A Social Sciences Week event.

The Centre for Urban Transitions and the Victorian Hydrogen Hub at Swinburne University of Technology are excited to host an engaging online forum on the theme of “Sustainable Futures", during Social Science Week. This event offers a platform for interdisciplinary discussions about sustainable futures, focusing on the social, economic, and environmental aspects of sustainability.

Discussions and insights

• Discover why addressing socioeconomic disparities in car dependency is vital for sustainable futures with Prof. Takemi Sugiyama.
• With hope and luck: Setting directions for transitioning power and energy in Australia will be presented by Mr Steve Rodgers.
• Dr. Olamide Shittu will discuss ways to improve plastic resource recovery in Australia through circular and collective impact.

Open to the broader Swinburne community, our networks, and the public. An opportunity to connect with field experts and individuals sharing a passion for sustainable futures.

The Speakers

• Prof. Takemi Sugiyama: Healthy Cities Program Leader, Centre for Urban Transitions, Swinburne University of Technology
• Dr. Steve Rodgers: ​Co-CEO and co-founder, ThePeopleproject Institute
• Dr. Olamide Shittu: Circular Economy Research Fellow, Center for Urban Transition, Swinburne University of Technology
   

The Chair of the Panel:

Associate Professor Magus Moglia, Regenerating our Cities Program Leader, Centre for Urban Transitions, Swinburne University of Technology

Agenda:

2.00pm Introduction & Opening Remarks
2:10pm Speaker Presentations
3.00pm Panel Discussion and Q&A Session