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IAE researchers help in world first sequencing of the koala genome
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World Class Ecology Research
We pride ourselves on the interdisciplinary nature of our work, and span a broad range of expertise.
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Become an accredited AUSRIVAS assessor with this online and face-to-face workshop
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Institute for Applied Ecology
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.
The Institute operates within two specialised centres: the Centre for Conservation Ecology and Genetics, and the Centre for Applied Water Science.
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Dragons vs cats – native animals fighting feral predators
5 December 2018: Bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps) are battling the impacts of climate change, habitat destruction, native predators, and now we can add ...
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Water Dreaming sees UC scientist challenge Parliament
Brad Moggridge’s research into traditional Aboriginal knowledge of water may deliver better ways to survive in one of the world’s driest continents
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Turbulent future for Australia’s coasts: UC public lecture
Leading researcher Emma Johnston has warned that climate change and increased nutrient flows are impacting Australia’s coastal zones
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UC led-study identifies not so sweet Tasmanian invader
New University of Canberra-led research has found the sweet-faced sugar glider is an introduced pest in Tasmania
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Small streams essential to freshwater ecology: UC expert
UC researcher highlights the need to protect small streams, even in large water catchment areas, to conserve vulnerable species
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UC researchers peek inside the dragon’s egg
University of Canberra researchers discover more about Australia’s sex-reversing bearded dragons catching them with their pants down