The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) has announced that the theme of Earth Science Week 2018 will be “Earth as Inspiration.” The coming year’s event will emphasize artistic expression as a unique, powerful opportunity for geoscience education and understanding in the 21st century. Earth Science Week 2018 learning resources and activities will engage young people and

ESWA, Earth Sciences Western Australia, is holding a live, on-line event Monday 12 February to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The event will be streamed live on ESWA’s YouTube channel between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm Perth time (GMT+8:00) and will be recorded for viewing later if you can’t join

Applications for 2018 deadline extended – 15th November 2017! Specific funding is available to provide Australian and New Zealand geoscientists in the early stages of their careers with opportunities to travel internationally to further their careers as geoscientists by, for example, undertaking field work in appropriate areas, visiting and working with appropriate international experts, inspecting

Join in the fun! Participate in the second ever #OzRockStocktake: the annual social media ‘stocktake’ of Australian geology Held during Earth Science Week, 8-14 October 2017 It’s free, and everyone is invited to participate — school kids, university geology students, professional geoscientists, gem collectors, members of the public…and everyone in between! Significant book prizes to

Resources for Future Generations 2018 (RFG2018) will showcase advances in earth science, societal and technical innovation, and education that can change the course of history. Anchored in six themes — Energy, Minerals, Water, the Earth, Education & Knowledge, Communities & Resources — RFG2018 will showcase advances in earth sciences, education, and innovation that can change

Third year, Honours and Postgraduate geoscience students are invited to apply for an AIG Student Bursary. Applications for this year’s program close on Friday 4th August.  Application guidelines are available here. The Australian Institute of Geoscientists’ Student Bursary Program was initiated to promote and support geoscience research and education in Australia. The Bursary Program began in 2001

Applications for 2017 AIG Student Bursaries are now open. Third year, Honours and Postgraduate geoscience students are invited to apply for an AIG Student Bursary. Applications for this year’s program close on Friday 4th August.

In 2017 the AIG is again offering bursaries to Honours, Postgraduate and Third Year geoscience students. The 2017 Bursary awards, which have values between A$1000 and A$4000, are funded by the AIG, by the generous donations of organisations and AIG members to the AIG Geoscience Education Foundation. The AIG Victorian State Branch is also offering

Official Launch of the Best Books for Earth and Environmental Science Invited guests of Earth Science Western Australia (ESWA) descended upon Canning Vale College on the 23rd of March to celebrate the official launch of edition two of Exploring Earth and Environmental Science. ESWA Board members, supporters and volunteers, Earth and Environmental Science (EES) teachers

This conference is the premier Australian mining geology forum and has developed strong international support since the first event in 1990.  Interested in attending, sponsoring or exhibiting at the Conference? Visit www.mininggeology.ausimm.com.au. The Tenth International Mining Geology Conference 2017 will feature a 3 day technical program of peer reviewed papers presented in multiple formats such as standard