RIEL’s Research Groups provide a mechanism for pursuing research excellence, building partnerships and supporting postgraduate students. They foster purposeful, collaborative and dynamic research environments.
Groups are led by RIEL’s senior academics and typically include post-doctoral researchers, PhD students and often Masters or Honours students.
Groups work on a wide range of topics and projects of regional, national and international significance, usually via interdisciplinary and multi-sector collaborations.
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Animal physiological ecology
Read moreIn order to develop adequate conservation responses to climate change challenges, it is crucial that we understand the interface between animals and their environment.
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Applied plant ecology
Read moreThe Applied Plant Ecology Group applies understanding of plant ecology to develop solutions to conserve and utilise native plants, and to manage introduced species.
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Arid-zone wildlife ecology and conservation
Read moreOur research is centred on the ecology, sustainable management and conservation of wildlife in arid Australia.
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Communities, livelihoods and natural resources
Read moreOur research aims to enhance the livelihoods and wellbeing of Indigenous and local communities
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Environmental microbiology
Read moreWe study water, sediment and biota microbial quality in marine, coastal and freshwater systems.
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Freshwater, estuarine and marine ecology
Read moreWe study aquatic biodiversity and environmental management of freshwater, estuarine and marine ecosystems.
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Molecular ecology
Read moreWe study biodiversity in northern Australia and the broader region, applying research approaches in genomics and landscape ecology.
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Movement and landscape ecology
Read moreTools and techniques for tracking the movement, migration and dispersal of animals in their natural habitat.
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Tropical savanna ecology
Read moreOur research investigates the sustainable management of tropical savanna landscapes.