Cracking the koala's genetic code
IAE researchers help in world first sequencing of the koala genome
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We pride ourselves on the interdisciplinary nature of our work, and span a broad range of expertise.
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Institute for Applied Ecology
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.
The Institute operates within two specialised centres: the Centre for Conservation Ecology and Genetics, and the Centre for Applied Water Science.
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Institute for Applied Ecology Annual Krebs Lecture
Ecology for people and Country: Culturally directed, large-scale fire management in the Great Sandy Desert
Australia is an arid continent, and its inland is covered by mighty deserts. Many people think... Event details Institute for Applied Ecology Annual Krebs Lecture
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The importance of salt and why we need to talk about it now
Read more3 December 2018: An issue facing ecological systems across the globe stems from what most people would associate with a common kitchen essential ...
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UC joins Queanbeyan’s smart city project
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Quest to protect native turtles goes local in PNG
More on Quest to protect native turtles goes local in PNGA conservation and research project to protect the Pig-Nosed Turtle has progressed from University of Canberra leadership to local control
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Climate change focus for top UC research
More on Climate change focus for top UC researchThree projects at the University of Canberra receive Australian Government funding to investigate climate change and deliberative democracy
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Honouring UC’s enquiring minds
More on Honouring UC’s enquiring mindsLeading thinkers have been recognised for their studies and mentoring over the past year at the University of Canberra’s awards for Research and Innovation Excellence
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Investing in conservation, does it add up?
More on Investing in conservation, does it add up?University of Canberra researchers have found a relationship between conservation spending and positive outcomes, but there’s a catch