Research impact
Our research impact contributes to the economy, society, environment and culture in five major clusters, see below. Our recognised research excellence, diversity of research areas and focus on basic and discovery science underpins our longer-term research impacts.
Australia's unique biodiversity, home to ~700,000 native species, is constantly changing. Our research on evolutionary and ecological processes lays the foundation for achieving $137 billion for biodiversity outcomes by 2050.
Biosecurity is the tool we use to stop the introduction and spread of damaging organisms including viruses, bacteria, animals, plants, pathogens and insects into Australia.
Climate resilience is the ability to prepare for, recover from, and adapt to deleterious effects of climate change and extreme weather events.
One Health is an integrated and interdependent approach that seeks to balance and optimise the health of people, animals, and the environment.
Synthetic biology combines engineering principles with a fundamental biological understanding of complex living systems. Our research is paving the way for this expanding Australian industry sector to be worth up to $30 billion per year by 2040.
As university researchers we consult and collaborate closely with diverse communities that utilise our research outputs to guide evidence-based management decisions, prioritise investments, and commercialise our innovations.