ANZIC Marine Geoscience Masterclass
Embark on an extraordinary intellectual journey with our ANZIC Marine Geoscience Masterclass
Part 2 will take you to the Heron Island Research Station in the Southern Great Barrier Reef, to hone field skills in a dynamic learning environment, unravelling the secrets of modern reef systems through captivating activities, hands-on labs, and expert talks.
Hosted by The University of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology.
Part 1: Learning Adventure in Marine Geoscience
In small groups you will undertake a series of workshops at the University of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology around the IODP themes:
- Ground Truthing Future Climate Change,
- Assessing Earthquake and Tsunami Hazards
- Exploring Life and Its Origins
- Diagnosing Ocean Health
- Probing the Deep Earth
A range of workshops will delve into different facets of Earth science and exploration and provide insights into the latest advances in a range of fields including geochemistry, geophysical modelling, micropaleontology and more. Led by renowned experts, these workshops promise an unforgettable experience, which will fuel your curiosity and nurture your scientific passion.
Part 2: Fieldtrip to Heron Reef –
Modern Biology with Ancient Beginnings
Part 2 of our ANZIC Marine Geoscience Masterclass will be the experience of a lifetime at Heron Island Research Station on the Great Barrier Reef. Engage with research and teaching collections from academic hosts, immersing yourself in this spectacular world heritage environment.
You will dive into modern reef systems through captivating activities like reef walks, snorkelling, surveys, exploring a range of tropical carbonate ecosystems, unravelling geomicrobiology secrets, hands-on lab work, small AUV robotics, and enlightening talks linking this modern reef system to recent IODP expeditions which study past changes in coral reef ecosystems and climate change.
Engaging sessions will delve into subjects like the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA), indigenous knowledge, Halimeda Bioherms, Dorothy Hill’s legacy, and the impacts of past climate and sea level change on the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
Applications
Applications will also be accepted from IODP member countries outside Australia and New Zealand after which they will be sent to the relevant national offices for evaluation.
Students will be notified by late September.
Applications are via the Smarty Grants portal and require:
- a letter of motivation (1 page maximum), highlighting:
- how your interests and expertise connect to marine geoscience
- examples of times when you have enjoyed working in a team environment
- how you plan to use the skills learned in this course to help your current or future research, or career choice
- an academic transcript of your undergraduate and/or postgraduate coursework results
- contacts for two academic referees.
Who should apply
The course is most suitable for second- and third-year undergraduates, but applications from Honours, graduate or PhD students will also be considered.
Applications are not limited to geoscience majors, and we welcome students with a diversity of interests and from a range of disciplines. We are looking for students that are willing to embrace our collaborative, collegiate and constructive ethos.
To promote diversity within the marine geosciences, applications from women and minority groups are highly encouraged.
What’s included
Students from Australian & New Zealand Universities
You will need to ensure that you have insurance from your home institution. For successful applicants, ANZIC provides:
Travel
Airfares to and from Brisbane, plus transfers to Heron Island are included. Transfers to and from the airport and campuses will be reimbursed.
Accommodation
Accommodation is single room with shared bathroom and includes linen, towel, laundry facilities, wifi, and breakfast daily.
Meals
Some meals are provided - including the welcome dinner and meals on Heron Island. Other meals you will need to purchase and then claim a reimbursement.
Learning
All course fees, workshops, and expert presentations will be included.
Field Trip
Heron Island field trip will include your accommodation, boat transfers to and from the island, meals and snorkelling gear/equipment. Successful applicants will be asked to notify whether they are competent swimmers (able to swim at least 100m) and comfortable in the ocean/snorkelling. Non-snorkelling options and snorkelling aids will be available.
Other Countries
If you are accepted into the course, your affiliated IODP Program Member Office will financially support your travel, accommodation, course fee, field trip and meals.