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The Faculty of Sciences is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research.
We develop the future leaders of science and actively partner with innovative industries to solve scientific problems. We're a synergy of four research intensive schools; thriving research centres and groups; and strong cross-institutional collaborations.
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World-class scientific expertise and facilities with high-quality training at honours, masters and doctorate levels.
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Science news
Smokescreen: New tool for the wine industry to prevent smoke taint
Scientists and industry have teamed up to lead trials of new smoke taint protection technology, designed to save wine grapes from the crippling impact of bushfires.
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How are 'cute' social media videos encouraging the exotic pet trade?
Researchers are concerned video sharing platforms could be contributing to the normalisation of exotic pets and encouraging the exotic pet trade.
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Why is healthy and productive soil important?
The food we eat, the clothes we wear, the air we breathe, the water we drink – it’s all underpinned by healthy and productive soils.
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The Faculty of Sciences is spread across three vibrant campuses. Explore our four schools who each specialise in areas of teaching and research.
Our co-location with major national and global research organisations keeps our researchers and students at the forefront of developing technologies and the latest discoveries in science.
Agriculture, Food & Wine Animal & Veterinary Sciences Biological Sciences Physical Sciences
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Inspiring stories from our science graduates who’ve turned their innate spark of curiosity into awesome, real-world careers.
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