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We pride ourselves on the interdisciplinary nature of our work, and span a broad range of expertise.

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Cracking the koala's genetic code

IAE researchers help in world first sequencing of the koala genome

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Become an accredited AUSRIVAS assessor with this online and face-to-face workshop

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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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Acid Rain: A long and unfinished journey from discovery to political action

The cause of acid rain was hotly debated for many years after its discovery in 1963. A lack of long-term or large-scale experimental data prevented action on this politically... Event details Acid Rain: A long and unfinished journey from discovery to political action

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    Children’s Tales for Courageous Conservation

    Children’s Tales for Courageous Conservation

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  1. A scene of an Australian desert with a storm rolling in

    Climate change focus for top UC research

    Three projects at the University of Canberra receive Australian Government funding to investigate climate change and deliberative democracy

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  2. Centenary Professor John Dryzek accepts his award from DVC R&I Frances Shannon

    Honouring UC’s enquiring minds

    Leading thinkers have been recognised for their studies and mentoring over the past year at the University of Canberra’s awards for Research and Innovation Excellence

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  3. Grasslands and pockets of trees stretch away to the horizon, with distant hills

    Investing in conservation, does it add up?

    University of Canberra researchers have found a relationship between conservation spending and positive outcomes, but there’s a catch

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  4. Dr Philip Roberts on the P4F stage

    UC researchers win over investors in 90 seconds

    The University of Canberra’s annual Pitch for Funds has challenged 20 researchers and academics to convince investors to commit money to their projects

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  5. 3MT winners Cynthia Mathew and Hayley Teasdale

    Three-minute time limit tests UC’s PhD candidates

    Some of the University of Canberra’s finest PhD candidates have put their research knowledge to the test for the 2017 Three Minute Thesis

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