Ed Yong: An Immense World

Explore the majesty and mystery of the natural world with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ed Yong. 

‘Protecting nature isn't just about saving whales or pandas or what have you. It's about protecting even things that are close to us... because each of those things has a unique way of experiencing the world, that is worth learning about, worth cherishing and worth protecting.’ For Spring Fling, acclaimed science journalist Ed Yong takes us beyond the limits of human perception to uncover the world through the eyes of animals. An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us explores the boundless sensory environments animals occupy, offering a reminder of the intricacies of nature and how little we truly know about the planet we inhabit. In this remarkable book, Yong brings to bear the same clear-eyed insight that earned him a Pulitzer Prize for his COVID-19 coverage for The Atlantic. Now, Yong arrives in Melbourne for a revelatory conversation with Guardian Australia nature columnist Helen Sullivan, live at The Capitol.

Presented in partnership with RMIT Culture. 

About Spring Fling

Spring Fling returned in 2023, and this year we went Above and Beyond. We looked further, delved deeper, and asked bigger questions with outstanding thinkers who are reshaping our world and envisioning extraordinary futures.

Spring Fling is supported by the Victorian State Government.   

Event and Ticketing Details

Dates & Times

Saturday 14 October
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location

The Capitol

113 Swanston Street Melbourne Victoria 3000

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Accessibility

Accessible toilets available

Assistive Listening

Auslan Interpreted

Wheelchair accessible

You can learn more about accessibility at The Capitol here. Please notify us of all access requirements when booking online so we can assist you with your visit. If you require further information, please contact reception on 03 9094 7800 or ticketing@wheelercentre.com.

Additional Notes

The bookseller for this event is Readings