The contribution our research makes to the world
Our studies tell the stories of impact; the foundation research, the beneficiaries and end-users, and the reach and influence we make.
Read about the significant impact our research in natural sciences has produced.
VegeSafe and DustSafe
360 Dust Analysis The 360 Dust Analysis Program, led by Mark Taylor, is a global research initiative that will collect data on harmful chemicals in regular households.Find out what chemicals are present in your home You are invited to take part in the pro...
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Synthetic biology – our success story
The global Yeast 2.0 consortium is on track to produce a Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain with an entirely synthetic, highly versatile genome. The synthetic strain is the work of a collaboration with nine other institutions including New York University, T...
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Cross-cultural ecology and education
Marine urbanisation presents a global ecological and developmental challenge, having already resulted in significant foreshore modification via seawalls and other structures. These artificial structures present a range of ecological problems, including:re...
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River Styles Framework
The River Styles Framework has been applied on six continents and continues to be adopted by new countries, supported by a portfolio of professional training courses. More than 253,000 kilometres of river length has been mapped using River Styles in Austr...
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Blue carbon horizons
Working with multiple levels of government, our research has translated into protection and restoration of these important coastal ecosystems. The research was awarded the Eureka Prize for Environmental Research in 2019.Research associated with impact Our...
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