In December 2025, The Centre for Conservation Science delivered our second New Colombo Plan-supported study tour to Nepal, following the success of our inaugural 2024 program. This year, Professor Matt Hayward, Dr Rose Upton and ten University of Newcastle students— ranging from environmental science, marine studies, biology to engineering—took part in a three-week immersive experience exploring conservation, culture, and community. We were hosted by Nepal’s National Trust fo

I was lucky enough to attend the 2026 NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Conservation Forum that had a focus on Conservation through Connection. This was the second research forum run by NPWS and was aimed to provide networking opportunities and a platform for staff across DCCEEW to “share knowledge and learnings, and to showcase progress in delivering priority conservation initiatives across our national parks and reserve system”. Hence, the focus was NPWS and DC

Check out the new Citizen Science Show's podcast featuring Dr Kaya Klop-Toker, Dr Rose Upton and Dr Alex Callen! The leaders of the Integrated Conservation Unit (ICU) discuss their multi-disciplinary approach to halt amphibian decline - including ecological restoration, reproductive science and citizen engagement in what they describe as a "One Plan" strategy for species recovery. Listen for free wherever you get your podcasts:

New publication for the Centre for Conservation Science! “Avoid Sacrificing Nature to Truly Achieve Net Zero” was published in Conservation Letters on 23 April 2026. In it, we discuss recent changes in environmental laws and how the proposal to fast-track renewable energy projects threatens biodiversity. The current climate and biodiversity crises are interconnected, and to efficiently reach net zero targets, we need to work toward nature-positive goals at the same time. In