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Author: Chris Gentle, Node Leader, Biodiversity Information Management Perhaps the fundamental challenge to managing biodiversity information is not technical, but cultural, where “creating a culture of shared expertise, robust common data standards, policies and incentives for data sharing and a system of persistent storage and archiving of data”, is considered essential, according to the Global…

Author: Dr Lesley Gibson, Node Leader, Biodiversity Survey One of the key messages from users of biodiversity information is the need to make biodiversity surveys more efficient so that decisions regarding land management can be made in a timelier manner, but also with less uncertainty. There are a number of relevant tools that are increasingly…

Our key guiding principle is that science must address the needs of those who require quality biodiversity data to make decisions. Consequently, engaging with end-users is the first step we undertake to identify issues and gaps in knowledge. Each of our research partners has a representative on our Collaboration, Leverage and Integration Committee (CLIC). Based…

Applications close soon: 31st January 2017 We are seeking a PhD student who can make a positive contribution to the increased understanding of Western Australia’s biodiversity, in line with our purpose and principles. The maximum duration of the scholarship is 3.5 years, subject to satisfactory university approved progress and performance. Eligible research activities need to…

We welcome on board our new Research Director, Dr Neil Burrows. Neil is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Western Australia and brings a wealth of experience in delivering of high quality science in order to address emerging issues about sustainable management of W.A.’s marine and terrestrial environment. As a former Director of the Science Division…

Excerpt A range of government and university conservation bodies will join forces to form a new WA Biodiversity Science Institute, tasked with protecting and conserving the State’s unique flora and fauna. Premier and Science Minister Colin Barnett will tonight launch the new institute, which is a collaboration between the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority, Department…

Excerpt Protecting Western Australia’s rich biodiversity while enabling economic development should be easier in the future thanks to a new scientific institution. The Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute (WABSI) is a partnership between government departments, industry, and research bodies. WABSI Chief Executive Officer Peter Zurzolo said the institute would provide a way for improved access…

Our governance framework guarantees that we remain focused on addressing end-user knowledge needs and place Western Australian biodiversity research capability at the forefront of global biodiversity scientific endeavour. A review of best-practice governance models for mission oriented multi-sector research collaborations was used to guide the final governance arrangements for the Institute. Read more. Meet Professor…