Physics in the Pub - Sydney - August 25th

Quantum games, Ringed Planets and Limericks: Physics in the Pub

Are there planets in other solar systems as beautiful as Saturn? What’s the deal with quantum computing? And why does physics drive scientists to poetry?

These are the burning issues that local physicists will be discussing at the Abercrombie Hotel on August 25th. Come along and grab a refreshing beverage and a feed and settle in for an entertaining night with the brightest stars of Sydney physics, supported by the AIP.

You’ll love the short snappy presentations that show off the wonder and power of physics: register here: https://events.humanitix.com/physics-in-the-pub-sydney-august-25th

 When: 6.45 for 7 PM, Tuesday 25th August 2026

Where: The Abercrombie Hotel, 100 Broadway, Sydney 2000.

How Much: FREE! thanks to the Australian Institute of Physics and sponsor S3B.

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THE LINE UP

Saturn’s rings are a highlight of our solar system. Jaime Alvarado Montes (Macquarie University) is looking for planets with rings beyond our solar system.

The winner of the AIP Outreach Award - Lachlan Rogers (Newcastle University) will be speaking and receiving his award.

Amrita Mukherjee (UNSW) doesn’t like middle sized things. She studies how the smallest things affect the Universe on huge scales.

Eddington’s 1919 observation of the gravitational effects during a solar eclipse confirmed Einstein’s reputation as a superstar genius. But, asks Enbang Li (Wollongong Uni) did they miss something?

Harshna Gounder (UTS) says that things get weird when they get very small - she’ll be telling us how to generate VERY spooky action at a distance.

To make sense of his experiences with quantum research at Griffith University, Pradeep Murthy has turned to that deeply philosophical form of poetry - the limerick.

There’s still a gender imbalance in physics. Rebecca Halligan (Superstars of STEM) ended up in physics management despite not studying physics. She’ll be musing on physics’ “low-key hostility” to women.

Cassandra Chua (S3B) is going to share how important semiconductors are to quantum computing.

Over the years, broadcaster John August has collected many quirky stories about physicists and their craft. 

MCed by Phil Dooley (Phil Up On Science)