School of Life and Environmental Sciences

Change lives with us

Embark on a journey from molecules to ecosystems, from the farm to the laboratory or the rainforest to the ocean. We are committed to understanding life at its core and harnessing our disciplinary breadth to solve global challenges.

Our research

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Our research in agriculture, ecology, microbiology and conservation is shaping new approaches to address a range of global challenges.

Meet our academics

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Our academics and research experts strive for excellence in life and environmental sciences.

Our locations and facilities

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From Camperdown to Narrabri and One Tree Island Research Station, we have researchers and students conducting fieldwork all over Australia.

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Our people

Professor Jennifer Potts, Head of School 
Professor Jacqueline Matthews, Deputy Head of School
Professor Joy Becker, Deputy Head of School
Dr Carolyne Carter, School Manager

Teaching

Associate Professor Tina Bell and Dr Gary Muscatello, Agriculture & Food
Professor Catherine Herbert, Ecology, Evolution & Conservation
Associate Professor Andrew Holmes, Molecules, Cells & Organisms

Research

Professor Feike Dijkstra, Agriculture & Food
Associate Professor Marcus Heisler, Molecules, Cells and Organisms
Professor Nathan Lo - Ecology, Evolution & Conservation

Associate Professor Andrew Merchant, Associate Head (Research)
Professor Stephen Cattle, Associate Head (Education)
Professor Charles Warren, Associate Head (Research Education)

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