ANZAAS Vic Science Talk, Free, all welcome (booking not needed) Free pizza and drinks after the talk

At: Gene Technology Access Centre (GTAC), in the grounds of University High School, 1H Royal Parade Parkville, off Story Street

Monday 1st March 2009, at 6:30 pm ***Special Monday Evening Talk***

– Nicola Temple –

Biologist with the Australian Marine Conservation Society, Brisbane

“To Lihou and back: a climate change odyssey”

In December 2009, Nicola joined a group of scientists, filmmakers, conservationists as well as avid birders and divers that set off on an 11 day adventure to Lihou Reef, one of the world’s largest atolls, located east of the Great Barrier Reef in the Coral Sea. This remote area is rarely visited by humans, though this does not mean that it is not affected by human actions. The trip’s mission was to explore the region in search of signs of human induced climate change; to make the connection between these remote cays and islets and our every day lives. Diving with sharks, sea snake encounters, boobies and bleaching…join Nicola as she shares stories from this adventure, and the concerning observations of how we are affecting such remote areas of our planet.

Use the Royal Melbourne Hospital tram stop in Royal Parade. Parking available at RMH, University of Melbourne, and designated places in Park Drive, Royal Parade & Story Street

***We are pleased to acknowledge the support by GTAC, CSL and La Trobe University University for the ANZAAS Melbourne science talks series***

Further Info:

Peter Kemeny: Tel: 0409 028 165 email peter.kemenyATgmail.com

http://www.anzaas.org.au/vic/

http://www.anzaas.org.au/vic/events.php

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Wanted: info on recent and forthcoming Popular Science books

The ABC is compiling a list of popular science books either recently published (late last year) or due to be published in 2010 which have been written by Australia-based authors (including researchers).

They could be on any topic or style (including biography, magic realism, science fiction) and should be for a general audience, not a text book for students.

If you are able to help we’d love to hear from you, publishers, researchers or science communicators!

Please send info to Abbie Thomas, ABC Science Online, thomas.abigail@abc.net.au

Thank you.

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Dear ASC NSW members – now with more details.

FREE NANOTECHNOLOGY FORUM

Presented by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science & Research

For ICONN: Australia’s International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

What are the big issues about small technologies?

James O’Loghlin from the ABC’s New Inventors hosts a speculative discussion on how nanotechnology products are developed and reach the consumer.

Our panel of experts will discuss the development of a nanotechnology product from research and development, through to risk and safety assessment for regulatory approval, then to commercialisation and finally reaching the consumer, examining the different issues that can arise at each stage.

Matt Trau, from the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology at UQ, has an invention incorporating nanotechnology.

Our panel will explore how his invention might become a product and reach patients:

* Brian Priestly from the Australian Centre for Human Health Risk Assessment will help us through the regulatory hurdles

* Stuart Hazell, former CEO of PanBio, will guide us through the ‘Valley of (commercial) Death’.

* Tricia Greenway from the Consumer Health Forum will ground our thinking and remind us what the public really wants.

* Dr Kristin Alford from Bridge8 and

* Tom Faunce from the Australian National University will prod and nudge our panellist on communication, the law and other issues.

Come and hear an informative discussion about how new technologies reach you, and how the public might be more involved in influencing which technologies we adopt.

FREE EVENT

Date: Tuesday 23 February, 6pm-8pm

Venue: Bayside Auditorium A, Level 1, Sydney Convention Centre Darling Harbour.

Enquiries: 1800 631 276

This forum is part of the 2010 International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2010)

For more information about ICONN visit – http://www.ausnano.net/iconn2010/

For media contact me.

Kind regards,

Niall

APS 6, Public Affairs Officer, ACIAR The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) looks to a world where poverty has been reduced and the livelihoods of many improved through more productive and sustainable agriculture emerging from collaborative international research. ACIAR is a small government agency where your contribution can have wide reaching international impact. About you You are a highly energetic, achievement-oriented person with a proven track record in public affairs, media or journalism. You are a relationship builder and an influential communicator and dedicated to working in a collegial mode with internal and external stakeholders. About the role Reporting to the Manager Communications and Governance the Public Affairs Officer duties include: 1. Assisting with media relations (with local and international media), including: handling media inquiries, writing media releases, organising press events, monitoring and compiling media coverage and building and maintaining target media lists. 2. Facilitating and arranging media interaction for senior staff and project leaders, providing support including arranging interviews, briefing and press conferences. 3. Preparing statements, backgrounders, key messages, talking points, opinion articles and Questions and Answers. 4. Assisting with planning, writing, copyediting and proofreading articles for Partners magazine, photo sourcing and editing, preparing information for the website and other communications material. 5. Conducting research and fact checking for the preparation of publications, media releases, speeches, presentations, reports and briefs. 6. Assisting with developing and implementing communications plans (corporate and program), media plans and public awareness initiatives.

About our conditions We are located at Fern Hill Park, Bruce (Canberra) close to bus routes and community facilities and we have free parking. We offer flexibility in working practices and employment conditions. How to apply Applicants must address the selection criteria and must be Australian citizens. A candidate information pack including selection criteria should be obtained from www.aciar.gov.au/recruitment or by telephoning 02 6217 0500. Completed applications, can be emailed to the HR Manager: Ms Sharyn Turner email turner@aciar.gov.au. Applications close 28 February 2010.

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Dear ASCers of NSW,

Please come along to this free public forum on Tuesday at 6pm.

FREE NANOTECHNOLOGY FORUM

What are the big issues about small technologies?

James O’Loghlin from the ABC’s New Inventors hosts a speculative discussion on how nanotechnology products are developed and reach you the consumer. A panel of experts will discuss the development of a nanotechnology product from research and development, through to risk and safety assessment for regulatory approval, then to commercialisation and finally reaching the consumer, examining the different issues that can arise at each stage.

Come and hear an informative discussion about how new technologies reach you, and how the public might be more involved in influencing which technologies we adopt.

FREE EVENT

Date: Tuesday 23 February, 6pm-8pm

Venue: Bayside Auditorium A, Level 1, Sydney Convention Centre

Enquiries: 1800 631 276

Kind regards,

Niall

Hi everyone!

I’m hoping you can help publicise as widely as possible within your networks this opportunity for a developing country agricultural scientist.

Cheers,

Cathy Reade

Coordinator – Public Awareness

Crawford Fund

Ph/Fax: 07 54483095

Mobile: 0413 575 934

www.crawfordfund.org

You are invited to:

A conversation with Sarah Darwin and Tall Ship experience

Thursday 25 February 2010, 5.45pm (tallship tours from 4pm)

Nelson Room, Seaworks, 82 Nelson Place Williamstown (Melways 56 E10).

Entry off Nelson Place (metered parking)

I’m writing to invite you to a reception next Thursday evening in Williamstown, Victoria to meet Sarah Darwin and to see the tallship Stad Amsterdam when it stops in Melbourne as part of its journey around the world retracing the voyage of the Beagle.

Sarah is Charles Darwin’s great, great granddaughter and a biologist. She is retracing her ancestor’s steps on the Dutch clipper Stad Amsterdam for TV station VPRO.

Sarah and her project colleagues Redmond O’Hanlon and Hans Fels will discuss the expedition, the science and what it means for them to recreate the voyage of the Beagle.

The Beagle project is a year-long voyage with an international crew of scientists, philosophers, historians, artists and biographers crossing the oceans of the world, from Brazil to Patagonia, and from the Andes mountain range to the Galapagos Islands.

The clipper functions as a sailing laboratory and a thermometer for the planet. Fossil hunters, DNA researchers, geologists, oceanographers and other scientists are conducting in-depth research along the route to evaluate the earth’s current condition.

The reception will celebrate the success of the year-long Evolution Festival and Darwin’s 201st birthday.

Join us to find out more about the science of Sarah Darwin’s voyage.

The Stad Amsterdam will be berthed at the Pier but will not be open for inspection. Tall ship One & All will be open for tours from 4pm to 6pm and tallship Enterprize will be open from 5pm to 6pm. The talk will kick off at 5.45pm and the event will close at 7pm. Light refreshments will be provided. The Pirates Tavern will be open till late and food will be available outside the Tavern.

RSVP for numbers by Tuesday 23 February to events@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au or 9932 2001.

For further information please contact me, Sarah Brooker on (03) 9398 1416, 0413 332 489 or sarah@scienceinpublic.com.au

The Stad Amsterdam will also be visiting Adelaide on 1 March and Perth on 14 March.

This event is supported by Evolution the Festival, Science in Public, Tallships Victoria, Hobsons Bay City Council, Seaworks Foundation, Parks Victoria and the Williamstown Maritime Association.

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