Get a taste of France - Olympic Games Café Scientifique - August 2024

Café Scientifique Olympics Edition

Café Scientifique 

Olympic Games : From performance to integrity



Hosted by the Alliance Française de Canberra in association with the Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation (AFRAN) and the University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise (UCRISE).

 Thursday 15th August5:30pm – 7pm at Alliance Française de Canberra (66 McCaughey St, Turner ACT)

Join us for a friendly discussion on how sport and research interact.

Secure your spot now for this event, at the exceptional price of $15* (15% discount if you are an Alliance or AFRAN member)!

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What’s on the Menu?

Sit Back & Watch: Breakdance-inspired Hip Hop performance by Dance Central.

Sip & Share: Sip your favourite beverage while our panellists spill the tea.

No jargon, just good vibes!

 
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Limited seats available
This conference will be in English 
*One beverage and light catering included




What is it about?

Questions we’ll address are:

- How rising temperature will impact sport performance?
- How do elite athletes prepare for international competitions?
- What goes on behind the scenes at the Olympics and Paralympic Games?
- How are new sport equipment and technologies developed?
- What is ethical sport? Why do we need integrity in sport?

Plus, any other Sport or Olympics/Paralympics topic you’re curious about!

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Meet our panellists 

Dr Celeste Coltman

Associate Professor, Sport & Exercise Science, University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise (UCRISE)

Professor Julien Périard

Research Professor and Deputy Director, University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise (UCRISE)

Emeritus Professor David Pyne

Research Professor and Physiologist, University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise (UCRISE)

Joanna Tweedie

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise (UCRISE)




Meet our moderator 

Professor Julien Périard

Research Professor and Deputy Director, University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise (UCRISE)




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