Royal Geographical Society of Queensland
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We bring together people who are interested in geography – in a deeper understanding of the world around them. We organise a diverse programme of lectures and trips. We are passionate about geographical education, and run an Australia-wide school competition. We always have a major project on the go.
2017 at RGSQ
MONTHLY LECTURE
RGSQ lectures are free and open to the public.
◊June
"Shrinking Glaciers? Cautionary Tales from North America and New Zeeland" by Prof. Jamie Shulmeister, University of Queensland
Tue June 27, 7:15 pm, University of the Sunshine Coast
Special RGSQ Lecture organised in association with the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Image: The Franz Josef Glacier in Westland, New Zealand, in the winter of 2007. Courtesy of James Shulmeister.
Jamie Shulmeister is a Physical Geographer who specialises in Geomorphology and the science of past climate change. He is a Professor of Geography at the University of Queensland. While he works from the tropics to the poles, glaciers are his favourite research topic. He was worked on them worldwide, including in Antarctica, Tibet Plateau, Rockies and especially in New Zealand. Jamie is the current President of the Royal Geographical Society of Queensland.
Mountain Glaciers are regarded as one of the canaries in the mine for global warming. They are very sensitive to changes in temperature and around the world many mountain glaciers have retreated very rapidly. In some places, like the European Alps, this retreat has been going on for centuries. In others it is much more recent. Despite the overall pattern, a few glaciers in regions as far apart the Pacific north-west of America and New Zealand bucked the global trend. In the talk Prof. Shulmeister will outline what is happening to glaciers world wide, why the NZ and Pacific NW glaciers were different and why they are now also retreating.
EVENTS
July: Rocks and Coals of the Ipswich Basin
Wed 26 July
To book: contact RGSQ at 07 3368 2066 or email at admin@rgsq.org.au.
Much of the geography of SE Queensland is written in the 400 M year geology of the region. Warwick Willmott and David Trezise of the Geological Society of Australia will guide us through the formation of the Ipswich area in late Triassic period of around 200 M years ago. Members will recall that Warwick has delivered a number of fascinating lectures at RGSQ and has edited a number of publications of the Geological Society including “Rocks and Landscapes of Brisbane and Ipswich”, which will be available for purchase on the day.
* The Society's 2015/16 Annual Report may be downloaded HERE.
| PATRON: His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC Governor of Queensland |
RGSQ International Treks
Come with us and let The Royal Geographical Society of Queensland introduce you to Africa as we explore the southern part of the second largest and most diverse continent in the world during our next major overseas trek in 2018. Find out more ...
Special Interest Groups
→MAP GROUP
The group meets bi-monthly at 10am on the 1st Monday of every second month from February to December.
Next Map Group gathering: Mon 7 August.
10 am at "Gregory House," 237 Milton Road, Milton.
Key Event: “Using Drones for Mapping & Understanding Every Day Use and Safety of Drones” presentation by Mark Hickey.
→LIBRARY GROUP
The group meets on the 4th Monday of each month. 9:00 am at "Gregory House," 237 Milton Road, Milton.
Next meeting: Mon Jun 26.
VENUE HIRE
Located in the heart of Milton, in walking proximity to the Park Rd café precinct, opposite the Milton train station and close to public transport, the RGSQ Auditorium is a great choice for any meeting, lecture or workshop. The Auditorium can house up to 100 people, theatre style.
To discuss availability and cost please contact the RGSQ Office at 07 3368 2066 or email at info@rgsq.org.au.