The Harry Butler Institute is turning research into real-life impact via our multidisciplinary, tech-focussed research centres.

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Biosecurity and One Health

Comprises research across themes including One Health, antimicrobial resistance, biosecurity of environmental and production systems, vector and water borne diseases, epidemiology, food safety and zoonotic diseases.
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Sustainable Aquatic Ecosystems

Efforts to ensure healthy and productive freshwater, estuarine, and marine ecosystems that support diverse societies within Australia are centralised within the Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Ecosystems.
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Terrestrial Ecosystem Science & Sustainability

The Centre comprises a multidisciplinary team who are fighting for life on this planet.
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Water, Energy & Waste

The Centre for Water, Energy and Waste focuses on research that supports these vital services while ensuring that their impact on biodiversity is minimised.