In honour of the late Allan Sefton, this event includes a Lecture from Emeritus Professor Colin Woodroffe and the awarding of the Allan Sefton Memorial Prize to a student.
2026 Allan Sefton Memorial Lecture
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Lecture Theatre 1, Building 20 and online via webex, University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app
The Allan Sefton Memorial Lecture is held annually and is named in honour of the late Allan Sefton, who was well-known as a naturalist and conservator of the environment.
The lecture was established in 1993, in recognition of his contribution to environmental science in the Illawarra. Each year, an Australian scientist is invited to deliver the lecture on a topic of environmental interest. This year the Guest Lecturer is Emeritus Professor Colin Woodroffe, who will deliver a lecture on ‘Rising Sea Level and Resilient Coasts’.
The evening will also include the presentation to the winning 2025 SEALS BEnvSc(Hons) Student with the Sefton Memorial Prize certificate.
Date: Tuesday, 18 August, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm with light refreshments at the conclusion of the lecture
Location: Lecture Theatre 1, Building 20 and online via Webex, University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app