Stories of STEM Q

This bonus episode is a recording taken live from the Autumn graduation ceremony at the University of New England. Professor Linda Agnew, the head of the School of Science and Technology, was invited to deliver the occasional address to graduating students.

Show Notes

Professor Linda Agnew is the Head of the School of Science and Technology at the University of New England. This special bonus episode of Stories of STEM Q is a recording of her speech given as the occasional address to students during the Autumn graduation ceremonies in 2022. As one of the first round of graduation ceremonies to be held on back on campus after the nationwide lockdowns of 2020 and 2021, Professor Agnew reflects on what world we are returning to, and what the future looks like for current science graduates. Using her own expertise in immunology she provides insight into how scientific principles can lead to real world outcomes for the benefit of humanity. She also looks back on her own career in science, and passes on her own wisdom as to what a life spent in science and research actually looks like.

What is Stories of STEM Q?

The University of New England’s STEM Quarter (STEM Q) is a platform for regional partnerships. It seeks to become an engine of innovation by connecting industry & investment with research & education through mutually beneficial projects. By providing local industries and communities with a pathway to engage in research specifically focused on local challenges, the New England and North West region of New South Wales, Australia, is headed for incredible success.

Focused on the four key pillars – agribusiness, health and wellbeing, digital intelligence and enabling infrastructure, Stories of STEM_Q will introduce the brilliant people and projects in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, contributing to the progressive and innovative change occurring across the region.