Nashar, Beryl

Also known as
Nashar, B. (Beryl)
Nashar, Beryl (1923-)
Field of activity
Political activist; Geologist
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Nashar was Head, Department of Geology, Newcastle University College and University of Newcastle 1961-1980, Associate Professor 1964-1965, Professor of Geology 1965-1980 and Emeritus Professor since 1980. She was the first Australian to be awarded a PhD in geology from an Australian University and the first woman dean of science in an Australian university. Her early research addressed the geology of the Stanhope district in the Hunter Valley. This was later extended to embrace the mineralogy, geochemistry and genetic relations of the Carboniferous and Permian andesitic associations of eastern New South Wales, and the conditions of formation of secondary minerals in these andesitic and basic rocks. She was appointed OBE - The Order of the British Empire - Officer (Civil) - 1 January 1972 for her work in education and international relations.

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Beryl Nashar was Head, Department of Geology, Newcastle University College and University of Newcastle 1961-80, Associate Professor 1964-65, Professor of Geology 1965-80 and Emeritus Professor since 1980. She was the first Australian to be awarded a PhD in geology from an Australian University and the first woman dean of science in an Australian university. Her early research addressed the geology of the Stanhope district in the Hunter Valley. This was later extended to embrace the mineralogy, geochemistry and genetic relations of the Carboniferous and Permian andesitic associations of eastern New South Wales, and the conditions of formation of secondary minerals in these andesitic and basic rocks.

  • 1945 Career position - Demonstrator in Geology at University of Sydney
  • 1947 Career position - Demonstrator in Geology at University of Sydney
  • 1947 Education - Bachelor of Science (BSc) completed at the University of Sydney
  • 1948 Education - Diploma of Education (DipEd) completed at the University of Sydney
  • 1949 Career position - Demonstrator in Geology at the University of Tasmania
  • 1949 - 1950 Career position - Rotary Foundation Fellow at the University of Cambridge, UK
  • 1950 - 1952 Career position - Research Geologist at the University of Tasmania
  • 1952 Education - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) completed at the University of Tasmania
  • 1955 - 1960 Career position - Lecturer at Newcastle University College
  • 1960 - 1963 Career position - Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University College
  • 1961 - 1980 Career position - Head of the Department of Geology at Newcastle University College and University of Newcastle
  • 1964 - 1965 Career position - Associate Professor at Newcastle University College and University of Newcastle
  • 1964 - 1966 Career position - President of the Australian Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
  • 1965 - 1980 Career position - Professor of Geology at the University of Newcastle
  • 1972 Award - Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
  • 1974 - 1977 Career position - President of the International Federation of Business and Professional Women
  • 1975 Award - Woman of the Year award received from the UN Association in Sydney
  • 1980 - Career position - Emeritus Professor at the University of Newcastle
  • 1981 - 1986 Career position - Director of the Newcastle Permanent Building Society
  • 1983 - 1986 Career position - Chairman of the Newcastle Permanent Building Society
  • 1988 Award - Medal for Meritorious Service received
  • 1994 Award - Distinguished Service Medal received from the Australian Red Cross
  • 1994 Award - Jean Arnot Award for Outstanding Commitment to Women received from the Australian Federation of Business and Professional Women

View the full record at Encyclopedia of Australian Science

Resources for Beryl Nashar

Selected resources (7)

Australian Women's Register

  1. Interview with Professor Beryl Nashar [conducted by Ms Nessy Allen on 1 March 2001]Video Histories of Australian Scientists : Interview with Professor Beryl Nashar [conducted by Ms Nessy Allen on 1 March 2001]
    Australian Academy of Science
    Series: http://www.science.org.au/scientists/nashar.htm
  2. Nashar, Beryl (1923 - ), Biographical EntryBright Sparcs : Nashar, Beryl (1923 - ), Biographical Entry
    [2002]
    Published: Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre
    Series: http://www.asap.unimelb.edu.au/bsparcs/biogs/P004128b.htm
  3. Faith, Hope and Charity Australian Women and Imperial Honours: 1901-1989
    Australian Women's Archives Project
    [2003]
    Published: Australian Women's Archives Project
    Series: http://www.womenaustralia.info/exhib/honours/honours.html
  4. Where are the Women in Australian science?
    Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre
    [2003]
    Published: Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre
    Series: http://www.austehc.unimelb.edu.au/wisa/wisa.html

Encyclopedia of Australian Science

Resources by Beryl Nashar (12)

  1. Geology of the Sydney basin / by Beryl Nashar
    Nashar, Beryl
    [ Book : 1967 ]
    At 39 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 24.66)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 24.66)

  2. The geology of the Hunter Valley / by Beryl Nashar
    Nashar, Beryl
    [ Book : 1964-1965 ]
    At 35 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 23.225)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 23.225)

  3. Beryl Nashar interviewed by Amy McGrath
    Nashar, Beryl
    [ Sound : 1980 ]
    At National Library
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 18.189)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 18.189)

  4. Professor Beryl Nashar in interview with Nessy Allen
    Australian Academy of Science
    [ Video : 2001 ]
    Possibly online
    At Newcastle Region Lib
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 16.081)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 16.081)

  5. Man's island in space / [by] Colin Keay [and] Beryl Nashar
    Keay, Colin
    [ Book : 1975 ]
    At 14 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 15.162)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 15.162)

  6. The first twenty five years in Department of Geology, Newcastle University College and the University of Newcastle / by Beryl Nashar
    Nashar, Beryl
    [ Book : 1978 ]
    At 9 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 11.417)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 11.417)

  7. The geology of the Myall Lakes especially the Boolambayte Lake area / Beryl Nashar
    Nashar, Beryl
    [ Book : 1960 ]
    At Newcastle Region Lib
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 8.495)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 8.495)

  8. The first twenty-five years in Department of Geology, Newcastle University College and the University of Newcastle, N.S.W. / by Beryl Nashar
    Nashar, Beryl
    [ Book : 1977 ]
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 6.424)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 6.424)

  9. The first twenty five years in Dept. of Geology, Newcastle University College and the University of Newcastle, N.S.W
    Nashar, Beryl
    [ Book : 1977 ]
    At University of Sydney
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 4.334)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 4.334)

  10. The geology syllabus for forms V and VI / B. Nashar
    Nashar, Beryl
    [ Book : 1972 ]
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 4.303)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 4.303)

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Resources about Beryl Nashar (10)

  1. [Biographical cuttings on Beryl Nashar, educationalist, containing one or more cuttings from newspapers or journals]
    [ Published : 1900-1990 ]
    At National Library
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 19.368)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 19.368)

  2. Beryl Nashar interviewed by Amy McGrath
    Nashar, Beryl
    [ Sound : 1980 ]
    At National Library
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 18.087)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 18.087)

  3. Professor Beryl Nashar in interview with Nessy Allen
    Australian Academy of Science
    [ Video : 2001 ]
    Possibly online
    At Newcastle Region Lib
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 16.188)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 16.188)

  4. Dr Beryl Nashar
    Morrison, Ronald John
    [ Photograph : 1959-1968 ]
    View online
    At Newcastle Region Lib
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 13.171)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 13.171)

  5. Professor Beryl Nashar
    Newcastle Morning Herald
    [ Photograph : 1974 ]
    View online
    At Newcastle Region Lib
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 11.678)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 11.678)

  6. Dr Beryl Nashar
    [ Photograph : 1955 ]
    View online
    At State Library of NSW
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 10.095)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 10.095)

  7. Beryl Nashar OBC in interview with Ms Nessy Allen, Newcastle 1 March 2001
    Australian Academy of Science
    [ Video : 2001 ]
    At State Library of NSW
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 9.262)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 9.262)

  8. Dr Beryl Nashar with son Tarek
    Morrison, Ronald John
    [ Photograph : 1962 ]
    View online
    At Newcastle Region Lib
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 7.914)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 7.914)

  9. Dr. Beryl Nashar : photographs and paper cuttings / [compiled by Newcastle Region Public Library]
    [ Book : 1986 ]
    At Newcastle Region Lib
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 7.513)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 7.513)

  10. Test tubes and white jackets: the careers of two Australian women scientists
    Allen, Nessy
    Journal of Australian Studies
    [ Article : 1997 ]
    View online (conditions apply)
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 2.914)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 2.914)

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  1. "The emergence of the new woman : The Peg Magoffin Memorial Lecture / delivered by Beryl Nashar
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    [ Book : 1976 ]
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    [ Unpublished : 1938 ]
    At UoN Library
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  2. [Biographical cuttings on Prof. Beryl El Nashar, academic, containing one or more cuttings from newspapers or journals]
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  1. Professor Beryl Nashar Interview (Vh)
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    [ Video : 2001 ]
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  2. Professor Howard Worner in interview with David Salt
    Australian Academy of Science
    [ Video : 2005 ]
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  3. Proceedings of the Outstanding Older Women Scientists Forum held at the National Library of Australia on 1 September 1999
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  4. Video histories of Australian scientists
    Australian Academy of Science
    [ Video : 1998 ]
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  1. "MADAM DEAN" HAS NO AIRS
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    ... first woman dean, Beryl Nashar, elected by 60 plus male colleagues to head the Faculty of Science at ... with interest and challenge, he is always at its heart. AUSTRALIA'S first woman dean, Beryl Nashar, ... with Professor Nashar. It was time for my train. Beryl took the trouble to run me in to the station. ... 1624 words
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  2. START ON UNIVERSITY BUILDING AT SANDY BAY TO BE MADE THIS YEAR
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Thursday 9 April 1953 p 5 Article Illustrated
    ... B.Sc. (Second Class). DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: Lloyd Earle Smythe, M.Sc. In absentia: Beryl Kl Nashar, ... 786 words
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  3. SAYS FINANCE IS TASMANIAN UNIVERSITY'S BIGGEST WORRY
    Advocate (Burnie, Tas. : 1890 - 1954) Thursday 9 April 1953 p 9 Article
    ... ond class). Doctor of Philosophy: Lloyd Earle Smythe, M.Sc. In absen tia: Beryl El Nashar, B.Sc. ... 1101 words
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