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New platform to energise citizen science
The Ӱֱ of Adelaide will adapt and deploy the globally proven citizen science platform SciStarter in Ӱֱ, courtesy of a $160,000 grant from the South Ӱֱn Government’s Citizen Science Fund.
Microbial solutions to soil carbon sequestration
The potential of soil to capture and store carbon dioxide (CO2), known as carbon sequestration, has been proposed as a compelling mitigation strategy to help address climate change.
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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 Ӱֱ of Adelaide Bat One Health Research Group for a candiate passionate about the conservation management of threatened specieswho 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 Ӱֱ with over 99% of these reefs completely degraded.
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Possingham supplementary scholarship receipient announced
Congratulations toCharlotte 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 categoryin the
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.
New Ӱֱn laws for ‘engineering’ the ocean must balance environment protection and responsible research
The Ӱֱn Labor government has introduced ato regulate “marine geoengineering” – methods to combat climate change by intervening in the ocean environment.
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