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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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Tue, 22 Oct 2019 16:00:00 +11:00

Exploring culture; The importance of Indigenous knowledges to our future

Join UC for a family friendly mini festival and our 2019 Ngunnawal Lecture on the role Indigenous Knowledges in response to climate change.

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Keep clothing out of landfill and learn new skills. Bring your worn, torn and buttonless clothing to the UC Repair Cafe and we will help you to revitalise it.

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    Children’s Tales for Courageous Conservation

    Children’s Tales for Courageous Conservation

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  1. Rod

    Eventful PhD journey draws to a close

    University of Canberra PhD graduate Rodney Ubrihien is celebrating the end of his university journey after juggling fatherhood with his study commitments

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  2. Dr Tariq Ezaz and Julie Strand are working on a project to develop cell lines for biobanking.

    New UC project could provide major boost for species conservation

    A research project at the University of Canberra’s Institute for Applied Ecology is focusing on the development of cell lines for biobanking.

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  3. Researchers and artists with their Shirty Science designs

    Getting Shirty with science

    University of Canberra academics have teamed up with local artists to spread the word about their research.

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  4. Koala

    UC scientists help crack genetic code of koalas

    Koalas could be less at risk of extinction after a team of scientists, including two from the University of Canberra, successfully completed the full sequencing of the animal’s genome

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  5. Stocky Galaxias

    Critically endangered fish fighting upstream battle against brumbies

    Researchers at the University of Canberra are concerned wild horses in the Kosciuszko National Park could wipe out a critically endangered species of fish

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