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International

Since the Graham Centre commenced operation in 2005, strong global links have been established with a number of overseas countries, most notably China, India, Pakistan, Cambodia, Vietnam, East Timor, The Phillippines, Japan, Mexico, Guatemala, Canada and The USA.

Projects

International research projects worth approximately $1.6M are currently being undertaken by Graham Centre researchers. At present, our international projects are funded primarily by ACIAR.

Conferences

The Graham Centre regularly provides support for international conferences of significance which are relevant to our research priority areas. At present, the organising committee for the 22nd International Grassland Congress is being chaired by Graham Centre member, Professor David Kemp. The committee is currently undergoing preparations including the need to set up a company to manage liabilities for the congress which is scheduled for 2013. Additionally, plans are in place to form the China-Australia Network for Grassland Farming Systems: Environment Improvement and Rural Development. Professor Kemp expects to have a website established at China Agricultural University in the near future.

To date, the Graham Centre has provided almost $100K in overseas Travel Grants to support its researchers to present their findings at international conferences or to conduct collaborative research with overseas colleagues.

Research Higher Degree Students

The Centre encourages participation by international postgraduate students. Some of our current students and their work is detailed below.

Name Project Title
Brar, Navneet Kaur Nitrogen management of wheat sown into rice stubble in NW India (Punjab)
Ee, Kah Yaw Characterisation and healthy functionality of protease inhibitors in Australian Wattle Seed
Pasuquin, Estela Influence of elevated temperature and dry matter production and partitioning during grain filling in rice
Zachariah, Cina Development of molecular markers for resistance to Pleiochaeta setosa in Albus Lupins

Enhancing International Networks

The international reputation of the Graham Centre continues to be enhanced by the following strategies:

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