Would you look at that, CSIRO’s on Instagram!
Posted: May 12, 2015 Filed under: Home | Tags: CSIROgram, Instagram, Marine National Facility, RV Investigator, Selfie, Social media Leave a commentREBLOGGED FROM NEWS@CSIRO ON TUESDAY 12 MAY 2015
When CSIRO got started way back in 1926, the telegram was one of the primary methods of communication. Almost a century on we’re still ‘graming’ but this time the medium is a little more… visual.
Yep, you guessed it: CSIRO got an account. If you are part of the Instagram community follow us for a glimpse into our world of world-leading science.
We’ve already got a few pics up ready for you to like, and we’re even going to run a competition to celebrate (but more on that later).
Why Instagram?
We’re fortunate enough to see the marvels of science on a daily basis, we see the beauty of the Australian landscape – from the desert to the beach, the forest to the bush and all points in between. We see creatures great and infinitesimally small. We see incredible technology come to life, like advanced robotics, energy harvesting technologies and incredible ocean-faring vessels. Now we want to share this visual feast with you.
And to get things started, we’re running a competition.
Well, hello sailor
If you’re in the Sydney area this week, we want to see your best selfies with the Marine National Facility’s RV Investigator as it visits Sydney for the first time.
Which side is her good side? The RV Investigator will be our selfie celeb when the vessel arrives in Sydney
It’ll be coming through the Heads around 3pm to berth at Garden Island. Send us your best shots by using #CSIROgram for a chance to win a guided tour of the most impressive marine research vessel
Why would you set yourself up for ridicule, as you whip out the selfie stick and bunch together with friends and family awkwardly in public? Prizes of course.
The selfie we decide is the most interesting/special/amusing will win a tour on the RV Investigator when it’s back in Sydney on the 19th June, 2015. This is a rare opportunity, the ship isn’t open to the public and you would be one of the few people (who aren’t marine biologists) to set foot on these hallowed decks.
We also have merchandise galore to giveaway for honorable mentions and runners up – over 100 items in fact.
The crew of the RV Investigator have laid down the challenge. This selfie was taken while off the Victorian coast en route to Sydney. Can you do better? Image: L-R Ben Rae, Tegan Sime and Alan Martin.
How do I win?
Step 1: Follow us on Instagram:
Step 2: Find the RV Investigator in Sydney
Step 3: Take a picture of the vessel and upload it to Instagram using #CSIROgram. (If you aren’t on Instagram share your image on and – with the hashtag)
Step 4: Win prizes. Which prizes? These prizes.
Grand Prize: A tour for four on board Investigator on Friday 19th May, 2015
Five runner up prizes: Five winners will get a Crystal replica of the Investigator (Measurements: 5x5x8. AKA: not to scale).
Honourable mentions. RV Investigator Merch, including: Hat, Mug, Mouse pad, posters and an 8GB USB device
T&C’s
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Did I Win?: Winners will be chosen by CSIRO based on images uploaded to our social channels (Instagram, Twitter and Facebook) which include the hashtag: #CSIROgram. The image adjudged to be the most interesting, unique or humourous will be declared the winner.
- The competition closes on Sunday May 1st.
- Winners will be announced on the week commencing 1st June, 2015 via , , , and the RV Investigator blog.
- When and Where: The RV Investigator makes its way into Sydney passing the heads at approx. 3pm on Wednesday 13th May, 2015. The ship will be at Garden Island till 1800 Friday 15th May. That doesn’t give you a lot of time, but we are confident of some amazing images
- Be a Follower: You must be following one of our accounts to be considered (whether it be submitted via Instagram, Facebook or Twitter)
- Selfie sour-puss?: We want to see lots of selfies, but if you don’t feel comfortable being in the shot, we’re accepting any and all images of the Investigator – but you need to make it interesting
- Not on Instagram?: Shame on you! But we don’t mind, share your pics with us on Facebook and Twitter and we will include those in the competition, if you include #CSIROgram
- Be safe: The vessel will be docked at Garden Island won’t be accessible to the public. With this in mind we need to state that any image that is clearly taken from an unsafe or illegal location will not be permitted. We reserve the right to disallow any unsafe or dangerous images; be clever not reckless
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The Tour: The winner of the tour must be available to attend the tour on Friday 19th June, 2015 at 9 AM – you will have to make your own arrangements to get to the ship which will be berthed in Sydney Harbour
- Max. 4 people allowed to attend. All tour participants must be aged 13 or older
- Participants must wear closed-toe shoes and trousers are recommended
- No smoking, eating or drinking on board
- Tour participants won’t be able to carry anything in their arms – no bags, dogs, walking sticks, etc
- The tour is not recommended for people who suffer from claustrophobia
- Tours span 6 of the ship’s 11 levels, and may prove challenging for people with mobility issues. Please consider whether this tour is right for you, before entering the competition
- The tours are not transferable and must be taken on Friday 19th May, 2015 at 9AM
- Runner up and honourable mention prizes: There are 100 prizes to be given away – the exact combination given of prizes sent to the winners, will be determined after the competition has ended.
