Adelaide University Palaeontologists

Adelaide University Palaeontologists This is the public page of the Adelaide University Palaeontologists student society.

Adelaide University has an extremely diverse range of palaeontological research that covers from over 550 million years ago, all the way through to the present day.

New seminar alert! We will be welcoming Dr Philip Clarke to discuss ethnobiology with us on the 9th of April, Thursday 5...
02/04/2026

New seminar alert! We will be welcoming Dr Philip Clarke to discuss ethnobiology with us on the 9th of April, Thursday 5.30pm in Benham LT.

Eventbrite link is in our bio. Members, look out for an email tonight with the discount code.
Not a member yet? No worries, if you're a student or staff, there is a sign up form in our bio.

Hello Palaeos!Itโ€™s that time of year again, as we launch into 2026 itโ€™s time for our Annual General Meeting (AGM)! ๐ŸŽ‰When...
04/02/2026

Hello Palaeos!

Itโ€™s that time of year again, as we launch into 2026 itโ€™s time for our Annual General Meeting (AGM)! ๐ŸŽ‰

When: 10th February at 12.00 pm
Where: Benham Meeting Room (G04)

There are many exciting opportunities to join the committee, and keep the spirit of palaeontology alive at Adelaide University! We warmly invite all students at any stage to attend and get involved. If youโ€™re passionate about fossils, enjoy organising events, and want to contribute to the student-led palaeontology community, there is a place for you here! Not to mention it looks great on the CV๐Ÿ˜‰

Hope to see you there๐Ÿ˜Ž

In 2 days!
24/08/2025

In 2 days!

Itโ€™s time! We have an exciting seminar lined up featuring Dr. Mark Hutchinson on palaeoherpetology!๐ŸฆŽ๐Ÿ

Dr. Mark Hutchinson served for 29 years as the Curator and Senior Researcher of herpetology at the South Australian Museum, and remains active in his field as an honorary researcher at the South Australian Museum. His research spans the taxonomy, evolution, ecology, conservation, and morphology of modern and fossil herpetofaunas around the world.

Members, look out for your discount code in your emails. Register your tickets via our Eventbrite (eventbrite link on profile). Hope to see you there๐Ÿ˜Ž

Itโ€™s time! We have an exciting seminar lined up featuring Dr. Mark Hutchinson on palaeoherpetology!๐ŸฆŽ๐Ÿ Dr. Mark Hutchinso...
13/08/2025

Itโ€™s time! We have an exciting seminar lined up featuring Dr. Mark Hutchinson on palaeoherpetology!๐ŸฆŽ๐Ÿ

Dr. Mark Hutchinson served for 29 years as the Curator and Senior Researcher of herpetology at the South Australian Museum, and remains active in his field as an honorary researcher at the South Australian Museum. His research spans the taxonomy, evolution, ecology, conservation, and morphology of modern and fossil herpetofaunas around the world.

Members, look out for your discount code in your emails. Register your tickets via our Eventbrite (eventbrite link on profile). Hope to see you there๐Ÿ˜Ž

Our first seminar of 2025! ๐Ÿ‘€ Come and listen in on how Tiah pairs palaeontology and geochemistry to investigate the pala...
06/06/2025

Our first seminar of 2025! ๐Ÿ‘€
Come and listen in on how Tiah pairs palaeontology and geochemistry to investigate the palaeoecologies of extant and extinct fauna!

Members, check your emails for discount code. Register your tickets via our Eventbrite (link in bio). See you there๐Ÿ˜Ž

Join us for our first event of the year! ๐ŸŽ‰ This is the perfect opportunity to reconnect and sign up for a FREE 2025 memb...
02/04/2025

Join us for our first event of the year! ๐ŸŽ‰ This is the perfect opportunity to reconnect and sign up for a FREE 2025 membership! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Hope to see you there๐Ÿ˜Ž

*Memberships are only available to current students and staff of the University of Adelaide

What do the University of Adelaide Palaeontologists and coelocanths have in common? Both were thought to be extinct! Sta...
24/03/2025

What do the University of Adelaide Palaeontologists and coelocanths have in common? Both were thought to be extinct! Stay tuned for an announcement of our first event for the year!๐Ÿ˜Ž

Happy New Year, Palaeo Enthusiasts! ๐Ÿฆด As we step into 2025, it's time for our Annual General Meeting (AGM)! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ“… When: Jan...
09/01/2025

Happy New Year, Palaeo Enthusiasts! ๐Ÿฆด As we step into 2025, it's time for our Annual General Meeting (AGM)! ๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿ“… When: January 22nd 12pm
๐Ÿ“ Where: Benham meeting room (G04)
Pizza will be provided ๐Ÿ•

This year, many of our wonderful committee members are moving forward in their careers, leaving some exciting opportunities for fresh faces to join and continue championing Palaeontology at Adelaide Uni.

We warmly invite students at any stage of their journey to attend and get involved. Whether you're passionate about fossils, enjoy organising events, or want to build a stronger palaeo community, thereโ€™s a place for you here. Letโ€™s keep the spirit of Palaeontology alive and thriving!

Hope to see you there! ๐Ÿฆ•โœจ

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