BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240605T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240605T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240520T002250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T002702Z UID:55266-1717614000-1717619400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Love Yourself & Others DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-5-june-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/kadampa-Ballarat-sep-dec-2023-1-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240604T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240604T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240223T021113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T121220Z UID:51430-1717524000-1717531200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Paula Gleeson DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-paula-gleeson/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/square-promo-paula-gleeson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240602T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240602T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240529T053135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T122255Z UID:55625-1717322400-1717340400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballart Pride Market DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-pride-market/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/qtq_70.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240601T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240602T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240517T033112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T132922Z UID:55204-1717236000-1717336800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Winter Book Sale | Stockpile your reading pleasure DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/winter-book-sale/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Winter Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/book-sale-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240601T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240601T110000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240529T033111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T122032Z UID:55591-1717236000-1717239600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballart Pride Month Launch Morning Tea DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-pride-month/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/438301586_122105900390074158_15024554087572215_n.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240529T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240529T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240520T002223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T003222Z UID:55265-1717009200-1717014600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Love Yourself & Others DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-29-may-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/kadampa-Ballarat-sep-dec-2023-1-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240529T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240529T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240407T224201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142902Z UID:53601-1717005600-1717009200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 6: History of Hoyts DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-not-the-last-picture-show-copy/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:About us,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Twilight Talks,Twilight Talks Heritage Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hoyts-melboure.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240528T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240528T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240411T094329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142859Z UID:53823-1716919200-1716926400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Pam Swanborough DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-pam-swanborough/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/promo-squre-pam-swanborough.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240528T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241029T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240229T025811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T032043Z UID:51849-1716904800-1730214000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Series DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/day-tours-copy-2-2-copy/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BMI-woodcut_bags-low-res-1kb-e1703024949185.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240527T133000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250331T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240109T023009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T025648Z UID:49814-1716816600-1743433200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-3/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:The Reading Room ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Reading_room_adjusted-e1704770529709.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240526T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240526T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240305T053624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142919Z UID:52084-1716735600-1716741000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI165th Birthday Devonshire Tea Party DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi165-birthday-devonshire-tea/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:About us,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/claire-adams-square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240523T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240530T223000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240520T020745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T020942Z UID:55320-1716485400-1717108200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Chess Club DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-chess-club-may-24/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Chess Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ballarat-chess-club-square-with-boarder.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240522T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240522T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240520T001555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142557Z UID:55244-1716404400-1716409800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Love Yourself & Others DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-22-may-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/kadampa-Ballarat-sep-dec-2023-1-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240522T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240522T213000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240506T012052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142856Z UID:54458-1716400800-1716413400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Drinks That Made Ballarat DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/drinks-that-made-ballarat-itinerant/ LOCATION:Itinerant Spirits\, Lydiard Street North\, Soldiers Hill\, City of Ballarat\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_733269959_1986386447793_1_original.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240522T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240522T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240301T031503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142952Z UID:51926-1716400800-1716404400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-not-the-last-picture-show/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:About us,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Twilight Talks,Twilight Talks Heritage Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/American-Graffiti-19.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240521T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240521T220000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240226T031716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T143017Z UID:51554-1716325200-1716328800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour 4 DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-bhf-copy-copy/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_265285705882698-e1708919200874.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240521T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240521T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240226T032014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T143005Z UID:51556-1716319800-1716323400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour 3 | This session is now fully booked DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-bhf-copy-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_908662326866361-e1708918930337.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240521T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240521T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240229T030728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142955Z UID:51861-1716300000-1716303600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the BMI | Ballarat Heritage Festival DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/day-tours-ballarat-heritage-festival/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/BMI_upshot_evening-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240519T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240519T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240221T222932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T143025Z UID:51296-1716145200-1716152400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow | Ballarat DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/comedy-festival-roadshow-ballarat/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/comedy-festival-roadshow-24-e1708554779600.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240518T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240518T233000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240221T234347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T143022Z UID:51318-1716058800-1716075000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/vegas-70/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Festival,Film,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Vegas-70-Logo-Lined.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240517T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240517T220000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240226T025525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T143020Z UID:51530-1715979600-1715983200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour 2 DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-bhf-copy/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_265285705882698-e1708919200874.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240517T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240517T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240226T023808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T011235Z UID:51520-1715974200-1715977800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour 1 | This session is now fully booked. DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tours-bhf/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_908662326866361-e1708918930337.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240517T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240530T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240305T031915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142937Z UID:52073-1715941800-1717084800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Exhibition | Not the Last Picture Show: From the Archives DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/exhibition-not-the-last-picture-show-archives/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:About us,Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Culture,Exhibition,Fundraiser,Twilight Talks,Twilight Talks Heritage Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/archives-16-9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240517T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240530T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240301T042355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142940Z UID:51968-1715941800-1717084800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Exhibition | Not the Last Picture Show DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/exhibition-not-the-last-picture-show/ LOCATION:Hugh Williamson Foyer\, Level 1 CATEGORIES:About us,Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Culture,Exhibition,Festival,Fundraiser,Twilight Talks,Twilight Talks Heritage Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MH94-Coliseum-Grenville-St-Retouched-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240515T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240515T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240320T035525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142907Z UID:52537-1715796000-1715799600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 4 | THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-australian-heritage-festival/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Twilight Talks,Twilight Talks Heritage Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/City-of-Chaos-and-Hope.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240512T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240512T230000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240509T021800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142652Z UID:54523-1715542200-1715554800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Rock 'n' Roll with our Stars (Dancing with our Stars 24): Featuring James Bookman DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/rock-n-roll-with-our-stars/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Royal South Street Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/436237221_122115281810263532_8541844015808598287_n.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240509T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240509T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240129T230207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T061425Z UID:50577-1715283000-1715288400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballart Film Society | Shayda DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-shayda/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/shayda-new-e1706569634223.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240508T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240508T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240320T042937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T162657Z UID:52570-1715191200-1715194800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 3 | Not the Last Picture Show: Moving Pictures at the BMI DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-not-the-last-picture-show-3/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Twilight Talks,Twilight Talks Heritage Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mechanics-Institute-8.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240502T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240509T223000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240516T002034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T002036Z UID:54710-1714671000-1715293800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Chess Club DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-chess-club-may-24-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Chess Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ballarat-chess-club-square-with-boarder.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240501T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240501T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T214533 CREATED:20240320T040939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T012239Z UID:52555-1714586400-1714593600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 2 | Not the Last Picture Show: The Lost City of Melbourne DESCRIPTION:The Secret History of Sharks with Professor John Long | National Science Week \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 15\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:30 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$8 – $11 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week\, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book\, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome Predators\, a fascinating journey through 500 million years of evolution. From ancient megalodons to fearsome great whites\, Professor Long unearths the remarkable story of how sharks came to rule the seas — and what they can teach us about our planet’s ancient history. Prepare for a captivating presentation perfect for curious minds of all ages. As a special treat\, Professor Long will also be bringing along real fossil specimens\, including a real fossil tooth of a megalodon – the largest shark to have ever lived! This event is family-friendly\, and budding young palaeontologists are warmly encouraged to attend! It’s a rare chance to see real prehistoric fossils up close and hear firsthand from one of Australia’s most respected science communicators. If you’re keen to sink your teeth into The Secret History of Sharks\, Professor Long will be available for a book signing following the presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker:John Long \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders. His research investigates the early evolution of vertebrates\, showing how fishes first developed many of the anatomical structures and behaviours now associated with terrestrial animals\, such a limbs\, digits\, lungs\, endocranial structures\, breathing and advanced sexual reproduction. Some of his most recent contributions are the on the origins of digits first appearing in the Devonian fish Elpistostege (a collaboration with Richard Cloutier\, University of Quebec)\, and how the braincase development influenced brain shape in coelacanth fishes (with Hugo Dutel\, Bristol University). Both studies were published in Nature recently. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Professor John Long\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets and Bookings \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiekcts: General Admission\, adults – $11 | Child – $8 | BMI Members $8\, includes gst\, plus booking fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-lost-city-of-melbourne/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Twilight Talks,Twilight Talks Heritage Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-04-08-113519-e1712542090741.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR