South Australian Museum

Exciting Opportunity at the South Australian Museum!   Are you passionate about scientific collections and discovery? The South Australian Museum is seeking a Collection Manager, Biological Sciences -Terrestrial Invertebrates to take on a key role in preserving and managing one of the nation’s largest terrestrial invertebrate collections.   What makes this role exciting? 🌿 Care for a nationally significant collection of terrestrial invertebrates 🔎 Support discovery and access to State Museum collections for researchers and the public 🏛️ Work in a dynamic cultural precinct, surrounded by history, science, and innovation   For over 165 years, the South Australian Museum has been a leader in making Australia’s natural and cultural heritage accessible, engaging, and fun. This is your opportunity to be apart of it.   Ready to make an impact? Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/gt9Pnc7m I WORK FOR SA I Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Government of South Australia #collectionmanager #musuemjob #terrestrialinvertebrates

Treasures of The Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard is on now at South Australian Museum! Unearth the rich history, craftsmanship and the untold stories of the hoard through a collection of treasured items buried over 1,000 years ago, on display for the first time outside of the British Isles. Get your tickets now at https://bit.ly/3PAc1eY Channel 44 is proudly the South Australian Museum's media partner for Treasures of The Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard.

🌍🔬🐙 Celebrating Women in Science this International Women’s Day. This International Women’s Day, we honour Jeanne Villepreux-Power, a pioneering scientist whose research transformed our understanding of the Argonauta. In the 19th century, she was the first to prove that these fascinating marine creatures create their own intricate egg cases—challenging long-held misconceptions. She also revolutionised marine science by inventing the first glass aquarium, enabling closer study of ocean life. The Argonauta is a true wonder of the deep. Unlike their much smaller male counterparts, female Argonauts craft delicate yet highly functional egg cases, which serve as both a protective space for their developing eggs and a buoyancy aid to help them navigate the open ocean. At the South Australian Museum, we’re proud to house an extensive Marine Invertebrate collection, including some of the largest Argonauta egg cases ever recorded—one over 25 cm long! These specimens highlight the remarkable adaptations of marine life and the ongoing importance of research and discovery. To all the incredible Argonauta females—and the women shaping science today—we thank you! 👏 Image credit: The Marginalian #IWD2025 #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScience #Argonauta #InternationalWomensDay #SouthAustralianMuseum #MarineBiology

Associate Professor for the Museum and the University of Adelaide, Diego Capdevila recently attended the International Conference on Early Life and Environments at Northwest University in Xi'an, China.    With over 150 global participants congregating from the likes of the US, Canada, Germany, Sweden and Korea, Diego also had the opportunity to present nearly two decades of discoveries from the Emu Bay Shale fossil site on Kangaroo Island. One of the highlights of his presentation was the identification of a newly discovered genus and species of marine arthropod, a discovery that will be published in the coming months.  During his trip, Diego also explored the Ediacaran and Cambrian fossil localities in the Micang Shan Mountains of Shaanxi Province, further expanding his research horizons.  Congratulations Diego, it’s wonderful to see your work being recognised globally! #environmentinstitute #Paleontology #KangarooIsland #ScientificResearch #Evolution #SouthAustralia #ScienceConference #NorthwestUniversity #AcademicResearch #FossilFinds #ScienceNews #SouthAustralianMuseum Environment Institute

JCU has partnered with the University of Newcastle and the South Australian Museum on the research that has identified two new species of Whirring Tree Frogs 🐸 Originally thought to be one species, the new research discovered they were in fact separate distinct species, with the Eungella Whirring Treefrog found on the top of the Eungella plateau, west of Mackay, and the Atherton Tablelands Whirring Treefrog found in the mountains south-west of Cairns. The new research used data from genetics, morphology and frog calls to recognise them as distinct species.JCU Associate Professor Conrad Hoskin said it’s an exciting discovery that could be crucial to the species’ protection. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/gDeNB4zA #frog #research #jamescookuniversity

🏫 Attention SA school teachers! Did you know that once a term we send out an email to provide you an overview of professional development opportunities, classroom resources, days of importance and ways to integrate the Museum into your classroom for the term (whether that's a school group visit or loans from the Discovery Centre). Sign up now at https://lnkd.in/gGae-gM8 or tag a school teacher who would find this helpful! Department for Education, South Australia #southaustralian #schoolteachers #teacherresources #museum #museumeducationresources

We are excited to welcome Phola Ramos to our Access and Learning Team. As Learning Program Officer, Phola will plan and deliver education programs and resources for learners of all ages, coordinate school holiday and pre-school programs, support school group activities, and assist with access initiatives. "What excites me the most about starting this role is opening educational discussions to how the exhibits have impacted how we live our lives today, materials and advances from varying cultures and times, and how we have adapted to living with the diversity of South Australia. I am also excited in challenging how we interpret and understand the information from the exhibits and noting the discoveries from the Science Research Centre" she said. Welcome Phola - we are thrilled to have you onboard! #southaustralianmuseum #learningprogramofficer #newteammember #museum

We're excited to be the media partner for Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard, coming to the South Australian Museum from February 8! This will be the first opportunity to view this unique archaeological discovery outside of Britain. Including finely crafted jewellery, personal mementos, and exotic curiosities, this is a time-capsule full of wonder and intrigue. Along with the remarkable objects themselves, the exhibition features ground-breaking research into these treasures and what they reveal about Viking Age Britain. Don’t miss this chance to uncover one of the most breathtaking collections from the Viking Age — here for a limited time only! 8 February – 27 July 2025 I Tickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/3PAc1eY

We are excited to announce that Dr Kieran Meaney has stepped into a new role at the Museum as the Assistant Collection Manager, Mineralogy! Kieran has already been a valued member of our team as the Learning Program Officer in our Discovery Centre, where they designed and delivered educational programs. A geologist and science educator, Kieran brings a wealth of expertise to this role. Their PhD research explored the metamorphic basement rocks of the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula, with a focus on field mapping, geochronology, and geochemical analysis. Since graduating Kieran has worked in several roles, including coordinating undergraduate courses at the University of New England, NSW and developing geoscience education programs at a variety of organisations. Kieran’s favourite minerals include Topaz, Lepidolite, and Crocoite. Their favourite rocks include blueschist and garnet-gneiss. #southaustralia #southaustralianmuseum #geologist #MuseumCareers #MineralCollection #GeologyRocks #CareerMilestones

We’re thrilled to highlight the outstanding contributions of Dr Steven Cooper and former of Research and Collections, Dr Steve Donnellan, from the South Australian Museum, who partnered with an international team of researchers led by Dr Stephen Frankenberg and Prof. Andrew Pask from the University of Melbourne, to reveal the genetic and evolutionary secrets of the #marsupialmole. Tissues from the South Australian Museum’s frozen tissue collection, managed by Sally South, were pivotal to the success of the genome sequencing. Published in #ScienceAdvances, this groundbreaking study uncovers: - The genome of the marsupial mole, the largest for any marsupial, unlocking its genetic adaptations for life underground. - Its evolutionary relationships, connecting it to bandicoots and bilbies. - Insights into its population history, with findings that may guide future conservation efforts. Congratulations to the two Steve’s and all co-authors on this extraordinary milestone!