Public talks
Page last updated:5 January 2026
Geoscience Australia regularly hosts public talks for technical and general interest audiences delivered by leaders in their fields.
The talks include our Distinguished Geoscience Australia Lecturer (DGAL) series where each distinguished lecturer is nominated by their peers in recognition of their major achievements and contributions to not only Earth science but Geoscience Australia over the previous 12 months.
Our public talks feature a wide range of Earth science topics and technical expertise, to give you insight to our data, releases and announcements.
Public talks are usually held fortnightly on Wednesdays in our Sir Harold Raggatt Theatre at our headquarters in Symonston ACT and streamed via Microsoft Teams.
Upcoming
Integrating geoscience with data science to support informed spatial decision-making for the energy transition
Join us for an engaging Q&A panel that brings the graduate experience to life through real stories, reflections and firsthand insights.
A new numerical reconstruction of the Tasmanides and their East Gondwanan connections
2026 Public Talks
Integrating geoscience with data science to support informed spatial decision-making for the energy transition
Join us for an engaging Q&A panel that brings the graduate experience to life through real stories, reflections and firsthand insights.
A new numerical reconstruction of the Tasmanides and their East Gondwanan connections
More information will be provided shortly
Do you 'listen' to rocks and landscapes tell you, their stories? Go beyond the data and explore storytelling and transparency to build trust and accessibility.
Earthquakes can happen anywhere, anytime. When the ground starts to shake, people look to Geoscience Australia for accurate and timely earthquake information.
Presented by: Laura White, Michelle Moran, Clarissa Thorpe, Pip Martens
More information will be provided shortly
The future direction of the Positioning Australia program, reflecting on its past achievements & how it will meet future positioning demands.
Presented by: Dr. Martine Woolf, Ryan Ruddick, Dr. Anna Riddell, Dr. Lisa Hall, Phil Shears
Learn about the Australian Critical Minerals Research & Development Hub’s exceptional contribution to Australia’s precompetitive geoscience from 2022 to 2026, including innovation and collaboration in securing Australia’s critical minerals future.
Presented by: Australian Critical Mineral Research & Development Hub, Geoscience Australia team
Geoscience Australia and University of Papua New Guinea scientists uncover evidence for giant earthquakes posing a major hazard to the city of Lae.
Presented by: Dr Jonathan Griffin, Dr Dan Clark
More information will be provided shortly.
Presented by: Ravin Deo
Earth Science Week, 11–17 October 2025 has the theme Critical Minerals for a Thriving Society
Celebrate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day with Geoscience Australia and listen to our staff presenting lightning talks about how GIS is being used to positively impact our community.
