Foreword from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor

We conduct cutting-edge research across the broadest range of disciplines of any Australian University.

The University's research spans three broad thematic areas; the humanities and social sciences that seeks to cultivate a civil society through visionary research and artistic creation; science and technology that offers insights into the natural and physical world and provides innovative solutions that will underpin Australia's future economic prosperity; and health and medical research that encompass research from agents of disease to increased patient care.

The success of the University's research is underpinned by research grants from the Commonwealth, NSW state government, industry and international agencies as well as our extensive network of collaborative partnerships. We have four of Australia's premier Centres of Excellence funded by the Australian Research Council and the National Health and Medical Research Council; we host two Major National Research Facilities and are active participants in twenty two Cooperative Research Centres. We are a founding member of the Asia-Pacific Research Universities (APRU) that promotes research and teaching in 36 of the world's most research intensive universities.

Whether you are a business development manager interested in our research expertise, a graduate contemplating research training opportunities, or a potential academic researcher wishing to develop your career at this University, I hope that you will be inspired to forge a partnership with us.

Jill Trewhella
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)