Presentation by Dr Sam Goodwin_Courage and Conviction in the Heart of Australia at the Better Health Futures Symposium
Presentation by Nicole OReilly_It is time for bold solutions in health at the Better Health Futures Symposium
We are seeking a suitable candidate to undertake PhD research study to (i) explore
the phylogenetic structure of fish skin mucus and gut microbial communities;
(ii) investigate the effect of environmental drivers on the structure of
microbial communities in both tissues; (iii) examine relationships between
microbial communities and indicators of fish health; and, (iv) provide research
outputs linking microbiome structure to fish health and disease as tools for
fisheries management.
the phylogenetic structure of fish skin mucus and gut microbial communities;
(ii) investigate the effect of environmental drivers on the structure of
microbial communities in both tissues; (iii) examine relationships between
microbial communities and indicators of fish health; and, (iv) provide research
outputs linking microbiome structure to fish health and disease as tools for
fisheries management.
CDU are seeking a suitable candidate to undertake PhD research study to (i) explore the phylogenetic structure of fish skin mucus and gut microbial communities; (ii) investigate the effect of environmental drivers on the structure of microbial communities in both tissues; (iii) examine relationships between microbial communities and indicators of fish health; and, (iv) provide research outputs linking microbiome structure to fish health and disease as tools for fisheries management.
Presentation by Professor Sue Kruske_Remote nursing and midwifery - attracting and retaining a bush workfor at the Better Health Futures Symposium
The draft National Science and Research Priorities provide an opportunity in Northern Australia to strengthen scientific cohesion and investment, including by drawing on First Nations knowledge systems and leading the nation in decarbonisation and building national resilience. This submission recommends a number of ways the draft Priorities could be strengthened and how Northern Australia can be central to scientific discovery and research, especially working with First Nations people.
Darwin Harbour is considered to be slightly to moderately disturbed and nitrogen-limited with the extensive area of fringing mangroves found to be the main primary producer. However, it is subject to increasing human pressure. It is macrotidal and pollutants assumed to disperse rapidly, but some areas are poorly flushed and pollutants can be trapped inshore for long periods. Monitoring nutrient and contaminant loads in the sediment over time and recognizing potential changes to geochemical processes are vital to guarantee the ongoing ecosystem health of the harbour.
CDU’s Northern Institute and Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods have unparalleled experience and deep engagement across the NT. In line with the invitation to provide feedback on the Mineral Development Taskforce Final Report, this submission focuses on key recommendations where CDU looks forward to continuing to work with the NT Government and industry to deliver the training, education and research needed to underpin the NT’s future economy.
Charles Darwin University supports the NT Government’s efforts to review and implement opportunities for improvement in secondary education. This submission focuses on CDU’s expertise in the NT’s unique learning environment; CDU’s involvement in the secondary years through Vocational Education and Training (VET) in schools; and as a critical enabler of school workforces, especially teachers. This submission responds to the NT Government’s Review of Secondary Education in the Northern Territory Discussion Paper (May 2023).
Developing quantitative PCR assays to target microbial nitrogen cycle genes: A new tool to monitor ecosystem function in sediment
The activity described in this report was developed from initial research co-funded by Power and Water Corporation (PWC), Northern Territory Government (NTG) and INPEX. The initial study showed that some bacterial nitrogen cycling genes (functional markers) detected in sediment and water of Darwin Harbour were different between human impacted and reference sites. These included nosZ genes associated with denitrification (the removal of nitrogen or nitrogen compounds that results in the escape of gaseous nitrogen), archaeal amoA genes associated with ammonia oxidation (the biological oxidation of ammonia or ammonium to nitrite), and nitrite oxidation genes.
The activity described in this report was developed from initial research co-funded by Power and Water Corporation (PWC), Northern Territory Government (NTG) and INPEX. The initial study showed that some bacterial nitrogen cycling genes (functional markers) detected in sediment and water of Darwin Harbour were different between human impacted and reference sites. These included nosZ genes associated with denitrification (the removal of nitrogen or nitrogen compounds that results in the escape of gaseous nitrogen), archaeal amoA genes associated with ammonia oxidation (the biological oxidation of ammonia or ammonium to nitrite), and nitrite oxidation genes.