Dr. Saul Cunningham

Professor

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Biography

Saul Cunningham's research focuses on managing farming landscapes to preserve biodiversity while supporting agricultural production. He received a Bachelor's degree with Honours in Zoology from Monash University and a Ph.D. in Ecology from the University of Connecticut, USA. His experience includes being a research scientist at CSIRO for 17 years, where he developed a program addressing the challenge of maintaining biodiversity in landscapes primarily dedicated to agricultural production. He has worked with industry groups and local landholders and is actively involved in international collaborations focused on ecological issues. Saul was awarded the Australian Ecology Research Award by the Ecological Society of Australia in 2015. He contributed to the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) assessment report on Pollination and Food Production published in 2016. He has supervised research students and is involved in various projects aimed at examining the interactions between agricultural practices and ecosystem services, particularly regarding crop pollination and the role of wild insects in agricultural landscapes.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2017-01-01 — Present

Fenner School of Environment and Society • Canberra, Australia

Oversees academic programs and research activities in the Fenner School.

Research Scientist

1995-01-01 — 2012-01-01

CSIRO • Canberra, Australia

Developed and led research programs focusing on biodiversity in agricultural landscapes.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.