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People and ecosystems

Understanding of the links between coral reef ecosystems, the goods and services they provide to people, and the wellbeing of human societies.

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Ecosystem dynamics: past, present and future

Examining the multi-scale dynamics of reefs, from population dynamics to macroevolution

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Responding to a changing world

Advancing the fundamental understanding of the key processes underpinning reef resilience.
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Operationalizing an effective and equitable approach to 30 x 30

Operationalizing an effective and equitable approach to 30 x 30

The goal of this workshop series is to convene experts in the fields of conservation impact and blue justice. The overarching question we aim to address is: what practical guidance

16 Nov 2022
Missing millions: how do we develop coral reef survey techniques to better include non-coral marine invertebrates in future?

Missing millions: how do we develop coral reef survey techniques to better include non-coral marine invertebrates in future?

This workshop will bring together leading marine invertebrate scientists to brainstorm ways we can better recognise, survey, appreciate and understand non-coral marine invertebrate

14 Nov 2022
Transformations in coral reef social-ecological systems

Transformations in coral reef social-ecological systems

The goal of this legacy workshop is to bring together the deep historical knowledge and experience of past and present centre researchers/frequent collaborators from across the soc

31 Oct 2022
The status of coral taxonomy and the implications for biogeography, evolution, conservation, and management of coral reefs

The status of coral taxonomy and the implications for biogeography, evolution, conservation, and management of coral reefs

The aim of the proposed workshop is to summarise the changes in one comprehensive work, re-examine some of the previous work to test whether or not the findings remain valid and to

29 Oct 2022
Shifts in the structure of marine habitats and the consequences for fishes

Shifts in the structure of marine habitats and the consequences for fishes

A 5-day workshop will be held in September/ October to assimilate information and ideas and outline planned outputs. We are proposing to run the workshop at Peppers (Magnetic Islan

30 Sep 2022
Predicting the adaptive landscape of coral reefs

Predicting the adaptive landscape of coral reefs

The 3-day workshop will convene experts in coral biology and evolution to integrate measures of heat tolerance from experimental studies in the Coral Sea (Marzonie) and Great Barri

01 Sep 2022
Postgraduate Student Writing Retreat

Postgraduate Student Writing Retreat

The Centre’s Postgraduate Writing Retreat 2018 is based on the Thesis Boot Camps from The Australian National University and The University of Melbourne. What is a Thesis

24 Aug 2022
New insights on when, where and why population irruptions of crown-of-thorns starfish occur Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

New insights on when, where and why population irruptions of crown-of-thorns starfish occur Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

The purpose of this workshop will be to bring together established authorities on the biology and ecology of CoTS (e.g., Pratchett, Uthicke, and Caballes) with noted experts on hyd

15 Aug 2022
Pathways to impact

Pathways to impact

Come with an idea, leave with an impact pathway. Want an easier way to manage and plan for the impact of your research? There is an increasing number of research funders requestin

08 Sep 2021
AIMS Professional Development Day

AIMS Professional Development Day

Invited speakers addressed a variety of topics on ecology and social science, with particular focus on coral taxonomy. The day also included a tour of the SeaSim facility and a pre

01 Sep 2021
Diversity and Inclusion x 4 workshops

Diversity and Inclusion x 4 workshops

Polykala’s Diversity and Inclusion training offers ways of cultivating inclusive workplaces through conversation, reflection and compassion. Topics Covered: Defining dive

21 Apr 2021
Private philanthropy and marine conservation.

Private philanthropy and marine conservation.

Chuck coordinates Oceans 5 on behalf of its Partners and Members. Prior to joining Oceans 5, he served in senior positions with federal and state governments, as well as nonprofit

01 Oct 2020
How to ‘wow’ the crowd with an effective scientific presentation

How to ‘wow’ the crowd with an effective scientific presentation

Presentations are an important forum for communicating your science, and also tend to be one of the most critically evaluated aspects of scientific job interviews. Its easy to spot

30 Jun 2020
Coral taxonomy, systematics and classification

Coral taxonomy, systematics and classification

Coral taxonomy training workshop with the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute Bolinao Marine Lab. Together we will rewrite the taxonomy of hard (and yes, black)

16 Apr 2020
National Student Mentoring Day 2019

National Student Mentoring Day 2019

As part of its goal to train outstanding coral reef researchers and scientists, the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies is offering a student training workshop on 

10 May 2019
Postgraduate Student Writing Retreat

Postgraduate Student Writing Retreat

The Centre's Postgraduate Writing Retreat 2018 is based on the Thesis Boot Camps from The Australian National University and The University of Melbourne. What is a Thesis Boot

30 Sep 2018
How to write a successful paper

How to write a successful paper

Professor Josh Cinner is leading a workshop for students and ECRs on writing a successful paper for publication. The workshop will be held from 9am - 4pm in Building 19 Rm 106 (Se

20 Sep 2018
National Student Mentoring Day 2018

National Student Mentoring Day 2018

As part of its goal to train outstanding coral reef researchers and scientists, the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies is offering a coral identification course to all

15 May 2018
Origins and Function of the Animal Metaorganism – Boden Research Conference

Origins and Function of the Animal Metaorganism – Boden Research Conference

Origins and Function of the Animal Metaorganism A transdisciplinary workshop investigating the evolutionary success of cnidarian metaorganisms and the conditions that sometimes ca

11 Mar 2018
National Student Mentoring Day 2017

National Student Mentoring Day 2017

NATIONAL STUDENT MENTORING DAY Programme Wednesday, 19th July, 2017 Rydges Hotel, Townsville   As part of its goal to train outstanding coral reef researchers and scien

19 Jul 2017
National Student Mentoring Day 2015

National Student Mentoring Day 2015

NATIONAL STUDENT MENTORING DAY DRAFT Program Tuesday 28th July 2015 Daydream Island Resort As part of its goal to attract and train outstanding coral reef researchers and sci

28 Jul 2015
National Student Mentoring Day 2014

National Student Mentoring Day 2014

NATIONAL STUDENT MENTORING DAY Program Wednesday, 27th August, 2014 Mercure Hotel, Brisbane, Leichhardt conference space As part of its goal to attract and train outstanding

27 Aug 2014
2013 National Student Mentoring Day

2013 National Student Mentoring Day

 NATIONAL STUDENT MENTORING DAY Program Wednesday, 28 August, 2013 Brisbane and Adelaide Rooms The Menzies, Sydney, New South Wales As part of its goal to attract and train

28 Aug 2013
WORKSHOP REPORT: Genomics of Lower Animals

WORKSHOP REPORT: Genomics of Lower Animals

The Heron Island Research Station was the venue for the first Genomics of Lower Animals workshop held on September 16-19, and sponsored by The ARC Centre of Excellence Program 4

16 Sep 2008

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12 Oct 2022
DNA reveals the past and future of coral reefs

New DNA techniques are being used to understand how coral reacted to the end of the last ice age in order to better predict how they will cope with current changes to the climate. James Cook Univer
06 Jul 2022
The double burden of climate change

A new study on the effects of climate change in five tropical countries has found fisheries are in more trouble than agriculture, and poor people are in the most danger. Distinguished Profess

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Exploring the heat tolerance of a common reef-building coral: variability, symbionts, and life history trade-offs

Abstract: As marine species adapt to climate change, their heat tolerance will likely be under strong selection. Individual variation in heat tolerance and its heritability underpin the potential fo

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