Research in the School of BioSciences
The School of BioSciences is home to a diverse range of researchers working on some of the biggest issues we face today.
Our research themes
From sustainable food systems to protecting our precious biodiversity, our researchers use collaborative approaches to explore, investigate and solve global challenges in the following research areas.
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Biological approaches for conserving biodiversity
Our expertise combines a foundational understanding of ecology in the lab and in the wild, with world-leading molecular expertise to drive the de-extinction of emblematic species and improve conservation and restoration outcomes.
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Biological foundations of life
We generate new insights into the fundamental processes that underpin all aspects and scales of life, from individual cells through to entire ecosystems.
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Biological solutions for healthy societies
Our research tackles biomedical challenges, from remedying infectious and non-communicable disease drivers to tackling the drivers of health inequalities, often in partnership with peers in the health and medical fields.
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Communication of biological concepts
Our education and communication researchers actively develop novel approaches to communicate biological concepts more effectively to our next generation of biologists as part of and beyond tertiary education.
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Sustainable food systems
We develop approaches to fight weeds, mitigate fungal and invertebrate pests in agriculture, control parasites in aquaculture systems, improve nutrient profiles in crops and minimise the environmental impacts of fisheries and agriculture.
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Biological responses to environmental change
We seek an understanding of the biological processes of environmental change to make better predictions and management decisions about habitat restoration, pest control, climate change responses and biosecurity.
Learn more about our research
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Research centres
The School of BioSciences is a major participant in a number of collaborative research ventures which ensures it maintains a global perspective. Drawing on the expertise of research activities across…
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Facilities, equipment and resources
Our vibrant research community is supported by state-of-the-art research facilities and equipment which are available for use in research. Some facilities…
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Research opportunities
Take your research further with our Honours, Masters and PhD research options. Find out what kinds of research projects you can join when you study with us.
Research prospectus
In the School of BioSciences, our world-class experts are investigating topics such as conservation and climate change, evolution and behaviour, genetics through to development, marine biology and plant biodiversity.
Explore our research prospectus to find out what projects our leading academics are undertaking.