Environment Institute - University of Adelaide
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We develop and implement solutions to improve the health of the environment, our wellbeing and to sustain our economy at the @UniofAdelaide.
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PhD Scholarships: 2 projects available to work on climate & environmental change through the last 2000 years, using #isotopes or #diatoms in lake sediments in southern Australia.
Details here: earthworks-jobs.com/climate/adelai…
Jonathan Tyler John Tibby (BA) Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology Uni of Adelaide
💧Inconsistent laws and penalties for water theft in the Murray-Darling Basin make compliance challenging. Uni of Adelaide experts have examined the laws and highlight future issues.
Read more ➡️ blogs.adelaide.edu.au/environment/20…
📢 NOW OPEN: App's for the Possingham Supplementary Scholarship in Environmental Sustainability🌱♻
This #Scholarship supports HDR students studying in the area of environmental sustainability.
Open until 17/5/24.
More info 👉scholarships.adelaide.edu.au/Scholarships/p…
Uni of Adelaide Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
💚Inspiring research by marine scientist Nicole Foster shows that subtidal seagrasses were replaced by intertidal mangroves 1,000 years ago on Torrens Island, South Australia
🔗nature.com/articles/s4324…
Nicole Foster Uni of Adelaide Environment Institute - University of Adelaide Alice Jones
The countdown is on for NationalScienceWeek! 10-18 August 2024. 🧪🧫🌱🥼🧬
Get involved - Inspiring SA grants of $2500 - $3000 are now available to support your National Science Week events.
Apply before 15 May: inspiringsa.org.au/2024/04/09/sa-…
Happy Earth Day! This year's theme is 'plastic vs planet'. We revisit Prof. Justin Brookes The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand article highlighting the concerning levels of microplastics in lakes and reservoirs. here: blogs.adelaide.edu.au/environment/20…
Immensely proud of this #marine #restoration #research collaboration between scientists, engineers, and government. What a privelidge and an honour. Looking forward to presenting British Ecological Society meeting! Environment Institute - University of Adelaide Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology AusOcean SA Department for Environment & Water
🥕 🥒 Calling South Australians - we need your soil!!
Our researchers are calling for soil samples from SA backyards to understand how widespread PFAS is in our soil. Hannah Thwaites Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology Melissa Nursey-Bray Matt Salomon Tim Cavagnaro
✏ Find out more here: blogs.adelaide.edu.au/environment/20…
🦐 EVENT: Tasting Australia presented by RAA Travel 🍽 'From the Reef'
🍽 🍷 We invite you to enjoy a Torres Strait inspired meal with matched beverages while hearing from Norie Bero, Robert Oliver (@IslandFoodRev) & Prof Andy Lowe
📅 Wed 8 May
⏰ 12pm
📍 Waite Campus
💲 $44
tastingaustralia.com.au/products/event…
Environment Institute in the news! Octopuses could lose their sight due to warming oceans 🐙 Qiaz Hua 🐙 Bronwyn Gillanders
usanews.net/science/octopu…
South Australia stands out as having the weakest tree-protection laws, but cities around the nation are losing tree cover at a time when climate change makes them more important than ever, write Stefan Caddy-Retalic + Kate Delaporte (@UniofAdelaide). theconversation.com/adelaide-is-lo…
Using quantitative #proteomics in collab with UC Davis, we found that #OceanWarming can be detrimental to #octopus vision🐙👁️
🚨Now published in Global Change Biology Read➡️ shorturl.at/ejotR
This also concludes the publication of all 4 chapters of my PhD ✅🥳
#NEWPAPER in Global Change Biology
🐙Climate change is ⬆️ octopus numbers but the projected ocean warming could impact their vision & survival Qiaz Hua 🐙
Find out more 🔗 blogs.adelaide.edu.au/environment/20…
EVENT: 'Dingo DNA to Sheep Smarts' Pint of Science AU
Explore the history of dingos through ancient DNA and the truth behind how clever sheep are! 🧠
🍻 + 🔬 - what a combo!
📅 13 May
⏰7pm
💲 $8
📍 Wheatsheaf Hotel, Thebarton
pintofscience.com.au/event/dingo-dn… Australian Centre for Ancient DNA
In 2020 Adam Toomes Environment Institute - University of Adelaide found that hedgehogs were the most highly desired taxa for exotic pets in Australia Invasive Species Council Centre for Invasive Species Solutions Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry DCCEEW Crime Stoppers Vic DEECA Victoria #BiosecurityMatters neobiota.pensoft.net/article/51431/
Happy #InternationalDayOfHappiness 🌈 Let's prioritise joy in our lives and especially our youth. Dr Mark Kohler has a great tip for boosting happiness - and connecting to nature is key! 💧🌳🐦
👉 Read more on our blog: blogs.adelaide.edu.au/environment/20…
🌟 Dive into the March issue of Hope and Wonder newsletter for exciting updates on Antarctic expeditions, climate research, food initiatives & exotic pet trade conservation efforts! The inspiring stories and resources will empower you! #HopeAndWonder
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