Research School of Biology

The ANU Research School of Biology (RSB) carries out research in a wide range of biological and biomedical sciences and oversees the University's Biology curriculum, with a diverse offering of courses across both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

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Wednesday, 22 Oct 2025

Plant scientists Professor Graham Farquhar and Professor Susanne von Caemmerer transformed the world's understanding of photosynthesis, now they're receiving one of the Commonwealth's top honours for their research.

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Wet tropics rainforest
Thursday, 16 Oct 2025

The trunks and branches of trees in Australia’s tropical rainforests – also known as woody biomass – have become a net source of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, according to a new international study.

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Dr Samantha McGaughey (pictured) is harnessing the power of plants to help recover valuable resources from mining waste.
Thursday, 09 Oct 2025

An advanced filtration system inspired by nature that can recover untapped critical resources such as copper and lithium from mining waste is being developed by scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) in collaboration with Rio Tinto.

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8 Dec 2025 | 12:30 - 1:30pm

RSB Director's Seminar: Living on the Edge: Plant thermal tolerance in a warming world

RSB Director's Seminar, Professor Adrienne Nicotra, Group Leader in the Division of Ecology & Evolution, RSB, Director of the Australian Mountain Research Facility, Monday the 8th of December 2025.
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12 Dec 2025 | 3:30 - 4:30pm

PS PhD Exit Seminar: Developing Brassica carinata as a biodiesel crop

Transitioning to renewable fuel oils is essential for replacing fossil fuels, promoting environmental sustainability and improving human health.
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