teaching

Graduation occasional address

I was honoured to give the Occasional Address at a Faculty of Science Graduation ceremony earlier this month. Big robes, big chair, the whole thing. Given the ceremony occurred on Census night, I thought it only fitting to lean into the data theme. Here’s my speech, if you’re interested in seeing how I can weaveContinue reading “Graduation occasional address”

The week of my first lecture

This week I filled in for a professor and gave my first ever lecture as a professional scientist to undergraduate students. Two hours of talking at second-year geography students about the climate of Australia. I now officially feel like an academic! Although I get nervous (who doesn’t), I usually like giving public presentations. After some training inContinue reading “The week of my first lecture”