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Geological Society of Australia
Victoria Division

Social Night
Thursday 24th November at 5:30 p.m.

NOTE LOCATION:
Monash Earth Sciences Garden, Monash University, Clayton
Map: http://www.monash.edu.au/about/our-locations/clayton-campus/gardens-at-clayton/garden-locations-map (Garden No. 10 at Clayton Campus)
November Meeting Social Event 
Monash Earth Sciences Garden
Thursday the 24th of November
 

The first of its kind in Australia and the most comprehensive worldwide, the Monash Earth Sciences Garden is inspired by the geology and geomorphology of Victoria, Australia. A textbook brought to life. The Monash Earth Sciences Garden comprises a stunning arrangement of nearly 500 rock specimens, weighing up to 14 tons, laid out to represent a pattern of rock outcrops and set amongst beautiful native plants representing each geographical region. Head of School, Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, Professor Sandy Cruden, who was part of the team of Earth Scientists who developed the Monash Earth Sciences Garden concept, said the Monash Earth Sciences Garden establishes a brand new, hands-on approach to teaching geology, physical geography and atmospheric sciences.

The final meeting of 2016 will be a tour of this wonderful garden including a lecture by their outreach geologists. Afterwards we will have drinks with the postgraduate students and then go on to a yum cha restaurant in Springvale to celebrate the end of the year.

If you would like to join us for our fun tour and dinner, please RSVP here:
http://www.gsavic.org/socialnight.html
Student sponsorship 
Tori Brewster
Deakin University
 
A Student Research Scholarship was awarded to me by the Victoria Division of the Geological Society of Australia. This gave me the opportunity to present a poster at Palaeo Down Under 2 (PDU2), an international conference in Adelaide, Australia (11th-15th of July 2016).  The event highlighted key areas in current palaeontological research as well as associated disciplines such as the use of digital media, synchrotron scanning and the use of drones.

I presented my poster related to my Honours research, titled ‘Adaptive significance in the hind limbs of extant and extinct emus (Dromaius species)’. My research aimed to identify any significant variation between the hind limb dimensions of the modern emu and their extinct relatives. The opportunity to present my research to date was invaluable as it allowed me to meet with experts in my field of research and to discuss my work with them.

There were also numerous highlights throughout the duration of PDU2. The event hosted many renowned speakers from a range of countries such as America, China and New Zealand.  It was fantastic to see such a strong international presence. I also found the conference to be very informative regarding new techniques in palaeontology.  In particular, Dr Scott Hocknull’s work on 3D digital and virtual techniques was very impressive.

The research that was presented at this conference was not only informative but also inspirational. Therefore, I am very appreciative of the scholarship that was awarded to me by the Victoria Division of the Geological Society of Australia.​
The internationally renowned monthly social get-together
for explorers, miners & other geoscientists

Fellow Geoscientists,

Welcome to the inaugural GeoPub Melbourne. This monthly event provides an opportunity for members of the Melbourne exploration community to catch up on the industry “goss”, have a few drinks, talk technical, reminisce, and/or generally socialise. Occurring on the second Friday of the month, GeoPub Melbourne aims to become a regular event on any Geologist’s social calendar.

INVITATION TO GEOPUB MELBOURNE
Join Us:  At 5:30pm, every 2nd Friday of the month as your work-spouse-budget-health allows.
Why:  Meet other people working / interested in geology, mining & exploration.
And Do? Catch up on "goss", have a few drinks, talk technical, reminisce, and/or generally socialise.
Where:  P.J. O’Brien’s, Shop G12-16, Southgate, Southbank.
Contact: geopubmelb@gmail.com

Welcome new members

In the past few months we have received a number of applications for new GSA members with affiliation to the Victoria Division. The GSAV would like to welcome the following new members:

Courtney Anders                                 Scarlett Blewett
Fiona Glover                                       Julia Muscella
Petra Sorensen                                   Richard Lovell
Yanlu Zing       

Forthcoming events

Unless otherwise noted, all 2017 talks will be held at the Fritz Loewe Theatre, School of Earth Sciences, University of Melbourne.

November 24th: Monthly meeting:
Social Night: Includes a tour of the Monash University Earth Science Garden, 500 rock specimens and Chinese feast in Springvale. Details above.

February 23rd: Monthly meeting:
Ross Cayley: TBA

Student Scholarships

The GSAV are pleased to offer scholarships for honours and postgraduate students in geological sciences for assistance with travel costs associated with attending conferences (fieldwork excluded). The number and value of the scholarships awarded each year is made at the discretion of the GSA Victoria committee. Up to $500 for travel within Australia and between Australia and New Zealand and $700 for travel elsewhere is available, paid half before and half after the conference. More information, including the eligibility criteria and application form, is available at http://www.gsavic.org/scholarship.html.

Contributions to The Victorian Geologist

If there are any events, happenings, news, or views that would be of interest to the membership, please send your details and information to Kieran Iles at kiles@student.unimelb.edu.au
Newsletter deadline: First Friday of the month, except for December and January.

Contribute to TAG

It is member contributions which make TAG (The Australian Geologist) a member magazine – please keep the contributions coming and assist with informing all of the membership (not just your Division) about your activities.

Please send your news to: tag@gsa.org.au

About the GSA Victoria Division

General information about the Geological Society of Australia and GSA Victoria Division can be found at www.gsa.org.au and www.gsavic.org.
Contact details for the GSAV Committee can be found at
www.gsavic.org/committee.html.

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