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Geosciences

Exploring our planet's urban, built and natural environments

Our interdisciplinary research spans the broad areas of geocoastal systems, geography, geology and geophysics.

Research highlights

Australian tech gives new eyes to ships
Sydney researchers have joined forces with industry and the NSW Smart Sensing Network to give sight to marine oil and gas exploration vessels to help protect whale populations.

Climate change warning from collapsed ancient cities
New study offers lesson for modern cities on adaptive strategies when dealing with the impact of climate change.

Student pioneers COVID-19 communication with cutting-edge tech
Research into developing a real-time suburb-by-suburb view of COVID-19 cases in New South Wales has earnt science PhD candidate Jamie Simpson accolade from global industry leader.

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Geocoastal systems

Our research explores the interrelated fields of marine geoscience, coastal marine ecology, paleo-environmental change, geochemistry, remote sensing and coastal engineering.

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Geography

Our research is addressing major global challenges including environmental degradation, climate change, urbanisation, sustainability and the effects of a globally connected world.

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Geology and geophysics

Our research examines the origin, structure resources, and history of the Earth, including the evolution of its materials, processes, organisms, environments and habitability.

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School of Geosciences

A dynamic group of disciplines made up of geology, geography and geophysics. We tackle key issues facing society including climate change, resource management and sustainability.