Researcher, Xuemei Bai, stands in front of the Fenner building with a grass tree beside her.
Researcher, Xuemei Bai, stands in front of the Fenner building with a grass tree beside her.

Path to prosperity for planet and people if Earth’s critical resources are better shared: report.

Cities and businesses have the power to play a crucial role and become the “stewards” of critical Earth systems by demonstrating how they can reduce their environmental impact on the planet.

 
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A Fenner researcher, Shoshana Rapley, kneels with her dog on her leg and looks at her, with woodland in the background.
A Fenner researcher, Shoshana Rapley, kneels with her dog on her leg and looks at her, with woodland in the background.

A nose for ecology

How an ecologist's dog transformed her PhD project.

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A researcher shines her spotlight into the edge of a dam at night.
A researcher shines her spotlight into the edge of a dam at night.

When you Kermit to the bit

why frogs are part of this scientist’s identity now

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People on a beach in front of high rise buildings
Thursday, 21 Nov 2024

Australia’s summer weather heats up

Australia has experienced the first warning signs of a scorching summer ahead, with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting this year will be the hottest on record.

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Yen Le
Tuesday, 19 Nov 2024

Ask a student: Yen Le's Masters experience

Yen Le is studying the Master of Environment program at the Fenner School of Environment and Society.

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Arifah
Monday, 18 Nov 2024

Ask a student: Arifah Hidayati's Masters experience

Arifah Hidayati is studying the Master of Forests (advanced) program at the Fenner School of Environment and Society.

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6 Dec 2024 | 11am - 12pm

PhD Seminar: Exploring Urban Sustainable Waste Management Experiments in China

Exploring Urban Sustainable Waste Management Experiments in China
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11 Dec 2024 | 12:30pm

2024 Fenner School Photography Competition

If you’ve been involved with The Fenner School in 2024 as a student, academic, professional staff member or affiliate, and you’ve captured a moment you’d like to share with us that speaks to this year’s theme, send it in!
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11 Dec 2024 | 12:30 - 3pm

Fenner End of Year Picnic

You're invited to the Fenner School of Environment & Society End of Year picnic.
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