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2008 Sydney Centre Calendar


Date Event Time Venue Notes
22 Feb Seminar:
Dr David Edwards - Atmospheric Chemistry Division, National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)
The variability of tropospheric pollution: A scientific perspective
2:00pm University of Wollongong Abstract and Details
15 Apr Seminar:
Dr Guergana Guerova - Centre for Atmospheric Chemistry, University of Wollongong
Application of GPS derived water vapour for numerical weather prediction in Switzerland
6:30pm University of NSW Abstract and Details

2 Jul

Seminar:
Shayne Mcgregor - Department of Physical Geography, Macquarie University
The interdecadal response of a stochastically forced Coupled Model of ENSO to observed off-equatorial region wind stress forcing
 7:30pm Macquarie University Abstract and Details

15 Oct

Joint meeting with WeatherWatch Group:
Mike Bailey - Weather Presenter
Weathering the Media
 7:30pm Turramurra Uniting Church Hall, 10 Turramurra Rd, Turramurra
 

11 Dec

Public Seminar:
Polar Regions - Impacts of Climate Change

Assoc. Prof. Sharon Robinson – University of Wollongong

The impact of climate change on the polar ecosystem

Assoc. Prof. Ian Goodwin – Macquarie University
Climate Change and its impact on the Antarctic Ice Sheet and Oceans
7:00 - 9:00pm  SciTech Library
Level 1, Jane Foss Russell Building (G02)
University of Sydney
Abstracts and Details

Regular Venues:

1. University of New South Wales - School of Physics, Room 64, Old Main Building (K15)
Maps of the UNSW campus are here. Parking is available on campus (fees apply) in the Barker Street parking station, and free parking on Barker Street is also an option. Use the Gate 14 entrance on Barker Street. The Old Main Building is directly opposite the gate.

2. Macquarie University - Room 143, Building E5A
Maps of the Macquarie University campus are here. If arriving by car, the most convenient carpark is E4, the next closest is E1. To reach the carparks, follow University Avenue from either gate, and turn into Eastern Road. Parking fees apply daily from 6:00am until 8:00pm, then parking on campus is free. Fees are $5.00 for up to one hour, $8.00 for up to 3 hours. 

3. Bureau of Meteorology - 16th Floor, Corner of 300 Elizabeth, and Foveaux Streets, Sydney
The BoM building is close to Central railway station (Map). Please note that because of security requirements, the main entry door to the BoM building is locked at 6:00pm. It is therefore advisable to arrive by 5:45pm, but someone will come down to check for any late-comers at both 6:00 and 6:15pm. Metered parking is generally available behind the BoM building, in Mary Street parallel to Elizabeth Street.