LCU has a long history with CSIRO as this is the base for our original membership. Hence we are pleased to be affiliated with the CSIRO Alumni.
The CSIRO Alumni was an initiative of the former CSIRO Chief Executive, Dr. Geoff Garrett, and was officially launched in December 2003. Since then, the membership has grown to more than 3,000 members (April 2009) and continues to grow.
Dr Jim Cullen, former Chief of CSIRO Entomology and staff member for almost 33 years, offered his time and experience to take on the role of Founder President of CSIRO Alumni.
Over the past year, efforts have been focused on establishing an infrastructure to allow members to contribute to and influence the further development of the Alumni. Regional Chapters with local committees have been established in Perth, Tasmania, Canberra and Sydney so events and activities can be organised that are of interest to local members. Establishing Chapters in other states and regions are planned in the near future.
The Alumni’s latest initiative, developing AxON -The Alumni Online Network, is a vital tool to continue developing the Alumni network both socially and professionally.
Why become a member of the CSIRO Alumni?
Alumni members have the opportunity to keep in touch with other Alumni, renew friendships and create new relationships across science, the community, industry and business. As part of the extended CSIRO community you will be:
- kept regularly informed of Alumni and CSIRO activities through regular newsletters, publications and via the website and invited to seminars and events
- entitled to use CSIRO libraries (walk in)
- entitled to many benefits and discounts on products such as Qantas Club, CSIRO books and merchandise, accommodation, car hire, computer products, outdoor gear and wine.
- Membership is FREE (Members may be asked to contribute to the cost of some activities)
To find out more about the CSIRO Alumni or to join go to the AxON website or email Susan Smith, the CSIRO Alumni Coordinator, at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Questions?
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