Author: Renae Drew

SUT Chris Lawlor Scholarship Winner!

Congratulations Tahlia Bassett.

Tahlia is the recipient of the SUT Chis Lawlor Scholarship. Tahlia graduated from Curtin University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science (Coastal and Marine Science) and First Class Honours. She is currently undertaking post graduate studies. Learn more about her studies and how this scholarship will assist with her future career in the video below.

Perth Branch Fellowship

Congratulations to Steve Duffield, who was announced as a SUT Perth Branch Fellow on Friday 26th November 2021 at our 17th Annual Dinner.

A Fellowship is awarded through a nomination process to those who have achieved a high reputation in the field of underwater technology, have been engaged for at least three years in a senior position of responsibility in a branch of underwater technology and have identified themselves with the long-term interests of the Society and the achievement of its objectives.

Steve Duffield has been involved in SUT for several years. He became chair in 2021 and has recently been re-elected as Chair for 2022. He has had significant involvement in the SUT OSIGp committee and the Autonomous Under Water Technology Conference. 

Thank you Steve for all that you have done for Perth SUT.

Perth Branch Fellowship

Congratulations to Rex Hubbard, who was awarded an SUT Perth Branch Fellowship on Friday 26th November 2021 at our 17th Annual Dinner.

A Fellowship is awarded through a nomination process to those who have achieved a high reputation in the field of underwater technology, have been engaged for at least three years in a senior position of responsibility in a branch of underwater technology and have identified themselves with the long-term interests of the Society and the achievement of its objectives.

Rex joined the SUT Perth Branch as a committee member in 2016. He served as Vice Chair  in 2017 & 2018 and  was the Branch Chair in 2019 & 2020. He has been an instrumental leader, particularly through the challenges that Covid19 presented in 2020, and his guidance to the staff, committee and sub-committees during this time was invaluable.

Thank you Rex for all that you have done for Perth SUT.