Dr Gal Winter, microbiologist, educator, and science communicator based at the University of New England, has been named the first-ever recipient of the Australian Society for Microbiology’s (ASM) National Communication Award.
Science and Research
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Science and Research
Calls for more resources as APVMA performance nosedives
The continued fallout from ministerial directives and attempts to tackle toxic culture within the Armidale-based APVMA has led to significant delays in new pesticide approvals
Posted inAgriculture, Animals, Environment, Science and Research
UNE Researcher leads the charge to protect bees from PFAS
UNE researcher Carolyn Sonter is urging the government to implement labelling legislation to help protect bee populations from PFAS exposure.
Posted inArmidale, Health, Science and Research
UNE leads in acute rheumatic fever research
An early career researcher at UNE has received a prestigious grant to continue their work in improving heart health.
Posted inAgriculture, Science and Research
UNE survey seeks the key to successful succession
The first national survey of farm business succession to be made in 20 years has been launched by a team from the University of New England (UNE), with the aim of improving one of the most challenging aspects of agriculture.
Posted inAgriculture, Mental Health, Science and Research
UNE wants to know how to support farmers on the frontline of extreme weather events
Volatile weather around the globe sees Australia experiencing extreme events at an unprecedented rate, and UNE researchers have launched a new survey to find out how it’s affecting farmers.
Posted inAgriculture, Science and Research
New England’s sheep geneticists reach milestone
Meat & Livestock Australia’s Sheep Genetics program, led by Armidale researchers, has hit a new milestone with the latest MERINOSELECT analysis reaching 500,000 genotypes – making it the largest genomic […]
Posted inAgriculture, Science and Research
MLA and GRDC join forces in $2.1m initiative to support mixed farming businesses
A new $2.1 million, four-year pilot project designed to put more dollars in the pockets of mixed farming businesses
Posted inAgriculture, Science and Research
UNE receives $3 million to continue to continue methane reduction research in sheep
UNE has received a $3 million grant to continue work to make low-methane feed additives more accessible to sheep producers.
Posted inEducation, Science and Research, Sport
UNE sport scientists warm up for the waves
UNE scientists have been studying and refining the underrated art of the pre-event warmup