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Journeys on a Fragile Planet: what role can we play?
A conversation between Author Rod Taylor, Guests and the University of Canberra 'Future of Food in the CBR region' research group
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Journeys on a Fragile Planet: what role can we play?
A conversation between Author Rod Taylor, Guests and the University of Canberra 'Future of Food in the CBR region' research group
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Bedtime fables often teach young children about morals, hope, or love. But what can The Magic Pudding story ...
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UC’s Krebs Lecture 2021: Accelerating species recovery through the application of genomics – a tale of the Tasmanian devil and the koala
More on UC’s Krebs Lecture 2021: Accelerating species recovery through the application of genomics – a tale of the Tasmanian devil and the koalaProfessor Kathy Belov will deliver this year’s Krebs Lecture at the University of Canberra, outlining her extensive research into using genomics applications to save endangered species – and touching on fascinating evolutionary adaptations with far-reaching implications.
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Climate change likely to outpace species adaptation
More on Climate change likely to outpace species adaptationAnalysing past rates of evolution, University of Canberra researcher Dr Joanne Bennett has found that many species won’t be able to adapt their physiologies fast enough to respond to climate change.
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Wetlands still in decline despite Ramsar Convention, says UC Professor
More on Wetlands still in decline despite Ramsar Convention, says UC ProfessorThis World Wetlands Day (WWD), we are still seeing an alarming decline in wetlands and their ecosystems, says the University of Canberra’s Professor Peter Bridgewater – despite the fact that millions of hectares of wetlands have been declared rare or important for conserving.
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$3 million funding investment for Canberra collaboration to protect our future biodiversity and biosecurity
More on $3 million funding investment for Canberra collaboration to protect our future biodiversity and biosecurityDiversity Arrays Technology, the University of Canberra, and Australian National University have collaborated to create a big data platform accessible to users around the world.
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UC Faculty of Science and Technology welcomes new Executive Dean
More on UC Faculty of Science and Technology welcomes new Executive DeanThe University of Canberra has appointed Professor Janine Deakin as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology.