Dr. Adriana Verges

Professor

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Biography

Adriana Verges is a Professor of Marine Ecology at UNSW Sydney and a researcher with a focus on climate change impacts on marine ecosystems. She integrates rigorous scientific methods with novel approaches to regenerate marine ecosystems, known for involving public collaboration in hands-on marine restoration projects. Her work often collaborates with public artists to create innovative participatory art-meets-science exhibitions and festivals, raising awareness of marine ecosystems. Adriana has published over 100 peer-reviewed scientific articles and contributed to numerous book chapters. She is the Director of the Kelp Forest Alliance and a co-founder of Operation Crayweed and Operation Posidonia, initiatives aimed at restoring missing seaweed forests and seagrass meadows in Sydney, Australia. Her efforts in marine conservation have been recognized with various awards, including the Green Globe Award in 2017 and the UNSW Emerging Thought Leader Prize in 2019, along with the 2024 WINGS Women Discovery Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Leading research in marine ecology and climate change impacts.

Awards

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Green Globe Award

2017-01-01
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UNSW Emerging Thought Leader Prize

2019-01-01
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WINGS Women Discovery Award

2024-01-01

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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