School of Natural Sciences
Understanding the world through collaborative research
Explore our researchUnderstanding the world through collaborative research
Explore our researchConnecting industry, government, researchers and community
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See opportunitiesOur environmental scientists are world leaders in researching global change and its social and environmental impacts, marine and invasive species ecology and contaminated lands and their management.
Macquarie leads the world with research excellence in environmental sciences. Every area of research within this discipline is rated well above world standard in the Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) rankings. Our Environmental Science experts are deeply engaged at an international level, representing the cutting-edge of Australia’s research where the critical decisions need to be made.
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Our studies tell the stories of our contribution and impact; the foundation research, the beneficiaries and end-users, and the reach and influence we make.
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Collaboration at an international level with earth system and marine science, resulting in strong and lasting partnerships with the major European and US programs.
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Know your river. Know your catchment. Work with nature. Understand that rivers are diverse, dynamic entities which we need to adapt to living with. These principles drive the international best practice River Styles Framework developed by Macquarie’...
Read impact storyRead more about the breakthroughs happening in the areas of research relating to environmental sciences.