Appointed to the Museum board

Emeritus Professor Robert Saint has been appointed as a member and presiding member of the South Australian Museum board. Read more about the announcement here.

Uncovering the secret history

Professor John Long will discuss his latest book – The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators – at an event on Tuesday 8 October. Join Professor Long as he weaves a thrilling story of sharks’ unparalleled reign. The Secret History of Sharks showcases the global search to discover sharks’ largely unknown evolution, led by Long and dozens of other extraordinary scientists.

For more information and to register, click here.

Public health recognition

Professor Jacquie Bowden is a recipient of a Fellowship Award of the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) in recognition of her exceptional contribution to PHAA and the field of public health. She has been a member of the public health workforce for over 20 years and played a key role in advocating for and influencing policy and practice change in SA throughout this time, along with being a mentor to many public health researchers and practitioners.