The Explainer Series: Microplastics
Schedule
Thu Aug 27 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC+10:00Location
SLQ Auditorium 1, level 2, State Library of Queensland | South Brisbane, QL
About this Event
Microplastics
They're in our food, our water, our air - and increasingly, our blood. Microplastics have gone from an environmental footnote to one of the most talked-about and least-understood health concerns of our time. But in a media landscape full of alarming headlines, it can be hard to know what the science actually says. Are we in serious danger? Are the studies reliable? And what can any of us actually do about it? This session will cut through the noise with one of the world's leading researchers on plastics and human health - right here in Brisbane.
The Explainer Series
The Explainer Series is a space for thoughtful conversations with people who really know their stuff, sharing insights and context so we can better navigate the big and small questions in our lives.
From international law and cryptocurrency to climate change, gut health and space junk, these talks bring ideas, trends and debates into focus, helping us form our own understanding, guided by curiosity and expertise.
There’s no spin and no hype, just experts helping us think more clearly about the world around us.
The Explainer Series is generously supported by Gina Fairfax AC and Tim Fairfax AC through the Queensland Library Foundation.
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Where is it happening?
SLQ Auditorium 1, level 2, State Library of Queensland, Stanley Place, South Brisbane, AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
AUD 15.00














