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Using DNA to unlock the legend of the Loch Ness Monster
Read moreAn international team of scientists are heading to Scotland in June to test the murky waters of the legendary Loch Ness. They will ...
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Ten years of the Krebs Lecture
More on Ten years of the Krebs LectureCelebrating a decade of bridging scientists, policy makers and the public, the annual lecture series from UC’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
More on University of Canberra announces Professor Paddy Nixon as new Vice-ChancellorThe 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
More on An island retreat for frogs … for nowNew 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
More on A natural solution to save the beesA University of Canberra researcher believes that probiotics may hold the key to saving bees from a common disease.
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Research at UC 'well above world standard'
More on Research at UC '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.