Out of the blue

I’m finally back from a wonderful three-month stint in Canberra undertaking my 2026 National Library of Australia Fellowship project focusing on the marine biologist Isobel Bennett. The recording of my presentation is here. In addition to my Fellowship research, I also attended the opening of the National Museum of Australia’s new Antarctica exhibition, and participated … More Talking oceans and ice

What a privilege to be part of two panel sessions discussing polar history, indigenous knowledge, oceans and climate change in Adelaide last weekend. Thanks so much to the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre and WOMADelaide for the invitation to be part of these incredible events, to my wonderful panel members – Māori earth scientist Dan Hikuroa, … More Thank you Adelaide!

I’m looking forward to participating in the Panel Talks series at WOMADelaide on Saturday 7 March 2026. I’ll also be participating in a panel on Thursday 5 March hosted by the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre at the University of Adelaide, my old stomping ground!

I’m delighted to have received one of the 2026 NLA Fellowship awards for my project ‘A Luminous Legacy: Dr Isobel Bennett and the secrets of the Australia’s seashores’.

I’ve been delighted to talk about Heart of Ice on various radio programs since it was released on 1 November 2025. ABC Hobart on 2 November 2025 ABC RN The Radio National Hour on 11 November 2025 ABC Perth on 27 November 2025 (from 1.45) Triple R‘s Radio Marinara (Melbourne) on 14 December 2025 (26-40 … More Interviews for Heart of Ice

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