Geochronology on the grain to galactic scale

Date: May 2023

How isotopes tell the deep time history of our planet, its resources and (perhaps) even our place in the cosmos. Invited talk given by Chris Kirkland as part of Geohug: https://geohug.rocks/.

Fast ablation approach for detrital zircon geochronology

Date: May 2023

How can ‘fast’ laser ablation help you with detrital geochronology? This talk is an extended version of a May 2023 presentation by Chris Kirkland to MinEX cooperative research centre.

Geochronology for the minerals industry

Date: February 2023

At 0:04:45: an overview of geochronological techniques applied to mineral systems, with a Queensland case study that has solved an industry problem. Invited talk given by Hugo Olierook as part of a workshop on Geochronology in mineral discovery at the Geological Survey of Queensland/University of Queensland webinar series.

Pb isotopes unravel Archean continental crust

Date: January 2023

The application of Pb isotopes to Archean continental crust across various scales. Final PhD presentation given by Andreas Zametzer as part of a Higher Degree by Research seminar series.

Subduction earthquakes and fault processes

Date: October 2022

How do earthquakes happen along subduction zones? Talk given by Michael Hartnady at the Timescales of Mineral Systems Group monthly talks.

Radiogenic isotopes – not just for dating

Date: September 2022

Part of a series on understanding how isotopes are used in geology. Talk given by Michael Hartnady during the Dates, Rates and Traits day at The Institute of Geoscience Research (TIGeR) festival of short courses.

Modern, high-tech dating techniques and new applications

Date: September 2022

Part of a series on understanding how isotopes are used in geology. Talk given by Chris Kirkland during the Dates, Rates and Traits day at The Institute of Geoscience Research (TIGeR) festival of short courses.

The rise and fall of dome

Date: September 2022

An introduction to new isotopic techniques developed at Curtin, and applied to case studies that have improved our understanding of geological processes. Invited talk given by Tony Clarke at the Geological Survey of Western Australia monthly talks.

In situ Rb-Sr on fabrics

Date: September 2022

Part of a series on understanding how isotopes are used in geology. Talk given by Hugo Olierook during the Dates, Rates and Traits day at The Institute of Geoscience Research (TIGeR) festival of short courses.