Blog
All the latest blog posts from the ICON Science team and collaborators.
PhD Opportunity – Social value of ‘everyday nature’ in urban streetscapes
We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the following PhD project. About the position Location: Parkville campus Employment Type: Full-time Duration: 3.5 years fixed-term
Bringing Woodland Birds Back
Last week, the ICON Science team received news that our ARC Industry Linkage Project, “Bringing woodland birds back to the suburbs,” has been funded in
ICON Science Visits The Cape: Biodiversity Sensitive Urban Design in Action
After years of championing Biodiversity Sensitive Urban Design (BSUD) in new housing developments, the ICON Science team finally had the opportunity to visit a project
Sunshine, Science and Nature-Positive Cities: ICON at ESA 2025
From Sunday 23 to Friday 28 November 2025, ecologists from across Australia gathered in Adelaide on Kaurna Country for the annual Ecological Society of Australia (ESA) Conference.
Conservation community unites in Meanjin for ICCB 2025
Last month, the 32nd International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB 2025) took place in Brisbane/Meanjin, Australia. ICON Science was well-represented at the meeting with seven
Future visioning for nature positive
The nature positive agenda requires transformative change and innovative approaches that move beyond business-as-usual. In an article recently published in npj Urban Sustainability, Dr Jacinta