The Society updates MSSANZ members on upcoming congresses or Society matters, and provide links to further information on scholarship or employment opportunities provided by our members. The digest will be emailed to the MSSANZ mailing list once per week, or less frequently during quiet times.
The most recent version is available below:
Subject: MSSANZ Updates: Award Nominations, PhD Opportunities, MODSIM Workshops & More
Dear Members,
This is a friendly reminder that nominations for the Early Career Research Excellence Awards and Biennial Medals will close on 30 June 2025. If you haven’t submitted your nomination yet, please ensure your form is completed by the deadline.
💻 New Webinar Series: Machine Learning in Water Quality Modelling
Following the Queenstown symposium, the MSSANZ Water Quality Modelling Special Interest Group is launching a monthly webinar series on machine learning in water quality modelling.
We’ll begin with an introductory overview of AI and ML by Dr Kamran Shafi (AIMS) on:
📅 Thursday, 26 June
🕑 2:00 PM AET | 4:00 PM NZ | 12:00 PM Perth
Talks will be tailored to audiences with strong water quality modelling backgrounds who are keen to explore ML applications. Future speakers are being confirmed. If you have suggestions or would like to join the mailing list, please contact B.Robson@aims.gov.au.
🎓 PhD Opportunities at James Cook University
Two exciting PhD positions are currently available at the College of Science and Engineering, James Cook University:
- Advanced Earth Observation and Remote Sensing for Assessing Grazing Land Condition (open to all candidates)
- Water Quality Monitoring and Mapping Using Earth Observation and Emerging AI Technologies (open to domestic students only)
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr Ben Jarihani at ben.jarihani@jcu.edu.au for further details.
🛠️ MODSIM2025 Workshops – Call for Proposals
Are you interested in running a workshop on Friday, 5 December, following MODSIM2025?
Whether it’s a paper-writing session, a hands-on training, or a showcase of your favourite tool or method—this is a fantastic opportunity to share your expertise while many delegates remain post-conference.
We can assist with venue arrangements and promotion (note: participant management and any costs are your responsibility).
Submit your workshop idea via this online form.
Examples from MODSIM2023:
- A valuable Early Career Researcher/Young Professional workshop featuring life stories and insights from senior researchers
- A hands-on session on spatial causal networks by Kate Holland, Luk Peeters, and Cameron Huddlestone-Holmes
(Keep an eye out for the full workshop report in our July Society newsletter!)
📢 Open Call: Join the WQ Modelling SIG Committee!
The Water Quality Modelling Special Interest Group (WQ SIG) is seeking new committee members!
As a committee member, you will:
- Contribute to setting strategic priorities and SIG activities
- Help coordinate MODSIM-related events
- Support community engagement and MSSANZ collaboration
- Drive progress across six key focus areas
📅 Deadline: 15 August 2025
📄 Submit your CV and a 1-page Expression of Interest to: waterquality.sig@mssanz.org.au
Thank you for your continued support and engagement in the MSSANZ community.
If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to get in touch.
Warm regards,
MSSANZ Team
www.mssanz.org.au