Environment Institute University of Adelaide explained

Environment Institute at the University of Adelaide
Abbreviation:EI
Formation:2009
Headquarters:Adelaide, South Australia
Region Served:International
Language:English
Leader Title:Executive Director
Leader Name:Bob Hill
Num Staff:250
Budget:A$10 million (2009)

The Environment Institute at the University of Adelaide brings together research groups in fields of science, engineering and economics relating to the management and use of natural resources and infrastructure. Research undertaken within the Institute aims to contribute to improvements in the management of natural resources including water, soil, land and native flora and fauna, particularly under changing climate and economic conditions. It was launched on the eve of World Environment Day, 4 June 2009.[1]

The mission of the Environment Institute is to develop practical solutions to difficult problems by bringing together the best people from science, government and the wider community. As of 2014, the Institute consists of five centres, a laboratory and two programs.

Directorship

The inaugural Executive Director of the Environment Institute was economist Mike Young. He was succeeded by Professor Bob Hill in 2013. Professor Bronwyn Gillanders is the Deputy Director of the institute.

Notable scientists

Professor Barry Brook was the inaugural Sir Hubert Wilkins Chair of Climate Change at the University of Adelaide. He co-directed the Global Ecology Laboratory with Professor Corey Bradshaw who succeeded him as Sir Hubert Wilkins Chair of Climate Change. The Environment Institute's Deputy Director, Professor Bronwyn Gillanders, is also the Director of the Marine Biology program and director of the Spencer Gulf Research & Development Initiative. Phill Cassey leads the national Australian Research Council Industry Laureate research program for ‘Combatting Wildlife and Environmental Crime’.

Research centres, laboratories & programs

Governance

The Environment Institute is governed by a board. As of 2014, its membership includes:

Former board members include:

Associated organisations

The University of Adelaide has established a number of Research Institutes including:

Selected publications

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Environment Institute Launch Environment Institute. www.adelaide.edu.au. 2015-08-24. 13 May 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130513104509/http://www.adelaide.edu.au/environment/event/2009/ei2.html. dead.

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