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IAE researchers help in world first sequencing of the koala genome
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The Institute for Applied Ecology undertakes world class research to improve our understanding of the environment, and enhance decision-making for natural resource management and sustainable development.
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IAE Seminar Series Semester 2
Each week the Institute of Applied Ecology hosts a seminar on a broad range of topics, such as environmental management, genetics, water science, ecotoxicology and conservation ecology. Speakers are drawn... Event details IAE Seminar Series Semester 2
Seminar Managing the global megaproject: The design, development, and dispute of Barangaroo, Sydney
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Barangaroo, a 22-hectare waterfront redevelopment precinct in Sydney, is emerging as a new icon of the city and the nation. As the last and largest redevelopment project of global... Event details Seminar Managing the global megaproject: The design, development, and dispute of Barangaroo, Sydney
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Holsworth endowment supports pignosed turtle research
Next-Generation DNA Sequencing is going to be brought to bear on wildlife trafficking for Australian freshwater turtles thanks to a grant to Matt ...
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Ten years of the Krebs Lecture
Celebrating a decade of bridging scientists, policy makers and the public, the annual lecture series from ÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø’s Institute for Applied Ecology has grown from strength to strength, playing an important role in disseminating scientific information and generating discussion.
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University of Canberra announces Professor Paddy Nixon as new Vice-Chancellor
The University of Canberra today announced Professor Paddy Nixon as the sixth Vice-Chancellor and President. Professor Nixon will begin his tenure in June 2020.
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An island retreat for frogs … for now
New Guinea is the last major centre of amphibian biodiversity free from the chytrid fungus, and a consortium of experts is calling for urgent action to safeguard the frog population.
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A natural solution to save the bees
A University of Canberra researcher believes that probiotics may hold the key to saving bees from a common disease.
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Research at ÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø 'well above world standard'
The University of Canberra’s research disciplines deemed to be above and well-above world class has more than doubled in less than three years, according to a recent government assessment of research excellence.