Renowned Monash University water researcher Professor Rebekah Brown has been appointed Director of the Monash Sustainability Institute (MSI). Professor Brown is recognised internationally for her…

A major energy efficiency project at the University of Queensland is saving two tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions every day. As part of UQ’s ongoing sustainability…

14 April 2014 News

JCU Sustainability Symposium

Many people in Cairns and Townsville found out how to reduce their waste and live more sustainably. James Cook University opened its doors on Friday,…

18 February 2014 News

UQ scientists work to drought-proof beer

University of Queensland scientists are helping to drought-proof barley—an ancient and important ingredient in beer. Researchers at UQ’s Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI)…

Most of the Earth’s remaining fossil fuels must be left in the ground to avoid disastrous consequences for today’s young people and for future generations, according to research published recently. The research is co-authored by 18 scientists from around the world, including University of Queensland Global Change Institute Director Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg.