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Mood! @MQBiology #thesis #research #readytowork

Finally have my name on my first scientific paper!! Proof that hard work does really pay off 😊 thanks again to my collaborators Dr. Vincent Raoult Dr Lou Tosetto Courtney Harvey Josh Reed #alyshachan #aashiparikh Tim Smith Jane Williamson

Attempted to go to uni today, got to uni realised I forgot my keys went home and slept. Productive.

First field work for my #phd done!!! What a pretty site right on the Macquarie river.

Starting my #PhD I feel like this penguin, all the enthusiasm but absolutely no idea what I’m doing or how to do it 😂😫🤔😰#phdlife #Biology #AcademicChatter

Whatever the motivation, the current neglect of higher education is criminal theconversation.com/from-the-edito… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

Ever seen anyone fishing down a bore before? Here I am fishing for stygofauna. Stygofauna are essential in maintaining the distribution of microbes and nutrients in aquifers. My research aims to determine how stygofauna respond to groundwater drawdown. @MQBiology #MQHDRcontest

The Fair Work Commission has ordered a 2.5% increase in the minimum wage, lifting it to $20.33 an hour. *Whispers* The PhD stipend is $13.75 per hour (for a 40-hour week).

Listen, I’m all for space exploration and it must have been an amazing view. But maybe – and I’m just spitballing here – if Amazon and other companies paid their fair share in taxes, we could lift all kids — if not into space — at least out of poverty. Sincerely, Earthlings

When grad students are paid such an appallingly low stipend, they are told by #academia that their time and (skilled) expertise are not valuable, and face financial strain that greatly challenges their well being. PAY 👏 GRAD 👏 STUDENTS 👏 A 👏 LIVING 👏 WAGE #AcademicTwitter

A fine of only $1500 for groundwater extraction above quota by up to 3000ML! Who set this piss weak fine? This should be a criminal offence not a slap on the wrist for big companies. One-tenth of groundwater users in breach of licences, investigation finds smh.com.au/environment/su…

Did you know there’s still #Afghan #refugees in detention in Australia today? People who have been detained for 8 years from what is now probably the most unsafe place on earth. With a strike of the pen Alex Hawke MP could show some great compassion and leadership and release them

Great #sunset to finish a rough day editing a paper for the 100th time.

#Submitted my first #firstauthor #science article! Super excited and proud of this achievement 🎊 now we wait! #phdchat #AcademicChatter

#fieldwork at its best with Loren Pollitt. Assessing groundwater ecosystems in the MDB. #stygofauna #phdchat #phdlife @MQBiology

Favourite #fieldwork pic featuring a 2015 uni games shirt! 😂 Was great being back in the field post lockdown #phdlife @MQBiology

I love Australia. And that’s why I loudly criticise things that jeopardise and damage her landscapes, people and both their futures. This beautiful country deserves to be protected and care for, and we Australians should have a future we can look forward to. #ClimateActionNow

Just published in MEPS! Proud of our student Emma Petrolo This study is relevant for future fisheries management and the famous Australian ‘fish & chips’ (gummy shark is generally sold this way) @MQBiology Science and Engineering @ MQU Women in STEM Macquarie University

FOX EARS WANTED! Can anyone help us fill the gaps in out Australia-wide sample collection of red fox ear tissues? The samples will be used to carry out population genetic research to aid pest management. If you can help head to ausfoxproject.com to request a collection kit.