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Upcoming Events
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9 Dec 2010 |
TRIN Interactive Field Day 2 Thursday 9 December 2010, 9.30am till 4pm Join us for a hands-on experience with the latest range of biodiversity technology and identification products focused on Northern Australia. Futher information, Program and Registration
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Calendar of Events | Archived Events
Media
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Media type |
Details |
Feb 2010 |
Vodcast |
Picking through the bones of the past to resurrect a species [wmv] |
Feb 2010 |
Newspaper |
Scientists
seek key to
ID mayflies [pdf] |
Dec 2009 |
e-newsletter |
Lantana: the importance of knowing your enemy [external link] |
Jan 2009 |
Newspaper |
Vicki 'hooked' on looking at moss [pdf] |
Oct 2008 |
Media release |
Flies land on Mackerras Medal [external link] |
April 2008 |
Media release |
Albury-Wodonga campus biodiversity research team goes
into high gear [external link] |
Taxonomy News
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Event |
March 2010 |
Are you interested in a postdoc opportunity in biodiversity research?If you’ve recently completed your doctorate in biological sciences, the Chadwick Biodiversity Fellowship at the Australian Museum could be the next step in launching your career. The Fellowship provides an opportunity for an up-and-coming biodiversity scientist to write papers, apply for grants and network with other research scientists in a supportive environment. You could be eligible if your research goals align with the Museum’s research directions in biodiversity – from taxonomy to informatics. This is a one year appointment ($55,285 salary package, inclusive of superannuation and leave loading). Act now – visit our website for more information. Applications close 30 April 2010. www.australianmuseum.net.au/chadwick-biodiversity-fellowship |
May 2009
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Mexican Feathergrass (Nassella tenuissima)Herbarium collections play an increasing role in the detection and identification of potentially damaging invasive plant species in Australia. As well as Australian indigenous species, herbaria house valuable collections of wild-collected, non-indigenous plant species from throughout the world. These collections are critical for use as reference for comparative studies and identification, as the recent discovery of Mexican Feathergrass (Nassella tenuissima) attests. Accurately identified, reliably named specimens of Mexican Feathergrass from its native range helped botanists confirm the identity of plants being sold under a variety of names (through retail outlets in southern Australia) as Mexican Feathergrass. Without herbarium collections of this kind, reliable identification is much more difficult, and may potentially affect our ability to halt the spread of potential invaders such as Mexican Feathergrass. |
