School of Life and Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Science and Technology
Melbourne Seminar Series 2008 - Semester 2
Geelong Seminar Series 2008 - Semester 2
Warrnambool Seminar Series 2008 - Semester 2
Building L, LT10, Melbourne Campus (221 Burwood Highway, Burwood)
Tuesdays at 1.00pm unless otherwise stated.
| Date | Title |
| July 22nd | Dr John Quilligan, Director, Science Partners Pty Ltd: |
| July 29th | Professor David Crawford, Head of School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University: "Fostering Research and Publication" |
| August 12th | Dr Andreas Lopata, School of Applied Science, RMIT University: "Seafood Allergy - Diagnostic and Molecular Aspects" |
| August 19th | Professor Julian Mercer, Director of Centre Cellular Molecular Biology, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University: "Copper from the beginning to the end of life” |
| August 26th | Professor Kevin Nicholas, Chair in Bioscience, Institute for Technology and Innovation, Deakin University: "Comparative Genomics of Animals with Extreme Adaptation to Lactation" |
| September 9th | Dr Trevor Thornton, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University: “Medical Waste - A Hidden Environmental Problem” |
| September 10th | Wednesday in Room T3.05 |
| 11.30 - 12.30 Professor John Endler, School of Psychology, University of Exeter, UK: "Elaboration, Innovation, and Species Recognition in Australian Bowerbirds" |
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| 12.30-1.00 Light luncheon | |
| 1.00-2.00 Professor Daniel Osorio, Department of Biology and Environmental Science, University of Sussex, UK: "Evolution and Uses of Human Colour Vision" |
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| September 16th | Professor Peter Gell, Professor of Environmental Management, University of Ballarat: “River Murray Wetland Condition: Past, Present, Future” |
| September 23rd | Dr Desley Whisson, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University: "Koalas: too cute to shoot. Managing the impacts overabundant Koala populations" |
| September 30th | Seminar "Cancelled due to Research Conference". |
| October 14th | Dr John White, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University: "Surviving Urbanisation…The Impact of Urban Processes on Bird Communities" |
| October 21st | Dr Maria Gibson, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University: “Plants of Tanzania” |
| October 28th | Dr Kristy Shield former PhD Student, Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University: "Ovarian Cancer Spheroids: A Role in Metastatic Disease?" and |
| November 11th | Dr Augustine Dornila, Research Fellow, School of Botany, University of Melbourne: “Phytoremediation” (The use of vegetation to mitigate pollution from arsenic and sulphide rich gold mine tailings - Understanding the parameters for effective stabilization of chemically extreme waste materials in the Victorian Goldfields). |
| November 18th | Professor David Hunt,
Institute of Ophthalmology,
University College, UK: "Colour Vision in Animals: Evolution of Ultraviolet and Blue Sensitivity". Presentation will take place at Waurn Ponds at 1.00 pm in Room KA5.332 and video linked to Burwood - Room B-LT5 (B3.07), and Warrrnambool - Room W-B3.03 |
| Novbember 20th | Dr Philip E. Taylor, Microscopy Manager, CCMB, Burwood: "Aerobiology, hayfever and allergic asthma in a changing climate" LT10, Burwood Campus, 1.00 PM, Thursday |
| November 25th | Dr Scott Laidlaw, Research Fellow, University of Melbourne: "Phytoextraction of Metals from Contaminated Biosolids by Willows Grown Under Field Conditions" |
Building K, KA3.411, Waurn Ponds Campus (Pigdons Road
Geelong Victoria 3217 )
Friday at 12.00 noon unless otherwise stated.
| Date | Title |
| July 25th | Dr Luke Henderson,
Deakin University: |
| August 29th | Dr Peter Fagan, Food Science Australia: Presentation title to be advised |
| September 5th | Dr Russell Keast, Deakin University: "Nutrition Function of our Chemical Senses" |
| September 19th | Dr Andrew Hughes, LaTrobe University: CANCELLED |
| October 3rd | Dr Kellie Tuck, Monash University Clayton: “Chemical biology” |
| October 10th | Dr Bim Graham, Monash University VCP: CANCELLED |
| October17th | Assoc. Prof. Trevor smith: CANCELLED |
| October 24th | Prof Ken Ghiggino, University of Melbourne "Single molecule detection" |
| October end | Hons Students, Deakin University: "Final Presentation" |
| November 18th | Professor David Hunt,
Institute of Ophthalmology,
University College, UK: "Colour Vision in Animals: Evolution of Ultraviolet and Blue Sensitivity". Presentation will take place at Waurn Ponds at 1.00 pm in Room KA5.332 and video linked to Burwood - Room B-LT5 (B3.07), and Warrrnambool - Room W-B3.03 |
Building J201, Warrnambool Campus (Princes Highway, Warrnambool)
Wednesdays at 3.00pm unless otherwise stated.
| Date | Title |
| July 16th | Dr John Gibson and Dr Kerrie Swadling, CSIRO |
| July 24th | Thursday Room E10 |
| July 30th | Ms Laura Weedon, Protected Species Officer, Department of Sustainability and
Environment “Protecting Threatened Species” |
| August 13th | Dr Greg Raisin, Research and Development Manager - Water, Land and Water Australia CANCELLED |
| August 20th | Ms Jodi Honan, Whale Watch Program Manager, Department of Sustainability and
Environment “Warrnambool Whale Watch Program” |
| August 27th | Mr Gavin Prentice, Coastal Project Manager, Western Coastal Board “Linking Catchment to Coast” |
| September 3rd | Mr Dane Newman, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University “On-demand Fingerling Production of Murray Cod” |
| September 10th | Dr Desley Whisson, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University CANCELLED |
| September 17th | Dr Al Becker, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University "Ecological Response to River Restoration in the Otways" |
| September 24th | Dr Alecia Bellgrove, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University “Intraspecific Differences in Spore Ecophysiology between Life History Phases of a Japanese Red Alga" |
| October 8th | Dr Belinda Robson, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University “Drought Refuge Pools in Streams” |
| October 15th | Ms Jess McKenzie, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University “Estuarine Microbial Activity” |
| November 18th | Professor David Hunt,
Institute of Ophthalmology,
University College, UK: "Colour Vision in Animals: Evolution of Ultraviolet and Blue Sensitivity". Presentation will take place at Waurn Ponds at 1.00 pm in Room KA5.332 and video linked to Burwood - Room B-LT5 (B3.07), and Warrrnambool - Room W-B3.03 |
| November 22nd | Honours Completion Seminars |
