Meet the Author: David Suzuki

17 October 2006

Dr David Suzuki

In this last lecture tour of Australia, acclaimed environmentalist and scientist Dr David Suzuki tells the story of his passion for the planet – a passion that for several decades he has brought to the world through his research, his writings, his broadcasting, and above all his life story.

Broad Topics: Physical Science

Sub-topics: Environment

Areas: University

David T. Suzuki PhD, Chair of the David Suzuki Foundation, is an award-winning scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster. He has received acclaim for his 30 years of award-winning work in broadcasting and writing, explaining the complexities of science in a compelling, easily understood way.

Dr Suzuki was a full Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver from 1969 until his retirement in 2001. He is professor emeritus with UBC’s Sustainable Development Research Institute. He is a Companion of the Order of Canada, and a member of the Order of British Columbia. He has received numerous awards and 18 honorary doctorates, including two from Australia.

Part of the 2006 Toyota-ANU Public Lecture Series