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ICB Inaugural Photography Competition
Photo Exhibition 2006
An exhibition of selected photos from the competition was held at the Project Contemporary Artspace, 255 Keira Street , Wollongong, from 21 March to 1 April 2007.
Selected photos from the exhibition are now hanging in the UOW Library on the second floor and are well worth a visit to remind yourself how great your images were!
2006 Web Gallery
ICB Photo Competition 06 Gallery Here
COMPETITION WINNERS 2006
The First prize went to Bea Ujvari for her powerful and poignant picture of "Goanna 32" which was number 3 in the web gallery.
Bea holding her winning entry and Institute Director Sharon Robinson
The second prize (after a recount) went to PhD student Laurence Clarke for his serene photo of Newcomb Bay in Antarctica which was image 44.
Newcomb Bay, Casey Station, Antarctica
The CSIRO Publishing Prize, awarded by the Editor of Functional Plant Biology went to Tonia Scwartz for her unusal picture "The Lizard's View of Field Biologists", image 47.
The Lizard's View of Field Biologists
The Calendar
The ICBL Photo Competition Calendar 2007 went out to the world and spread the fame and talent of the ICB to undreamed of audiences.
Contacts:
All general enquiries to: Julie Wright
Expedition to Antarctica
PhD research student Jess Bramley-Alves’ recently travelled to the Antarctic region in her quest to develop a greater understanding of climate change and what the world can expect to happen in years to come. Read more
Antarctic mosses reveal past climate, react to present changes
Sharon Robinson studies mosses in Antarctica. They reveal information about past climate and are showing marked changes to current conditions. Changes in ozone and carbon dioxide are driving winds further south, resulting in increased evaporation and a reduction in the growing period. Interview with Robyn Williams. The Science Show. Radio National.
Serpent Project: Deep Sea Anti-Cancer Research
The SEA SERPENT, which is part of a larger international project, is on a mission to uncover the creatures of the deep and is being documented by award-winning French documentary film maker, Charles Antoine de Rouvre. Read more
