In the Media
Digging Dinosaurs: Tales from the Field
Join three Australian palaeontologists as they share incredible dinosaur dig sites across Australia and beyond! Discover the diversity of fossils and species—from opalised treasures in Lightning Ridge, to Winton's colossal dinosaurs, and the mighty tyrannosaurs of Canada’s Badlands.
Dinosaur fun on 2SM Radio
Promoting the Mega Creatures exhibition and Hunter Valley Gardens, Sally speaks to Ron about misconceptions in palaeontology, how kids can start out in palaeontology, and what Jurassic Park got wrong!
The Morning Show
Palaeontologist Sally Hurst talks to Dr Chris & Kylie on The Morning Show, chatting all about fossil discoveries, dinosaurs, the importance of sparking curiosity, and the Hunter Valley Gardens Mega Creatures exhibition.
Frankie Magazine Article
I had the best time chatting to writer Rhiana Jay all about my adventures in palaeontology!
Women in Palaeontology Panel - Dinosaur Dreaming
In celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, I hosted a fantastic panel of some incredible female palaeontologists and got insights into the careers, adventures, and challenges.
Superstars of STEM Panel - Girls to Graduates
Bringing together Superstars of STEM from Maquarie University, we were able to answer questions for the Girls to Graduates STEM Camp!
Dinosaur Dig at Inverloch, Victoria
In February I was able to head down to the Dinosaur Coast in Victoria to look for new dinosaur fossils!
ABC Radio Brisbane - Finding Fossils
Hear Founder of Found a Fossil, Sally Hurst chat with Cathie Schnitzerling about what to do if you find a fossil, or Indigenous artefact in Australia.
Geoconservation Research: More than Museums
My latest paper about the relationship between fossils, First Nations peoples and museums.
The Conversation - Everything is Country
Learn how grassroots projects are protecting heritage outside of museum walls.
Sky News - New dinosaur poo research!
I was able to provide expert comment on new research about dinosaur poo!
Alberta Palaeontological Society Speaker Series
Talking about human interactions with fossils through time, this was a great way to connect my research in Australia and my fieldwork in Canada.
Pals in Palaeo podcast
Listen to my podcast episode of Pals in Palaeo, hosted by the incredible Adele Pentland!
Interpretation Australia Conference Keynote
How can we have a big impact, but leave a small footprint when creating projects to engage the public? My keynote presentation drew on my own experience in how igniting change can begin with just one person.
Mitchell Youth Leadership Forum
Invited as a keynote speaker, we discussed expanding our definitions of leadership, service, and helping others.
Girls to Graduates - Regional Roadshow
Girls to Graduates aims to engage and empower girls and women in STEM. I spend a week in the NSW north coast running workshops, panels, and presentations with schools to give them a taste of science, and of university life.
Palaeontology @ Astronomy Open Night
Macquarie University’s Astronomy Open NIght is one of our largest events of the year, bringing together professionals and enthusiasts for all things stars, space, and science!
Animal Adaptations at Artarmon Public School
Integrating Australian cirriculum content into a lesson about animal features, with some fossil flavour thrown in!
Science in the Suburbs - Comedy Shows
Dinosaur sexual organs? Finding a dinosaur in your backyard? Accidentally being sent a human finger bone? This comedy talk for Science Week had it all!
Rhodes Science Fair - Fossil Stall & Jurassic Comedy Show
With a fossil touch table and a Jurassic Comedy Show on the line up, this was an awesome day engaging the community for National Science Week!