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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
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