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| Date | Event | Venue | Notes |
| 22 Feb | Seminar: Dr David Edwards - Atmospheric Chemistry Division, National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) The variability of tropospheric pollution: A scientific perspective |
University of Wollongong | |
| 15 Apr | Seminar: Dr Guergana Guerova - Centre for Atmospheric Chemistry, University of Wollongong Application of GPS derived water vapour for numerical weather prediction in Switzerland |
University of NSW | |
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2 Jul |
Seminar: Shayne Mcgregor - Department of Physical Geography, Macquarie University The interdecadal response of a stochastically forced Coupled Model of ENSO to observed off-equatorial region wind stress forcing |
Macquarie University | |
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15 Oct |
Joint meeting with WeatherWatch Group: Mike Bailey - Weather Presenter Weathering the Media |
Turramurra Uniting Church Hall, 10 Turramurra Rd, Turramurra |
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11 Dec |
Public Seminar for the International Polar Year: Polar Regions - Impacts of Climate Change Assoc. Prof. Sharon Robinson – University of Wollongong The impact of climate change on the polar ecosystem Assoc. Prof. Ian Goodwin – Macquarie University Climate Change and its impact on the Antarctic Ice Sheet and Oceans |
SciTech Library Level 1, Jane Foss Russell Building (G02) University of Sydney |
| Date | Event | Venue | Notes |
| 21 Mar | Seminar: Barry Hanstrum - NSW Regional Director, Bureau of Meteorology Tropical Cyclones in the Australian Region - Observations and lessons learnt from experience in the Perth Tropical Warning Centre |
Bureau of Meteorology | Including tour of the Regional Forecast Centre Abstract and Details |
| 17 Apr | Seminar: Dr Melissa Hart - Portland State University Investigating the urban climate-air quality-human response system in two US cities: Portland, Oregon and Houston, Texas |
University of NSW | Abstract and Details |
| 1 May | Climate Change Public Seminar: Experts Explain the Latest IPCC Reports Dr Scott Power - Bureau of Meteorology Research Centre (BMRC) Climate Change: Science in a Nutshell Kevin Hennessy - CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research Climate Change: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability |
Physics Theatre, Old Main Building (K15), University of NSW |
Abstracts and Details Flyer Media Release |
| 1 Aug | Seminar: Dr Merlinde Kay - Centre for Energy and Environmental Markets, University of NSW Wind Energy Forecasting: Overview, Challenges and Australia's Contribution |
Bureau of Meteorology | Abstract and Details |
| 12 Sep | Seminar: Dr Anna Lyth - Graduate School of the Environment, Macquarie University Adapting to Climate Change: challenges and opportunities for Australian urban environments |
Macquarie University | Abstract and Details |
| 2 Nov | Climate Change Public Seminar: What is the impact of climate change on our oceans and wildlife? Prof Nathan Bindoff - University of Tasmania and CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research The Ocean's Role in Climate Change Prof Lesley Hughes - Department of Biological Sciences, Macquarie University Impacts of Climate Change on Australian Terrestrial Biodiversity |
Mason Theatre (E7B), Macquarie University |
Abstracts and Details Flyer Media Release |
| 5 Dec | Seminar: Dr Stefan Williams - Australian Centre for Field Robotics, School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, University of Sydney The IMOS Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Facility and it's Role in Current Marine Research |
Lecture Room 2, Civil Engineering Building, University of Sydney |
Including tour of ACFR laboratory, AGM and dinner Abstract and Details |
| Date | Event | Venue | Notes |
| 15 Mar | Seminar: Dr. Keith Bigg - formerly CSIRO Division of Cloud Physics Was cloud seeding a failure? |
University of NSW | Abstract and details |
| 25 May | Seminar: Prof. Matthew England - University of NSW Southern Hemisphere Climate Change: It is happening, so should we be concerned? |
University of NSW | Incorporating presentation
of the 2005 Priestley Medal Abstract and details |
| 21 Jun | Seminar: Tom Lowe - University of East Anglia, UK Expert and lay perspectives of "Dangerous" climate change |
Macquarie University | Abstract and details |
| 23 Aug | Visit to The Weather Channel | The Weather Channel www.weatherchannel.com.au |
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| 20 Sep | Seminar: Dr. Neil Holbrook - Macquarie University Modelling the Ocean: Are simple models useful? |
Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS) www.sims.org.au |
Including tour of SIMS
facilities Abstract and details |
| 5 Nov | Hunter Valley Winery Tour - Joint meeting with Newcastle group | Tinkler’s Vineyard, Pokolbin | Details |
| 22 Nov | Seminar: Dr. Frank Drost - University of NSW Southern Hemisphere Atmospheric Circulation: Past, Present and Future |
University of NSW | 2006 Sydney Centre Christmas dinner and AGM Abstract and details |
| Date | Speaker | Topic | Venue | Notes |
| 16 Mar | Sundar A. Christopher Visiting Fellow, School of Physics, University of NSW |
Satellite Remote Sensing of Aerosol Radiative Effects and Air Pollution | Macquarie University | Abstract and details |
| 18 May | Dr Mark Baird University of NSW |
The Effect of Winds on Biological Processes in Waters off NSW | University of NSW | Abstract and details |
| 20 Jul | David Williams Bureau of Meteorology |
Generating Operational Probability Guidance | Bureau of Meteorology | Abstract and details |
| 28 Sep | Sandra Schuster Macquarie University |
Climatology of Hailstorms in Sydney and Implication for Estimating Property Damage with Radar | Macquarie University | Abstract and details |
| 23 Nov | Prof. Matthias Tomczak Flinders University |
The scientist and the modern student, an enjoyable encounter or a dreadful challenge? | 2005 Sydney Centre Christmas dinner and AGM |
| Date | Speaker | Topic | Venue | Notes |
| 17 Mar | Dr Milton Speer Bureau of Meteorology/ Jimmy Deguara ASWA |
The Sydney Supercell Hailstorm of April 1999/ Chasing Giant Hailstones |
University of NSW |
Abstract 1 and details Abstract 2 and details |
| 19 May | Angela Maharaj Macquarie University |
An investigation of planetary waves in the South Pacific Ocean through satellite oceanography | Macquarie University | Abstract and details |
| 16 Jun | Dr Andy Pitman Macquarie University |
The impact of land cover change on the climate of south-west Western Australia | Macquarie University | Incorporating presentation of the 2003 Priestley Medal Abstract and details |
| 23 Sep | Dr Matthew England University of NSW |
Southern hemisphere ocean and climate variability on interannual to centennial time scales | University of NSW | 2004 R.H. Clarke Lecture |
| 1 Dec | David Ellyard | 2004 Sydney Centre Christmas dinner and AGM |
| Date | Speaker | Topic | Venue | Notes |
| 19 Mar | Dr Paul Beggs Macquarie University |
The Wildest Place on Earth: Atmospheric Science on Subantarctic Heard Island | Macquarie University | Abstract and details |
| 21 May | Dr Matthew England University of NSW |
Global Ocean Circulation and Modelling: Insights into our Past, Present and Future Climate | University of NSW | Abstract and details |
| 16 Jul | Julie Evans Bureau of Meteorology |
The BoM Ultraviolet Index | Macquarie University | Abstract and details |
| 17 Sep | Mark Leplastrier Insurance Australia Group |
Weather, Climate Change and Insurance | Macquarie University | Abstract and details |
| 19 Nov | Dr Dale Dominey-Howes Macquarie University | Coastal and Marine Hazards in a Changing World | 2003 Sydney Centre Christmas dinner Abstract and details |
| Date | Speaker | Topic | Venue | Notes |
| 20 Mar | Kevin O'Loughlin Bureau of Meteorology |
New Challenges in Public Weather Services | Macquarie University | Abstract and details |
| 15 May | Brett Gage Bureau of Meteorology |
Forecasters Swim in a Sea of Technology. | University of NSW | Abstract and details |
| 17 Jul | Howard Bridgman University of Newcastle |
Wind, Wings and Weather: Cattle Egret Migrations and Meteorology in SE Australia | Macquarie University | Abstract and details |
| 18 Aug | Richard Whittaker | A Brief History of the NSW Regional Office | Bureau of Meteorology | Abstract and details |
| 15 Nov | Michael Box School of Physics, University of NSW |
Global and Regional Inpacts of Particulate Pollution | Macquarie University | 2002 Sydney Centre Christmas dinner and AGM Abstract and details |
| Date | Speaker | Topic | Venue | Notes |
| 28 Feb | Elly Spark/Julie Evans Bureau of Meteorology, NSW Regional office |
Olympic Weather | University of NSW | Abstract and details |
| 2 May | Dr John Le Marshall Bureau of Meteorology, BMRC |
Advanced Sounders - GIFTS | Macquarie University | Abstract and details |
| 27 Jun | Professor Jason Middleton University of NSW |
Winds and Runway Usage at Sydney Airport | University of NSW | Abstract and details |
| Aug | Dr Peter Oke University of NSW |
Coastal Oceanography: So Where Does the Upwelled Water Come From Anyway? |
Macquarie University | Abstract and details |
| 24 Oct | Dr Bruce Buckley The Weather Channel |
The Weather Channel: Now and in the Future |
Bureau of Meteorology | Abstract and details |
| Date | Speaker | Topic | Venue | Notes |
| 23 Feb | Dr Jim Wilson Bureau of Meteorology |
Nowcasting for the Sydney 2000 Olympics | Macquarie University | Abstract and details | 26 Apr | Dr Graeme Hubbert | Applied coastal oceanographical and meteorological modelling in Australia and Asia | University of NSW | Abstract and details |
| 28 Jun | Andrew Treloar Bureau of Meteorology |
Australian Supercell Climatology | Macquarie University | Abstract and details |
| 30 Aug | Neil Holbrook Macquarie University |
Winter-Time Antarctic Voyage to the Mertz Glacier Polynya | University of NSW | Abstract and details |
| 25 Oct | Rowena Morris and Michael Katz |
Project Vesta/ Sydney Bush Fires |
Macquarie University | Abstract 1 and details Abstract 2 and details |
| Date | Speaker | Topic | Venue | Notes |
| 24 Feb | Bruce Buckley Bureau of Meteorology |
The Wollongong Flash Flood - Monday August 17, 1998 | Bureau of Meteorology | Abstract and details |
| 28 Apr | Randall Lee NSW Environment Protection Authority |
Nutrients in NSW's Dynamic Coastal Waters and their Effect on Algal Populations | Macquarie University | Abstract and details |
| 30 Jun | Michael Johnson NSW Environment Protection Authority |
Meteorological Measurement to Support Air Quality Research | Bureau of Meteorology | |
| 25 Aug | Prof. Martin Green Photovoltaics Special Research Centre, University of NSW |
Solar Photovoltaics: From the Lab to the Roof of the World | Macquarie University | Abstract and details |
| 27 Oct | Andy Pitman Macquarie University |
Last Updated: 8 June 2009
