AUSTRALIAN SKEPTICS NATIONAL CONVENTION 2005

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2005 Convention Information

AUSTRALIAN SKEPTICS NATIONAL CONVENTION 2005

August 13th – 14th
Bond University,
University Drive, Robina,
Gold Coast Qld

Each day six or seven speakers will give presentations on topics and issues relating to health, science, education, critical thinking and others of a more general nature. Morning & Afternoon Tea and a light lunch will be served by the Bond University Catering Service.

A 3-course Dinner (with after-dinner entertainment) will be held at the Mermaid Waters Hotel, on the corner of Markeri Street and Sunshine Boulevard, on Saturday Night.

Speakers will include:

Prof Chris Del Mar: Dean of Medicine, Bond University The Teaching and Practice of Evidence-based Medicine

Dr Hugh Crone: Microbiologist (formerly of the Dept of Defence Science) Knowledge and Beliefs in the New Age

Dr Robert Henry, Southern Cross University The Social Impact of Biotechnology—A Scientist’s View of GM Food

Dr Colin Keay: Physicist/Astronomer The Perils of Part Time Power

Peter Bowditch: VP Australian Skeptics, proprietor of ratbags.com Scams and Mind Control in Multi-level Marketing

Prof Jim Allan: Lawyer, University of Qld

Dr William Grey: Philosopher, University of Qld Hume on Miracles

Loretta Marron - The Jelly Bean Lady DIY Health Information Research

Barry Williams, Editor of the Skeptic Conspiracy Theories for Every Occasion (if they don’t get at him first)

A Panel of Senior Students from G.C. High Schools is being arranged Critical Thinking is Cool

Inquiries

Lilian Derrick – Hon Secretary,
Convention Planning Committee
P.O.Box 8348; Gold Coast Mail Centre,
Qld 9726

Tel/Fax: (07) 5593 1882
Email:lderrick@bigpond.net.au

Bookings via www.skeptics.com.au
 

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