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Our manuscript Large-scale drop test on perlite–metal syntactic foam has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Composite Materials. Abstract Perlite–metal syntactic foam is a low-cost cellular metal intended for use in automotive impact protection. To test the viability of […]

Born out of teaching MECH3760, the newest best-seller has been accepted for publication. The article can be downloaded free of charge until 15.08.2018 – enjoy. Abstract: This paper presents a simulation software initially developed by the author for educational purposes. […]

Whale Watching, Games, Sausage Sizzle AND MORE Learn more about whales from whale expert Jeannie Lawson! Join us to hear stories around these majestic creatures as well as to help spot the humpbacks as they venture north to warmer waters. […]

Cyanobacterial Community Composition and Bacteria–Bacteria Interactions Promote the Stable Occurrence of Particle-Associated Bacteria Jason N. Woodhouse1,2, Jennifer Ziegler2, Hans-Peter Grossart2 and Brett A. Neilan3* 1Department of Experimental Limnology, Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, Berlin, Germany 2School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, University […]

WHERE AM I? SHARING STORIES OF BEING LOST AND FOUND.   Everyone has a story about a time when they’ve gotten lost. In fact, probably many stories. Getting lost, and finding your way again, seems to be an important part […]

Hi everyone, A great opportunity has popped up! BMT is currently advertising for 3rd and 4th Year Civil and Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Ecology and Environmental Management Students to apply to their new 12 week summer vacation program. There’s more […]

Environmental students were invited to a derelict mine site in Neath to learn about the history of the site and its impacts on the present day environment. The detrimental impacts of acid leaching from the abandoned mine site were obvious […]

Our new article Effects of particle size on the microstructure and mechanical properties of expanded glass-metal syntactic foams  has been published in MSEA. For the next 50 days, the manuscript can be downloaded for free. Abstract The effect of particle size […]

Have a look below at some of the stunning pictures taken in New Zealand on the GEOS3280 field trip, 2017. You can enroll in GEOS3280 for semester 2, 2018.  

Have a look below at some of the stunning pictures taken in New Zealand on the GEOS3280 field trip, 2017. You can enroll in GEOS3280 for semester 2, 2018.  

Want to travel to New Zealand for an 8 day intensive field trip? GEOS3280 has you covered. With Dr Silvia Frisia and her team you will explore New Zealand and gain first hand knowledge on past climate changes, glacial cycles, […]

Want to travel to New Zealand for an 8 day intensive field trip? GEOS3280 has you covered. With Dr Silvia Frisia and her team you will explore New Zealand and gain first hand knowledge on past climate changes, glacial cycles, […]

Studying science? Do you enjoy field and laboratory work? Are you interested in learning more about soil; resources, physical processes, chemical processes and biology? If yes, then consider enrolling in GEOS2060 (Callaghan, Semester 2 2018). This course has had exceptional […]

Today, Tuesday May 1st, is University Mental Health Day across Australia and New Zealand. University Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness of the mental health and well-being needs of those who study and work in higher education settings. A […]

WHERE AM I? SHARING STORIES OF BEING LOST AND FOUND.   Everyone has a story about a time when they’ve gotten lost. In fact, probably many stories. Getting lost, and finding your way again, seems to be an important part […]

The Assistant Minister for Science, Jobs and Innovation, Zed Seselja, and Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Matt Canavan, announced $50 million of Australian Government funding for MinEx CRC. MinEx CRC is a major endeavour comprising: $50M cash from the […]

This year GEOS3170 – Resource and Exploration Geology provided an excursion to Cobar NSW to explore how the mineralizations are structurally controlled in the Cobar basin. The excursion included mapping of the folded and faulted host rock as well as […]