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Does biodiversity suppress infectious disease emergence?

Ecosystems provide us with food, water and recreation opportunities. But they may also help to suppress the spread of infectious diseases. Professor Phil Weinstein, co-director of the Australian Bioactive Compounds Centre, makes the link between biodiversity and human health. Using Lyme disease and Ross River Virus as examples, Prof Weinstein makes the case that healthy and […]

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Building blue infrastructure in South Australia through restoration of native shellfish reefs

The Natural Resource Management (NRM) Science Conference showcases the science underpinning environmental decision making, policy and management in South Australia, featuring some of our phenomenal Environment Institute researchers. Dr Heidi Alleway presents a seminar on the restoration of native shellfish reefs. South Australia was once home to an extensive oyster fishing industry, with oyster reefs hugging […]

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Is nuclear power the climate change solution?

Climate scientist Professor Tom Wigley from the University of Adelaide, and three other leading climatologists, James Hansen, Kerry Emanuel and Ken Caldeira, recently wrote a piece for The Guardian. The article entitled, “Nuclear power paves the only viable path forward on climate change,” discusses the role of nuclear energy as part of the solution to […]

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Media release: Forensic science and legal teams join forces on evidence

The need for greater collaboration and understanding between the judiciary, lawyers and forensic scientists will be highlighted at an international conference being held at the University of Adelaide next week. 300 delegates – including Chief Justices from Australia and other Commonwealth countries, and Professors of evidence law and forensic science from every continent – will […]

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Goyder Institute Water Research Conference 2015

The Goyder Institute’s Water Research Conference was held at the University of Adelaide on Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 February 2015. This event showcased South Australia’s water expertise across a range of disciplines and sectors. Four key research themes included: water for industry, water for the environment, climate change and urban water. Listen to Dr […]

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Call for presentations – Lake Eyre Basin Biennial Conference

The 6th Biennial Lake Eyre Basin Conference is to be held from 17-19 September 2013 with the theme Basin Voice: shared understanding and action for a sustainable LEB future and the Ministerial Forum is calling for presentations at the event. The call is open for oral and poster presentations to address the conference theme and […]

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SA Branch Conference 2012 – Event

The SA Branch Conference is one of the premier knowledge-sharing events on the local water industry calendar. The conference continues to bring together members of the water industry from around the state to discuss current trends and challenges being addressed in South Australia. This year’s conference has the theme Way Out Water – Beyond the […]

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Australasian Society for Phycology and Aquatic Botany Annual Conference

The 2012 Australasian Society of Phycology and Aquatic Botany (ASPAB) Conference will be held at the University of Adelaide, from 12-15 November 2012. Established in 1980, ASPAB is a professional scientific society that aims to promote, develop and assist the study of phycology (the study of macro- and micro-algae such as seaweeds and phytoplankton) and […]

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Australian Society for Fish Biology and Oceania Chondrichthyan Society – Joint Conference and Symposium

The Australian Society for Fish Biology and Oceania Chondrichthyan Society Joint Conference and Symposium will be held in Adelaide on 15-18 July 2012. Hosted by the South Australian Research and Development Institute and The University of Adelaide, this conference will address the challenges of understanding the movement patterns of aquatic animals and their significance, featuring […]

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10 free passes to CleverGreen

10 free passes are available to PhD and Masters students at Adelaide Uni for the CleverGreen conference and showcase. To apply students must contact the Environment Institute by email, environment@adelaide.edu.au with their contact details and the topic of their PhD or Masters. Applicants must register their interest by the 8th of February and will be […]

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