This roundtable will bring together key circular economy stakeholders from  government, business, academia and international organisations to share knowledge, experiences and best practices. Learn about the factors inhibiting greater circularity in Australia, the disruptors, the trends and emerging conditions that will affect the transition to a circular economy, and which levers are important to drive change. The roundtable will be followed by afternoon tea. 

Roundtable participants include:

  • Nick Twining, Sustainability Specialist, Veolia
  • Bernardo Tobias, QLD State Manager, OzHarvest
  • Timothy Zerk, Director, Circular Economy Division, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
  • Dylan Walker, Director, Circular Economy Partnerships, Office of Circular Economy, Department of Environment and Science
  • Professor Sara Dolnicar, UQ Business School
  • Dr Jennifer Yarnold, Centre for Policy Futures
  • Professor Peter Halley, School of Chemical Engineering & Professor Evgueni Jak, School of Chemical Engineering
  • Dr Anthony Halog, School of Environment
  • Professor David Williams, School of Civil Engineering

Registration required. 

 

 

About UQ Sustainability Week 2023

Sustainability Week is an opportunity for the UQ community to celebrate and promote sustainability across UQ's campuses and sites. From August 21-25, a range of activities and events are hosted across all areas of the University, including markets, workshops, crafts and DIY, film screenings, specialist presentations, tree plantings, bird watching and garden tours, solar tours, forums and panel discussions, competitions and challenges to inspire sustainable behaviours.

Join us for the fun, check out the full program! Stay up to date by liking UQ Sustainability on Facebook or following us on Instagram

 

Venue

Level 5, Brian Wilson Chancellery (St Lucia)
Room: 
Senate Room