This page is about an event that has passed.
Past calendar events are archived for future reference. Show me anyway
Dean's Lecture "Food Security in a World Full of Infections"
- When:
- Thursday 6th of October, 2016, at 6:00pm
- Where:
- Univeristy of Melbourne Dookie Campus - Bar Lounge
- Cost:
- FREE
- Contact:
- Website:
- www.eventbrite.com.au/e/food-securi…
In the lecture, Food Security in a World of Infections, he will address the threat posed to our global food supplies by a wide range of infectious diseases from African swine fever, influenza and foot-and-mouth disease to white spot, wheat rust and blight. The lecture will also outline the steps that are being, or can be, taken in the 21st century to safeguard our food supplies from these infections.
More Events in Greater Shepparton
-
Craft & Coffee at Shepparton Library - Fabric Coffee Cup Sleeve
Get your creative juices flowing and come and make a Fabric Coffee Sleeve! Read more
-
FamilyCare Book Inn Book Sale
Our Book Sale has a huge variety of books available, including great titles for children and teenagers. Do yourself a favour and drop in to pick up a bargain. Four books for just $2! Read more
-
Women Only Swimming
Aquamoves Women Only Swimming Sessions are all about empowering women to get active and overcome feelings of judgment. View on Aquamoves
-
Sportz Lab Golf Clinic Term 3 Holidays
Sportz Lab is hosting a 2-hour golf clinic with coach Dave for students in foundation to grade 6 only 25 spots! Read more
-
Puff Walk
Let’s walk and talk. Read more
-
School Holiday Activity - Giant Games at Shepparton Library
Giant Jamenga, Chess & Connect 4! Read more
Want to get the latest news and events in your Facebook feed?
Just go to our Facebook page and click the Like button.
More News from Greater Shepparton
-
Planning the future of play: KidsTown consultation begins
Greater Shepparton City Council is inviting residents to take part in consultation opportunities for the revitalisation of the region’s much-loved and iconic KidsTown Adventure Playground. Following significant flood damage in 2022 and the ageing condition… Read more
-
Young performers shine at Talent Show
Greater Shepparton City Council celebrated the creativity and skills of local young people at the recent Youth Talent Show, which brought colour, music and energy to the Winter City Market on Saturday 30 August at the Maude Street Precinct in Shepparton.… Read more
-
Growth surge opportunity for Greater Shepparton region
Greater Shepparton has recorded one of the most dramatic population shifts in the country, with a 229 per cent year-on-year increase in net internal relocations, driven largely by people moving from capital cities. Read more
-
Greater Shepparton celebrates Seniors Festival 2025 this October
Victoria’s largest Seniors Festival returns in October 2025 and Greater Shepparton City Council is encouraging older residents to get involved. Read more
-
Greater Shepparton on the world stage at Asia Fruit Logistica
Greater Shepparton, the Fruit Capital of Australia, was on show at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong last week, the premier trade event for fresh produce across the Asia-Pacific. Read more
-
Youth Fest 2025 kicks off across Greater Shepparton with plenty more still to come
Greater Shepparton City Council is excited to announce that Youth Fest 2025 is officially underway, bringing a vibrant line-up of free and low-cost events to young people throughout the month of September. Read more
Professor John Fazakerley, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences will deliver his inaugural lecture at the University of Melbourne's Dookie campus