Goyder Institute welcomes Adelaide University 

The Goyder Institute for Water Research administrative host is now the newly merged Adelaide University, formed from the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia. We warmly welcome Professor Nicola Phillips as Vice Chancellor and President and look forward to working with the university’s leadership and staff. This merger marks an exciting new chapter […]

New listing announced at the CLLMM Research Centre

It was a pleasure to host Minister Watt, Minister Wong, and Senator Walker at the CLLMM Research Centre this month for the announcement that the Lower Murray has been listed as a critically endangered ecological community. We were honoured by the Ministers’ and Senator’s generous acknowledgement of the CLLMM Research Centre’s work, and their recognition of […]

New highlights from the CLLMM Research Centre

Horizon Scan SurveyThanks to those who provided input! The Horizon Scan survey has now closed – 640 responses were received from people across the region and beyond. The responses cover a wide range of challenges, opportunities and novel questions. The Adelaide University team are busy analysing the survey data and preparing for workshopping with CLLMM RC advisory […]

Recognising World Wetland Day 2026

2026 Theme: Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage UN World Wetlands Day on 2nd February highlights the global importance of wetlands and the value of traditional knowledge. The Goyder Institute’s research, undertaken in collaboration with partners, including the Department of Environment and Water, CSIRO, Flinders University, and Adelaide University, local expert organisations, First Nations peoples and the community, strengthens understanding […]

New research strengthens water security planning for South Australia’s Limestone Coast.

Media Release South Australia – The Goyder Institute for Water Research is pleased to announce the completion of the major research initiative Adaptation of the South-Eastern Drainage System under a Changing Climate. This collaborative project, delivered in partnership with the Limestone Coast Landscape Board, CSIRO, Flinders University, the University of South Australia and the University […]

Goyder Institute for Water Research welcomes Fellows from Vietnam in South Australia

Image above – Vietnam Fellows with Steve Morton (left) and Alec Rolston (centre) In November, the Goyder Institute for Water Research was proud to host 15 Fellows from Vietnam in South Australia as part of the Australia Awards Fellowships Program funded by the Australian Government. Fellows included officials, researchers, lecturers and practitioners from policy-making agencies, […]

CLLMM Research Centre Horizon Scan Survey

Have your say on the future of the Coorong, Lower Lakes & Murray Mouth! The Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth Research Centre is looking ahead to the next 15 years — identifying the key questions, challenges, and opportunities that will shape the future of this unique and vital region. Your voice matters — whether you’re […]

Nature Festival – Flow and Tell at the CLLMM Research Centre

Join us for an evening of insights and conversations that explore flow from multiple perspectives—ecological, cultural, social, and economic. This event brings together water managers, First Nations voices, scientists, and community leaders to unpack what flow truly means where the river meets the sea. About the event The concept of flow is central to life in the […]