Research Institutes, Centres and Facilities
Research Institutes and Centres
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Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU)
The Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU) scientists partner closely with industry and collaborators to drive world-leading innovation in genetics. Through cutting-edge research into genetic markers, AGBU sets global standards for improving the health and productivity of diverse species. -
Institute for Strategic AI (ISA)
The Institute for Strategic AI (ISA) bridges the gap between advanced artificial intelligence and real-world infrastructure. By deploying a triad of generative, predictive, and agentic AI, ISA builds autonomous systems that eliminate traditional R&D bottlenecks. Through direct integration with automated robotic laboratories, ISA translates complex, large-scale challenges into deployable, high-value capabilities across industry, government, and the physical sciences. -
Applied Agricultural Remote Sensing Centre (AARSC)
The Applied Agricultural and Remote Sensing Centre (AARSC) transforms agricultural production by harnessing remote sensing. We unite industry, agencies, and researchers to develop and validate cutting-edge technologies, delivering measurable on-farm benefits and addressing critical industry priorities. -
Centre for Rural Criminology
The Centre for Rural Criminology is a pioneering, world-first research hub dedicated to understanding rural crime. Through wide-ranging international collaborations, the Centre generates vital knowledge. The Centre's work directly addresses aspects of rural crime with national and global significance, supporting the creation of safer and more resilient communities. -
Poultry Hub Australia (PHA)
Poultry Hub Australia (PHA) supports the poultry industry by fostering knowledge, building capacity, and creating connections for industry and researchers. PHA invests in research to share new insights, develops future talent through educational programs, and facilitates opportunities for collaboration. -
SiMERR
The SiMERR National Research Centre is dedicated to transforming educational outcomes across Australia and beyond. They deliver measurable improvements in student learning, foster professionally connected teachers, and provide a national and international voice for equitable educational opportunities.
Collaborative Research Initiatives
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Manna Institute
Manna Institute is a virtual institute of leading researchers working with industry and community partners to improve mental health and wellbeing in rural, regional and remote Australia. -
NSW Regional Health Partners (NSWRHP)
NSW Regional Health Partners drives late-stage research translation, fostering collaboration among researchers, clinicians, managers, and the community. They advance health service-led research and build capacity to deliver improved regional health outcomes. -
Natural Hazards Research Australia
Natural Hazards Research Australia is the national centre for natural hazard resilience and disaster risk reduction. It unites researchers and partners to deliver high-quality, evidence-based solutions that address Australia's worsening natural hazard risk, creating safer and more resilient communities. -
NSW Decarbonisation Innovation Hub
The NSW Decabonisation Innovation Hub and its Networks support, accelerate, and attract investment to decarbonisation tech and services in NSW. It fosters collaboration, partnerships and projects between industry, researchers and government to drive decarbonisation forward in NSW and beyond. -
Future Food Systems CRC
The Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre unites Australian universities, industry, and government to drive collaborative innovation, translating world-class research into practical solutions for complex food system challenges and evolving consumer needs. -
Food Agility CRC
The Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre brokers, designs and delivers innovation programs for the Australian agrifood industry, ensuring maximum impact for investment. It specialises in using data and digital technology to increase profits and improve sustainability. -
CRC for Zero Net Emissions from Agriculture (ZNE-Ag CRC)
In collaboration with industry, governments, and leading researchers, the Cooperative Research Centre for Zero Net Emissions from Agriculture conducts large-scale, long-term research to accelerate the development and implementation of innovative emissions reduction solutions on Australian farms. By bridging the gap between scientific discovery and practical, on-farm applications, they aim to position Australian agriculture as a key player in the global transition to a lower emissions future. -
Centre for Invasive Species Solutions
The Centre for Invasive Species Solutions coordinates innovative and targeted research with Australia's leading experts to combat the devastating 'death by a thousand cuts' caused by invasive plant and animal species across the nation. Their work protects Australia's environment, threatened native species, and crucial primary production from the widespread damage inflicted by introduced weeds and pests.
