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It was a special time officially launching 21st Century Weather at Monash University’s Chancellery this week. Here’s a look at some of the highlights. We were joined by many new members and representatives of ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes, who have set the bar sky high for research in this field.

Check out the trailer for the upcoming season of Monash University’s "What Happens Next?" podcast! Catch some enjoyable and thought-provoking conversations between Dr Susan Carland and her guests – including our Director Christian Jakob. youtube.com/watch?v=Eg3oqb… #WHNPodcast

A big thanks to the Centre’s industry and government partners for joining us in Melbourne to talk about the weather, and plan for knowledge exchange, training, secondment and research. Together, we’re tackling the challenges posed by Australia’s changing weather and climate.

Job opportunity: We are recruiting a Research Fellow in Tropical Climate Variability. Working with Josephine Brown @drjobrown.bsky.social at University of Melbourne, this role will research climate variability in observations and models, focusing on tropical Australia. Closes Fri 15 Nov. 21centuryweather.org.au/about-us/posit…

The winner of the Research Team of the Year Award is the Weather and Climate Group Monash Earth, Atmosphere and Environment 🌏🌪️🍃, recognised for their exceptional academic success and strong reputation for scientific and engagement excellence. Learn more about the #MonashScienceAwards 👉 monash.edu/science/awards

Increasing tree coverage is important but it's not a magic solution to the challenge of managing urban heat. Our Chief Investigator Negin Nazarian spoke to ABC News about creating a thermal oasis, and other smart solutions to summer climate issues in cities.

The State of the Climate 2024 report draws on the latest national and international #climate research, monitoring, science and projection information to describe changes and long-term trends in #Australia’s climate. Read the report here: ow.ly/hCjY50TWOtn #SOTC24 CSIRO

State of the Climate 2024 released today with Bureau of Meteorology, Australia shows Australia is continuing to warm, with increased fire weather, marine heatwaves and sea levels. Read the report: spr.ly/6010Su1Gq

Here’s to our first annual workshop as an official Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence. We said a heartfelt thanks to our inspirational friends at ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes for their hard work over the last seven years. Now we’re ready for more exciting research challenges ahead!

How will climate change impact the Indo-Pacific, and what does it mean for us? Our Director Christian Jakob joined Monash University’s #WHNPodcast to discuss the need for urgent action. Listen now for insights on our future. omny.fm/shows/what-hap…

Job opportunity: We are recruiting a Research Software Engineer. Contribute to the development and deployment of software that enables climate and weather research utilising high-performance computing, visualisation and big-data approaches. Apply: 21centuryweather.org.au/about-us/posit…

Congratulations to our members for receiving the Monash University Vice-Chancellor's Award for Research Team of the Year in 2024. It's deserved recognition for their hard work and impressive efforts so far in establishing the Centre.

21st Century Weather supports the recommendations made in A Decadal Plan for Australian Earth System Science. The Australian Academy of Science plan calls for the urgent establishment of a national institute to transform Australia’s response to climate change. Read➡️21centuryweather.org.au/a-decadal-plan…

The Victorian Government has released Victoria’s Climate Science Report 2024. The report incorporates the latest climate projections for Victoria, and the science of relevant climate hazards. Thanks to DEECA Victoria for inviting us to contribute. Read➡️climatechange.vic.gov.au/victorias-chan…

Please join us in congratulating our Chief Investigator Ailie Gallant of Monash University, who has been elected a Fellow of the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (AMOS). More➡️21centuryweather.org.au/ailie-gallant-… AMOS

Well done to our members Helen Cleugh and Kim Reid, who received the Morton Medal and Science Outreach Award respectively from the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society for 2024. Read more➡️21centuryweather.org.au/helen-cleugh-k… AMOS Kimberley Reid Helen Cleugh

Twenty years ago, being able to predict this week’s very hot weather in southeast Australia with precision would have been unthinkable. Writing in the The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand, our Monash University researchers explain how forecasting is useful and trustworthy. Read➡️theconversation.com/australias-lat…

Job opportunity: We are recruiting a Research Fellow in Mesoscale Storms and Climate. Based at University of Melbourne, the successful candidate will use observations and climate models to understand future changes in storm organisation and characteristics. Apply➡️21centuryweather.org.au/about-us/posit…

Why was 2022 in Australia so wet, and will it happen again? This major new study, led by Kimberley Reid, digs deep into the reasons behind those devastating floods, and highlights our need to better predict future heavy rainfall. More➡️21centuryweather.org.au/why-was-2022-i…

New research conducted using machine learning has highlighted the importance of focusing on specific seasons and regions when using major modes of climate variability to predict rainfall. Out now via npj Journals More➡️21centuryweather.org.au/seasons-region…