Return from Antarctica to face the press

Kerry-Jayne Wilson has returned to Hobart from her epic research adventure to Antarctica.  Questions have been asked about the cost of the rescue from the ice and Kerry-Jayne was among those meeting the press when they reached dry land after two months at sea.  Read her update here: Seventh report – back in Hobart […]

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Productive research trip draws to a close

KerryJayne Wilson reports that the ship, the Aurora Australis (photo from digplanet.com), will set sail for Hobart soon, leaving Antarctica behind. “This is one of the most productive research expeditions I have had the privilege to take part in” she writes. […]

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Helicopter and crane rescue from the ice

Trust Chair, Kerry-Jayne Wilson, along with other scientists and passengers, have been rescued from their research ship after 10 days trapped by ice in Antarctica.  Read her update from the Australian ship, the Aurora Australis, here: 5 Jan 2014 rescue update […]

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