EGRU Annual General Meeting

EGRU Annual General Meeting


The James Cook University Economic Geology Research Unit Annual General Meeting is being held in Townsville, 7 December from 10:00 am.

The AGM will be followed by a series of Research Presentations, headlined by Professor Noel White.  The talks will focus on EGRU’s research achievements, objectives, and future research plans.  There will also be posters on display, showcasing the diversity of research carried out by EGRU staff and students.

All are welcome to attend the talks and poster display.  The talks will commence at 11:30 am.

The day will include catering and conclude with an informal discussion session on the verandah of University Halls.

EGRU staff and students look forward to catching up with members and colleagues on the day.

Registration is required by 4 December 2018 – click here to register via the EGRU web site.

Programme

11 – 11.30 Morning Tea
Research Presentations
11.30 – 12.30
  • Professor Noel WhiteKeeping Up or Getting Ahead? The Challenges and the Opportunities
12.30 – 1.30 Lunch
1.30 – 3.30 Prof. Paul Dirks

  • EGRU research looking forward: relevant projects, innovative techniques and collaborative partnerships

Assoc. Prof Carl Spandler

  • The rise of critical orebodies, and why we need to know more about how they form

Assoc. Prof. Eric Roberts

  • Applications of detrital mineral geochronology in central Africa: from hydrocarbon prospectivity to kimberlite vectoring
3.30 – Informal discussion and posters on the veranda, with refreshments

Venue

Endeavour /Raintree Rooms
University Halls
James Cook University
Townsville 4811

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