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Thanks to Stacey Priestley at the Australian CSIRO for the h/t in this article to our National Groundwater Observing System here in...

Thanks to Stacey Priestley at the Australian CSIRO for the h/t in this article to our National Groundwater Observing System here in Australia

https://www.csiro.au/en/news/All/Articles/2025/March/managing-groundwater-resources

Waiting for the geophysics experiment to end. Sunset at the UNSW field station at Wellington, Australia

Waiting for the geophysics experiment to end. Sunset at the UNSW field station at Wellington, Australia

We've been monitoring water movement to 25 m below land surface here in Wellington, Australia, since 2011. And there have been so few...

We've been monitoring water movement to 25 m below land surface here in Wellington, Australia, since 2011. And there have been so few recharge events, we haven't published the data. Today was time to replace our hard working loggers with new ones. The original loggers were looking a bit old and tired, but still working after a decade. Thanks to the Stalagmate developers at PiTech Research Ltd for designing such great kit.

Set up complete for asome groundwater pump tests at the UNSW research station at Wellington, Australia.

Set up complete for asome groundwater pump tests at the UNSW research station at Wellington, Australia.

Very important final field kit checks are in progress before some cave and groundwater recharge research starting tomorrow

Very important final field kit checks are in progress before some cave and groundwater recharge research starting tomorrow

Yet another reason why I can't support conferences held in the USA any more. Sorry AGU Fall Meeting and AGU colleagues....

Yet another reason why I can't support conferences held in the USA any more. Sorry AGU Fall Meeting and AGU colleagues.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/14/australian-university-sector-accuses-trump-administration-of-blatant-interference-in-research

The latest on COVID in South Africa. KR10 attendees might be interested....@michcampbell @Geo_Juv...

The latest on COVID in South Africa. KR10 attendees might be interested....@michcampbell @Geo_Juv

https://aus.social/@mike_honey_/114152969696098455

Tech Talk Insights: Hydrogeology Presentation RecapOn the 11th March I was delighted to be invited to give the March Tech Talk for the...

Tech Talk Insights: Hydrogeology Presentation Recap

On the 11th March I was delighted to be invited to give the March Tech Talk for the International Association of Hydrogeologists NSW Branch, in person and online. The title was "Linking climate to groundwater recharge – the view from underground". If that sounds of interest, and you missed the presentation, then the slide set is provided below. The last slide has a QR code which links to many of the papers and resourcses mentioned in the talk.

http://andy-baker.org/2025/03/12/tech-talk-insights-hydrogeology-presentation-recap/

Australia had a trade surplus with the US - we have the gold that's in demand there. The threat of a tariff on gold exports to the US...

Australia had a trade surplus with the US - we have the gold that's in demand there. The threat of a tariff on gold exports to the US anyone?
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/12/australias-record-gold-exports-to-us-set-back-its-case-for-tariff-relief-as-trump-trade-war-looms

Meanwhile in Australia, Tropical Cyclone Alfred (he/him) is loitering offshore. 50 yrs since the last TC in the region. Flooding rains and a...

Meanwhile in Australia, Tropical Cyclone Alfred (he/him) is loitering offshore. 50 yrs since the last TC in the region. Flooding rains and a groundwater recharge event to follow.

AGU (American Geophysical Union) (@agu.org)https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:pvcshsfrjz64enky5wrlhbgf/post/3ljqbuoml2n2sAre you interested in...

AGU (American Geophysical Union) (@agu.org)

https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:pvcshsfrjz64enky5wrlhbgf/post/3ljqbuoml2n2s

Are you interested in starting a community science project? If your community is interested in being a part of AGU’s Thriving Earth Exchange community science program and would like to submit an application, please read more here: buff.ly/YSQC9f4

This is hugely important for anyone interested in applying for Australian Research Council funding in the future. Especially anyone who was...

This is hugely important for anyone interested in applying for Australian Research Council funding in the future. Especially anyone who was thinking of applying for fellowships, ECRs (IMO it is good news), indigenous scholars, Centres of Excellence, and non STEM researchers (also good news IMO). This is a progressive report for a very different looking ARC. Essential reading IMO (writing as a former College of Experts member and someone engaged in the consultation last year). The feedback window is open now.

#academia #research

From: @ARC_Tracker
https://aus.social/@ARC_Tracker/114062469444673357

Linking climate to groundwater recharge – the view from undergroundI've been invited to present to the International Association of...

Linking climate to groundwater recharge – the view from underground

I've been invited to present to the International Association of Hydrogeologists, Australian New South Wales section, on Tuesday 11th March. If the title above sounds interesting, details are below, non members are welcome and the event is hybrid. You can read more at:

http://andy-baker.org/2025/02/25/linking-climate-to-groundwater-recharge-the-view-from-underground/

#climate #groundwater #academia

Even more misleading reporting from The Gaurdian about Australian uni student experience.Campuses are packed here at UNSW. Yes, they...

Even more misleading reporting from The Gaurdian about Australian uni student experience.

Campuses are packed here at UNSW. Yes, they weren't during lockdowns. How about interviewing current uni students?

At least UNSW gets a mention here - the gripe from 2019 was too much lecture material being delivered.

#academicchatter

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/feb/25/australia-university-student-life

There's starting to be a new normal on the commute to UNSW. Enough new Intercity trains with great bike storage to be able to commit to...

There's starting to be a new normal on the commute to UNSW. Enough new Intercity trains with great bike storage to be able to commit to the cycle to and from the stations. Timely as it avoids the overcrowded peak hour light rail in Sydney, full of uni students and school kids #biketowork #BikeTooter

Yet another Guardian story pushing a narrative that university education has gone online. Come to UNSW campus and see a vibrant...

Yet another Guardian story pushing a narrative that university education has gone online. Come to UNSW campus and see a vibrant community.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/feb/21/when-i-was-an-undergraduate-student-life-was-on-campus-a-lot-is-being-lost-in-the-shift-to-online-learning

A reminder that the Australian Research Council early career fellowship scheme is currently open to *all*. 200 fellowships available, all...

A reminder that the Australian Research Council early career fellowship scheme is currently open to *all*. 200 fellowships available, all disciplines.

https://www.arc.gov.au/funding-research/funding-schemes/discovery-program/discovery-early-career-researcher-award-decra

Trump's siege of science.A grim read of how the first 30 days of presidency followed the #project2025 playbook, which gives an idea of...

Trump's siege of science.

A grim read of how the first 30 days of presidency followed the #project2025 playbook, which gives an idea of what might be coming for US colleagues

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00525-1

#academia

A very spun story from The Guardian. This might be true for a few universities here in Australia. At UNSW, the classes are packed, light...

A very spun story from The Guardian. This might be true for a few universities here in Australia. At UNSW, the classes are packed, light rail rammed
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/feb/19/teaching-to-an-empty-hall-is-the-changing-face-of-universities-eroding-standards-of-learning

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Page by Julie Libarkin | @holdingupthesky.bsky.social - skywriter.blue

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> I want to see the American Geophysical Union (AGU) continue its awesome work on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. This thread is a call to AGU and AGU members. 1/...
#academia #earthscience