Research securing our future
As the first university in Western Australia to become a signatory to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, we have a long standing and deep commitment to delivering research that helps secure the future of the world around us.
Our community is home to global experts in forest ecology, fire management, marine ecosystems and environmental engineering, all of which are pursuing the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.
We use our biodiverse campus as a living laboratory to help drive positive change and welcome everyone to join this journey and learn more about the critical research taking place here.
Culturally diverse boards key to company sustainability practices
Research has revealed the positive impact culturally diverse boards have on the sustainability practices of Australia’s largest companies. However, the study also provides a word of caution on the ability of powerful CEOs to negate this influence.
This is the perfect verge – and it has big environmental benefits
Environmental researchers have surveyed almost 1000 Perth residents to identify what the perfect verge looks like, as part of a project looking at how we can improve urban greening.
Firefighting tools can help save threatened species
As catastrophic weather events and bushfires become more regular, our threatened species are at risk of displacement and extinction. A novel water management approach can help address both.
How bush tucker is helping restore ecosystems
New research suggests that bush tucker could contribute to restoring ecosystems around Australia, while providing on-Country employment opportunities for Indigenous communities.