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Tsunami: a threat to Sydney?
Mr Kaya Wilson
(PhD candidate, University of Newcastle)
Most of us have only seen a tsunami on the telly, but what if one should occur on our doorstep? Join us to talk about the tsunami history of Newcastle and what science tells us about the potential impacts should a tsunami occur in Sydney Harbour.
Kaya Wilson is a PhD candidate at the University of Newcastle (UoN). His work has been published by Scientific Reports and reported on widely in the media. His recent paper, The Tsunami Threat to Sydney won best UoN postgraduate science publication.
Kaya Wilson is a PhD candidate at the University of Newcastle (UoN). His work has been published by Scientific Reports and reported on widely in the media. His recent paper, The Tsunami Threat to Sydney won best UoN postgraduate science publication.
Environmental DNA as a lens into biodiversity
Dr Michael Stat
(Lecturer, University of Newcastle)
Did you know that all organisms leave traces of their DNA that can be recovered from environmental samples such as soil or water? Come and hear about the power of environmental DNA (eDNA) as a tool to reconstruct biodiversity.
Dr Stat has a broad interest in using genetics to understand the evolution and ecology of organisms. He has worked at numerous insitutions across Australia as well as overseas and was at the University of Hawaii before joining the University of Newcastle.
Dr Stat has a broad interest in using genetics to understand the evolution and ecology of organisms. He has worked at numerous insitutions across Australia as well as overseas and was at the University of Hawaii before joining the University of Newcastle.
Wave hazards at Figure 8
Dr Hannah Power
(Senior Lecturer, University of Newcastle)
Ever visted Figure 8 Rock Pool? It's a popular rock platform in the Royal National Park, but it's frequently overwashed by waves, presenting a high risk to the site's many visitors. Find out about a site specific risk rating tool that could be the answer.
Dr Hannah Power is a senior lecturer and coastal scientist at the University of Newcastle. Her research focusses on the coastal zone and covers a wide range of topics from breaking waves on sandy beaches, to change on coral reefs, to coastal hazards.
Dr Hannah Power is a senior lecturer and coastal scientist at the University of Newcastle. Her research focusses on the coastal zone and covers a wide range of topics from breaking waves on sandy beaches, to change on coral reefs, to coastal hazards.
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