Melbourne University Geographical Society in Carlton, Victoria, Australia | Social club

Melbourne University Geographical Society

Locality: Carlton, Victoria, Australia

Address: Level 1, 221 Bouverie Street 3053 Carlton, VIC, Australia

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22.01.2022 Rooftop urban farming is coming to Melbourne! A great way to reduce urban heat island effect, water runoff, and food miles; while connecting people to plants and produce! Can't wait to see this project get off the ground :)

16.01.2022 We voted, did you? Guess our favourite bird?

16.01.2022 Actual depiction of surface sea temperatures today. Bathe in that rainbow Australia!

14.01.2022 Professor Myles Allen, we applaud you! Imagine if this became a normality for legal cases where such foundational knowledge could lead to better decision making?

14.01.2022 For those under the crunch right now with final exams, this track was proven by neuroscientists to reduce mental anxiety by 65%. As geographers, the video filmed in a calm green crater is exactly what we need to stay calm. Good luck everyone! [Link to article https://gottadotherightthing.com/neuroscientists-reduce-an/]

13.01.2022 "The fossilised trees have been well-preserved by volcanic ash making it possible to understand their cellular makeup."

11.01.2022 What a lineup of a program! Will we see you there?

10.01.2022 "We propose that we can’t plan for an uncertain future if we’re not prepared to take a systems perspective and focus on resilience."

09.01.2022 Interesting discussions on climate policy findings and their implications.

09.01.2022 Live now! Internationally recognised ANU ecologist, conservation biologist and author Professor David Lindenmayer is a scientist and academic, an expert in landscape ecology, conservation and biodiversity. David will present an online talk on what we need to know and do to have an impact on the future of our forests and landscape. ... The session summarizes 37 years of insights into the ecology and management of the wet forests in the Yarra Valley, including research on the effects of wildfires on forests and biodiversity, and the associated loss resulting from fire. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFNRj0leT8o&feature=youtu.be

08.01.2022 While MUGS has been on a short hiatus, we hope that in 2020 you will see more from us with a new committee as the past committee have all graduated. Our ex-president Cristina Napoleone has launched an exciting initiative after graduating called TERRAIN Projects, with their first event coming up soon that is also part of the National Sustainable Living Festival's program.

06.01.2022 Literally a breathing city, what a visualisation!

02.01.2022 A different perspective on the world. (Antarctica-centered)