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Monthly Archives: August 2016
Podcast- The Wild World of Dingos
Radio Adelaide chats to PhD student Jack Tatler, although “dingo whisperer” would also be an apt title. Tatler is studying the role of dingos in the ecosystem. He studies both wild and captive dingos, equipping them with specialised GPS collars to track their every movement. Listen to the podcast to learn more about his research or read […]
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Media Release: 90 years of monitoring change in arid zone
A 400 hectare piece of land in South Australia’s outback, 400 kilometres north-east of Adelaide, is providing important data to help researchers and land and environmental managers understand arid zone ecology and the impacts of grazing by sheep and pests. The Koonamore Vegetation Reserve, located in the centre of Koonamore Station, is one of the world’s oldest […]
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Seminar: Fire, Air, Earth, Water – the elemental drivers of the Australian vegetation. Professor Bob Hill
As part of the Department of Ecology & Environmental Science Seminar Series Professor Bob Hill Executive Dean, Faculty of Sciences University of Adelaide, and Director, Environment Institute will present a seminar entitled: Fire, Air, Earth, Water – the elemental drivers of the Australian vegetation Abstract The living Australian vegetation is the end result of hundreds of millions of years of evolution, […]
Carp-ageddon could spell doom for the River Murray
European carp have been a scourge on the River Murray. The destructive feeding habits of the carp have decimated the ecosystem, displaying aquatic plants and animals. In May 2016, it was announced that the Federal Government would spend $15million to eradicate carp, through the introduction of the herpes virus. The virulent herpes strain to be introduced […]
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Masters and PhD Scholarship in SA Conservation up for grabs
If you’re thinking of doing a Masters or PhD in conservation, this scholarship is for you. The Nature Foundation SA is offering the Roy & Marjory Edwards Scholarship to support a postgraduate student (Masters or PhD) at a South Australian University. The scholarship will provide $12,000 per annum for up to three years. The proposed research project […]
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Technology is the key to conservation
A new paper has described technology as the key to conservation. From satellites to drones, technology has continually demonstrated its usefulness amongst conservationists. A group of international ecologists, incuding our very own Associate Professor Lian Pin Koh from the newly minted Centre for Applied Conservation Science, published the paper about the benefits of technology in conservation. The paper, entitled “Integration of […]
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Prof Alan Cooper is South Australia’s Scientist of the Year
A big congratulations to the Environment Institute’s Professor Alan Cooper, who has been named the South Australian Scientist of the Year at the annual South Australian Government’s Science Excellence Awards. Prof Cooper has been recognised for his expertise in ancient DNA. He has been instrumental in transforming the Australian Centre for Ancient DNA (ACAD) into an internationally leading research […]
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Vote for your favourite Instagram photo and WIN!
Entries to the Environment Institute’s 2016 Photo Competition are now closed. We received an amazing selection of photos from staff, students and affiliates of the EI, with subjects covering all aspects of environmental science. With the entries all received, we need your help to pick a winner! One winner will be chosen by the people. You can […]
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Free eBook explores the Ediacaran fossils of the Flinders Ranges
The discovery of fossils at Ediacara, Flinders Ranges changed our understanding of geology and now, a new e-book uncovers the mysteries of this important discovery. The e-book, entitled Ediacaran Fossils of the Flinders Ranges, was developed by the South Australian Museum, aided by the University of Adelaide’s Felicity Coutts. Readers will discover the process of fossilisation, […]
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Media Release: Stowaway frogs being stopped by border security
An analysis of stowaway frogs coming into Australia has shown that strict biosecurity measures at borders and within the country are reducing the risk of introduction of new diseases by up to 50%. The alien frogs could potentially bring in diseases that could devastate local wildlife. The University of Adelaide researchers, supported by the Invasive […]
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