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A sandy woodland at sunset.
Monday, 07 Sep 2026

Indigenous Protected Areas have grown to protect more than half of Australia’s conservation estate, combining Traditional Owner stewardship, cultural knowledge and modern science to safeguard nature for future generations.

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A green and blue humming bird perches on a branch with a blurred-out green background.
Thursday, 27 Aug 2026

As scientists uncover thousands of previously unknown species, surprising new biodiversity hotspots are emerging from Australia to the Andes, reshaping our understanding of where Earth's richest wildlife lives and why protecting it has never been more urgent.

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A red, yellow and blue macaw sits on a branch of a tree in a rainforest, surrounded by green leaves.
Tuesday, 25 Aug 2026

Researchers have mapped the hidden routes of Mexico's illegal parrot trade, using almost 30 years of data to predict trafficking hotspots.

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A yellow flower with a brown beetle on it.
22 Sep 2026 | 1pm

Long-term changes in an Australian alpine plant-pollinator network: understanding drivers and functional implications

Discover how four decades of change have reshaped the Australian Alps’ pollinator networks, revealing what long-term ecological data can teach us about the future of biodiversity, ecosystem resilience and conservation in a changing climate.
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A satellite image of a fire sweeping across a forested landscape.
23 Sep 2026 | 11 - 11:45am

Understanding fire management technology in an operational context

Discover how cutting-edge technologies, from satellites and drones to sensor networks and fuel moisture monitoring, are transforming early bushfire detection and helping identify fire risks before they ignite.
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A person in the foreground, wearing a blue hat and backpack, takes a photo with her phone of a sloping, green rice paddy.
23 Sep 2026 | 12 - 12:30pm

Honours Seminar: Strengths, Skills, Self, and the ‘Third Place’ – Contemporary Backpacking Experiences in the Global Digital Age

By exploring both the clichés and realities of modern travel, this project reveals how young adults negotiate identity, growth, and belonging within rapidly changing global tourism systems.
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