The Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an Australian biomedical research institute specialising in genetic and molecular technologies. You may remember their fascinating presentation at the SWIC Christmas luncheon in December 2018. In 2014 Garvan became one of only three organisations in the world with the next generation of genome sequencing giving the ability to […]
Food can be a language shared between individuals and many different cultures. For this monthly activity, we will discover how waves of migration changed the way Australians eat. We will learn the unique food stories and indulge in delicious hearty dishes of Lebanese, Vietnamese and Greek cuisine by visiting 7-8 exciting food spots in Bankstown. […]
We have something different to offer members for the May monthly activity. In 2016-2017 Australia generated an estimated 67 million tonnes (Mt) of waste including 14.2 Mt of organics and 5.6 Mt of paper and cardboard. This is the equivalent of 2.7 tonnes per capita per year. However, we recycled 60 per cent of the […]
For the June monthly activity we will tour the Sydney Fish Market and then have brunch. Sydney Fish Market is the largest market of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and the third largest seafood market in terms of variety in the world. Approximately 2,700 crates (around 50-55 tonnes) of the freshest possible seafood is auctioned each day. The incredible […]
What is a start-up? The term ‘start-up’ gets thrown around so often, but does anyone really know what it means? All businesses start somewhere – so what actually makes a ‘start-up’ special and how is it different to a traditional business? In less than 10 years Australia’s technology start-up sector has gone from very little […]
The Woolcock Institute of Medical Research was established in 1937, and was previously called the Institute of Respiratory Medicine. The institute is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and families affected by sleep, breathing and lung disorders, issues that affect one in three Australians today. You may remember their fascinating presentation at […]
Could Urban Farming be the answer to the global problem of the rapid increase in the need to feed the world’s population? Could direct access to fresh vegetables, fruits, and meat products through urban agriculture improve food security and food safety? Learn about the first-of-its-kind urban farm in Sydney. Established on an unused bowling green, […]
Do you love coffee and wish you had a better knowledge and appreciation of the multitude of subtle taste differences? We will visit a boutique coffee roaster to learn multi facets about specialty coffees - types of coffee, different processes, the supply chain, and the global challenges in growing good quality coffee beans today. We […]