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Giving Day: Supporting a better future for wildlife

Giving Day: supporting a better future for wildlife

On 5 September 2024, The University of 亚洲色吧 ran its inaugural 鈥淕iving Day鈥; a 24-hour fundraising challenge aimed at contributing to causes that we鈥檙e passionate about.

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Eureka prize for innovation in citizen science

Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science

Congratulations to Dr. Erinn Fagan-Jeffries

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Exciting paleontological discovery

An artist鈥檚 rendition of a prehistoric woolly rhinoceros. Benjamin Langlois via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 4.0

Earlier this summer, gold miners in Siberia stumbled upon a remarkable find: The mummified remains of a woolly rhinoceros, complete with soft tissues and an intact horn!

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Addressing water allocation challenges amid climate change

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Recent research from the University of 亚洲色吧, led by Associate Professor Douglas Bardsley, underscores the urgent need to address the politicisation of water allocations as climate change impacts intensify.

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Plant sensitivity

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On Thursday, 29 August, of the University of 亚洲色吧 was interviewed on ABC 891 Radio 亚洲色吧鈥檚 segment 鈥淭he Producer鈥檚 Challenge鈥 with .

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Nature Foundation research grant success

Announcing 2024 Nature Foundation Research Grant Success!听

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The bunker dilemma: Navigating safety in bushfire-prone regions

Bushfire

As bushfire seasons intensify across Australia, the discussion surrounding safety measures for residents in high-risk areas becomes increasingly critical.

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Welcome new Environment Institute Manager

We are delighted to welcome to the team our new Environment Institute Manager, Dr Marina Delpin, PhD.听

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Scheme round 1, Discovery Early Career Research Award 2025

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Exciting news! On Saturday (24 August), the announced the outcomes for Scheme Round 1, Discovery Early Career Research Award 2025.听

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Innovative marine research: Sea lions as underwater explorers

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The vastness of our oceans holds countless mysteries, with much of the seabed remaining uncharted and unexplored.

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