RIEL’s research aims to improve our understanding and management of natural and human systems in northern Australia, the near Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
Our scientists are exploring these resources and their interconnections, informing debate and decisions in government, industry and the community.
We adopt a multidisciplinary and participatory approach, working with partners from all sectors to co-design and deliver research for impact.
Our research areas
Research groups
RIEL’s Research Groups provide a mechanism for pursuing research excellence, building partnerships and supporting postgraduate students. They foster purposeful, collaborative and dynamic research environments.
Groups are led by RIEL’s senior academics, and typically include post-doctoral researchers, PhD students and often Masters or Honours students.
Groups work on a wide range of topics and projects of regional, national and international significance, usually via interdisciplinary and multi-sector collaborations.
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Research areas
RIEL’s research aims to improve our understanding and management of natural and human systems in northern Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
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Available postgraduate projects
Are you interested in doing a research project? If so, find out what projects we have available. If you’d rather bring your own idea, simply contact a supervisor working in that area.
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Current postgraduate projects
RIEL currently supports over 50 PhD student projects, and more Masters by Research and Honours projects.
What we're researching
