A newer and simpler approach to microbial bioremediation of wastewater from gold ore processing
Dr John W Moreau
Geomicrobiology Group Leader | Director, Environmental Microbiology Research Initiative
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Speaker bio...
Dr. Moreau is a geomicrobiologist who studies microbial community responses to industrial contaminants in both anthropogenic and natural environments. He is particularly interested in microbial interactions and how they may affect the chemical transformations of pollutants, as well as the evolution of microbial resistance to extreme environmental conditions. He obtained his Ph.D from the University of California-Berkeley in 2006, and served as a U.S. Geological Survey postdoctoral fellow before joining The University of Melbourne in 2008, where he is currently a Sr. Lecturer in the School of Earth Sciences.
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Last Day to Enter Nominations for the 2018 Selwyn Medal
The Victorian Division of the Geological Society of Australia established the Selwyn Medal in honour of Sir Alfred Selwyn, the eminent Victorian pioneering geologist and founder of the Geological Survey of Victoria.
The award recognizes significant ongoing or former contributions of high calibre to any field of Victorian geology.
Nominations are now being sought for the 2018 Selwyn Medal.
Candidates should have made a major contribution to new knowledge of the geology of Victoria, or a significant reinterpretation of it based on critical observations, contributed importantly to a major mineral or oil discovery, produced important geological publications, or have been successfully involved in the development of the geological profession.
A citation must be from the proposer and a seconder.
Nominations close 1 September 2018.
Nominations should be submitted to Ingrid Campbell, Chair, GSA Awards Committee
Email : ingrid.campbell500@gmail.com
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Selwyn Medallists
Honouring our GSA earth scientists
An invitation is extended by the GSA Vic Division to all Selwyn medallists to attend the Selwyn Lecture on 27th September so that the Society can honour these scientists and role models with specially crafted brass Selwyn lapel badges in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the geology of Victoria.
An invitation is also extended to the medallists to attend dinner at a local restaurant after the Selwyn Lecture.
Medallists are requested to contact Michele Grosser Vic Div Secretary to confirm their attendance by 15th September 2018 by email to : gsavictoria@gmail.com
The Victoria Divisions's Selwyn medallists are:
2017 Alan Partridge
2016 John Webb
2016 Ian Cartwright
2014 Ian Duddy
2013 Ross Cayley
2012 Charles Lawrence
2011 Gary Gibson
2010 Mike Hall
2009 Bernie Joycw
2008 Malcolm Wallace
2007 Pat Vickers Rich and Tom Rich
2006 Chris Wilson
2005 Tony Crawford
2004 Chris Gray
2003 Clive Willman
2002 Andrew Gleadow
2001 Guy Holdgate
2000 John Nielson
1999 William Birch
1998 Raymond Cas
1997 David R.Gray
1996 Alfons VandenBerg
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New Postgraduate Research Grant Scheme
The Geological Society of Australia (Victoria Division) is pleased to announce the launch of a new Postgraduate Research Grant Scheme for the encouragement of research in Earth Science. Projects should address Victorian problems, although research that extends beyond the State will not be excluded.
Under this Scheme, beginning in 2019, each year two Ph.D. students will be given grants of $5000 per annum for two years. The award applications must be lodged online through the GSA Victoria website, www.gsavic.org, and will include an outline of no more than 300 words of the proposed project. Applications for the 2019 grant year will open Thursday the 1st of November 2018 and close at 5 pm Friday the 14th of December.
A selection panel appointed by the GSA Victoria will judge the submissions and the panel will reserve the right to make as many awards as they feel appropriate, within the constraints of the budget.
Successful applicants will be notified no later than the 2019 February committee meeting. The awards will then be announced to the members at the April Annual General Meeting and will be published in The Victorian Geologist.
Each successful awardee will generally be required to provide a presentation to the GSA Victoria Division. If this is not feasible, the awardee will provide a short report of an aspect of their research to be published in The Victorian Geologist.
Please check the monthly newsletter for updates regarding this scheme.
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Membership renewals for 2018
For those who haven't renewed their GSA membership yet for 2018, you can pay your dues by:
• Paying via credit card over the phone to the GSA Business Office on
02 9290 2194
• Mailing a cheque or a renewal form to the GSA Business Office
(a self-addressed envelope and renewal form were enclosed with
renewal notices)
• Paying via Electronic Funds Transfers
Account Name: Geological Society of Australia Inc.
(BSB: 082067 Account Number: 52-507-4491)
• Signing in and accessing your profile page on the GSA website
(www.gsa.org.au).
Please see the following HELP videos if you encounter any difficulties:
• How to re-set a password
• How to sign-in and pay online
• How to print a receipt/invoice
If you need assistance, please contact the GSA office: membership@gsa.org.au
Want to know more about GSA membership? Contact us!
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GSA Instagram
The Geological Society of Australia Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/geologicalsocietyofaustralia/ now has over 8000 followers! Instagram is a great way to reach kids who may be thinking of geology as a University degree.
Geologists from all over Australia have been submitting amazing images with a small text to describe it. You will see lava tubes, caves, folds, mines, building stones and much more. If you want to take part submit your image and text to Tim at our federal office tim.holland@gsa.org.au
GSA Victoria Twitter
The Geological Society of Australia Victoria Twitter page https://twitter.com/GSAVictoria now has almost 1000 global followers! If you have a geological notice or story that you would like to promote on Twitter make sure you tag us. The twitter notice will also appear on the feed on our society web page.
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The internationally renowned monthly social get-together
for explorers, miners & other geoscientists
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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.
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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: Little Mule Cafe, 19 Somerset Place, Melbourne.
Contact: geopubmelb@gmail.com
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Forthcoming events
Unless otherwise noted, all 2018 talks will be held at the Fritz Loewe Theatre or the Gregory Room, School of Earth Sciences, University of Melbourne.
September 27th: Selwyn Lecture by our 2017 Selwyn Medallist
Dr Alan D Partridge
"The Elephants in the Gippsland Basin"
Reflections on half a century of studying the Gippsland Basin
October 25th: Monthly Meeting
Dr Sandra McLaren
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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.
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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 the secretary at gsavictoria@gmail.com.
Newsletter deadline: First Friday of the month, except for December and January.
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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
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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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