Williams, Robyn (1944-)

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Science broadcaster
Libraries Australia
http://nla.gov.au/anbd.aut-an36750788
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Biographies

Robyn Williams has been a science broadcaster with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation since 1972.

Born Buckinghamshire, UK, 30 January 1944. AM 1988. Educated University of London Northern Polytechnic (BSc (hons) 1971). Small parts on BBC TV, ATV and Thames TV 1966-72; Broadcaster, ABC Science Unit (Radio) since 1972: Freelance Broadcaster 1972, Staff Talks Assistant in Science 1973, permanent appointment as Talks Assistant in Science September 1973, Executive Producer in Science Unit from 1977. Foundation Commissioner, Commission for the Future since 1984, Chairman 1990-94. Fellow, Australian Academy of Science 1993; Humanist of the Year 1993; Rostrum Australia Speaker of the Year 1993; Individual Award, Centre for Australian Cultural Studies 1996; Michael Daley Award 1996. President, ANZAAS 1992; President, Australian Museum Trust 1985-93.

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  1. And now for something completely different / Robyn Williams
    Williams, Robyn, 1944-
    [ Book, Audio book : 1995-2006 ]
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  2. Unintelligent design : why God isn't as smart as she thinks she is / Robyn Williams
    Williams, Robyn, 1944-
    [ Book : 2006 ]
    At 100 libraries
    Unintelligent design : why God isn't as smart as she thinks she is / Robyn Williams
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  3. Scary monsters and bright ideas / Robyn Williams
    Williams, Robyn, 1944-
    [ Book : 2000 ]
    At 62 libraries
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  4. Outpourings / Robyn Williams
    Williams, Robyn, 1944-
    [ Book : 1987 ]
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  5. Normal service won't be resumed : the future of public broadcasting / Robyn Williams
    Williams, Robyn, 1944-
    [ Book : 1996 ]
    At 72 libraries
    Normal service won't be resumed : the future of public broadcasting / Robyn Williams
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  6. Australian science : expanding the frontiers / managing editor, Robyn Williams
    Williams, Robyn, 1944-
    [ Book : 2001 ]
    At 58 libraries
    Australian science : expanding the frontiers / managing editor, Robyn Williams
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  7. Future perfect : what next? and other impossible questions / Robyn Williams
    Williams, Robyn, 1944-
    [ Book, Audio book : 2007 ]
    At 73 libraries
    Future perfect : what next? and other impossible questions / Robyn Williams
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  8. Ockham's razor 3 / introduced by Robyn Williams
    Williams, Robyn, 1944-
    [ Book : 1991 ]
    At 49 libraries
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  9. 2007 : a true story, waiting to happen / Robyn Williams
    Williams, Robyn, 1944-
    [ Book, Audio book : 2001-2002 ]
    At 64 libraries
    2007 : a true story, waiting to happen / Robyn Williams
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  10. The uncertainty principle / Robyn Williams
    Williams, Robyn, 1944-
    [ Book : 1989-1991 ]
    At 96 libraries
    The uncertainty principle / Robyn Williams
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  1. And now for something completely different / Robyn Williams
    Williams, Robyn, 1944-
    [ Book, Audio book : 1995-2006 ]
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    And now for something completely different / Robyn Williams
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  2. [Biographical cuttings on Robyn Williams, scientist, broadcaster and author, containing one or more cuttings from newspapers or journals]
    [ Published : 1900-1990 ]
    At National Library
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  3. Robyn Williams
    [ Video : 2005 ]
    At UQ Library
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  4. National Press Club address : Robyn Williams
    Australian Broadcasting Corporation
    [ Video : 2001 ]
    At Durack Institute
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  5. And now, the Science Show: or survival in a straitjacket
    Milliken, Robert
    National Times
    [ Article : 1-26 ]
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  2. The Broadcasting reports
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    [ Periodical : 1988-2013 ]
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  4. Two of us. Norman Swan and Robyn Williams [Interviews with Radio National prresenters Norman Swan and Robyn Williams by Souter, Fenella]
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    Sydney Morning Herald. Good Weekend
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    [ Published : 2006 ]
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  2. Papers of Christine Williams
    Williams, Chris, 1952-
    [ Unpublished : 1876-2006 ]
    At National Library
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  1. Sydney - a social atlas : 2001 census of population and housing
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    Sydney - a social atlas : 2001 census of population and housing
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  2. Ohio bank offering stock to lure execs into mergers. (Provident Bancorp Inc.)
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  2. Tracks / Robyn Davidson
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    [ Book, Audio book : 1980-2012 ]
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  4. Man maintenance 2 / Jill Margo ; with a foreword by ABC Radio National's Robyn Williams
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    [ Book : 2001 ]
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  3. Crusade / Robyn Young
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