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¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Science research centres support the generation of new ideas and advance science through their work in areas including clean water, renewable energy, human health and a sustainable environment. Our research centres help tackle the most pressing challenges facing our world today.

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¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Institute for Climate Risk & Response

Empowering business, government and society to address the risks and opportunities of climate change through interdisciplinary research, partnerships and education.

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RNA Institute

The Institute links and expands multidisciplinary teams in RNA biology, RNA chemistry and RNA medicine, with clinical experts and services, underpinned by a pilot-scale RNA accelerator facility.
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The Australian Centre for NanoMedicine brings together the disciplines of medicine, science and engineering to deliver therapeutic solutions to research problems in medicine.
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FLEET is developing a new generation of ultra-low energy electronics, to address the energy consumption used in the information technology industries.
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The Centre for Ecosystem Science research focuses on the key uncertainties, risks and threats that face biodiversity in rivers and wetlands. We provide rigorous advice to government and communicate our research broadly in the community.
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The CMSI focuses on researching fundamental knowledge on the functions, processes, interactions and changes in the marine environment and innovative solutions for management, conservation and economic developments.
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CQC²T is an international research effort to develop a global quantum information network, ultra-fast quantum computation, secure quantum communication and distributed quantum information processing.
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SMaRT develops innovative environmental solutions for the world’s biggest waste challenges through strong relationships with industry and research partners from the metallurgical, materials, building, construction and mining sectors.
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CLEX - funded by the Australian Research Council - is a major initiative to improve understanding of processes that trigger or enhance extremes. Improved predictions will enable Australia to better cope with these events.
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MASCOS’ vision is to be a leading centre for statistical and mathematical design, optimisation and analysis of complex systems and to apply this research for social, economic, scientific and environmental benefit.
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The ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science brings together researchers and industry to harness innovative solutions for renewable energy. Discover more about our work.
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The CRE in Brain Recovery is the first centre worldwide to take a multidisciplinary, multisite approach to addressing the psychosocial rehabilitation of individuals following Traumatic Brain Injury.
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Centre of Research Excellence in Cognitive Health

The Centre for Research Excellence in Cognitive Health researches to optimise cognitive health and prevent cognitive decline.
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Climate Change Research Centre (CCRC)

CCRC is one of the largest university research centres of its kind in Australia. CCRC houses research expertise in the key areas of Earth's climate: atmospheric, oceanic and terrestrial processes.
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