Jing Lu came to Australia as a student from China, but already knows the ropes of ecological restoration
International student brings experience in ecological restoration to Australia
Author: Australian Rivers Institute
This is the official Australian Rivers Institute news article webpage, Catchment to Coast. The institute is based at Griffith University, in Brisbane, Australia. Our research provides the knowledge to underpin the sustainable management of aquatic ecosystems.
Helping to keep rivers healthy all over the world
By Catherine Leigh We all want healthy rivers. They provide us with fresh water and food, they bring us peace and enjoyment, and a huge variety of plants and animals call them home. Achieving and maintaining healthy rivers takes effort. One of key ingredients is monitoring. Just like us, rivers need regular check-ups to make [...]
International student helps conservation of iconic Australian Fish
Juan Tao moved from China to study the lung fish, a species that is unique to Australia.
Got or want data? Check out the new database on intermittent river biodiversity
By Catherine Leigh And it’s not just your average database. The Intermittent River Biodiversity Analysis and Synthesis (IRBAS) database is the first of its kind made specifically to store and provide access to biodiversity and environmental data collected from intermittent rivers all over the world. And guess what, it’s free! Why is this such big [...]
Our picks for most influential papers on water in 2016
We asked some of our researchers and students about publications in 2016 they thought were groundbreaking, influential or just really interesting. Here is what they thought.
Our best publications in 2016: A brief guide
Every year at our institute's annual retreat, we present an award for best staff and student publications. Here are the nominations, as selected by a panel of our Emeritus Professors, for 2016.
Protecting forests in Fiji to give coral reefs a future
Dr CJ Brown writes about his experience in Fiji helping turn science into practical advice for protecting coral reefs and forests
Beneath the surface: ecology and management of groundwater-dependent ecosystems
Groundwater is vital for many ecosystems but we know little about how these ecosystems and the unique biodiversity they sustain are responding to threats posed by human activities.
Indigenous Peoples and Water Justice in a Globalizing World
Indigenous peoples experience many forms of water injustice and are finding new ways of asserting their water rights in water governance, explains Dr Sue Jackson
Dads in Science
Working towards gender equity in science requires supporting equal opportunities for men and women to participate not only in work, but also in life at home. This fathers day we wanted to recognise that many of our best scientists are Dads too. Here we share a few stories about how some our colleagues draw inspiration [...]
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