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VIDEO: John Scanlon presenting 'Environmental, Nature and Wildlife Crimes and the Role of International Law' lecture
On July 17 this year, the Environment Institute and Adelaide Law School had the pleasure of hosting Mr John Scanlon AO for a public lecture on 'Environmental, Nature and Wildlife Crimes and the Role of International Law', the first in our Hope and Wonder Series.
PhD Opportunity: Heat Stress in Flying foxes: Behavioural Ecology and Mitigation
A fantastic PhD opportunity exists in the University of Adelaide Bat One Health Research Group for a candiate passionate about the conservation management of threatened species who loves working in the field and sometimes in challenging conditions. Do you have good analytical skills, a great sense of humour and who is a team player? This might be a great opportunity for you!
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VIDEO: Research Tuesdays Lecture Series - Reefs Awakened
Over the past two centuries, oyster reefs that were once active and effective underwater metropolises crucial to our marine ecosystems, have become almost abandoned in Australia with over 99% of these reefs completely degraded.
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ARC Future Fellowship success for Assoc. Prof. Jonathan Tyler
Congratulations to Associate Professor Jonathan Tyler, one of eight University of Adelaide University Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship recipients recently announced.
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National Science Week: What is the value of the urban forest?
Are you looking for a fun event during National Science Week? Environment Institute is excited to be supporting a fun and informative workshop on the value of trees.
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The feral flying under the radar: Why we need to rethink European honeybees
Australia’s national parks, botanic gardens, wild places and green spaces are swarming with an invasive pest that is largely flying under the radar.
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Possingham supplementary scholarship receipient announced
Congratulations to Charlotte Lassaline on receiving the Possingham Supplementary Scholarship.
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Extreme Heat and Health Adaptation Team announced as finalist in 2023 Eureka Prizes
Congratulations to the Extreme Heat and Health Adaptation Team announced as finalists in the Aspire Scholarship Eureka Prize for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Scientific Research category in the 2023 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
Professor Bob Hill appointed as the new Chair of Koala Life Board
Koala conservation is in the spotlight as the Environment Institute's Professor Bob Hill has been appointed as the new Chair of the Koala Life Board.
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‘Humanity’s signature’: study finds plastic pollution in the world’s lakes can be worse than in oceans
A world-first study has found concentrations of plastics in some lakes are higher than in the most contaminated parts of oceans, demonstrating the extent to which plastics have invaded Earth’s ecosystems.
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