News: citizen science
Celebrating Australia’s remarkable Echidnas and citizen science
Learn how you can help researchers by sharing your echidna sightings!
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Citizen scientists: The willing and able who are helping drive research forward
In this episode host Professor Andrew Lowe has a delightful conversation with Dr Erinn Fagan-Jeffries and Professor Frank Grutzner about the lessons learned in the evolution of Citizen Science projects, echidna poo, and a new insect named ‘Oreo’.
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Operationalising one health in Australia
Despite our remarkable advances in modern medicine and public health, we are still facing the persistent emergence of new diseases.
Housing design for older South Aussies under the spotlight
University of Adelaide researchers will investigate the quality of housing for older South Australians to improve their wellbeing and resilience to extreme weather.
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Discovering drivers of habitat hotspots with community science
One of the overwhelming messages from this federal election is that Australians care deeply about protecting our environment. We see this not only in our polling booths, but increasingly, also in the way communities partner with us on science that protects our planet.
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Erinn Fagan-Jeffries amongst SA's 40 movers and shakers under 40
The Advertiser's 40 movers and shakers under 40 list celebrates South Australia’s rising stars shaping our state's future. Congratulations to Environment Institute member, Dr Erinn Fagan-Jeffries, an entomologist and a passionate science communicator, honoured on this year's list.
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How older Australians can beat the heat at home
Researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed a guide for older South Australians to help them to keep the temperature in their homes comfortable during summer and winter.
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VIDEO: iBandi video released from the SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards 2021
Researchers and citizen scientists from iBandi are delighted to have their explainer video released this week.
EVENT: Exploring echidnas, poop and insects on Kangaroo Island
Join our researchers in echidna and insect biology, to learn all about the secret lives of these remarkable species on Kangaroo Island.
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PODCAST SERIES: The Discovery Pod with Professor Andy Lowe
The Discovery Pod talks to experts from the University of Adelaide, about solutions to society's most pressing challenges.
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