Ice Bound spotted out and about in the wilds of King’s Park, Perth
March 10, 2024
A new book on the horizon!
March 10, 2024
I have a new book in the works! Co-authored with Erika Techera, Professor of Environmental Law at the University of Western Australia, the working title is The Unruly Ocean: Law and Justice in the World’s Oceans, Seas and Shorelines, Routledge (forthcoming 2025). It has been an enormous privilege and pleasure to work with Erika, and … More A new book on the horizon!
UTAS Human engagements with Antarctica
May 29, 2023
Good to be involved with the UTAS ‘Human engagements with Antarctica‘ research group. Here’s a link to the website and the various research projects underway (or completed) by members of the group.
ABC Radio Overnights
April 14, 2023
I recently had the privilege of chatting with Trevor Chappell on ABC Radio Overnights about the history of Antarctica and Southern Ocean (23 January and 3 April 2023), as well as with the legendary Phillip Adams on Late Night Live (15 August 2022).
Project Antarctica
February 1, 2023
This exploratory one-day workshop was held at the University of Tasmania, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies on 24 January 2023, organised by Dr Tirza Meyer who was visiting from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. The workshop focused on the Southern Ocean, the Antarctic Treaty System, CCAMLR and technology for under sea ice … More Project Antarctica
Ice Bound is out in the world
May 28, 2022
I’m delighted to have launched my new book, Ice Bound: The Australian Story of Antarctica, at the National Library of Australia on Wednesday 10 August 2022 with the assistance of Alasdair McGregor, Antarctic photographer and author of Frank Hurley: A Photographer’s Life, followed by an interview with the legendary Phillip Adams on Late Night Live. … More Ice Bound is out in the world
National Book Council Tasmania talk
May 21, 2022
I was delighted and honoured to receive an invitation from the National Book Council Tasmania to give a presentation on my book Wild Sea on Thursday 19 May 2022. The welcome to country by Terrill Riley-Gibson was powerful and from the heart, and the audience was warm and enthusiastic. I loved the conversation about the … More National Book Council Tasmania talk
Maps of the Pacific exhibition opens
November 15, 2021
After many stops and starts due to COVID, Maps of the Pacific finally opened at the State Library of New South Wales on 13 November 2021. Congratulations to all involved. I’m delighted to have contributed to this wonderful exhibition. Maps of the Pacific | State Library of NSW Explore the beauty, art and science of mapping … More Maps of the Pacific exhibition opens
A few environmental history activities of late
June 29, 2021
Things have been a bit quieter lately while I’ve been settling into my new life in Tasmania. However, I’ve managed to contribute to a few projects in recent months, including: . Expert contributor to audio guide for State Library of NSW ‘Mapping the Pacific’ exhibition, Sydney, July-October 2021 . N Bax, C Novaglio, KH Maxwell … More A few environmental history activities of late
Out of the blue 