Public lecture on the theme of tidal energy by Dr Tim Finnigan
Shine Dome, Canberra, 7 July

The contribution of renewables in Australia’s future energy mix
The Shine Dome, Canberra, 4 August 2009

Salt in the diet: The elephant in the room: Why health professionals need a shake-up
Public lecture by Dr Bruce Neal at the George Institute for International Health (Westpac Building), Sydney, 13 August

Nuclear Astrophysics in Australia
2009 Elizabeth and Frederick White Research Conference, The Shine Dome, Canberra, 24–25 August

National Press Club Address
Academy President Professor Kurt Lambeck. National Press Club, Canberra, 9 September

Australian Academy of Science’s Shine Dome open day Canberra, 1 October