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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 change. The 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](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-06/fossil-redlichia_rex_3.jpg?h=2f83cd36&itok=gJMJ54w6)
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](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-06/news-nicole-foster-coastal-vegetation-43.jpg?h=ca459505&itok=dUE1Tdn_)
Researchers are using new ways to gain genetic information from ocean sediment to determine the past and future survival of our coastal vegetation.
Where do rocks come from?
![Rocks contain a layer-by-layer record of the history of our planet. Fred Moore/flickr, CC BY-NC](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-06/the-conversation-where-do-rocks-come-from.jpg?h=abb6486a&itok=sTMX7PZ3)
Five-year-old Claire from Perth asks Professor Alan Collins, "where do rocks come from?"
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](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-06/lizards-adam-toomes_0.jpg?h=29234840&itok=9gqi1Fce)
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.
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](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2020-09/laura-parry-new.jpg?h=049e6e2e&itok=95BzixtO)
The University's biosciences research and education has been boosted by a new leader.
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Picture This... Photo competition closing soon
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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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