Katayo Sagata and Muse Opiang have each been awarded scholarships to pursue PhD degrees in Australia

Katayo Sagata and Muse Opiang have each been awarded scholarships to pursue PhD degrees in Australia

Katayo has been awarded a LaTrobe University Powwwraduate Full Fee Research Scholarship. He will begin his PhD studies at LaTrobe in Melbourne, Australia in June 2010. Mr. Sagata’s PhD research topic will examine the potential impact of climate change on honeydew production and utilization in acacia woodlands. He will continue as a member of PNGIBR whilst on his PhD studies and will participate as an instructor on student training courses. Congratulations Katayo!

Muse has been awarded an Australian Endeavour International Powwwraduate Research Scholarship. His PhD dissertation at the University of Tasmania will continue his work on the Long-Beaked Echidna, with trips back to PNG for fieldwork and to mentor a PNGIBR Honors student working on his project. Mr. Opiang leaves to take up his studies in March 2010 and will continue as a member of PNGIBR, participating as an instructor on student training courses. Congratulations Muse!