Adam Liaw on what spaghetti bolognese tells us about Australian life
Food is essential to human life, but are we taking it for granted? Popular chef, writer and broadcaster Adam Liaw is an advocate for good food for everyone. He takes us on a journey through the history and science of food, and its place in our societies, economies and cultures throughout time, arguing that food should play a central role in government policy making. The 2025 Hugh Stretton Oration was recorded at the University of Adelaide on 14 May 2025. Speakers Adam Liaw Cook, writer, broadcaster Alison Coates Professor of Human Nutrition, University of South Australia
Big Ideas · Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Show Notes
Food is essential to human life, but are we taking it for granted? Popular chef, writer and broadcaster Adam Liaw is an advocate for good food for everyone. He takes us on a journey through the history and science of food, and its place in our societies, economies and cultures throughout time, arguing that food should play a central role in government policy making.
The 2025 Hugh Stretton Oration was recorded at the University of Adelaide on 14 May 2025.
Speakers
Adam LiawCook, writer, broadcaster
Alison CoatesProfessor of Human Nutrition, University of South Australia