Science Victoria Panel Discussion: The Materials Revolution

The August 2026 edition of Science Victoria magazine explored the next generation of Materials technologies that will shape our lives, and how we are dealing with the waste from Plastics.

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From award-winning research that can reshape how we capture greenhouse gases, to new approaches for recycling plastic waste, to materials to power solar energy and quantum technology more efficiently, Victoria has quietly become an international hub for materials innovation.

Join us for an evening exploring the world of materials science — the field responsible for some of the most exciting breakthroughs in modern chemistry and engineering — featuring some of the authors of our latest Science Victoria edition.

Panelists include:

• Prof Neil Cameron, Monash Warwick Alliance Professor of Polymer Materials at Monash University
• Dr Anne-Maree Boland, Associate at RM Consulting Group
• Final speaker to be announced soon

Ticket price includes light refreshments.

Please note, the venue is a historical building and has stair-only access, including a flight of stairs up to the theatre room and amenities. If you have any questions or concerns about accessibility, please reach out to the RSV team at rsv@rsv.org.au.  

The event will be held in RSV Hall and live-streamed