The following Registered Professional Geoscientist (RPGeo) applications have been received. (Updated 10 April 2023)
AIG Fellows and Members with knowledge of the applicants are invited to provide written reviews by email.  AIG’s professional registration programme includes both each applicant’s relevant professional experience and ethics.

• Mr Damian Lee Eu Fong, of East Cannington, WA, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Hydrogeology and other fields.
• Dr Tristan Wells, of Labrador, Qld, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Mineral Exploration.
• Mr Ian Sutton, of Subiaco, WA, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Hydrogeology.
• Mr Shyam Ghimrie, of Glenwood, NSW has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Mr Aivan Floresca, of Strathfield, NSW, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Dr Vivekanand Acharya, of Georgetown, Guyana, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Mineral Exploration.
• Mr Shaun Van Kal, of Port Macquarie, NSW, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Mr Rahul Bahuleyan Pillai, of South Guildford, WA, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Petrology.
• Dr Shabeer Ahmed, of Islamabad, Pakistan, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geophysics.
• Mr Thomas Simpson, of Paddington, QLD, has applied for additional registration as an RPGeo in the field of Mining. He currently is registered in the field of Coal.

AIG’s Registered Professional Geoscientist (RPGeo) program is Australia’s most rigorous recognition program for continuous professional development by Australian geoscientists. The Registered Professional Geoscientist (RPGeo) program of AIG recognises Fellows and Members who have committed to the maintenance and continuous development of their technical and professional skills and capabilities. This commitment is widely recognised by employers. Importantly, the program provides a means by which self-employed geoscientists and consultants may demonstrate their commitment to continuous professional development to both existing and potential clients.

AIG’s RPGeo programme is unique in Australia by specifically recognising experience in up to three fields of geoscientific practice.

Further information regarding AIG’s Registered Professional Geoscientist programme is available here.

2023 Bursary Applications

The Australian Institute of Geoscientists’ Student Bursary Program was initiated to promote and support geoscience education in Australia. The Bursary Program began in 2001 to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) and, since then, the AIG has awarded over 230 bursaries to geoscience students in Australian universities. In 2023, the AIG is again offering bursaries to Honours, Postgraduate and Third Year geoscience students.

The 2023 Bursary awards, which have values between A$1000 and A$4000, are supported by the AIG nationally, and also by the generous support of individuals and organisations, including the AIG state branches and individual AIG Members.

Eligibility criteria and guidelines for bursary applications are given on pages 1, 2 and 3. A bursary application form is included as page 4.

ELIGIBILITY

The AIG Student Bursary Program is open to students who, at the closing date for applications, are:

• enrolled at Third Year, Honours or Postgraduate level in a geoscience major degree course at an Australian tertiary institution; and
• Australian citizens or permanent residents.

AWARD SCHEDULE

The AIG Bursary awards are generally announced and awarded in early- to mid-October each year. Applicants seeking funding for specific activities should ensure that the timing of these activities is appropriate to this schedule.

The application guidelines and form can be downloaded here.

Applicants should fill in the application form, complete with the requested signatures, and upload it in a zip file along with the documents requested in the guidelines. Applicants are also requested to fill in the fields below, so that we can confirm contact details and check we have received the relevant uploaded application documents.

The AIG is seeking Members and Fellows with desirable skills, experience and networks to become engaged and active Directors on our Board.

It is an exciting time to consider being a part of AIG’s leadership.

Nominations will close at 4pm on 10th April 2023.

AIG DIRECTOR Nomination Form 2023