Tag Archives: Melbourne

Melbun 2.0

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Pete Rowley

Hello from the deepest darkest depths of Melbourne Conference Centre.  I’m delighted to report that no deadly animals have yet taken their toll on me, I haven’t been murdered or mugged, and no-one has said “G’Day” at me.  On a … Continue reading →

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Melbun.

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Pete Rowley

Title in homage to Lindsey who is so thoroughly amused by British people pronouncing Melbourne in a very British way. Apologies for spelling – I’ve been typing quickly and this keyboard has a spacebar which hates me. I’ll come back … Continue reading →

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The risk of Melbourne-based melancholy

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Pete Rowley

So, next week is the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG) General Assembly.  Held once every 4 years, it’s one of the biggest volcanology and geophysics conferences in the world.  I’m due to be presenting two papers; one to … Continue reading →

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