of Australia’s leading thinkers and writers will deliver the inaugural address on Thursday 22 May 2008.

A scientist, explorer and conservationist he has published more than 130 peer-reviewed papers and numerous books that have changed the way we think about Australia and the environmental challenges facing both our continent and the world today.

He was named 2007 Australian of the Year. Both here in Australia and in North America, Asia and Europe he has worked tirelessly with governments and business to spur action on climate change.

We invite you to hear Professor Flannery speak about sustainability and the issues facing world cities and world city universities.

Date: 9:00 am - Thursday 22 May 2008
Venue: Great Hall, Level 5, UTS Tower Building
RSVP: Booking essential by Wednesday 21 May, email or phone Anna Yiasemides events@uts.edu.au, (02) 9514 1697.