Our researchers partner with diverse Indigenous groups in Australia and overseas to advance understanding and communication of Indigenous ambitions, experiences, knowledges, rights, and wellbeing that is vital for social justice.
-
Archaeological Science
Archaeological science is concerned with the application of various scientific techniques to solve problems related to archaeology, human origins and cultural history.
-
Cities and Urban Life
Investigating how cities and urban areas are being transformed at a time of rapid urbanisation, global environmental change, technological advancement, economic and political restructuring, and growing social and economic inequality.
-
Climate Variability and Change
The Climate Variability and Change research group researches past, present and future climates.
-
Earth Surface Processes
Using observational and modelling research methods to study surface and near-surface geological, geomorphological, meteorological, and anthropogenic phenomena.
-
Geochemistry, Geochronology and Thermochronology
Method development and the application of geochemical techniques to the timing, evolution and rates of geological, biological, and environmental processes.
-
Geophysics and Geodynamics
Conducting fundamental and applied research into the structure and dynamics of the solid Earth.
-
Lithospheric Processes Research Group
The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth. The Lithospheric Processes research cluster works to understand the lithosphere over many length scales and time scales.
-
Meteorology, Cloud Processes and Severe Weather
We study the physical processes behind the weather. We use theory, observations and high-performance computing to examine key atmospheric phenomena.
-
Migration, Mobility and Population
Conducting research on multiple forms of human mobility at various spatial and temporal scales, with a geographic focus on Australia, Asia, and the Pacific.
-
Responsible Mining and Energy Transition
Our group combines expertise in remote sensing, GIS, geosciences, environmental engineering, and human and physical geography to explore the human and environmental impacts and risks of mining and energy transitions.