Dr Isobel Bennett and the secrets of Australia's seashores

Schedule

Thu Aug 20 2026 at 12:30 pm to 01:30 pm

UTC+10:00
Location

Parkes Place, Parkes, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2600 | Canberra, CT

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Dr Joy McCann presents her recent Fellowship research, focusing on Dr Isobel Bennett’s experiences as a trail-blazing female scientist in the mid-20th century.
Find out more and book here: https://www.library.gov.au/whats-on/events/dr-isobel-bennett-and-secrets-australias-seashores
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