News: geology
Professor Rob Fitzpatrick Awarded the Raymond Murray Medal
Professor Rob Fitzpatrick was awarded the inaugural Raymond Murray Medal by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) in recognition of distinguished international contributions to Forensic Geology at the 2025 Forensic Geology Conference in Rome.ÌýThe Medal was awarded in honour of the late Dr Raymond Murray, who is credited as the Founder of Forensic Geology in the 20th Century.
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Sprigg Ediacaran fossil collection recognised by the International Commission on Geoheritage
Diego GarcÃa-Bellido Capdevila of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s Environment Institute was key to securing global recognition for the Sprigg Ediacaran fossil collection. Now among the top 11 geological collections worldwide, it offers vital insights into the origins of complex life on Earth.
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