News
Below are the latest CeRDI news items. CeRDI also publish a quarterly newsletter.
Showcasing Online Farm Trials at GRDC Research Updates - 24 April 2026
The CeRDI-OFT team had a strong presence at this year's GRDC Research Updates.... Continue reading...
Turning data into trust - 24 April 2026
In January, CeRDI Senior Research Fellow Dr Alison Ollerenshaw delivered a university wide presentation to Federation’s Library Open Access Week.... Continue reading...
David Ebbs Memorial Scholarship - 24 April 2026
Federation University has established a new memorial scholarship in honour of the late Dr David Ebbs... Continue reading...
Central Highlands Resilient Agriculture project - 24 April 2026
Federation University is finalising the report on the first major initiative supporting the Central Highlands Drought Resilience Plan (CHDRP).... Continue reading...
Turning community data into environmental intelligence - 24 April 2026
Community-led monitoring programs like WaterWatch and EstuaryWatch Victoria are stepping up as guardians of the state's rivers and estuaries.... Continue reading...
CeRDI researchers raising the bar for agricultural data - 24 April 2026
The future of farming isn't just happening in paddocks-it's unfolding in servers, sensors, and sophisticated digital tools.... Continue reading...
Mapping the science of carbon farming - 24 April 2026
Carbon farming is getting a lot of attention these days, and for good reason.... Continue reading...
Cultivating Digital Research Excellence: 2026 HASS & Indigenous RDC - 24 April 2026
The fourth annual HASS and Indigenous Research Data Commons (RDC) Summer School welcomed 55 researchers on 3–4 February 2026.... Continue reading...
Visualising Australasia's Soils: February 2026 update - 24 April 2026
VAS continues to mature as a nationally significant, interoperable soil data system, with 2026 marking a key milestone year for the project.... Continue reading...
Engagement day delivers collaborative insights - 24 April 2026
During November 2025, CeRDI staff attended a collaborative session with representatives from the Australian Access Federation and ARDC. ... Continue reading...
CeRDI Newsletter Summer 2026 - 2 April 2026
The latest news and updates from CeRDI are included in the following newsletter.... Continue reading...
Rainfall Mapper - 11 December 2025
A new app is helping farmers view rainfall distribution like never before... Continue reading...
Vic Drought Hub horticulture project - 11 December 2025
Almond, summer-fruit and pear tree-survival signatures focus of $7.8m project to better manage drought conditions... Continue reading...
Impact of onshore renewable energy facilities on threatened birds - 11 December 2025
Funding to conduct species-specific research to address the impacts on wildlife of renewable energy developments... Continue reading...
Tracking Latham's Snipe and the Tasmanian Land Conservancy - 11 December 2025
A new five-year wetland restoration program funded by the Ian Potter Foundation... Continue reading...
NRM Regions Australia: In the Tent with CeRDI - 11 December 2025
In October, Natural Resources Management (NRM) Regions Australia hosted an 'In the Tent' webinar... Continue reading...
Exploring the impact of litter on bird behaviour and survival - 11 December 2025
A new study aims to shed light on the varied and often harmful interactions between birds and litter... Continue reading...
Visualising Australasia's Soils: Latest news - 11 December 2025
Many changes to the VAS portal that includes a major refresh to the home page with a cleaner design and improved navigation... Continue reading...
Chinese Delegation visit CeRDI - 11 December 2025
Federation University recently hosted a session for 25 delegates from the China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE)... Continue reading...
Birds, Litter and Citizen Science feature on ABC Radio - 11 December 2025
CeRDI PhD student Hannah Faraone recently joined ABC Statewide Drive to chat about her research... Continue reading...