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Get involved: United Nations #SummerOfSolutions

The United Nations are calling for applications from young people to create innovative technology-based solutions addressing the global challenge of climate changeThe first deadline is Wednesday 3 July.

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New ‘king’ of fossils discovered on Kangaroo Island

A fossil of the giant new trilobite species Redlichia rex

Fossils of a giant new species from the long-extinct group of sea creatures called trilobites have been found on Kangaroo Island.

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A shore future for our coastal vegetation

Nicole Foster PhD coastal vegetation research

Researchers are using new ways to gain genetic information from ocean sediment to determine the past and future survival of our coastal vegetation.

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Where do rocks come from?

Rocks contain a layer-by-layer record of the history of our planet. Fred Moore/flickr, CC BY-NC

Five-year-old Claire from Perth asks Professor Alan Collins, "where do rocks come from?"

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When pets become pests: the exotic pet trade producing invasive species

Exotic pets like these, on display at the 2018 Repticon in West Palm Beach, can escape and form invasive communities. Photo courtesy of Adam Toomes

Scientists are learning more about what drives the exotic pet trade to help reduce the threat of new invasive animal and bird species.

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10th University Scholars Leadership Symposium 2019 - applications now open

Humanitarian Affairs Asia and the Ministry of Education, Malaysia are looking for outstanding student leaders to attend the 10th University Scholars Leadership Symposium [USLS] 2019 to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from August 1 to 7.

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Graduation applications are now open

For students intending to graduate in the Semester 1, 2019 Conferral Round (Ceremony September 2019), it's time to check your status now.

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Position available: Graduate Electrical Designer/Drafter

ComAp Pty Ltd specialises in creating electronic control and management solutions for use in the power generation industries and drive power markets, and are  currently seeking a graduate engineer to join the team. Applications close 21 June 2019.

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New leader for School of Biological Sciences

Laura Parry

The University's biosciences research and education has been boosted by a new leader.

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Picture This... Photo competition closing soon

2019 Picture This photo competition

What awesome places did your overseas experience take you? Send us your photos and win! Entries into the Picture This… Photo Competition are closing this Friday 31 May at 4.30pm.

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