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Nov 30, 2021

Impact of second-term projects continue to ‘flow’

Following the successful completion of the second term of the Goyder Institute, the research program continues to have important impacts locally and nationally. Read More

Nov 19, 2021

Goyder Institute announced as winner of Australian Water Association’s SA Branch R&D award

The Goyder Institute Partners were recently awarded the Australian Water Association’s SA Branch R&D Award for the Institute’s second term research program. This is a wonderful recognition of the quality and impact of the Institute’s research, with the award acknowledging its significant contribution to a sustainable and prosperous water future for South Australia and Australia. Read More

Oct 29, 2021

Independent evaluation highlights success of Institute’s second term

An independent evaluation has concluded that the Goyder Institute’s second term research program (2015-2020) was highly successful, delivering important research that influenced priority water policies and improved economic, environmental, cultural and social outcomes within South Australia. Read More

Oct 29, 2021

Call for participation – water resources conference at World Expo in Dubai

United Arab Emirates and South Australia will join forces to explore future water security solutions by co-hosting a major industry conference during the World Expo in Dubai from 22-24 March 2022. Read More

Oct 29, 2021

Goyder Institute team surpasses its #Sweat4Soap target

Staff at the Goyder Institute joined with thousands of people from around the world to support a campaign to raise awareness about global issues relating to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). Read More

Oct 29, 2021

In Focus: Research providing knowledge to maintain viable waterbird populations in the Coorong South Lagoon

In this third In Focus article, we explore the research on waterbird populations in the Coorong being led by researchers from The University of Adelaide in partnership with teams at Birdlife Australia, Deakin University and the University of Queensland. Read More

Sep 29, 2021

In Focus: Research providing knowledge to inform the future management of aquatic plants and algae in the Coorong South Lagoon

In this second In Focus article, we explore the aquatic plants and algae communities in the South Lagoon of the Coorong and the environmental conditions causing changes to these communities that have knock on effects for the wider ecosystem health of the Coorong. This research is being led by Professor Michelle Waycott of the University of Adelaide, in partnership with research teams at Flinders University and the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI). Read More

Sep 29, 2021

Goyder Institute team commits to #Sweat4Soap

In support of Global Handwashing Day on 15 October 2021, our small team at the Goyder Institute are participating in #Sweat4Soap and we encourage others to join the effort. This initiative helps raise awareness of the global issues relating to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and is led by ultramarathon runner and water activist, Mina Guli. Read More

Aug 30, 2021

In Focus: Research providing knowledge to inform the future management of nutrient levels in the Coorong South Lagoon

Nutrients are known to be a key driver of aquatic ecosystem health. While nutrients are essential for all living organisms, high nutrient levels can lead to problems such as excessive algal growth, or ‘algal blooms’. Ongoing research by the Goyder Institute has identified that this is the case for the Coorong South Lagoon; the knowledge generated through this important research is being used to support decisions for managing nutrient levels and the health of the system. Read More

Aug 30, 2021

IPCC 2021 Report on Climate Change emphasises need for the Goyder Institute to continue to support climate mitigation and adaptation

The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on climate change is a timely reminder of the importance for the Goyder Institute to build upon its previous projects to continue to deliver novel and interdisciplinary research to inform water management in a changing climate in South Australia and beyond. Read More

Aug 30, 2021

Goyder Institute partners in the ONE Basin CRC rebid

The Goyder Institute is partnering in the rebid for the ONE Basin Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), which will address one of Australia’s most complex water challenges. ONE Basin will support resilient communities in the Murray-Darling Basin by, for the first time, creating innovations at the nexus of agriculture, water, energy and environmental systems. Read More

Jun 29, 2021

Coorong scientific research project crosses halfway mark

Five teams of researchers, brought together through the Goyder Institute, have been conducting extensive investigations about the Coorong ecosystem that are critical to efforts to restore this iconic wetland. The research project is due to be completed in June 2022. Read More

Jun 29, 2021

The Sustainable Development Goals and the Goyder Institute for Water Research

Current and future research projects delivered by the Goyder Institute will align with the relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to help achieve the Goals across local, State, national and international scales. Read More

Jun 29, 2021

Goyder Institute unveils new branding

The start of the new financial year provides opportunity for renewal, and the Goyder Institute is delighted to introduce its new branding. While our overall logo remains unchanged, the Institute is introducing a new ‘Icons’ branding which will feature across all new communications, publications and research outputs for the remainder of the Institute’s third term to 2023. Read More

Jun 29, 2021

Goyder Institute showcases its Strategic Plan

The Goyder Institute is delighted to publish its Strategic Plan for its third term, running from 2020-2023. The plan highlights the nature of the Institute as a trusted broker for scoping collaborative, interdisciplinary teams for addressing key water-related research needs; and the adoption of knowledge through direct involvement of end users in research development and delivery. Read More

Jun 28, 2021

Reducing fine sediment loads into Adelaide’s coastal waters

The Goyder Institute has recently published the results of the research project “A decision framework for selecting stormwater management interventions to reduce fine sediments and improve coastal water quality ”. Read More

Jun 28, 2021

Translating Ngarrindjeri Yannarumi into water resource risk assessments

The results of the research project ‘Translating Ngarrindjeri Yannarumi into water resource risk assessments’ have recently been publicly released on the Goyder Institute website. The project has resulted in a significant step towards greater inclusion of indigenous knowledge in water resource management in Australia and even internationally. Read More

Apr 29, 2021

From South Lagoon to Siberia: tracking Coorong waterbirds via satellite

In a world first, sharp-tailed sandpipers have been tracked using satellite trackers as they move around the Coorong and neighbouring wetlands before migrating to Siberia to breed. The shorebird tracking program is part of a suite of field research Goyder Institute for Water Research scientists have been undertaking in the Coorong over the summer to help efforts to restore the iconic wetland. Read More

Apr 29, 2021

Project Coorong’s Science Forum resources now available

Several scientists from the Goyder Institute for Water Research participated in the Project Coorong’s World Wetlands Day Science Forum that was held in Goolwa in February. The Science Forum gave members of the local community the opportunity to hear about the research underway in the Coorong. Read More

Apr 16, 2021

Interim management updates

Institute Director Dr Kane Aldridge is currently enjoying some well-earned leave. Dr Alec Rolston is Acting Director with the support of Mr Daniel Pierce. Alec can be contacted via email at alec.rolston@goyderinstitute.org and by phone on 0405 846 275. Alec and Daniel will continue to manage the Institute’s operations, including the delivery of the existing research program and the establishment of new projects during Kane’s absence. Read More

Feb 25, 2021

ONE Basin CRC bid Stage 2 progresses to final stages

The ONE Basin Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) was identified as one of five successfully shortlisted bids after 14 proposals from across Australia and all scientific disciplines were considered during Stage 1 of the bid process. Read More

Feb 25, 2021

Institute welcomes new Research Program Manager

The Goyder Institute for Water Research is delighted to welcome Dr Alec Rolston to the team as Research Program Manager. Dr Rolston will be overseeing the Goyder Institute’s research projects of the Healthy Coorong, Healthy Basin program. Read More

Feb 25, 2021

New South Australian Government Climate Change Action Plan provides framework for future research of the Goyder Institute

The Goyder Institute welcomes the South Australian Government Climate Change Action Plan 2021–2025, which was released late last year. The Action Plan describes government-led objectives and actions to help to build a strong, climate smart economy, further reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and support South Australia to adapt to a changing climate. Read More

Dec 8, 2020

ANNOUNCEMENT: Goyder Institute welcomes a new Chair and Management Board and Research Advisory Committee representatives

The Goyder Institute for Water Research is delighted to welcome Professor Barry T Hart (AM) as its new Independent Chair. Read More

Dec 8, 2020

Second term finishes strong – a year in review from the Director

Well, there’s no doubt that 2020 had some surprises in store for all of us. Aside from the personal challenges of operating in a global pandemic, many of our teams had to put field work on hold, limit regional travel and work from home without access to many of their tools and resources. Despite these significant obstacles, many of the Institute’s projects were finalised as our second term came to a close. Read More

Dec 8, 2020

Congratulations Prof McKay – winner Premier’s Water Professional of the Year Award

We would like to congratulate Professor Jennifer McKay, Professor of Business Law, University of South Australia for being awarded the Premier’s Water Professional of the Year Award at the Australian Water Association’s South Australian Water Awards. Read More

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