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On Friday night, the Science Excellence Awards Dinner event was held at the Adelaide Convention Centre. It was a wonderful event which showcased the inspirational research advancing both South Australia and the world.

The Environment Institute was represented by the following nominees:

Excellence in Research Collaboration

• The Aboriginal Heritage Project, partnership between the local members of the Aboriginal community, the SA Museum, the ³ÉÈË´óƬ, the University of New South Wales - ACAD Australian Centre for Ancient DNA


• Shellfish Restoration Project, at Windarra Reef, partnership between the ³ÉÈË´óƬ, South Australian Government (Department for Environment and Water, PIRSA, The Nature Conservancy, The Australian Government, the Yorke Peninsula Council, The Ian Potter Foundation, and the Australian Research Council - Marine Biology

Unsung Hero of SA - Science Communication

• Dr Liz ReedÌýSPRIGGÌýGeobiology Centre

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Photo by: Annemarie Gaskin

We are excited to announce that The Aboriginal Heritage Project won the Excellence in Research Collaboration Award.



Photo by: Department for Industry and Skills South Australia



Photo by: Annemarie Gaskin

As there could be only one winner in the Excellence in Research Collaboration category, the Windarra Shellfish Restoration Project were presented with a Finalist Award.

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Photo by: Corri Baker

We are delighted that Dr Liz Reed won the Unsung Hereo Science Communication Award.



Photo by: Department for Industry and Skills South Australia

The event was a highlight for the South Australian scientific community where many heros were recognised for their ongoing achievements!



Photo by: Annemarie Gaskin