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Sustainability

We're working toward a more sustainable future, on campus and beyond.

Making an impact

From groundbreaking research to teaching the next generation of leaders, we're working to create long-lasting sustainability outcomes and a brighter future. We're committed to the United Nations definition of sustainability as 'meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs'.

1 in Australia for environmental sciences

QS World University Rankings 2025

1 in Australia for agriculture and forestry

QS World University Rankings 2025

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Strategy

Our strategy sets the direction for our sustainability efforts, driving our commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and delivering real outcomes.

Read our strategy

What we're doing

Sustainability is embedded throughout our teaching, operations and research. At the heart of our sustainability agenda is our commitment to seek solutions to sustainability challenges, and prepare our students and staff to make a difference.

Teaching future leaders

Core sustainability learning outcomes are embedded across the curriculum so we prepare our students to inspire and change the world around them.

Innovative research

We're sourcing solutions to sustainability challenges by asking the right questions, and exchanging knowledge, understanding and resources to address them.

Growing lower emissions transport

We have electric vehicle charging stations, pedestrian priority pathways, bicycle racks, end-of-trip facilities and a fleet of zero-emission vehicles.

Protecting environments

Our vegetation corridors, bird boxes, environmental park, revegetation projects, wildlife habitats, native plantings, and sustainable weed and pest management practices conserve natural resources and protect wildlife.

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Promoting energy efficiency and renewables

We're advancing renewable energy through our research and day-to-day on campus. We've installed solar panels on rooftops across our campuses, with multiple buildings boasting solar facilities to harness clean energy.

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