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PhD Opportunity: Heat Stress in Flying foxes: Behavioural Ecology and Mitigation
A fantastic PhD opportunity exists in the University of Adelaide Bat One Health Research Group for a candiate passionate about the conservation management of threatened species who loves working in the field and sometimes in challenging conditions. Do you have good analytical skills, a great sense of humour and who is a team player? This might […]
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ARC Future Fellowship success for Assoc. Prof. Jonathan Tyler
Congratulations to Associate Professor Jonathan Tyler, one of eight University of Adelaide University Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship recipients recently announced. His Future Fellowship will look at past trends and future risk of climate extremes in southern Australia. Prolonged droughts and periods of heightened flood and fire risk present a major challenge for Australia’s society […]
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National Science Week: What is the value of the urban forest?
Are you looking for a fun event during National Science Week? Environment Institute is excited to be supporting a fun and informative workshop on the value of trees. Come along to an interactive workshop that will help the community understand the value of trees, particularly in urban settings by encouraging participants to consider what makes […]
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Possingham Supplementary Scholarship receipient announced
Congratulations to Charlotte Lassaline on receiving the Possingham Supplementary Scholarship. Australia’s natural environment is under extreme anthropogenic pressure. Along with the unprecedented effects of habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change, Australian biodiversity and natural resources are threatened by the harvesting, exploitation, and commercial exchange of wildlife (i.e., wildlife trade). Wildlife trade leads to the overexploitation of […]
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Extreme Heat and Health Adaptation Team announced as finalist in 2023 Eureka Prizes
Congratulations to the Extreme Heat and Health Adaptation Team announced as finalists in the Aspire Scholarship Eureka Prize for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Scientific Research category in the 2023 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes are the nation’s premier science awards, celebrating achievement across a broad spectrum of science, from environmental to innovative technologies, citizen […]
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Professor Bob Hill appointed as the new Chair of Koala Life Board
Koala conservation is in the spotlight as the Environment Institute’s Professor Bob Hill has been appointed as the new Chair of the Koala Life Board. Koala Life ensures the safe and thriving future of this beloved Australian icon through raising funds and sharing knowledge and research.Professor Hill is passionate about conservation and will bring great […]
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University of Adelaide scoops four prestigious STEM Ambassador roles
Four University of Adelaide experts have been chosen to forge stronger ties between the science and technology sector and public policymakers as STEM Ambassadors for Science & Technology Australia. Dr Jodie Avery, Professor Rachel Burton, Dr Nina Wootton, and Dr Angela Noack will meet regularly with South Australian Federal Parliamentarians to share their expertise on […]
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WORKSHOP: Communicating science through the arts for Adelaide Festival 2024
The Environment Institute is excited to be collaborating with the Adelaide Festival, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and Dynamic State to communicate science through the arts for Adelaide Festival 2024. The Adelaide Festival and Adelaide Symphony Orchestra have embarked on two ambitious projects centered around climate change and community engagement. The first project, Create4Adelaide, aims to involve […]
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Soil erosion is filling vital inland river waterholes, putting the squeeze on fish, turtles and crayfish
During droughts, Australia’s inland rivers dry up, leaving waterholes as the only wet places in a parched landscape. Fish, turtles, crayfish and other aquatic animals retreat to these vital refuges. But our research, published today, reveals these waterholes are in danger of filling up with eroded soil from farms. This is putting a big squeeze […]
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Success at the 2023 SA Environment Awards
It was a successful night for Environment Institute members at the 2023 South Australia’s Environment Awards, with Professor Sarah Wheeler receiving the Jill Hudson Award for Environment Protection and Professor Philip Weinstein receiving a certificate of commendation for research in the Pelzer Prize. Last night’s 2023 SA Environment Awards celebrated leaders working in nature protection, […]
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