Geological Society of Australia

26/09/2025

Great news! The abstract deadline for AESC 2026 has been extended until Friday, 3 October 2025. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the program addressing some of humanity’s biggest challenges — from renewable energy transitions to water security, AI, and planetary science.

Submit here: https://aescgsa.com.au/pages/program/call-for-abstracts

12/08/2025

See you in person or online! This fantastic science week event will rock.

Next week!

We’re excited to invite all educators to join WOMEESA and Geological Society of Australia for a free National Science Week event supported by Inspiring Australia Queensland.

Connect with Scientists & Spark Student Curiosity – Earth Science Panel for Educators
📅 Thursday 21 August, 6:00 pm AEST
📍 Cliftons Brisbane & Online
(Limited in-person tickets – unlimited online)

Register here: http://bit.ly/44MbUnI

Moderated by Tony Shellshear, the panel will feature Karen Aurisch, Keegan McGuffie, and Joanne Wilkinson, sharing their expertise in curriculum-aligned Earth and Environmental Science.

Why join us?
Ask your questions – live or in advance
Hear from leading scientists in areas you teach
Take home classroom-ready resources
Network over refreshments
Inspire students with real-world science and career pathways

National Science Week is supported by the Australian Government and proudly partners with CSIRO, Australian Science Teachers Association and ABC Science.

07/08/2025

Join us for Science Week: Port Stephens – A Land Formed By Fire and Ice a free public talk with local geologist Neil Fraser to explain the volcanic activity and other Earth forces that have created the geology of Port Stephens over millions of years.

📅 Thursday 14 August, 5:30-6:30pm
📍 Newcastle Museum
🧑 All ages welcome but recommended ages 10 upwards
🎟 FREE, book now at: https://www.trybooking.com/DDHMN

Brought to you by the Geological Society of Australia. Newcastle Museum is supported by Create NSW.

📸 credit: © Steve Alta

24/07/2025

Exciting things happening in Newcastle this Science Week!

Join us for Science Week: Port Stephens – A Land Formed By Fire and Ice a free public talk with local geologist Neil Fraser to explain the volcanic activity and other Earth forces that have created the geology of Port Stephens over millions of years.

📅 Thursday 14 August, 5:30-6:30pm
📍 Newcastle Museum
🧑 All ages welcome but recommended ages 10 upwards
🎟 FREE, book now at: https://www.trybooking.com/DDHMN

Brought to you by the Geological Society of Australia. Newcastle Museum is supported by Create NSW.

📸 credit: © Steve Alta

23/07/2025

🚨 Call for Abstracts Now Open! 🚨
We’re excited to invite you to be part of the 2026 Australian Earth Sciences Convention (AESC 2026), taking place in Melbourne from 3–6 February 2026.



🌏 Theme: Geosciences – Solutions for the Future
Join us as we explore the critical role of geoscience in tackling the world’s biggest challenges — from renewable energy and Big Data to food and water security, AI, space, and beyond.

🧠 We welcome abstracts from all areas of Earth Science — especially work that’s interdisciplinary, forward-looking, and impactful. Whether you're in academia, industry, government, or the broader geoscience community, this is your platform to contribute and connect.

📍With views across Albert Park and a vibrant social program, AESC 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark event for our sector.



🔗 Submit your abstract now and help shape the future of geoscience: https://aescgsa.com.au