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Public talks

Page last updated:21 May 2026

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø regularly hosts public talks for technical and general interest audiences delivered by leaders in their fields.

The talks include our Distinguished Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø Lecturer (DGAL) series where each distinguished lecturer is nominated by their peers in recognition of their major achievements and contributions to not only Earth science but Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø over the previous 12 months.

Our public talks feature a wide range of Earth science topics and technical expertise, to give you insight to our data, releases and announcements.

Public talks are usually held fortnightly on Wednesdays in our Sir Harold Raggatt Theatre at our headquarters in Symonston ACT and streamed via Microsoft Teams.

Upcoming

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SouthPAN Industry Day
10 November 2026

Virtual Information Session for OEMs, Integrators and Resellers

SouthPAN Industry Day Learn more

2026 Public Talks

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Modelling the Critical Mineral Potential of Australia
11 March 2026

Integrating geoscience with data science to support informed spatial decision-making for the energy transition

Modelling the Critical Mineral Potential of Australia Watch the video
What it really like to start your graduate career at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø?
17 March 2026

Join us for an engaging Q&A panel that brings the graduate experience to life through real stories, reflections and firsthand insights.

What it really like to start your graduate career at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø? Watch the video
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Numerical tectonic reconstruction of the Tasmanides (580 – 250 Ma)
18 March 2026

A new numerical reconstruction of the Tasmanides and their East Gondwanan connections

Numerical tectonic reconstruction of the Tasmanides (580 – 250 Ma) Watch the video
Peter J Cook
Carbon Capture and Storage: Reflections, perceptions projections
25 March 2026

Contrary to many comments in the media ( unproven, failed, etc!), carbon capture and storage (CCS) is an established, well understood and critically important technology, that is now deployed or under development at industrial scale in many parts of the World, including Australia. CCS is essential if countries are to meet their agreed national emission targets and achieve net zero.

Carbon Capture and Storage: Reflections, perceptions projections Watch the video
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Making hydrogen storage work at scale
27 March 2026

Join us to hear from Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍøâ€¯researchers and industry experts on how geological storage of hydrogen works, whether it can work for Australia and how it is working for industry in other countries.

Making hydrogen storage work at scale Watch the video
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Beyond the data: Storytelling and Transparency in Earth Science Communication
29 April 2026

Do you 'listen' to rocks? And do landscapes tell you their stories? Go beyond the data and explore storytelling and transparency to build trust and accessibility.

Beyond the data: Storytelling and Transparency in Earth Science Communication Watch the video
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Always ready: How Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø communicates about earthquakes
13 May 2026

Earthquakes can happen anywhere, anytime. When the ground starts to shake, people look to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø for accurate and timely earthquake information.
Presented by: Laura White, Michelle Moran, Clarissa Thorpe, Pip Martens

Always ready: How Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø communicates about earthquakes Watch the video
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Multimodal AI models built on Australian Geoscience Data
27 May 2026

Building sovereign AI from Australian geoscience data: why it matters, what it enables, and how multimodal foundation models unlock new insights.

Multimodal AI models built on Australian Geoscience Data Watch the video
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Aboriginal Astronomy - Exploring Sky Country through Science and Culture
3 June 2026

For tens of thousands of years, Aboriginal peoples across Australia have looked to the night sky not just as a collection of stars, but as a living source of knowledge, storytelling, science, and connection.

Aboriginal Astronomy - Exploring Sky Country through Science and Culture Learn more
The Life and Times of Snowball Earth
22 July 2026

Molecular fossils offer first glimpse of how life survived Snowball Earth. Presented by Caleb Bishop

The Life and Times of Snowball Earth Watch the video
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Australia, New Zealand and international scientific drilling: exploring Earth interconnected processes, past and future
29 July 2026

ANZIC connects Australian and New Zealand scientists to world-leading scientific drilling programs that have delivered science-with-impact for nearly six decades. This presentation will highlight ANZIC's role in unlocking samples, data and collaborations that provide insight into past and future climate change, geohazards, resources and ecosystem diversity.

Australia, New Zealand and international scientific drilling: exploring Earth interconnected processes, past and future Watch the video
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Putting the ‘Geo’ into ‘Geospatial’: Shaping the future of Positioning Australia
5 August 2026

The future direction of the Positioning Australia program, reflecting on its past achievements & how it will meet future positioning demands. 
Presented by: Dr. Martine Woolf, Ryan Ruddick, Dr. Anna Riddell, Dr. Lisa Hall, Phil Shears

Putting the ‘Geo’ into ‘Geospatial’: Shaping the future of Positioning Australia Watch the video
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Harnessing the power of groundwater to enhance understanding of our natural resources - examples from northern Australia
12 August 2026

Recent investigations by Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø have highlighted the value of multi-disciplinary earth science to improve our knowledge of groundwater systems, unlocking important insights into hydrogeological processes and parameters, and how these help shape the world beneath our feet.

Harnessing the power of groundwater to enhance understanding of our natural resources - examples from northern Australia Watch the video
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Achievements, insights, and impact of the Australian Critical Minerals Research & Development Hub
19 August 2026

Learn about the Australian Critical Minerals Research & Development Hub exceptional contribution to Australia precompetitive geoscience from 2022 to 2026, including innovation and collaboration in securing Australia critical minerals future.
Presented by: Australian Critical Mineral Research & Development Hub, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø team

Achievements, insights, and impact of the Australian Critical Minerals Research & Development Hub Watch the video
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Unearthing Giant Earthquakes on Papua New Guinea Ramu-Markham Fault
2 September 2026

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø and University of Papua New Guinea scientists uncover evidence for giant earthquakes posing a major hazard to the city of Lae.
Presented by: Dr Jonathan Griffin, Dr Dan Clark

Unearthing Giant Earthquakes on Papua New Guinea Ramu-Markham Fault Watch the video
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Diving deep in the Delamerian – online event
18 September 2026

Join Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø for a two-hour webinar showcasing new insights from the first completed Resourcing Australia Prosperity initiative deep dive – a detailed, multi-commodity resource assessment of the Delamerian region.

Diving deep in the Delamerian – online event Learn more
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Fiji High Resolution Airborne Electromagnetic (AEM) Survey: Strengthening Fiji Water Security
23 September 2026

Discover how airborne electromagnetic mapping is helping Fiji find groundwater, guide borehole drilling and improve access to safe water.

Fiji High Resolution Airborne Electromagnetic (AEM) Survey: Strengthening Fiji Water Security Watch the video
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Earth Science Week: How Australia critical minerals support a thriving society
14 October 2026

From government geoscience to global supply chains, Australia critical minerals are the building blocks of a modern thriving society.

Earth Science Week: How Australia critical minerals support a thriving society Learn more
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SouthPAN Industry Day
10 November 2026

Virtual Information Session for OEMs, Integrators and Resellers

SouthPAN Industry Day Learn more
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Can we trust what the satellites are telling us?
2 December 2026

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø role in international Analysis Ready Data standards drives resilience and interoperability

Can we trust what the satellites are telling us? Learn more

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