Research Strengths

Biomedical Science

Our researchers are at the forefront of new applications of molecular science, discovering significant advances in health care.

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Health Science

We are national leaders in a number of health research fields including immunology, microbiology, infectious diseases – tropical, rural and remote.

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Social Inclusion

Our members have developed research expertise in a diverse range of issues central to building a socially inclusive society.

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Indigenous Knowledges

Our members have developed research expertise in a diverse range of issues central to building a socially inclusive society, including contemporary issues that affect Indigenous people.

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Environmental Science

Our member universities are home to many leading researchers in the vitally important fields of the environment, climate change, water and energy.

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Agriculture and Veterinary Science

Our members have a number of research strengths in Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences. In particular – crop, pasture production, veterinary sciences, animal production and fisheries sciences at Murdoch, James Cook and La Trobe.

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Have you seen our Policy Statements?

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Statements

  • Engage Collaborative Innovate

    Case studies from IRU and industry engagement, powering innovation, driving social, scientific, cultural and economic progress

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  • Disaster Resilience

    Preparing, responding and adapting. An IRU network area of research strength addressing one of the major challenges of our times

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  • Protecting Australia’s Endangered Landscapes

    IRU ecologists rank Australia’s 10 most endangered landscapes

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