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A water dragon sunning itself on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River

March 2025 update from the ACT

The University of Canberra’s Centre for Applied Water Science has been conducting water quality monitoring at the Ginninderry Development, on the western edge of the ACT for over five years…

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Membership advantages:

  • Annual conference bringing together Australian and international freshwater scientists, with discounted registration fees

  • Regular state-based events, such as “Science in the pub” nights

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For scientists and practitioners:

  • Networking with colleagues

  • Early exposure to the latest science

  • Strong links to policy and relevant management

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  • Cash prizes for award-winning presentations and posters

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AFSS Student Travel Grant

Applications are invited from research students for travel assistance to attend and present a paper at the Annual Congress of the Australian Freshwater Science Society. The purpose of this assistance is to encourage students to present the results of their work in public. Students who are carrying out research in any branch of limnology for a higher degree are encouraged to apply.

Deadline - 24 March 2023

Indigenous Travel Grant

Are you an Indigenous Australian studying about or managing waterways, including wetlands or freshwater places? Would like to share your work and waterways knowledge with others?

This grant is to help Indigenous Australians to attend the annual AFSS conference. The funding will fully or partially cover travel, accommodation, conference registration and membership to AFSS.

This is an opportunity to gain leadership skills, network with other wetland workers, share your knowledge, inspire others, learn from others, and see new places.

Deadline - 24 March 2023

Other Awards & Programs

Awards and Programs also offered by AFSS include:

Bill Williams Travel Scholarship

AFSS Early Career Excellence Award

Hillary Jolly Medal