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Jamie-lee Caruso – Administration Manager

[ By on May 29, 2011 ]
Jamie-lee brings substantial administrative experience to her role at RiAus. She has qualifications in human resources and business management, and has worked as an office manager, executive assistant and administration officer in fields as diverse as chartered accountancy, retail, technology, construction, community rehabilitation, local government and industry. At the Science ... Continue Reading »

Francene Connor – Marketing Manager

[ By Petra Dzurovcinova on May 28, 2011 ]
Francene’s career has taken her on an exciting journey working in marketing and public relations fields in organisations with a strong Adelaide focus, including the Royal Adelaide Show, SA Tourism, Adelaide’s Commonwealth Games Bid, the Australian Trade Commission and the Classic Adelaide Rally, before setting up her own business consultancy. Francene ... Continue Reading »

Chemical murder mystery night: Back in time to solve a crime

[ By freya on May 24, 2011 ]
Our scientific super sleuths had the chance to become crime scene investigators, using the power of chemistry to solve a 'murder'. Attendees explored the Science Exchange with a series of interactive activities, and were entertained by science and theatrical performance. In association with The Royal Australian Chemical Institute (SA Branch) as ... Continue Reading »

Steve Kern – Digital Content Manager

[ By on May 23, 2011 ]
After completing a PhD in Reproductive Biology at the University of Adelaide, Steve escaped the laboratory and found a new life in the wonderful world of media and entertainment. After an industry initiation at 20thCentury Fox, he then helped establish Occidental Films and has since gained experience writing, directing and ... Continue Reading »

Carol Perkins – Senior Graphic Designer

[ By Petra Dzurovcinova on May 21, 2011 ]
Carol hails from the UK where she trained in information graphics and advertising, emerging a problem solver with a penchant for type. She is an experienced designer with more than 10 years industry experience, over half that time working directly with blue chip clients across all sectors on all manner ... Continue Reading »

Kiran Groom – Programs Co-ordinator

[ By editor on May 20, 2011 ]
Kiran graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science (majoring in Ecology and Zoology) and a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in English). While completing her undergraduate degrees she worked as an Environmental Assessment Consultant, reporting on the impact of new developments on native vegetation. Upon ... Continue Reading »

Cobi Smith

[ By editor on May 19, 2011 ]
Cobi Smith worked for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation while completing degrees in journalism and international studies, focusing on environmental security. After working as a newsreader she headed abroad to join a team of young international journalists producing a documentary about youth-led development for the Millennium Development Goals. After working in communications ... Continue Reading »

Alyssa Spencley – Finance Manager

[ By freya ]
Alyssa relocated from Alice Springs in 2003, and has since travelled widely.  She completed a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of South Australia in 2006, and is a fully qualified CPA. Following graduation, she worked in public practice for three years. Alyssa joined the RiAus team shortly after its ... Continue Reading »

New RiAus Director Dr Paul Willis starts today (11 May 2011)

[ By freya on May 11, 2011 ]
Popular science communicator and ABC TV science presenter, Dr Paul Willis, has commenced work as the new Director of the Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus). Dr Willis takes over from Dr Jane Lomax‐Smith, who has been acting in the role since December 2010. Full media release: New RiAus Director Dr Paul ... Continue Reading »

Teenage dreams and screams (8 May 2011) – Sunday Mail (SA)

[ By freya on May 8, 2011 ]
As Adelaide's Justin Bieber fans lament their teen idol's departure after his concert this week, Sunday asks six local identities to recall their own teenage infatuations. Dr JANE LOMAX-SMITH, ACTING DIRECTOR, ROYAL INSTITUTION OF AUSTRALIA (RiAus) I never had teenage crushes but from early childhood before the television era of course, always ... Continue Reading »

Forget Steve Irwin it’s Doc Croc (5 May 2011) – Adelaide Now

[ By freya on May 5, 2011 ]
Ancient crocodiles stalked their prey on land and even climbed trees, palaeontologist Dr Paul Willis says. Dr Willis has unearthed many new species of crocodiles, including strange beasts from South Australia. "There are some that evolved features very similar to meat-eating dinosaurs," he said. "These guys were probably on land, hunting animals on ... Continue Reading »

Talking Science (May 2011) – The Adelaide Review

[ By freya on May 1, 2011 ]
Now is a crucial time for communicating about science says newly appointed Director of RiAus, Dr Paul Willis. Something that has always struck me about South Australia is that it punches above its weight but it doesn’t make a song and dance about it. I’ve travelled Australia extensively in my career ... Continue Reading »

Science centre appoints new director (17 March 2011) – ABC News

[ By freya on March 17, 2011 ]
Scientist and ABC presenter Paul Willis will be the new director of the Royal Institution Australia replacing the late Professor Gavin Brown. The science and educational centre is based in the old Stock Exchange in Adelaide. Dr Willis is a palaeontologist and a presenter for the Catalyst and Quantum programs. He will move ... Continue Reading »

Prof John Yovich AM

[ By editor on January 27, 2011 ]
Emeritus Professor John Yovich AM is Executive Chairman of Student Edge and a Director of Racing and Wagering Western Australia. He was Vice Chancellor and President of Murdoch University from 2002-2011. He was instrumental in the formation of and Chaired the Innovative Research Universities Australia (IRUA) group. John was a ... Continue Reading »

Paul Willis

[ By editor on January 16, 2011 ]
Dr Paul Willis is the Director of RiAus. He is known as a science journalist and broadcaster, formerly a presenter for ABC-TV's Catalyst. He replaces Acting Director, Dr Jane Lomax-Smith, who filled in after the resignation of Professor Gavin Brown. Dr Willis is a respected leader in the science community, and takes ... Continue Reading »

Gavin Brown

[ By on January 15, 2011 ]
Born 1942, Lundin Links, Scotland, died 2010, Adelaide Professor Gavin Brown, AO was the Inaugural Director of the Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) and his contribution to the foundation and growth of RiAus is acknowledged and appreciated by all those with whom he was associated. His Story Gavin Brown ... Continue Reading »

RiAus Director to resign (22 November 2010)

[ By on November 22, 2010 ]
The Inaugural Director of the RiAus, Professor Gavin Brown has tendered his resignation. The Council of the RiAus is sad to advise that Professor Gavin Brown, AO FAA Corr FRSE FRSN will not be continuing as Director of RiAus due to ongoing recovery and rehabilitation and he has informed the ... Continue Reading »

TippingPoint Tours Downunder (18 October 2010)

[ By on October 18, 2010 ]
More than 100 artists and scientists are set to explore new possibilities in understanding, interpreting and internalising the huge challenge of climate change. RiAus is proud to support the first ever TippingPoint Australia, with events planned in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane throughout October and November. Full media release: TippingPoint ... Continue Reading »

RiAus welcomes its new Strategic Communications Manager (10 August 2010)

[ By on August 10, 2010 ]
The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) welcomes its new Strategic Communications Manager to the team and thanks its former PR agency, Professional Public Relations (PPR) Adelaide, for its commitment and support during the establishment stage of the science hub, including the official opening of the Science Exchange building in October ... Continue Reading »

Wanted: Ballarat locals… No science knowledge required (14 October 2009)

[ By on October 14, 2009 ]
Amongst much fanfare, last week, Australia’s first national science hub, The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) was launched. Today, The RiAus proudly unveils its first-ever regional programme, The Free Range Science project, in Ballarat at the George Hotel on Wednesday, 21st October through support by the Victorian government. Full media release: ... Continue Reading »

Free public science events (6 October 2009)

[ By on October 6, 2009 ]
The nation’s first science hub, the Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus), will bring science to the whole family through FREE public events held in Adelaide over three days, culminating in the massive Lift Off to Science family fun day on Sunday October 11th. Full media release: Free public science ... Continue Reading »
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