Blog archive:
September 2013

Recruiting cadet taxidermists and scientific officers in 1891 - 'well educated lads' with 'a taste for natural history' wanted.

As an intern in the Archives, researching the records of the Anthropology department, I was met with the fascinating story of Elsie Bramell.

A ship's captain gets involved in citizen science.

From culture to crime.

What are you going to do to recognise World Water Monitoring day?

To recognise Threatened Species day the Streamwatch team in conjunction with Sydney Water organised a tour of Chullora Wetlands.

In 2013 Mr Blobby was voted the 'world's ugliest animal'. I would like to set the record straight!

Collections from five continents.

On Sunday August 4, 2013 the registration desk of the 11th Polychaete Conference opened...

Indigenous theatre, music and political activism in Australia through poster art from the 80s and 90s.