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UC’s dartR team takes top prize at Australian Museum Eureka Prizes 2025
More on UC’s dartR team takes top prize at Australian Museum Eureka Prizes 2025The team from the University of ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥'s Faculty of Science and Technology won for an open source software tool that combines power with accessibility, to transform the way genomic data is analysed across conservation, agriculture and health.
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UC Distinguished Professor Arthur Georges honoured with Behler Turtle Conservation Award
More on UC Distinguished Professor Arthur Georges honoured with Behler Turtle Conservation AwardThe internationally-renowned evolutionary ecologist and herpetologist was recognised for his extensive research in wildlife conservation and on-ground turtle recovery efforts.
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UC Distinguished Professor Arthur Georges elected as Australian Academy of Science Fellow
More on UC Distinguished Professor Arthur Georges elected as Australian Academy of Science FellowThe Fellowship shines a light on the impact of the extensive research from Professor Georges and his team, which has revolutionised understanding of how temperature determines sex in reptiles – with broad implications for understanding genetic trajectories across other organisms.
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$5 million ARC funding goes to creation of Training Centre in Plant Biosecurity to safeguard national interests
More on $5 million ARC funding goes to creation of Training Centre in Plant Biosecurity to safeguard national interestsThe Training Centre will see University of ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ researchers collaborate with The Australian National University, James Cook University and industry and government partners, to transform biosecurity sector and boost capabilities to safeguard national interests.
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Two UC PhD graduates awarded Stephen Parker Medal for outstanding theses
More on Two UC PhD graduates awarded Stephen Parker Medal for outstanding thesesThis year, the Stephen Parker Medal has been awarded to Dr Kate Thomson and Dr Sarah Whiteley, both from the University of ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥â€™s Faculty of Science and Technology.