News: Honours projects - Andy Austin
Chironomids in extreme environments
![non biting midge](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-02/non-biting-midge.jpg?h=827069f2&itok=uuvHL7RF)
Honours project: Non-biting midges (Chironomidae) are very similar to mosquitoes, and are masters at survival.
Evolution and systematics of arthropods
![Dolichogenidea xenomorph wasp](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/2018-11/news-wasp-dolichogenidea-xenomorph2.jpg?h=a4faaffc&itok=YGVye6dp)
Honours project: Conduct research into the life forms which are responsible for key ecological processes, but also cause major problems as pests and vectors of disease to plants and other animals.