Biogeography, Ecology, & Modelling (BEAM)
Ngura Nandamari


26.11.2025: Frédérik Saltré engaging with high school students at the Australian Museum, discussing career pathways, the role of a researcher, and current research on climate change.

17-21.11.2025: Frédérik Saltré travelled to Gunditjmara Country (Portland Victoria) for the second annual symposium of the Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures

6-11.11.2025: BEAM and MAVE held their first joint lab writing retreat in Jervis Bay, NSW.

5.11.2025: Congratulations to Georgina Skelly, who has officially been awarded her PhD!

16.10.2025: Frédérik Saltré works with Year 5/6 students at Cowandilla Primary School (Adelaide, SA) on species range shift in response to environmental changes.

10.10.2025: Frédérik Saltré presents 'Trait-Space divergence and the use of non-native mammals in conservation strategies' as part of the University of Wollongong's Environmental Future Seminar series, New South Whales.

10-13.09.2025: Frédérik Saltré attends the Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures (CIEHF) co-design workshop with Gur A Baradharaw Kod Sea and Land Council Torres Strait Islander Corporation in Cairns, Queensland.

13.08.2025: Frédérik Saltré was a panellist in a Science Talk at the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney, engaging with Year 7–11 students (ages 12–17) on how evidence in nature reveals our changing climate and how scientists study these patterns and their profound impacts

13.08.2025: Frédérik Saltré took part in Meet a Scientist at The Science Social! event at the Australian Museum, Sydney (a speed-dating-style activity connecting scientists with the public) where he shared several aspects of his research.

06/07.2025: Three members of our team have reached key PhD milestones: congratulations to Georgina Skelly for completing her Pre-Completion Seminar, and to Thomas Keeble and Peter Hamnett for successfully passing their Confirmation of Candidature. Very good work all around!

2-4.07.2025: Frédérik Saltré attends the IUCN Australian Committee Species Survival Symposium in Sydney.
16.06.2025: Frédérik Saltré visited St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (in Bulli, NSW) to help Year 5 students develop sustainable solutions for mitigating the impacts of climate change.

7.06.2025: Frédérik Saltré hosted a Q&A session at the Australian Museum, with Invasive Species Council Indigenous Ambassador Honorary Associate Professor Richard Swain , following the screening of the film screened 'Where The Water Starts' as part of the Environmental Film Festival 2025. They explored ideas around caring for country as a shared responsibility of all Australians, with Indigenous connection and regenerative science working together.

19-20.05.2025: Frédérik Saltré attends the Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures (CIEHF) an Indigenous Working on Country Masterclass on Wulgurukaba, Yunbenun, Bindal, Gugu Badhun and Nywaigi country in Townsville

8-9.05.2025: Frédérik Saltré attends the Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures (CIEHF) Introduction to sedaDNA on Kaurna Country at the University of Adelaide (SA).

1.04.2025: Frédérik Saltré runs a CIEHF Masterclass "Optimising your Public Presentations" on James Cook University’s Nguma Bada Campus.

3.04.2025: Frédérik Saltré gives the second CIEHF Seminar Series “How species traits shape ecosystem stability in a changing world” on James Cook University’s Nguma Bada Campus

3-7.03.2025: Frédérik Saltré the Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures (CIEHF) disease modelling workshop with the Gudjaga Foundation and Global Ecology Lab at La Perouse (Botany Bay).

25.02.2025: Frédérik Saltré features in 1News: Extreme weather in Australia, the 'new normal', scientists say.

10.02.2025: We welcome Hannah Davies & Kara Stokes as new Honours students in co-supervision with the MAVE lab at UOW.

10-14.02.2025: Frédérik Saltré attends the Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures (CIEHF) co-design workshop with the Taungurung Land and Water Council in Nagambie, Victoria

11-15.11.2024: Frédérik Saltré travelled to Cairns for the inaugural symposium for the Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures

28.10-01-11.2024: Frédérik Saltré, & Caitlin Mudge travelled to Wollongong and La Perouse (Botany Bay) for the Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage final event

03.10.2024: Frédérik Saltré presents ‘Pathways (in)to Australia’ in the Synapse seminar series at the Australian National University, Canberra

27.08.2024: Frédérik Saltré works with Year 5/6 students at Cowandilla Primary School (Adelaide, SA) on how species adapt in a changing world