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Exploring relational learning
Learning in relation with people, plants and the land: digging for bitterroot ( Lewisia rediviva ) with Bert William, Elder and Senior...
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Sep 93 min read


Hotter Fires Change the Bushfire Management Equation
Accurately predicting fuel loads — the amount of vegetation available to burn — is one of the most important tools fire managers have to...
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Sep 13 min read


Maths is nature's language: Dr Chantelle Blachut
Presentation by Dr Chantelle Blachut (UNSW), National Science Week, 12 August 2025 Other videos from National Science Week (in order of...
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Sep 11 min read


Predicting ecosystem change using computer models: Dr Assaf Inbar
Presentation by Dr Assaf Inbar (WSU), National Science Week, 12 August 2025 Other videos from National Science Week (in order of...
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Sep 11 min read


An Aboriginal woman's journey to cultural burning research: Vanessa Cavanagh
Presentation by Vanessa Cavanagh (UoW), National Science Week, 12 August 2025 Other videos from National Science Week (in order of...
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Sep 11 min read


Understanding Smoke: Dr Max Desservettaz
Presentation by Dr Max Desservettaz (UoW), National Science Week, 12 August 2025. Other videos from National Science Week (in order of...
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Sep 11 min read


Decoding the Hazardscape: National Science Week 2025
Preparing to film for National Science Week (Philip Sen/WSU) From cultural burning to cutting-edge computer modelling, BNHRC experts are...
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Sep 12 min read


First Annual Symposium a ‘Landmark Moment’ for Centre
A comprehensive poster display provided talking points and opportunities networking (Image: Philip Sen/WSU) More than 100 academic...
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Jun 41 min read


New Database to Aid Understanding of Variation in Plant Responses to Fire
The BNHRC Environment Node has developed a new database which will improve our understanding of how plant species respond to fire events....
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Jun 42 min read


Understanding Extreme Rainfall and Flood Risk in a Changing Climate
Climate change is reshaping storms and floods in ways we’re only beginning to understand. But with cutting-edge climate modelling, BNHRC...
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May 303 min read


Experiencing the LA Wildfires
David Bee Olmedo BNHRC Climate and Weather Masters student David Bee Olmedo has been on an exchange visit with the University of...
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Mar 54 min read


Seeding the fruits of emissions knowledge
Prof Clare Murphy showcases instruments to local Mob. (Kat Haynes/DCCEEW) The BNHRC aims to blend university research with traditional...
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Mar 52 min read


Royal Society of NSW Medal for BNHRC Researcher
A proud Bundjalung man from the NSW north coast area, Prof Sharples’ passion for understanding the natural world led him to mathematics....
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Mar 52 min read


Learning for fireground readiness
In October 2024, several BNHRC members gathered for a day for bushfire awareness training with DCCEEW-NPWS. The course is essential for...
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Mar 51 min read


Centre co-design unpacked at national meet
In the spirit of co-design, BNHRC Director A/Prof Rachael Nolan and DCCEEW Principal Project Officer Dr Kat Haynes co-presented on the...
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Nov 6, 20241 min read


SEEDing new collaborations online
A place for natural hazard science researchers across NSW to connect and access datasets is now online. Hosted via DCCEEW Science and...
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Nov 6, 20241 min read


Welcome to new Centre students: Spring 2024
Sima Rahmani joins the Climate and Weather Master’s program at UNSW. Her research project supervised by Profs Jason Sharples and Jason...
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Nov 6, 20241 min read


Eureka moment for Centre’s ecosystems lead
On 10 September, Laureate Professor David Keith from UNSW won the Australian Institute of Botanical Science Eureka Prize for Excellence...
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Nov 6, 20241 min read


Listening at Lismore: National Indigenous Disaster Resilience Gathering
A/Prof Jessica Weir (WSU) and Dr Kat Haynes (DCCEEW) The NIDR Gathering was held over three beautiful days on the lands of the Widjable...
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Nov 6, 20242 min read


Nia ganmbi yaga: Good fire talk at Bundanon
From 15-17 July 2024, BNHRC researchers and end-users met with Traditional Owners to learn more about Caring for Country, especially...
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Sep 30, 20241 min read
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