Australian expert continues Einstein tradition at UQ

In 1905 Albert Einstein gained a reputation as a scientist who believed it was important to “make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler”.

Continuing this tradition one hundred years later, UQ is holding a free, easy-to-understand public lecture next week on the theory of relativity.

Australian Institute of Physics president Professor David Jamieson will speak on “Einstein’s Theory of Special Relativity: light, time and space” in Room 222, Parnell (Physics) Building, St Lucia Campus at 4.00pm on Friday May 20.

Head of UQ Physics Professor Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop said the talk was one of many activities the University was hosting to celebrate the 2005 Einstein World Year of Physics.

“Our public lectures have proved extremely popular and many have been booked out within two days. I’m delighted at the enthusiastic and positive response the general public have shown about modern-day physics.”

Internationally recognised as a leading physics expert, Professor Jamieson will examine the warping of space and time and the startling consequences of Einstein’s ideas for the real world today.

Admission to the lecture is free and no bookings are required.

Media: For further information contact Professor Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop email halina@physics.uq.edu.au or Lynda Flower 3365 2151, email l.flower@uq.edu.au